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Luke BabbittAmerican professional basketball player
Date of Birth: 20.06.1989
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Luke Babbitt: A Journey Through Basketball
- NBA Career
- Europe and Controversial Departure
- Accomplishments
- - WAC All-Decade Team (2009-2010)
Luke Babbitt: A Journey Through Basketball
Early Life and College CareerLuke Babbitt is a renowned American professional basketball player who honed his skills at Galena High School in Reno, Nevada before pursuing higher education at the University of Nevada, Reno. During his freshman year in 2008-2009, he made a significant impact on the court, averaging 16.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 32.6 minutes per game. The following season, Babbitt further elevated his performance, registering 21.9 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 37.1 minutes per game. His exceptional contributions earned him several accolades, including WAC Player of the Year and WAC 1st Team All-Conference honors.
NBA Career
Babbitt was selected 16th overall in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, through a series of trades, his rights were acquired by the Portland Trail Blazers, with whom he ultimately signed a contract.
Europe and Controversial Departure
In August 2013, Babbitt signed a one-year deal with Nizhny Novgorod in Russia. Amidst rumors of a contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, Babbitt abruptly left Nizhny Novgorod without authorization in January 2014. The Russian club initially refused to release his letter of clearance, but Babbitt subsequently compensated the team and obtained the necessary paperwork.
Accomplishments
Throughout his career, Babbitt has amassed a notable collection of achievements:
- WAC All-Decade Team (2009-2010)
- ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American (2009-2010)- Associated Press All American Honorable Mention (2009-2010)
- Naismith Award Midseason Finalist (2009-2010)
- WAC Player of the Year (2009-2010)
- WAC 1st Team All-Conference (2009-2010)
- WAC Freshman of the Year (2008-2009)
- WAC 1st Team All- Conference (2008-2009)
- WAC Newcomer of the Year (2008-2009)
- 2-Time WAC All-Tournament Team (2008-2010)
