Kalin Lucas
 Lucas as a MIchigan State Spartan |
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| Position | Point guard |
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| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| League | Turkish Basketball League Eurocup |
| Team | Bandırma Banvit |
| Born | May 24, 1989 Sterling Heights, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | St. Mary's Preparatory Orchard Lake, Michigan |
| College | Michigan State |
| Draft | Undrafted, 2011 |
| Pro career | 2011–present |
| Career history | Olympiacos (2011-2012) Bandırma Banvit (2012-present) |
| Awards | 2009 Big Ten Player of The Year |
Kalin Lucas (born May 24, 1989 in Sterling Heights, Michigan) is an American professional basketball player. He attended St. Mary's Preparatory in Orchard Lake, Michigan and played college basketball at Michigan State.
He currently plays as a point guard for the Turkish Basketball League, Eurocup team Bandırma Banvit.
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[edit] College career
As a true freshman, Lucas immediately saw heavy playing time for the 2007-2008 Spartans, averaging 25 minutes a game.[1] His team-leading 13.5 points per game in the first two rounds were a major component of their Sweet Sixteen run in the NCAA Tournament.[2]
During his Sophomore season, Lucas earned Big Ten Player of the Year honors, First-Team All Big Ten, and was named Michigan State's MVP, all while carrying the Spartans to the National Championship game against North Carolina. He led MSU in scoring (14.7 ppg), field goals made (173) and attempted (438), free throws made (172) and attempted (213), assists (4.6 apg) and minutes (31.9 mpg), while ranking second in steals (39).
Lucas continued to lead the Spartans in his Junior season, as he earned First-Team All Big Ten honors and was also named Co-MVP of the team, along with Raymar Morgan. Lucas made a mid-range jumper at Michigan (1/26/10) with 3.5 seconds remaining, which gave Michigan State a one-point lead, and eventually a 57-56 victory over their in-state rivals. He struggled to stay healthy the rest of the season, spraining his ankle a month before the Big Ten Tournament and eventually rupturing his achilles tendon in the Second Round of the 2010 NCAA Tournament against Maryland. Lucas' season was instantly put to an end, but the Spartans rallied, making their way to a second straight Final Four appearance.
Lucas was voted Team MVP and Second-Team All-Big Ten during his Senior season. He finished his 4-year career at Michigan State as the school's all-time leader in free-throws made (507) and attempted (637). He is also one of just four Spartans to total 1,500 career points and 500 career assists.[3]
Lucas finished his career at MSU with 1996 points [4]
[edit] Pro career
In July 2011, he signed with the Olympiacos of the Greek League.[5]
In January 2012, he signed with the Bandırma Banvit of the Turkish Basketball League.
[edit] References
- ^ "Kalin Lucas Stats, News, Photos - Michigan State Spartans". ESPN. http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=36476. Retrieved 2008-04-09.
- ^ "Michigan State Makes Seventh Trip To Sweet 16 In Last 11 Seasons". Michigan State University. http://msuspartans.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/032508aab.html. Retrieved 2008-04-09.
- ^ "Kalin Lucas". Michigan State Men's Basketball. http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/lucas_kalin00.html#_.
- ^ Kalin lucas . (2011, Mar. 18). Retrieved from http://bigtennetwork.stats.com/cbk/players.asp?id=73149
- ^ Olympiacos tabs rookie Lucas at point.
[edit] External links
- Euroleague.net Profile
- Greek League Profile
- Eurobasket.com Profile
- Biography from Michigan State University
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