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Mason Plumlee
Plumlee with the Nets in 2014
No. 1 – Brooklyn Nets
PositionCenter / Power forward
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1990-03-05) March 5, 1990 (age 34)
Fort Wayne, Indiana
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High schoolChrist School
(Arden, North Carolina)
CollegeDuke (2009–2013)
NBA draft2013: 1st round, 22nd overall pick
Selected by the Brooklyn Nets
Playing career2013–present
Career history
2013–presentBrooklyn Nets
Career highlights and awards
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men’s basketball
Representing  United States
FIBA Americas U18 Championship
Silver medal – second place 2008 Formosa Team competition

Mason Alexander Plumlee (born March 5, 1990) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Brooklyn Nets of the NBA. As a freshman in 2009–10, he was a back-up forward for Duke's national champion 2010 team, which had him playing with his older brother Miles. He was a 2009 McDonald's All-American in high school.[1] During his senior year at Duke, he also played with his younger brother Marshall. He was selected with the 22nd overall pick by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2013 NBA Draft.

Family

Plumlee grew up with brothers Miles, who also played for Duke and currently plays for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA, Marshall, and sister Madeleine.[2][3] He and his older brother Miles are the sixth pair of brothers to play at Duke at the same time.[4]

Plumlee's parents are Perky, a former Tennessee Tech basketball player, and Leslie (née Schultz), a former Purdue basketball player.[5][6][7] The two met at a basketball camp during the summer of 1979.[8] His grandfather Albert "Bud" Schultz played basketball at Michigan Tech (1944), his uncle William Schultz played basketball at Wisconsin-Eau Claire (1971–72), and his uncle Chad Schultz played basketball at Wisconsin-Oshkosh (1983–86).[4]

"Through the years, I've watched a lot of basketball," said their then-83-year-old grandfather before they played in the 2010 NCAA Championships.[9]

High school

In high school at Christ School, he helped lead the team to three state championships and a record of 99–8 over his last three years, and he earned a silver medal with the 2008 USA U18 National Team at the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship.[10] He was named a 2009 McDonald’s All-American as a senior after he averaged 15.3 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.5 blocks per game for the year, a Jordan Brand All-American, and a third team Parade All-American and Slam All-American.[10] He was also named 2009 North Carolina Mr. Basketball by the Charlotte Observer, and was twice an All-State pick.[10] In addition, he competed in the high jump in track and field, with an individual best jump of 6’ 8”.[10]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Mason Plumlee
PF/C 		Warsaw, IN Christ School (NC) 6 ft 10.5 in (2.10 m) 207.5 lb (94.1 kg) Feb 27, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 98
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 6 (PF)   Rivals: 55, 14 (PF)  ESPN: 10, 2 (C)
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Duke Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com.
  • "2009 Duke Basketball Commits". Scout.com.
  • "ESPN". ESPN.com.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com.
  • "2009 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.

College

His brother Miles had originally committed to play at Stanford, but chose to follow him to Duke after Stanford coach Trent Johnson left for LSU. Mason was elated, as they had been in boarding school together, and never really spent much time apart.[11]

He missed the first six games of the 2009–10 season with a broken left wrist.[12][13] He and Miles usually rotated into games together, replacing Brian Zoubek and Lance Thomas, and were often the first two players off the bench.[5][11] Teammate Nolan Smith said: "He's an athlete. He can run and jump with the best of them in the country."[14]

Through April 4, 2010, Mason was tied for first on the team in blocks, with 30, and second on the team with 21 dunks.[3][15] In an average 14.1 minutes of play per game during the 2009–10 season, he averaged 3.1 rebounds and .9 blocks.[16]

Coach Mike Krzyzewski said: "Mason has got a chance to be really, really good. He has skills of a guard and the body of a big man, and a great basketball mind. He’s very competitive, he likes the stage, and he’s comfortable with the ball."[17]

It was anticipated that in 2010–11 the two brothers will both be in Duke's starting lineup.[18] Georgia Tech coach Paul Hewitt views Mason as Duke's best pro prospect.[19] Told in early April 2010 that some scouting services view him as the team's best pro prospect, Plumlee said: "I have seen that. I don't even really know what to say to those people. I mean, let's be real. I'm trying to play the best I can, but in reality nobody goes from the bench to the NBA. Come on."[20]

Mason started 11 of the team's first 13 games in the 2010–2011 season, 3 of which he recorded double doubles in points and rebounds. For the season, he was averaging 7.5 points, 8 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game to help man the paint for the defending champion Blue Devils.

He was a 2012–13 first team Academic All-America selection.[21] He was also a 2012–13 Senior CLASS Award finalist.[22]

Professional career

Brooklyn Nets

Plumlee was selected with the 22nd overall pick by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2013 NBA Draft. On July 3, 2013, he signed his first professional contract with the Nets.[23] On November 15, 2013, in his first game against his brother Miles and the Phoenix Suns, he recorded 7 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists in a 100-98 overtime win.[24] The following night, Plumlee played 26 minutes against the Los Angeles Clippers with both Brook Lopez and Kevin Garnett out injured, and had 19 points and 6 rebounds, (both career highs).[25] Plumlee was selected to play in the 2014 BBVA Rising Stars Challenge on Chris Webber's team, while his brother Miles was picked to play on Grant Hill's team. February 9, 2014 Plummle recorded his first NBA double-double, finishing with 22 points and 13 rebounds in a Nets victory.[26] On March 17, 2014, both Miles and Mason Plumlee started for the Suns and the Nets, respectively. Mason had 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Miles had 3 points and 6 rebounds in a 108-95 Nets win.[27]

NBA career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2013–14 Brooklyn 53 11 16.5 .632 .000 .620 3.8 .5 .7 .8 6.5
Career 53 11 16.5 .632 .000 .620 3.8 .5 .7 .8 6.5

References

  1. ^ Lawlor, Christopher (September 23, 2009). "Plumlee finding way on the court". ESPN. Retrieved April 5, 2010.
  2. ^ "Marshall Plumlee, the younger brother of Miles and Mason, is finding his own way on the court – ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. September 23, 2009. Retrieved April 5, 2010.
  3. ^ a b Armstrong, Kevin (April 2, 2010). "After Detour, Duke's Plumlee Brothers Arrive at Final Four (dead link)". NYTimes.com. Retrieved April 3, 2010.
  4. ^ a b "Miles Plumlee Bio – Duke University Blue Devils | Official Athletics Site". GoDuke.com. September 1, 1988. Retrieved April 1, 2010.
  5. ^ a b "Duke has brotherhood with Boilers | The Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Ind". Journalgazette.net. Retrieved April 3, 2010.
  6. ^ "Plumlees Relish Chance to Play Together – Duke University Blue Devils | Official Athletics Site". GoDuke.com. Retrieved April 3, 2010.
  7. ^ "Duke prospect Plumlee a big player with small-player skills | Lynchburg News Advance". .newsadvance.com. May 28, 2008. Retrieved April 3, 2010.[dead link]
  8. ^ "Playing Purdue an emotional matchup for Plumlee family | jconline.com | Journal and Courier". jconline.com. March 26, 2010. Retrieved April 5, 2010. [dead link]
  9. ^ "Neenah family has close ties to Duke's Final Four basketball team | postcrescent.com | Appleton Post-Crescent". postcrescent.com. March 31, 2010. Retrieved April 5, 2010. [dead link]
  10. ^ a b c d "Mason Plumlee Bio – Duke University Blue Devils | Official Athletics Site". GoDuke.com. March 5, 1990. Retrieved April 3, 2010.
  11. ^ a b "Sticking Together: Plumlee brothers finding their comfort level with Blue Devils". .journalnow.com. Retrieved April 3, 2010.
  12. ^ "Duke's Mason Plumlee out indefinitely with broken wrist". USAToday.com. November 12, 2009. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
  13. ^ "Mason Plumlee a key for Duke – Duke". NewsObserver.com. January 7, 2010. Retrieved April 3, 2010.
  14. ^ "Mason Plumlee returns to full workouts with Blue Devils". The Herald-Sun. Retrieved April 5, 2010.
  15. ^ "Game Notes: vs. Butler, April 5, 9:21 PM, CBS – Duke University Blue Devils | Official Athletics Site". GoDuke.com. Retrieved April 5, 2010.
  16. ^ "The Official On-Line Home Of Duke Statistics". GoDuke.StatsGeek.com. Retrieved April 3, 2010.
  17. ^ "Plumlees Relish Chance to Play Together – Duke University Blue Devils | Official Athletics Site". GoDuke.com. Retrieved April 5, 2010.
  18. ^ "Duke's Kelly enjoying the moment – Duke". NewsObserver.com. Retrieved April 3, 2010.
  19. ^ "2010 NCAA tournament: A coaching view of the Final Four – ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. January 1, 2008. Retrieved April 3, 2010.
  20. ^ "Duke's Smith always mindful of his dad : News-Record.com : Greensboro & the Triad's most trusted source for local news and analysis". News-Record.com. Retrieved April 3, 2010.
  21. ^ "Delaware's Elena Delle Donne, Ohio State's Aaron Craft top Capital One Academic All-America® Division I Basketball Teams". College Sports Information Directors of America. 2013-02-21. Retrieved 2013-02-21.
  22. ^ "Hulls Named Finalist for Senior CLASS Award". IUHoosiers.com. CBS Interactive. 2013-02-06. Retrieved 2013-02-13.
  23. ^ Nets Sign 2013 First Round Pick Mason Plumlee
  24. ^ Notebook: Nets 100, Suns 98 (OT)
  25. ^ "Plumlee goes Lob City on Lob City". ESPN.com. ESPN.
  26. ^ Robbins, Lenn. "Nets Beat Pelicans; Lopez Confident About Returning Next Season". NBA.com. NBA.
  27. ^ "Williams scores 28 as Nets beat Suns". sports.yahoo.com. Yahoo. Retrieved 20 March 2014.

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