Kalin Lucas

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Kalin Lucas
Lucas as a Michigan State Spartan
Iowa Energy
PositionPoint guard
LeagueNBA Development League
Personal information
Born (1989-05-24) May 24, 1989 (age 35)
Sterling Heights, Michigan
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Mary's Preparatory
(Orchard Lake, Michigan)
CollegeMichigan State (2007–2011)
NBA draft2011: undrafted
Playing career2011–present
Career history
2011–2012Olympiacos
2012–2013Banvit
2013–presentIowa Energy
Career highlights and awards
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com

Kalin Jay Lucas (born May 24, 1989) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Iowa Energy of the NBA Development League. He attended St. Mary's Preparatory in Orchard Lake, Michigan and played college basketball for Michigan State University.

College career

As a freshman, Lucas immediately saw heavy playing time for the 2007–08 Spartans, averaging 25.1 minutes per game.[1] His team-leading 13.5 points per game in the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament were a major component of their Sweet Sixteen run.[2]

During his sophomore season, Lucas earned Big Ten Player of the Year honors, All-Big Ten first team selection, 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).[3]

Lucas continued to lead the Spartans in his junior season, as he earned All-Big Ten first team honors and was also named Co-MVP of the team, along with Raymar Morgan. On January 26, 2010, Lucas made a mid-range jumper at Michigan 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.[3]

Lucas was voted Team MVP and All-Big Ten second team during his senior season. He finished his four-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, finishing his career with 1,996 total points.[3]

Professional career

2011–12 season

Lucas went undrafted in the 2011 NBA draft. On July 23, 2011, he signed with Olympiacos of the Greek Basket League.[4][5] On January 24, 2012, he was released by Olympiacos.[6][7] Five days later, he signed with Banvit of Turkey for the rest of the 2011–12 season.[8]

2012–13 season

In July 2012, Lucas joined the San Antonio Spurs for the 2012 NBA Summer League.[9] In October 2012, he re-joined Banvit for the 2012–13 season.[10]

2013–14 season

On September 27, 2013, Lucas signed with the Chicago Bulls.[11] However, he was later waived by the Bulls on October 2, 2013.[12] In November 2013, he was acquired by the Iowa Energy as an affiliate player.[13]

2014–15 season

In July 2014, Lucas joined the Memphis Grizzlies for the 2014 NBA Summer League.[14] On September 25, 2014, he signed with the Memphis Grizzlies.[15] However, he was later waived by Grizzlies on October 25, 2014.[16] On November 1st, 2014, Lucas was re-signed by the Iowa Energy.[17]

References

  1. ^ "Kalin Lucas Player Profile". RealGM.com. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
  2. ^ "Michigan State Makes Seventh Trip To Sweet 16 In Last 11 Seasons". msuspartans.com. March 25, 2008. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
  3. ^ a b c Kalin Lucas Bio
  4. ^ Olympiacos lands rookie Kalin Lucas
  5. ^ Olympiacos tabs rookie Lucas at point
  6. ^ Olympiacos and rookie Kalin Lucas part ways
  7. ^ Olympiacos releases guard Lucas
  8. ^ Kalin Lucas signs with Banvit, Omar Sneed with Mersin
  9. ^ Spurs Announce 2012 Summer League Roster
  10. ^ Former Michigan State star Kalin Lucas playing in Turkey
  11. ^ Patrick Christopher, Mike James, Dahntay Jones, Kalin Lucas, Dexter Pittman and D.J. White in Bulls training camp
  12. ^ BULLS WAIVE LUCAS AND CHRISTOPHER
  13. ^ 2013-2014 Energy Training Camp Roster
  14. ^ Memphis Grizzlies announce 2014 Orlando Pro Summer League roster
  15. ^ Memphis Grizzlies announce 2014 Training Camp roster
  16. ^ Grizzlies waive Kalin Lucas and Patrick Christopher
  17. ^ IOWA ENERGY ANNOUNCE RETURNING, TRYOUT PLAYERS FOR 2014 TRAINING CAMP

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