Noah Locke
![]() Locke with Florida in 2020 | |
No. 10 – Szedeák | |
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Position | Shooting guard |
League | Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A |
Personal information | |
Born | May 10, 1999 |
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | McDonogh School (Owings Mills, Maryland) |
College |
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NBA draft | 2023: undrafted |
Playing career | 2023–present |
Career history | |
2023–present | Szedeák |
Noah Locke (born May 10, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for Szedeák of the Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A. He played college basketball for the Florida Gators, the Louisville Cardinals, and the Providence Friars.
Early life and high school career
[edit]Locke began playing basketball at the age of seven. He attended the McDonogh School, where he was coached by T. J. Jordan.[1] As a senior, Locke averaged 21.6 points, seven rebounds and five assists per game. Locke garnered USA Today First Team All-USA Maryland Boys Basketball honors. He finished his career as the all-time leading scorer at the McDonogh School with 2,350 points. Locke committed to playing college basketball for Florida over offers from Michigan, Ohio State, Providence and Xavier.[2]
College career
[edit]On January 11, 2019, Locke scored a career-high 27 points against Texas A&M. He averaged 9.4 points per game as a freshman.[2] As a sophomore, Locke averaged 10.6 points and 2.5 rebounds per game, and his 48.1 percent three-point shooting in Southeastern Conference play led the league.[3] He was hampered by a nagging hip injury, and underwent surgery in the offseason.[4] In the 2021 NCAA Tournament, he scored 17 points in a loss to Oral Roberts.[5] As a junior, Locke averaged 10.6 points and 2.4 rebounds per game, and he led the team with made three-pointers with 57. After the season, he transferred to Louisville.[6] Locke averaged 9.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, and one assist per game for the Cardinals. He opted to use his additional season of eligibility and transfer to Providence.[7] Locked averaged 11 points and 2.3 rebounds per game in his final season.[8]
Professional career
[edit]In September 2023, Locke signed with Szedeák of the Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A.[9]
Career statistics
[edit]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 |
College
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2018–19 | Florida | 36 | 26 | 25.4 | .375 | .379 | .775 | 2.3 | .6 | .4 | .0 | 9.4 |
2019–20 | Florida | 31 | 29 | 29.8 | .429 | .432 | .714 | 2.5 | .7 | .6 | .0 | 10.6 |
2020–21 | Florida | 25 | 24 | 29.0 | .425 | .404 | .778 | 2.4 | .7 | .6 | .2 | 10.6 |
2021–22 | Louisville | 32 | 25 | 26.1 | .358 | .342 | .714 | 2.3 | 1.0 | .4 | .1 | 9.6 |
2022–23 | Providence | 33 | 32 | 27.8 | .429 | .385 | .794 | 2.3 | .9 | .4 | .0 | 11.0 |
Career | 157 | 136 | 27.5 | .401 | .386 | .758 | 2.4 | .8 | .5 | .1 | 10.2 |
Personal life
[edit]Locke is the son of Vanessa and Kyle Locke, both of whom played college basketball at Coppin State. His brother Kayel played basketball at UNC Greensboro before embarking on a professional career. His sister Paris plays for the McDonogh School team.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Lee, Edward (March 2, 2019). "Guided by athletic family, McDonogh grad Noah Locke hitting mark for Florida men's basketball". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ a b c Spalding, Ty (April 13, 2021). "Noah Locke is officially a Louisville Cardinal". Rivals.com. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ Hall, Graham (March 12, 2020). "Gators look to Johnson to fill possible scoring void". Gator Sports. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ Marsh, Graham (November 11, 2020). "Noah Locke primed for healthier, quicker season". The Independent Florida Alligator. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ Russell, Shannon (April 11, 2021). "Elite shooter Noah Locke picks Louisville basketball after Florida transfer". Louisville Courier Journal. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ "Louisville lands ex-Florida guard Noah Locke as a transfer". The Washington Times. Associated Press. April 13, 2021. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ Tipton, Joe (April 15, 2022). "Louisville transfer Noah Locke commits to Providence". On3.com. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ Coren, Richard (October 12, 2023). "PROVIDENCE COLLEGE 2023-24 SEASON PREVIEW". 247 Sports. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ "Noah Locke a Szedeákban". Szte-szedeak.hu. September 6, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2024.