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American basketball player (born 1998)

Kevin Huerter

Huerter with the Atlanta Hawks in 2020
No. 9 – Sacramento Kings
Position Shooting guard / small forward
League NBA
Personal information
Born (1998-08-27) August 27, 1998 (age 26)Albany, New York, U.S.
Listed height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight 198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school Shenendehowa(Clifton Park, New York)
College Maryland (2016–2018)
NBA draft 2018: 1st round, 19th overall pick
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Playing career 2018–present
Career history
2018–2022 Atlanta Hawks
2022–present Sacramento Kings
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2019) Mr. New York Basketball (2016)
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Medals Men's basketball Representing United States FIBA U19 World Cup Bronze medal – third place 2017 Egypt National team FIBA Americas U18 Championship Gold medal – first place 2016 Chile National team

Kevin Joseph Huerter ( HUR-tər;[1] born August 27, 1998) is an American basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "Red Velvet",[2] he played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins.

Huerter, a 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) shooting guard, played at Shenendehowa High School in Clifton Park, New York, a suburban town located in Saratoga County. During his career, he led the school to its second state championship and, as a senior, was named Mr. New York Basketball.[3] He also played on the baseball team, and won the Class AA state championship in 2016 with future MLB pitcher Ian Anderson.[4]

On September 7, 2015, Huerter committed to play college basketball for Maryland, choosing the Terrapins over 20 offers.[5] By the end of his high school career, Huerter was considered a four-star recruit and was ranked No. 50 overall recruit and No. 11 shooting guard in the 2016 high school class.[6][7]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes

Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Kevin Huerter SG Clifton Park, NY Shenendehowa (NY) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Sep 7, 2015
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars 247Sports:4/5 stars ESPN:4/5 stars ESPN grade: 86
Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 59 247Sports: 85 ESPN: 50
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: "Maryland 2016 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 30, 2018. "2016 Maryland Terrapins Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 30, 2018. "2016 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 30, 2018.

Huerter in 2017

Huerter earned a starting position as a freshman, averaging 9.3 points and 4.9 rebounds per game on the season.[8] Following his freshman season, he was selected to the United States team for the 2017 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup, where the team finished third.[9]

As a sophomore, Huerter increased his production, scoring 14.8 points and averaging 5 rebounds per game. At the close of the season, he was named honorable mention All-Big Ten.[10]

Professional career

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Atlanta Hawks (2018–2022)

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Following his sophomore season at Maryland, Huerter declared his eligibility for the 2018 NBA draft without an agent.[11] He was selected to participate in the NBA Draft Combine.[12] After working out with the Los Angeles Lakers, Huerter opted to hire an agent and remain in the NBA draft, forgoing his final two years of college eligibility on May 30, 2018.[13]

On June 21, 2018, Huerter was selected with the nineteenth overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2018 NBA draft. On July 1, 2018, Huerter officially signed with the Hawks.[14]

On December 31, 2018, Huerter's first 20-point game came against the Indiana Pacers, during which he scored 22 points in a 116–108 loss.[15] On January 11, 2019, Huerter scored a season-high 29 points against the Philadelphia 76ers in a 123–121 victory.[16] At the end of the 2018–19 NBA season, Huerter was voted to the All-Rookie Second Team.[17]

In game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals against the Philadelphia 76ers, Huerter scored a playoff career-high 27 points, to lead the Hawks to their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2015.[18]

On October 18, 2021, Huerter signed a four-year, $65 million rookie contract extension with the Hawks.[19]

Sacramento Kings (2022–present)

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On July 6, 2022, Huerter was traded to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Maurice Harkless, Justin Holiday, and a future first-round pick.[20] On October 19, Huerter made his Kings debut, recording 23 points, three rebounds and two assists in a 115–108 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.[21]

On January 18, 2024, Huerter scored a career–high 31 points on 11–for–17 shooting in a 126–121 loss against the Indiana Pacers.[22] On March 21, Huerter was diagnosed with a dislocated left shoulder and labral tear after suffering the injury in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies.[23] On March 29, it was announced that he would undergo surgery to repair the injury, causing him to miss the remainder of the season as a result.[24]

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

Huerter was raised in Clifton Park, New York, by his parents Tom and Erin Huerter.[25] He has a brother and two sisters.[25] His father played college basketball for Siena College,[26] and his brother has also played for them.[27][28]

Huerter also played baseball as a child and is a fan of the New York Yankees.[29][30] His Babe Ruth League team was coached by his father,[31][32] and finished third at the 2013 14U World Series.[33] Huerter was a teammate of Ian Anderson within the Babe Ruth League and high school baseball.[34][35][36]

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  21. ^ "GRANT RALLIES BLAZERS PAST KINGS 113-108 IN OPENER". NBA.com. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
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  24. ^ "Sacramento Kings' Kevin Huerter to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery". nba.com. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
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