Diante Garrett
No. 8 – Ironi Ness Ziona | |
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Position | Point guard / Shooting guard |
League | Israeli Basketball Premier League |
Personal information | |
Born | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | November 3, 1988
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Harold S. Vincent (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) |
College | Iowa State (2007–2011) |
NBA draft | 2011 / Undrafted |
Playing career | 2011–present |
Career history | |
2011 | Zagreb |
2011–2012 | JSF Nanterre |
2012–2013 | Phoenix Suns |
2013 | →Bakersfield Jam |
2013–2014 | Utah Jazz |
2014–2015 | Iowa Energy |
2015 | Grand Rapids Drive |
2015–2016 | Maccabi Ashdod |
2016–2017 | Alvark Tokyo |
2017–2018 | Auxilium Torino |
2018–2019 | Tofaş |
2020–2021 | Promitheas Patras |
2021 | Gießen 46ers |
2021 | Gigantes de Carolina |
2021-Present | Ironi Ness Ziona B.C. |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com |
Diante Maurice Garrett (born November 3, 1988) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Gigantes de Carolina of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional. He played college basketball for Iowa State University.[1]
High school career[]
Garrett attended Harold S. Vincent High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a senior in 2006–07, he averaged 15.2 points and 5.3 assists per game, going on to be named the Milwaukee Player of the Year and was named first team all-state by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.[1]
College career[]
In his freshman season, Garrett started four games and played in all 32 games; he averaged 6.3 points and was second on the team in assists with 91.[1]
In his sophomore season, he was one of the Big 12's top playmakers, ranking third in the league and 36th nationally in assists (5.0 apg); his 161 assists ranked 16th on ISU's single-season assist chart. He was also one of two players to start all 32 games and was second on the team in scoring (9.8 ppg) and averaged 3.3 rebounds per game.[1]
In his junior season, he was one of the Big 12 Conference's best point guards for the second straight year, ranking third in the league and 38th nationally in assists (5.1 apg); he recorded 164 assists to rank 15th on ISU's single-season assist chart. He was one of three players to start all 32 games, averaging 9.2 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.[1]
In his senior season, he produced one of the best seasons at point guard in Iowa State history and was one of the nation's most improved players. He earned All-Big 12 second team honors and USBWA All-District VI accolades while averaging 17.3 points, 6.1 assists and 1.7 steals per game. He led the Big 12 in assists (6.1 apg), the first Cyclone to top the league in assists since Jacy Holloway in 1996–97.[1] Garrett graduated from Iowa State in May 2011 with a Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree.[2]
College statistics[]
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2007–08 | Iowa State | 32 | 4 | 22.2 | .351 | .220 | .699 | 1.8 | 2.8 | .9 | .1 | 6.3 |
2008–09 | Iowa State | 32 | 32 | 32.9 | .407 | .220 | .707 | 3.3 | 5.0 | .9 | .1 | 9.8 |
2009–10 | Iowa State | 32 | 32 | 31.6 | .438 | .352 | .694 | 2.5 | 5.1 | 1.3 | .2 | 9.2 |
2010–11 | Iowa State | 32 | 31 | 36.7 | .413 | .319 | .825 | 3.7 | 6.1 | 1.7 | .2 | 17.3 |
Professional career[]
2011–12 season[]
Garrett went undrafted in the 2011 NBA draft. On July 23, 2011, he signed a one-year deal with KK Zagreb of Croatia.[3] On November 7, 2011, he parted ways with Zagreb.[4] The next day, he signed with JSF Nanterre of France for the rest of the 2011–12 season.[5]
2012–13 season[]
In July 2012, Garrett joined Phoenix Suns for the 2012 NBA Summer League. On October 1, 2012, he signed with the Suns.[6][7]
On November 5, 2012, Garrett made his NBA debut recording 2 points, 2 assists and 1 steal in a 99–124 loss to the Miami Heat.[8] During the 2012–13 season, he had multiple assignments with the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA D-League.[9]
2013–14 season[]
In July 2013, Garrett re-joined the Phoenix Suns for the 2013 NBA Summer League. On September 27, 2013, he signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder.[10] However, he was later waived by the Thunder on October 25, 2013.[11] On October 31, 2013, he was acquired by the Tulsa 66ers as an affiliate player. The next day, he was traded to the Iowa Energy.[12] On November 13, 2013, he signed with the Utah Jazz.[13]
2014–15 season[]
On July 10, 2014, Garrett was traded to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Steve Novak and a 2017 second round pick.[14] On July 19, 2014, he was waived by the Raptors.[15] On September 24, 2014, he signed with the Portland Trail Blazers.[16] However, he was later waived by the Trail Blazers on October 25, 2014.[17]
On November 4, 2014, Garrett was reacquired by the Iowa Energy.[18] On February 12, 2015, he was named to the Futures All-Star team for the 2015 NBA D-League All-Star Game as a replacement for Lorenzo Brown.[19][20] On February 26, he was traded to the Grand Rapids Drive in exchange for Willie Reed.[21]
2015–16 season[]
In July 2015, Garrett joined the Los Angeles Clippers for the 2015 NBA Summer League.[22] The following month, he signed with Maccabi Ashdod of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.[23]
2017–18 season[]
For the 2017–18 season, Garrett signed with the Italian team Auxilium Torino.[24]
On February 18, 2018, Diante Garrett won the 2018 edition of the Italian Basketball Cup with Fiat Torino by beating Germani Basket Brescia 69–67 in the Finals.[25]
2018–19 season[]
In July 2018, Garrett signed with Turkish club Tofaş, where he finished third in the Turkish league during the 2018–19 season. Meanwhile, he also personally averaged 18.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 0.7 steals per contest, while shooting 43.5% from beyond the arc, in the team's EuroCup games.
2020–21 season[]
After a long hiatus due to personal injuries and the COVID-19 pandemic, Garrett signed with EuroCup club Promitheas Patras of the Greek Basket League, on July 31, 2020.[26] On January 4, 2021, he was released from the Greek team.
On January 26, 2021, he has signed with Giessen 46ers of the Basketball Bundesliga.[27]
On August 2, 2021, Garrett signed in Puerto Rico with Gigantes de Carolina. [28]
NBA career statistics[]
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 |
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2012–13 | Phoenix | 19 | 0 | 7.8 | .327 | .200 | .500 | .8 | 1.6 | .5 | .0 | 2.1 |
2013–14 | Utah | 71 | 0 | 14.8 | .381 | .375 | .833 | 1.4 | 1.7 | .6 | .1 | 3.5 |
Career | 90 | 0 | 13.3 | .373 | .351 | .682 | 1.2 | 1.7 | .6 | .1 | 3.2 |
Honours[]
Personal[]
Garrett is the son of Dick and LaRisa Garrett. His father played five seasons in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers, Buffalo Braves, New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks, averaging 10.3 points per game. His brother, Damon, played basketball at Wisconsin-Whitewater.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g "#10 Diante Garrett". Cyclones.com. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
- ^ "College of Liberal Arts and Sciences" (PDF). Iowa State University Spring 2011 Commencement. p. 114.
- ^ "KK Zagreb tabs three rookies: Papa Dia, Gary McGhee and Diante Garett". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-07-20.
- ^ "Diante Garrett leaves KK Zagreb and will sign with JSF Nanterre". Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2014-07-20.
- ^ "JSF Nanterre tabs Diante Garrett". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-07-20.
- ^ Suns invited to camp Jones, Jeffers, Zeller and Garrett
- ^ Phoenix Suns announce training camp roster
- ^ Notebook: Heat 124, Suns 99
- ^ 2012-13 NBA Assignments Archived March 27, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "OKC Thunder sign guards Diante Garrett and Rodney McGruder". Archived from the original on 2013-10-29. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
- ^ "OKC Thunder waive Diante Garrett and Rodney McGruder". Archived from the original on 2018-09-25. Retrieved 2013-10-26.
- ^ "IOWA ENERGY ACQUIRE FORMER IOWA STATE CYCLONE DIANTE GARRETT". Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2013-11-14.
- ^ "Utah Jazz sign guard Diante Garrett". Archived from the original on 2018-09-25. Retrieved 2013-11-14.
- ^ "Jazz Acquires Steve Novak and Future Draft Pick". NBA.com. July 10, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
- ^ "Raptors request waivers on Dwight Buycks and Diante Garrett". Archived from the original on 2017-09-14. Retrieved 2014-07-20.
- ^ Trail Blazers Announce Training Camp Roster
- ^ "Trail Blazers waive Diante Garrett and Darius Morris". Archived from the original on 2017-07-05. Retrieved 2014-10-25.
- ^ DIANTE GARRETT RETURNS TO THE IOWA ENERGY
- ^ "Thirteen NBA Veterans Headline Rosters for NBA Development League All-Star Game Presented by Kumho Tire". NBA.com. February 15, 2015. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- ^ Four Replacements Announced for NBA Development League All-Star Game
- ^ "Grand Rapids Drive Make Two Trades, Acquire Diante Garrett and Kevin Murphy". NBA.com. February 26, 2015. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
- ^ CLIPPERS ANNOUNCE SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER AND SCHEDULE
- ^ "Diante Garrett agreed to terms with Maccabi Ashdod". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-09-13.
- ^ "La Fiat Torino annuncia la firma di Diante Garrett". Auxilium Torino (in Italian). July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
- ^ "Basket, Final Eight: Torino-Brescia 69-67. Storica prima dell'Auxilium" [Basketball, Final Eight: Torino-Brescia 69-67. Historical first time for Auxilium]. gazzetta.it (in Italian). 18 February 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
- ^ "Promitheas inks Diante Garrett". Sportando. July 31, 2020. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
- ^ "Gießen verstärkt sich mit Guard Diante Garrett". Sportando. January 26, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ NotiCel. "Los Gigantes de Carolina firman al armador Diante Garrett". www.noticel.com. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
External links[]
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- 1988 births
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- Alvark Tokyo players
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- Bakersfield Jam players
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