Patrick Baldwin Jr.

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Patrick Baldwin Jr.
No. 23 – Milwaukee Panthers
PositionSmall forward / Power forward
LeagueHorizon League
Personal information
Born (2002-11-18) November 18, 2002 (age 19)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolHamilton
(Sussex, Wisconsin)
CollegeMilwaukee (2021–present)
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing the  United States
FIBA Under-19 World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2021 Latvia Team

Patrick O'Neal Baldwin Jr. (born November 18, 2002), nicknamed "PBJ", is an American college basketball player for the Milwaukee Panthers of the Horizon League. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2021 class.

High school career[]

Baldwin played basketball for Hamilton High School in Sussex, Wisconsin.[1] During his freshman year he was part of their 2017–18 team that made the state championship, losing to Oshkosh North.[2] As a junior, Baldwin averaged 24.3 points and 10.8 rebounds per game, earning Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year honors.[3] During the second game of his senior season, Baldwin suffered a season-ending ankle injury.[4] He was named to the rosters for the McDonald's All-American Game, Jordan Brand Classic and Nike Hoop Summit.[5]

Recruiting[]

Baldwin was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2021 class. On May 12, 2021, he committed to playing college basketball for Milwaukee under the coaching of his father over offers from Duke and Georgetown. He was also the youngest person ever to receive an offer to play at Duke, receiving the offer in his sophomore year of high school. [6] He became the highest-rated recruit to ever commit to a Horizon League program.[7]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Patrick Baldwin Jr.
SF 		Sussex, WI Hamilton (WI) 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 205 lb (93 kg) May 12, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars   ESPN grade: 97
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 7  247Sports: 7  ESPN: 5
  • 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:

  • "Milwaukee 2021 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  • "2021 Milwaukee Panthers Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  • "2021 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 4, 2021.

College career[]

In his college debut, Baldwin posted 21 points and 10 rebounds in a 75-60 win against North Dakota.[8] On November 23, 2021, he suffered a leg injury in a loss to Bowling Green, forcing him to miss several games.[9]

National team career[]

Baldwin represented the United States at the 2021 FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Latvia. He averaged 7.7 points and five rebounds per game, helping his team win the gold medal.[10]

Personal life[]

Baldwin's father, Pat, was a standout college basketball player at Northwestern and serves as head coach for Milwaukee.[11] His mother, Shawn, played volleyball at Northwestern.[12]

References[]

  1. ^ Radcliffe, JR (November 26, 2017). "Top-flight freshman Patrick Baldwin Jr. is just part of the youth movement as Hamilton basketball starts season 2-0". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  2. ^ "HHS Boys' Basketball 2017–18 Season".
  3. ^ Masson, Jon (March 27, 2020). "Sussex Hamilton's Patrick Baldwin Jr. earns Gatorade state player of the year honor for boys basketball". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  4. ^ Jordan, Jason (December 14, 2020). "Sidelined with Season-Ending Injury, SI99 Wing Patrick Baldwin Jr. Focused on Recruitment". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  5. ^ Hogg, Curt (February 23, 2021). "Two players from Wisconsin are named to the boys McDonald's All American Game". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  6. ^ Jordan, Jason (May 12, 2021). "Elite Prep Wing Patrick Baldwin Jr. Commits to UW-Milwaukee". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  7. ^ Biancardi, Paul; Givony, Jonathan (May 12, 2021). "Five-star college basketball recruit Patrick Baldwin to play for father at Milwaukee". ESPN. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  8. ^ "Baldwin's double-double leads Milwaukee past North Dakota". ESPN. Associated Press. November 10, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  9. ^ Rosiak, Todd (November 23, 2021). "Bowling Green 82, UWM 68: Patrick Baldwin Jr. misses most of the second half with leg injury". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  10. ^ "Patrick Baldwin Jr (USA)'s profile – FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2021". FIBA. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  11. ^ Greenstein, Teddy (May 6, 2020). "Top recruit Patrick Baldwin has 'home visit' with his father". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  12. ^ Greenstein, Teddy (February 19, 2020). "Where will No. 3 basketball recruit Patrick Baldwin Jr. sign?". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 11, 2021.

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