Kalin Lucas

Kalin Lucas

Lucas as a Michigan State Spartan
No. 2 – TED Ankara Kolejliler
Position Point guard
League Turkish Basketball League
Eurocup
Personal information
Born (1989-05-24) May 24, 1989
Sterling Heights, Michigan
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight 195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school St. Mary's Preparatory
(Orchard Lake, Michigan)
College Michigan State (2007–2011)
NBA draft 2011 / Undrafted
Playing career 2011–present
Career history
2011–2012 Olympiacos (Greece)
2012–2013 Banvit (Turkey)
2013–2015 Iowa Energy (D-League)
2014 Memphis Grizzlies
2015–present TED Ankara Kolejliler (Turkey)
Career highlights and awards

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

High school career

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Lucas was listed as the No. 6 point guard and the No. 38 player in the nation in 2007.[1]

College career

As a freshman, Lucas immediately saw heavy playing time for the 2007–08 Spartans, averaging 25.1 minutes per game.[2] 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.[3]

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).[4]

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.[4]

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.[4]

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.[5][6] On January 24, 2012, he was released by Olympiacos.[7][8] Five days later, he signed with Banvit of Turkey for the rest of the 2011–12 season.[9]

2012–13 season

In July 2012, Lucas joined the San Antonio Spurs for the 2012 NBA Summer League.[10] In October 2012, he re-joined Banvit for the 2012–13 season.[11]

2013–14 season

On September 27, 2013, Lucas signed with the Chicago Bulls.[12] However, he was later waived by the Bulls on October 2, 2013.[13] In November 2013, he was acquired by the Iowa Energy as an affiliate player.[14]

2014–15 season

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

On October 31, 2014, Lucas was reacquired by the Iowa Energy.[18] He was later re-signed by the Grizzlies on November 4, 2014.[19] Five days later, he was waived again by the Grizzlies before appearing in a game for them.[20] On November 12, he re-joined Iowa.[21] He again re-signed with the Grizzlies on November 19 and made his NBA debut the same day, recording one steal in five minutes of action against the Toronto Raptors.[22][23] However, he was waived again the next day.[24] On November 22, he re-joined Iowa.[25] On March 19, he left Iowa and signed with TED Ankara Kolejliler of the Turkish Basketball League.[26]

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