Louis King (basketball)


Louis D'ajon King is an American professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association, on a two-way contract with the Grand Rapids Drive of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Oregon Ducks.

High school career

Born in Secaucus, New Jersey as one of eight children, King attended Roselle Catholic High School for his freshman year and Pope John XXIII Regional High School as a sophomore, before transferring to Hudson Catholic Regional High School in Jersey City, New Jersey mid-year, where he had to sit out for the remainder of the season. At Hudson Catholic, he was teammates with Jahvon Quinerly. Prior to the 2017-18 season, he was named to the Naismith Prep Player of the Year Award watch list. During his senior year, he suffered a knee injury after landing awkwardly after a dunk. Despite a shortened season, King averaged 15.2 points and 4.4 rebounds. He was named to the 2018 McDonald's All-American team and invited to the 2018 Nike Hoop Summit but was not able to participate due to the injury.

Recruiting

King was ranked among the top 25 prospects of the 2018 recruiting class by Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN. He was also ranked as one of the top prospects in his state and at his position by all three scouting services.

College career

On September 21, 2017, King verbally committed to playing college basketball at Oregon. He picked Oregon over Kansas, Seton Hall, Purdue, and NC State. He averaged 13.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game and was named to the Pac-12 All-Freshman team. His play was hampered however by hand and ankle injuries. Following the season he declared for the 2019 NBA draft.

Professional career

Detroit Pistons (2019–present)

After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, King signed a two-way contract with the Detroit Pistons.

National team career

King represented the United States at the 2017 FIBA U19 World Cup in Cairo, Egypt. He averaged 6.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists during the tournament, helping the team win the bronze medal.

Career statistics

NBA

College

Personal life

Louis' parents are Louis and Ativea King. He went to Northern Burlington Middle School in Columbus, New Jersey for both years where he dominated the school basketball team.