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Savion Flagg

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Savion Flagg
Flagg with Bonn in 2024
No. 1 – Rytas Vilnius
PositionSmall forward / power forward
LeagueLKL
BCL
Personal information
Born (1999-05-26) May 26, 1999 (age 25)
Alvin, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolAlvin (Alvin, Texas)
College
NBA draft2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2023Lavrio
2023–2024Telekom Baskets Bonn
2024–presentRytas Vilnius
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-WAC (2022)
  • WAC All-Newcomer team (2022)

Savion Deon Flagg (born May 26, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for Rytas Vilnius of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) and the BCL. He played college basketball for the Texas A&M Aggies and the Sam Houston State Bearkats.

Early life

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Flagg attended Alvin High School. During his final year, he averaged 31.3 points, 11.1 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game.[1] He was one of only three Houston area players to tally over 1,000 points in a season. Flagg scored over 2,400 points during his high school career. He was a member of ESPN elite Top 100 list.[2]

College career

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Texas A&M (2017-2021)

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In November 2016, Flagg signed with Texas A&M to begin his college career.[3] During his freshman season, he played in 30 games and started in 5. He had 4.1 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.[4] Flagg was named SEC Freshman of the Week on December 26th after averaging 16.5 points and 9.5 rebounds.[5]

During his sophomore season, he played in and started all 32 games. He led the team in scoring and rebounding and was second in assists. In February 2019, Flagg was named SEC Player of the Week after averaging 20 points, 9 rebounds and 2.5 assists in two wins that week.[6] In April 2019, Flagg announced on his social media that he had put his name in the NBA Draft to test the waters.[7] In May 2019, Flagg tested the NBA Draft waters, but eventually decided to return to Texas A&M for his sophomore season.[8]

During his junior year, he played in 30 games and made 29 starts. In his senior season he played in 17 games and made 8 starts. He finished second on the team in rebounding with 4.5 per game, 39 assists and 6 blocks.

Sam Houston State University (2021-2022)

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In April 2021, Flagg announced he was transferring to Sam Houston State University for his final year of eligibility.[9]

During his final season, he played and started in 32 games. He averaged 18.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.[10] In March 2022, Flagg was named the 2022 NABC Division I All-District Teams. He was voted to the District 6 first team and was the third leading scorer in the WAC.[11] Flagg was named to the 2021-2022 Lou Henson All-America Team.[12]

In April 2022, Flagg was invited to participate in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. [13] Flagg also participated in the Tampa Bay Pro Combine.[14]

Professional career

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On July 15, 2022, Flagg signed his first professional contract with Greek club Lavrio.[15] In 21 league games, he averaged 14.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists, playing around 33 minutes per contest.

In June 2023, the Phoenix Suns announced their roster for NBA Summer League and Flagg was on the roster.[16]

In August, 2023, Flagg signed a contract with the Telekom Baskets Bonn of the easycredit BBL.[17]

Personal life

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Flagg's cousin is Jonathan Babineaux.[18]

References

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  1. ^ Conway, Tyler (September 15, 2016). "Savion Flagg to Texas A&M: Aggies Land 4-Star SF Prospect". Bleacher Report. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  2. ^ "Savion Flagg - Men's Basketball". Texas A&M Athletics - 12thMan.com. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Hoops Signee Highlights: Savion Flagg takes control on Senior Night". TexAgs. 16 February 2017. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Savion Flagg - Men's Basketball". Texas A&M Athletics - 12thMan.com. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Flagg Named SEC Freshman of the Week". Texas A&M Athletics - 12thMan.com. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Savion Flagg Named SEC Player Of The Week". Good Bull Hunting. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  7. ^ "Texas A&M forward Savion Flagg declares for NBA Draft". kagstv.com. 17 April 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  8. ^ "Savion Flagg returning to Texas A&M for junior year". kagstv.com. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  9. ^ Shaw, Tyler (6 April 2021). "Flagg transfers to Sam Houston". https://www.kbtx.com. Retrieved 26 November 2024. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  10. ^ "Savion Flagg - 2021-22 - Men's Basketball". Sam Houston. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  11. ^ "Flagg named NABC all-district". Sam Houston. 15 March 2022. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  12. ^ "Flagg named to Lou Henson All-America team". Sam Houston. 29 March 2022. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  13. ^ "Aggie standout Quenton Jackson and Sam Houston star Savion Flagg invited to Portsmouth Invitational Tournament". kagstv.com. 12 April 2022. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  14. ^ Babcock, Matt (19 April 2022). "2022 Tampa Bay Pro Combine announces list of participants". www.basketballnews.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  15. ^ "Savion Flagg joining Greek side Lavrio". Sportando. July 15, 2022. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
  16. ^ "SUNS ANNOUNCE 2023 SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER". www.nba.com. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  17. ^ "Baskets Bonn vervollständigen Kader mit Savion Flagg". Sportando. August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  18. ^ "Savion Flagg - 2021-22 - Men's Basketball". Sam Houston. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
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