Tremont Waters
![]() Waters in September 2016 | |
No. 51 – Gigantes de Carolina | |
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Position | Point guard |
League | BSN |
Personal information | |
Born | New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. | January 10, 1998
Nationality | Puerto Rican |
Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Notre Dame (West Haven, Connecticut) |
College | LSU (2017–2019) |
NBA draft | 2019: 2nd round, 51st overall pick |
Selected by the Boston Celtics | |
Playing career | 2019–present |
Career history | |
2019–2021 | Boston Celtics |
2019–2020 | →Maine Red Claws |
2021–2022 | Wisconsin Herd |
2021–2022 | Toronto Raptors |
2022 | Washington Wizards |
2022 | South Bay Lakers |
2022–present | Gigantes de Carolina |
2022–2023 | Metropolitans 92 |
2023–2024 | Guangdong Southern Tigers |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Tremont Waters (born January 10, 1998) is an American-Puerto Rican professional basketball player for the Gigantes de Carolina of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). He played college basketball for the LSU Tigers, and was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2019 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics.
Early life and high school career
[edit]Waters played at South Kent School, a private all-boys school in Connecticut for three years. He transferred prior to his senior year to Notre Dame High School in West Haven, Connecticut. In 2015, he tried out for the Puerto Rico men's national basketball team's U-17 squad.[1] One of the wishes of his late father was for him to come to Puerto Rico and explore his Puerto Rican roots on his mother's side, since his mother Vanessa has family in San Juan.
As a senior, he was selected for the Jordan Brand Classic. He initially committed to Georgetown but decommitted shortly before coach John Thompson III was fired.[2] Ranked number 37 overall in his high school class by Rivals.com, Waters committed to LSU and coach Will Wade on June 5, 2017.[3] Waters was the 2017 Gatorade and Register State Player of the Year in Connecticut.[4]
College career
[edit]On November 22, 2017, Waters scored a season-high 39 points on 13-of-22 shooting in a 94–84 loss to Marquette.[5] As a freshman at LSU, Waters averaged 15.9 points, 6.0 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game. His 198 assists broke the school record for assists by a freshman set by Ben Simmons. Waters was named to the Freshman All-SEC team and was the Freshman of the Year in Louisiana. After the season, Waters entered his name in the 2018 NBA draft but did not hire an agent to preserve his collegiate eligibility.[6] He announced his return to LSU for his sophomore season on May 29, 2018.[7]
Waters scored the game-winning layup for LSU against the No. 6 seeded Maryland Terrapins in the second round of the 2019 NCAA tournament on March 23, 2019.[8] Waters shot 39.6 percent (17-of-43) from the field in the tournament, averaging 16.7 points, 4.7 assists and 1.7 steals per game.[9] He earned All-SEC first team honors that season along with his strong tournament performance.[10]
Professional career
[edit]Boston Celtics (2019–2021)
[edit]On June 20, 2019, Waters was selected with the 51st overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics.[11] Waters played for the Celtics during the 2019 NBA Summer League season and averaged 10.0 points, 5.3 assists, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.0 steals in 22.5 minutes through the first four games helping the Celtics clinch the number one seed going into the tournament.[12]
On July 12, 2019, Waters' father was found dead at a Super 8 Hotel room in West Haven, Connecticut in an apparent suicide.[13] Despite this, Waters played 32 minutes in the tournament game the following day, July 13. The Celtics fell short to the Grizzlies and were eliminated from Summer League Championship contention despite a 16-point effort from Waters.[14] Waters concluded his 2019 Summer League run leading the team in minutes per game as well as averaging 11.2 points, a team high 4.8 assists, and 2.0 steals.[12] On July 25, 2019, the Celtics announced that they had signed Waters to a two-way contract, splitting time with the Maine Red Claws.[15] He scored 24 points in two games in the NBA G League in November. On November 24, the Celtics recalled Waters after an injury to Kemba Walker.[16] On January 9, 2020, Waters posted 30 points, seven assists and five steals for Maine in a 120-118 triple overtime win over the Capital City Go-Go.[17] He averaged 18.0 points, 7.3 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.89 steals per game in 36 G League games.[12] On June 18, 2020, Waters was named NBA G League Rookie of the Year.[18] On November 23, 2020, Waters re-signed with the Celtics.[19]
Wisconsin Herd (2021)
[edit]On September 27, 2021, Waters signed with the Milwaukee Bucks.[20] However, he was waived prior to the start of the season.[21] In October 2021, he joined the Wisconsin Herd as an affiliate player.[22] In 13 games, he averaged 17.2 points on .421/.364/.714 shooting, 6.0 assists, and 2.7 steals in 31.5 minutes per game.[23]
Toronto Raptors (2021–2022)
[edit]On December 22, 2021, Waters signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors.[24][23]
Washington Wizards (2022)
[edit]On January 1, 2022, Waters signed a 10-day contract with the Washington Wizards via the hardship exemption.[25]
Return to the Herd (2022)
[edit]After his 10-day contracts expired, Waters was reacquired by the Wisconsin Herd.[26] He averaged 15.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game.[27]
South Bay Lakers (2022)
[edit]On February 24, 2022, Waters was traded, along with a 2022 second-round pick, to the South Bay Lakers in exchange for Frank Mason III and a 2022 first-round pick.[27]
Gigantes de Carolina (2022–2023)
[edit]On March 1, 2022, Waters was selected with the first pick overall in the 2022 Baloncesto Superior Nacional draft by the Gigantes de Carolina[28] joining them after South Bay's season ended.
Tremont made his debut in April 11, 2022, powered Carolina's offense throughout the season, averaged 17.8 points and 8.0 assists 1.7 steals per game. He was selected as BSN Rookie Of The Year 2022 and leading in assists.[29]
Waters joined the Memphis Grizzlies for the 2022 NBA Summer League.[30]
On July 26, 2023, Waters helped the Gigantes to win their first BSN title against the defending champions Vaqueros de Bayamón. They dominated the Vaqueros in five games.[31]
Metropolitans 92 (2022–2023)
[edit]On July 23, 2022, Waters signed with Metropolitans 92 of the LNB Pro A.[32]
Return to Carolina (2024–present)
[edit]On May 24, 2024, Waters signed with the Gigantes de Carolina of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.[33]
International career
[edit]Waters is of Puerto Rican descent. He opted to play for the Puerto Rico men's national basketball team for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.[34]
Career statistics
[edit]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 |
NBA
[edit]Regular season
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019–20 | Boston | 11 | 1 | 10.8 | .286 | .167 | 1.000 | 1.1 | 1.5 | .9 | .2 | 3.6 |
2020–21 | Boston | 26 | 3 | 9.2 | .405 | .395 | .941 | .8 | 2.4 | .6 | .0 | 3.8 |
2021–22 | Toronto | 2 | 0 | 21.0 | .250 | .222 | — | 2.0 | 3.5 | 2.0 | .0 | 4.0 |
2021–22 | Washington | 1 | 0 | 8.0 | .500 | — | — | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | 2.0 |
Career | 40 | 4 | 10.2 | .354 | .296 | .960 | .9 | 2.1 | .8 | .1 | 3.7 |
Play-in
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | Boston | 1 | 0 | 1.9 | .000 | .000 | – | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
Career | 1 | 0 | 1.9 | .000 | .000 | – | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
Playoffs
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2020 | Boston | 1 | 0 | 2.0 | .000 | .000 | — | 1.0 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | 0.0 |
2021 | Boston | 3 | 0 | 2.0 | .250 | .000 | .667 | .0 | .7 | .3 | .0 | 1.3 |
Career | 4 | 0 | 2.0 | .200 | .000 | .667 | .3 | .8 | .3 | .0 | 1.0 |
College
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017–18 | LSU | 33 | 32 | 33.0 | .417 | .351 | .801 | 3.4 | 6.0 | 2.0 | .1 | 15.9 |
2018–19 | LSU | 33 | 29 | 32.4 | .429 | .327 | .813 | 2.8 | 5.8 | 2.8 | .1 | 15.3 |
Career | 66 | 61 | 32.7 | .423 | .340 | .807 | 3.1 | 5.9 | 2.4 | .1 | 15.6 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Tremont Waters looking to earn spot on Team Puerto Rico". March 25, 2015.
- ^ Halley, Jim (April 13, 2017). "Jordan Brand Classic: Tremont Waters testing the recruiting waters again". USA Today. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
- ^ Payne, Terrence (June 5, 2017). "Tremont Waters commits to LSU". NBC Sports. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
- ^ Borges, David (May 17, 2018). "New Haven's Tremont Waters working to get better on and off the court". New Haven Register. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
- ^ "Marquette beats LSU 94-84 for third in Maui". ESPN. Associated Press. November 22, 2017. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
- ^ Lopez, Andrew (April 24, 2018). "LSU freshman guard Tremont Waters enters name for NBA Draft". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
- ^ Miller, Brody (May 30, 2018). "Tremont Waters returning to LSU for sophomore season". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
- ^ Staples, Andy (March 23, 2019). "Like it or not, LSU finds a way to keep dancing". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ "Tremont Waters - 2018-19 - Men's Basketball". LSU Tigers. July 8, 2019. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ "2019 SEC Men's Basketball Awards announced". www.secsports.com. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ^ "2019 NBA Draft results: Picks 1-60". NBA.com. June 21, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Tremont Waters Player Profile". RealGM.com. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ "Dad of Celtics draft pick Tremont Waters found dead in Connecticut hotel room". NYPost.com. July 12, 2019. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
- ^ "Grizzlies vs Celtics - Box Score". ESPN.com. July 13, 2019. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ "Celtics Sign Four Players Max Strus, Tremont Waters sign Boston's two-way contracts". NBA.com. July 25, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
- ^ Taylor, Cody (November 24, 2019). "Celtics recall Tremont Waters from the G League for the first time". Rookie Wire. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "Sports Digest: Red Claws outlast Go-Go in three overtimes, 120-118". Portland Press Herald. January 9, 2020. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
- ^ "Maine Red Claws' Tremont Waters Named 2019-20 NBA G League Rookie Of The Year". NBA.com. June 18, 2020. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
- ^ "NBA Player transactions". NBA.com. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
- ^ "Bucks Sign Javin DeLaurier and Tremont Waters". NBA.com. September 27, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
- ^ "Milwaukee Bucks Request Waivers on Javin DeLaurier and Tremont Waters". NBA.com. October 17, 2021. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
- ^ "Wisconsin Herd Announces 2021 Training Camp Roster". OurSportsCentral.com. October 26, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ a b Adams, Luke (December 21, 2021). "Raptors To Sign Tremont Waters; VanVleet, Flynn In Protocols". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ Adams, Luke (December 23, 2021). "Raptors Complete Three 10-Day Signings". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ "Wizards' Tremont Waters: Joins Wizards on hardship". CBS Sports. December 31, 2021. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
- ^ "2021-22 NBA G League transactions". NBA.com. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
- ^ a b "Herd acquire Frank Mason in a trade". Fox 11 News. February 24, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ Figueroa Loza, Jorge (March 1, 2022). "Comprometido Tremont Waters para jugar con los Gigantes en el BSN: "Ya tenemos un acuerdo con él"". ElNuevoDia.com (in Spanish). Retrieved March 24, 2022.
- ^ Tremont, Waters. "BSN stats".
- ^ "Memphis Grizzlies 2022 NBA2K23 Summer League Roster". NBA.com. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
- ^ Carolina logra su primer campeonato en la historia del BSN. (n.d.-a). bsnpr.com. https://www.bsnpr.com/noticias/carolina-logra-su-primer-campeonato-en-la-historia-del-bsn
- ^ "Le meneur de jeu Tremont Waters rejoint les Metropolitans 92 !". Metropolitans 92. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
- ^ La Guerra del BSN [@LaGuerraBSN] (May 24, 2024). "#BSNPR │ 💦 TREMONT WATERS AL CALENTÓN El armador Tremont Waters llega a Puerto Rico para reportarse a los Gigantes de Carolina y debutar mañana frente a los Capitanes de Arecibo. Waters viene de promediar 20 PPJ y 6 APJ en la CBA de China" (Tweet) (in Spanish). Retrieved May 26, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Tremont Waters looking to earn spot on Team Puerto Rico".
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
- LSU Tigers bio
- 1998 births
- Living people
- 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup players
- American expatriate basketball people in Canada
- American sportspeople of Puerto Rican descent
- Basketball players from New Haven, Connecticut
- Boston Celtics draft picks
- Boston Celtics players
- Gigantes de Carolina (men's basketball) players
- Guangdong Southern Tigers players
- LSU Tigers men's basketball players
- Maine Red Claws players
- Metropolitans 92 players
- Notre Dame High School (West Haven, Connecticut) alumni
- Point guards
- Puerto Rico men's national basketball team players
- South Bay Lakers players
- South Kent School alumni
- Toronto Raptors players
- Washington Wizards players
- Wisconsin Herd players
- Basketball players at the 2024 Summer Olympics
- Olympic basketball players for Puerto Rico
- 21st-century American sportsmen