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{{short description|American basketball player}} |
{{short description|American basketball player (born 1997)}} |
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{{Infobox basketball biography |
{{Infobox basketball biography |
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| name = Malik Fitts |
| name = Malik Fitts |
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| caption = Fitts with [[Saint Mary's Gaels men's basketball|Saint Mary's]] in 2020 |
| caption = Fitts with [[Saint Mary's Gaels men's basketball|Saint Mary's]] in 2020 |
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| position = [[ |
| position = [[Power forward]] |
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| height_ft = 6 |
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| height_in = 6 |
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| weight_lbs = 230 |
| weight_lbs = 230 |
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| league = [[ |
| league = [[LNB Élite]] |
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| team = SIG Strasbourg |
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| number = 24 |
| number = 24 |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|7|4}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|7|4}} |
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| birth_place = [[Lynwood, California]], U.S. |
| birth_place = [[Lynwood, California]], U.S. |
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| high_school = * [[Damien High School|Damien]]<br>([[La Verne, California]]) |
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* [[Damien High School|Damien]]<br>([[La Verne, California]]) |
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* [[Brewster Academy]]<br>([[Wolfeboro, New Hampshire]]) |
* [[Brewster Academy]]<br>([[Wolfeboro, New Hampshire]]) |
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| college = * [[South Florida Bulls men's basketball|South Florida]] (2016–2017) |
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* [[South Florida Bulls men's basketball|South Florida]] (2016–2017) |
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* [[Saint Mary's Gaels men's basketball|Saint Mary's]] (2018–2020) |
* [[Saint Mary's Gaels men's basketball|Saint Mary's]] (2018–2020) |
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| draft_year = 2020 |
| draft_year = 2020 |
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| years7 = [[2022–23 NBA G League season|2022–2023]] |
| years7 = [[2022–23 NBA G League season|2022–2023]] |
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| team7 = [[Ontario Clippers]] |
| team7 = [[Ontario Clippers]] |
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| years8 = [[2023–24 NBA G League season|2023]] |
| years8 = [[2023–24 NBA G League season|2023]] |
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| team8 = [[Capital City Go-Go]] |
| team8 = [[Capital City Go-Go]] |
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| years9 = [[2023–24 NBA G League season|2023–2024]] |
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| team9 = [[Cleveland Charge]] |
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| years10 = 2024–present |
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| team10 = [[SIG Strasbourg]] |
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* Second-team All-WCC (2019) |
* Second-team All-WCC (2019) |
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'''Malik Jahmal Fitts''' (born July 4, 1997) is an American professional [[basketball]] player for |
'''Malik Jahmal Fitts''' (born July 4, 1997) is an American professional [[basketball]] player for [[SIG Strasbourg]] of the [[LNB Élite]]. He played [[college basketball]] for the [[South Florida Bulls men's basketball|South Florida Bulls]] and the [[Saint Mary's Gaels men's basketball|Saint Mary's Gaels]]. |
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==Early life |
==Early life== |
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Fitts grew up in [[Rancho Cucamonga, California]] and began playing basketball at the age of four, idolizing [[Kobe Bryant]].<ref name="Kalbrosky">{{cite news |last1=Kalbrosky |first1=Bryan |last2=Rude |first2=Jacob |title=NBA prospect Malik Fitts on being an underdog and board man getting paid |url=https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/2020/11/02/saint-marys-malik-fitts-nba-draft-interview/ |access-date=November 6, 2020 |work=Rookie Wire |date=November 2, 2020 |archive-date=November 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201103035601/https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/2020/11/02/saint-marys-malik-fitts-nba-draft-interview/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He attended [[Damien High School]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sgvtribune.com/2015/03/25/malik-fitts-gives-damien-more-star-power-heading-to-fridays-division-iii-state-championship-game/|title=Malik Fitts gives Damien more star power heading to Friday's Division III state championship game|work=[[San Gabriel Valley Tribune]]|date=25 March 2015 |access-date=March 27, 2020|archive-date=March 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327202212/https://www.sgvtribune.com/2015/03/25/malik-fitts-gives-damien-more-star-power-heading-to-fridays-division-iii-state-championship-game/|url-status=live}}</ref> He helped lead the school to a CIF Division III state title as a senior and averaged 16 points and 8 rebounds per game, earning First Team All-Inland Valley honors.<ref>{{cite news |title=Chino Hills junior Lonzo Ball leads Daily Bulletin All-Inland Valley boys selections |url=https://www.dailybulletin.com/2015/04/13/chino-hills-junior-lonzo-ball-leads-daily-bulletin-all-inland-valley-boys-selections/ |access-date=June 2, 2020 |work=[[Chino Hills Daily Bulletin]] |date=August 13, 2015 |archive-date=February 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220225174829/https://www.dailybulletin.com/2015/04/13/chino-hills-junior-lonzo-ball-leads-daily-bulletin-all-inland-valley-boys-selections/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Fitts opted to complete a [[postgraduate year]] at [[Brewster Academy]] in [[Wolfeboro, New Hampshire]]. While at Brewster, he committed to play college basketball at [[South Florida Bulls men's basketball|South Florida]] over offers from [[DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball|DePaul]], [[Bradley Braves men's basketball|Bradley]], [[Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball|Nevada]] and [[Hawaii Rainbow Warriors men's basketball|Hawaii]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insidesocal.com/onpreps/2015/10/01/former-damien-star-malik-fitts-commits-to-south-florida/|title=Former Damien star Malik Fitts commits to South Florida|first=Michelle|last=Gardner|website=InsideSoCal.com|date=October 1, 2015|access-date=March 27, 2020|archive-date=March 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327202954/http://www.insidesocal.com/onpreps/2015/10/01/former-damien-star-malik-fitts-commits-to-south-florida/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
Fitts grew up in [[Rancho Cucamonga, California]] and began playing basketball at the age of four, idolizing [[Kobe Bryant]].<ref name="Kalbrosky">{{cite news |last1=Kalbrosky |first1=Bryan |last2=Rude |first2=Jacob |title=NBA prospect Malik Fitts on being an underdog and board man getting paid |url=https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/2020/11/02/saint-marys-malik-fitts-nba-draft-interview/ |access-date=November 6, 2020 |work=Rookie Wire |date=November 2, 2020 |archive-date=November 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201103035601/https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/2020/11/02/saint-marys-malik-fitts-nba-draft-interview/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He attended [[Damien High School]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sgvtribune.com/2015/03/25/malik-fitts-gives-damien-more-star-power-heading-to-fridays-division-iii-state-championship-game/|title=Malik Fitts gives Damien more star power heading to Friday's Division III state championship game|work=[[San Gabriel Valley Tribune]]|date=25 March 2015 |access-date=March 27, 2020|archive-date=March 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327202212/https://www.sgvtribune.com/2015/03/25/malik-fitts-gives-damien-more-star-power-heading-to-fridays-division-iii-state-championship-game/|url-status=live}}</ref> He helped lead the school to a CIF Division III state title as a senior and averaged 16 points and 8 rebounds per game, earning First Team All-Inland Valley honors.<ref>{{cite news |title=Chino Hills junior Lonzo Ball leads Daily Bulletin All-Inland Valley boys selections |url=https://www.dailybulletin.com/2015/04/13/chino-hills-junior-lonzo-ball-leads-daily-bulletin-all-inland-valley-boys-selections/ |access-date=June 2, 2020 |work=[[Chino Hills Daily Bulletin]] |date=August 13, 2015 |archive-date=February 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220225174829/https://www.dailybulletin.com/2015/04/13/chino-hills-junior-lonzo-ball-leads-daily-bulletin-all-inland-valley-boys-selections/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Fitts opted to complete a [[postgraduate year]] at [[Brewster Academy]] in [[Wolfeboro, New Hampshire]]. While at Brewster, he committed to play college basketball at [[South Florida Bulls men's basketball|South Florida]] over offers from [[DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball|DePaul]], [[Bradley Braves men's basketball|Bradley]], [[Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball|Nevada]] and [[Hawaii Rainbow Warriors men's basketball|Hawaii]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insidesocal.com/onpreps/2015/10/01/former-damien-star-malik-fitts-commits-to-south-florida/|title=Former Damien star Malik Fitts commits to South Florida|first=Michelle|last=Gardner|website=InsideSoCal.com|date=October 1, 2015|access-date=March 27, 2020|archive-date=March 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327202954/http://www.insidesocal.com/onpreps/2015/10/01/former-damien-star-malik-fitts-commits-to-south-florida/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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Fitts began his collegiate career at [[South Florida Bulls men's basketball|South Florida]]. He saw significant playing time as a freshman, playing in 27 games and starting 18 while averaging 7.4 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rgj.com/story/sports/college/nevada/2017/04/19/usf-transfer-malik-fitts-takes-official-visit-nevada/100662822/|title=USF transfer Malik Fitts takes official visit to Nevada|first=Chris|last=Murray|work=[[Reno Gazette-Journal]]|date=April 19, 2017|access-date=March 27, 2020|archive-date=February 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220225174821/https://www.rgj.com/story/sports/college/nevada/2017/04/19/usf-transfer-malik-fitts-takes-official-visit-nevada/100662822/|url-status=live}}</ref> He was named the [[American Athletic Conference]] Rookie of the Week after a 29-point, 11-rebound performance against [[Memphis Tigers men's basketball|Memphis]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tampabay.com/usf-freshman-malik-fitts-honored-by-aac/2312231/|title=USF freshman Malik Fitts honored by AAC|first=Joey|last=Knight|work=[[Tampa Bay Times]]|date=February 6, 2017|access-date=March 27, 2020|archive-date=March 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327195821/https://www.tampabay.com/usf-freshman-malik-fitts-honored-by-aac/2312231/|url-status= |
Fitts began his collegiate career at [[South Florida Bulls men's basketball|South Florida]]. He saw significant playing time as a freshman, playing in 27 games and starting 18 while averaging 7.4 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rgj.com/story/sports/college/nevada/2017/04/19/usf-transfer-malik-fitts-takes-official-visit-nevada/100662822/|title=USF transfer Malik Fitts takes official visit to Nevada|first=Chris|last=Murray|work=[[Reno Gazette-Journal]]|date=April 19, 2017|access-date=March 27, 2020|archive-date=February 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220225174821/https://www.rgj.com/story/sports/college/nevada/2017/04/19/usf-transfer-malik-fitts-takes-official-visit-nevada/100662822/|url-status=live}}</ref> He was named the [[American Athletic Conference]] Rookie of the Week after a 29-point, 11-rebound performance against [[Memphis Tigers men's basketball|Memphis]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tampabay.com/usf-freshman-malik-fitts-honored-by-aac/2312231/|title=USF freshman Malik Fitts honored by AAC|first=Joey|last=Knight|work=[[Tampa Bay Times]]|date=February 6, 2017|access-date=March 27, 2020|archive-date=March 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327195821/https://www.tampabay.com/usf-freshman-malik-fitts-honored-by-aac/2312231/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Following the end of the season Fitts announced he would be leaving the program.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/report-forward-malik-fitts-leaving-usf-basketball-program/|title=Report: Forward Malik Fitts leaving USF basketball program|first=Tito|last=Benach|website=[[CBSSports.com]]|date=March 22, 2017|access-date=March 27, 2020|archive-date=March 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327200036/https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/report-forward-malik-fitts-leaving-usf-basketball-program/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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Fitts transferred to [[Saint Mary's College of California]], sitting out one year per NCAA transfer rules. He became an immediate starter for the [[Saint Mary's Gaels men's basketball|Gaels]] the following season, averaging 15.2 points and a team-leading 7.6 rebounds per game and was named second team All-[[West Coast Conference]] (WCC).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bustingbrackets.com/2019/07/25/saint-marys-basketball-malik-fitts-important-gael-2019-20/|title=Saint Mary's Basketball: Malik Fitts most important Gael for 2019-20|date=25 July 2019 |access-date=March 27, 2020|archive-date=March 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327203423/https://bustingbrackets.com/2019/07/25/saint-marys-basketball-malik-fitts-important-gael-2019-20/|url-status=live}}</ref> As a redshirt junior, Fitts was a focal point on the team's offense alongside [[Jordan Ford]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sfchronicle.com/collegesports/article/St-Mary-s-Jordan-Ford-Malik-Fitts-named-to-15100726.php|title=St. Mary's Jordan Ford, Malik Fitts named to All-WCC first team|work=[[San Francisco Chronicle]]|date=March 3, 2020|access-date=March 27, 2020|archive-date=March 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327201337/https://www.sfchronicle.com/collegesports/article/St-Mary-s-Jordan-Ford-Malik-Fitts-named-to-15100726.php|url-status=live}}</ref> Fitts scored a career high 30 points and added eight rebounds in an 86–80 win over [[2018–19 San Francisco Dons men's basketball team|San Francisco]] on February 2, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/02/02/saint-marys-gets-30-from-malik-fitts-holds-off-usf/|title=Saint Mary's gets 30 from Malik Fitts, holds off USF|work=[[The Mercury News]]|date=February 2, 2019|access-date=March 27, 2020|archive-date=March 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327233757/https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/02/02/saint-marys-gets-30-from-malik-fitts-holds-off-usf/|url-status=live}}</ref> Fitts hit 5 of six three point attempts and scored 28 total points in Saint Mary's 89–77 win over [[California Golden Bears men's basketball|California]] on December 14, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sfchronicle.com/collegesports/article/Jordan-Ford-Malik-Fitts-lead-St-Mary-s-past-14907589.php|title=Jordan Ford, Malik Fitts lead St. Mary's past Cal|work=[[San Francisco Chronicle]]|date=December 14, 2019|access-date=March 27, 2020|archive-date=December 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191231083821/https://www.sfchronicle.com/collegesports/article/Jordan-Ford-Malik-Fitts-lead-St-Mary-s-past-14907589.php|url-status=live}}</ref> He set a career high with 14 rebounds along with 17 points in a 66–60 win over [[San Diego Toreros men's basketball|San Diego]] on February 6, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://apnews.com/fe006a88a632389e72e8615bb1875465|title=Fitts, Ford lead Saint Mary's past San Diego 66–60|website=[[Associated Press|APNews.com]]|date=February 6, 2020|access-date=March 27, 2020|archive-date=March 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327234511/https://apnews.com/fe006a88a632389e72e8615bb1875465|url-status=live}}</ref> At the conclusion of the regular season, Fitts was named to the First Team All-WCC.<ref name="WCC awards1">{{cite press release |url=https://wccsports.com/news/2020/3/3/wcc-announces-2019-20-mens-basketball-all-conference-team-mbb.aspx |title=WCC Announces 2019-20 Men's Basketball All-Conference Team |publisher=West Coast Conference |date=March 3, 2020 |access-date=March 3, 2020 |archive-date=February 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220225174831/https://wccsports.com/news/2020/3/3/wcc-announces-2019-20-mens-basketball-all-conference-team-mbb.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> As a junior, Fitts averaged 16.5 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. After the end of the season, Fitts announced that he was entering the [[2020 NBA draft]] and signing with an agent, forgoing his final season of eligibility.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/Article/Malik-Fitts-Saint-Marys-signs-with-agent-145420057/|title=Malik Fitts to bypass last year of {{sic|eligibi|lty|nolink=y}}, signs with agent|access-date=March 27, 2020|archive-date=February 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220225174838/https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/Article/Malik-Fitts-Saint-Marys-signs-with-agent-145420057/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
Fitts transferred to [[Saint Mary's College of California]], sitting out one year per NCAA transfer rules. He became an immediate starter for the [[Saint Mary's Gaels men's basketball|Gaels]] the following season, averaging 15.2 points and a team-leading 7.6 rebounds per game and was named second team All-[[West Coast Conference]] (WCC).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bustingbrackets.com/2019/07/25/saint-marys-basketball-malik-fitts-important-gael-2019-20/|title=Saint Mary's Basketball: Malik Fitts most important Gael for 2019-20|date=25 July 2019 |access-date=March 27, 2020|archive-date=March 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327203423/https://bustingbrackets.com/2019/07/25/saint-marys-basketball-malik-fitts-important-gael-2019-20/|url-status=live}}</ref> As a redshirt junior, Fitts was a focal point on the team's offense alongside [[Jordan Ford]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sfchronicle.com/collegesports/article/St-Mary-s-Jordan-Ford-Malik-Fitts-named-to-15100726.php|title=St. Mary's Jordan Ford, Malik Fitts named to All-WCC first team|work=[[San Francisco Chronicle]]|date=March 3, 2020|access-date=March 27, 2020|archive-date=March 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327201337/https://www.sfchronicle.com/collegesports/article/St-Mary-s-Jordan-Ford-Malik-Fitts-named-to-15100726.php|url-status=live}}</ref> Fitts scored a career high 30 points and added eight rebounds in an 86–80 win over [[2018–19 San Francisco Dons men's basketball team|San Francisco]] on February 2, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/02/02/saint-marys-gets-30-from-malik-fitts-holds-off-usf/|title=Saint Mary's gets 30 from Malik Fitts, holds off USF|work=[[The Mercury News]]|date=February 2, 2019|access-date=March 27, 2020|archive-date=March 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327233757/https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/02/02/saint-marys-gets-30-from-malik-fitts-holds-off-usf/|url-status=live}}</ref> Fitts hit 5 of six three point attempts and scored 28 total points in Saint Mary's 89–77 win over [[California Golden Bears men's basketball|California]] on December 14, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sfchronicle.com/collegesports/article/Jordan-Ford-Malik-Fitts-lead-St-Mary-s-past-14907589.php|title=Jordan Ford, Malik Fitts lead St. Mary's past Cal|work=[[San Francisco Chronicle]]|date=December 14, 2019|access-date=March 27, 2020|archive-date=December 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191231083821/https://www.sfchronicle.com/collegesports/article/Jordan-Ford-Malik-Fitts-lead-St-Mary-s-past-14907589.php|url-status=live}}</ref> He set a career high with 14 rebounds along with 17 points in a 66–60 win over [[San Diego Toreros men's basketball|San Diego]] on February 6, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://apnews.com/fe006a88a632389e72e8615bb1875465|title=Fitts, Ford lead Saint Mary's past San Diego 66–60|website=[[Associated Press|APNews.com]]|date=February 6, 2020|access-date=March 27, 2020|archive-date=March 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327234511/https://apnews.com/fe006a88a632389e72e8615bb1875465|url-status=live}}</ref> At the conclusion of the regular season, Fitts was named to the First Team All-WCC.<ref name="WCC awards1">{{cite press release |url=https://wccsports.com/news/2020/3/3/wcc-announces-2019-20-mens-basketball-all-conference-team-mbb.aspx |title=WCC Announces 2019-20 Men's Basketball All-Conference Team |publisher=West Coast Conference |date=March 3, 2020 |access-date=March 3, 2020 |archive-date=February 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220225174831/https://wccsports.com/news/2020/3/3/wcc-announces-2019-20-mens-basketball-all-conference-team-mbb.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> As a junior, Fitts averaged 16.5 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. After the end of the season, Fitts announced that he was entering the [[2020 NBA draft]] and signing with an agent, forgoing his final season of eligibility.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/Article/Malik-Fitts-Saint-Marys-signs-with-agent-145420057/|title=Malik Fitts to bypass last year of {{sic|eligibi|lty|nolink=y}}, signs with agent|access-date=March 27, 2020|archive-date=February 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220225174838/https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/Article/Malik-Fitts-Saint-Marys-signs-with-agent-145420057/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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On October 24, 2022, Fitts joined the [[Ontario Clippers]] training camp roster.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ontario Clippers Announce Training Camp Roster for 2022-23 NBA G League Season|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/ontario-clippers-announce-training-camp-roster-for-2022-23-nba-g-league-season/n-5893040|website=OurSportsCentral.com|date=October 24, 2022|access-date=October 24, 2022}}</ref> |
On October 24, 2022, Fitts joined the [[Ontario Clippers]] training camp roster.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ontario Clippers Announce Training Camp Roster for 2022-23 NBA G League Season|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/ontario-clippers-announce-training-camp-roster-for-2022-23-nba-g-league-season/n-5893040|website=OurSportsCentral.com|date=October 24, 2022|access-date=October 24, 2022}}</ref> |
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===Capital City Go-Go (2023)=== |
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On October 21, 2023, Fitts signed with the [[Washington Wizards]],<ref>{{cite tweet|author=Washington Wizards|title=Official: We have signed Malik Fitts to an Exhibit 10 contract.|number=1715822059777925567|user=WashWizards|date=October 21, 2023|access-date=October 28, 2023}}</ref> but was waived the same day.<ref>{{cite tweet|author=Washington Wizards|title=Official: We have waived Malik Fitts.|number=1715831462702776404|user=WashWizards|date=October 21, 2023|access-date=October 28, 2023}}</ref> |
On October 21, 2023, Fitts signed with the [[Washington Wizards]],<ref>{{cite tweet|author=Washington Wizards|title=Official: We have signed Malik Fitts to an Exhibit 10 contract.|number=1715822059777925567|user=WashWizards|date=October 21, 2023|access-date=October 28, 2023}}</ref> but was waived the same day.<ref>{{cite tweet|author=Washington Wizards|title=Official: We have waived Malik Fitts.|number=1715831462702776404|user=WashWizards|date=October 21, 2023|access-date=October 28, 2023}}</ref> On October 30, he joined the [[Capital City Go-Go]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Go-Go Announce Training Camp Roster, Dates|url=https://capitalcity.gleague.nba.com/news/go-go-announce-training-camp-roster-dates|website=NBA.com|date=October 30, 2023|access-date=November 26, 2023}}</ref> |
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===Cleveland Charge (2023–2024)=== |
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On December 26, 2023, Fitts was included in a three team trade that sent him to the [[Cleveland Charge]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Charge Trade For Fitts|url=https://cleveland.gleague.nba.com/news/charge-trade-for-fitts|website=NBA.com|date=December 26, 2023|access-date=January 21, 2024}}</ref> |
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===SIG Strasbourg (2024–present)=== |
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Position | Power forward |
League | LNB Élite |
Personal information | |
Born | Lynwood, California, U.S. | July 4, 1997
Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | |
College |
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NBA draft | 2020: undrafted |
Playing career | 2021–present |
Career history | |
2021 | Agua Caliente Clippers |
2021 | Los Angeles Clippers |
2021–2022 | Utah Jazz |
2021–2022 | →Salt Lake City Stars |
2022 | Boston Celtics |
2022 | →Maine Celtics |
2022–2023 | Ontario Clippers |
2023 | Capital City Go-Go |
2023–2024 | Cleveland Charge |
2024–present | SIG Strasbourg |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball Reference |
Malik Jahmal Fitts (born July 4, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for SIG Strasbourg of the LNB Élite. He played college basketball for the South Florida Bulls and the Saint Mary's Gaels.
Early life
[edit]Fitts grew up in Rancho Cucamonga, California and began playing basketball at the age of four, idolizing Kobe Bryant.[1] He attended Damien High School.[2] He helped lead the school to a CIF Division III state title as a senior and averaged 16 points and 8 rebounds per game, earning First Team All-Inland Valley honors.[3] Fitts opted to complete a postgraduate year at Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. While at Brewster, he committed to play college basketball at South Florida over offers from DePaul, Bradley, Nevada and Hawaii.[4]
College career
[edit]Fitts began his collegiate career at South Florida. He saw significant playing time as a freshman, playing in 27 games and starting 18 while averaging 7.4 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.[5] He was named the American Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week after a 29-point, 11-rebound performance against Memphis.[6] Following the end of the season Fitts announced he would be leaving the program.[7]
Fitts transferred to Saint Mary's College of California, sitting out one year per NCAA transfer rules. He became an immediate starter for the Gaels the following season, averaging 15.2 points and a team-leading 7.6 rebounds per game and was named second team All-West Coast Conference (WCC).[8] As a redshirt junior, Fitts was a focal point on the team's offense alongside Jordan Ford.[9] Fitts scored a career high 30 points and added eight rebounds in an 86–80 win over San Francisco on February 2, 2019.[10] Fitts hit 5 of six three point attempts and scored 28 total points in Saint Mary's 89–77 win over California on December 14, 2019.[11] He set a career high with 14 rebounds along with 17 points in a 66–60 win over San Diego on February 6, 2020.[12] At the conclusion of the regular season, Fitts was named to the First Team All-WCC.[13] As a junior, Fitts averaged 16.5 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. After the end of the season, Fitts announced that he was entering the 2020 NBA draft and signing with an agent, forgoing his final season of eligibility.[14]
Professional career
[edit]Agua Caliente Clippers (2021)
[edit]After going undrafted in the 2020 NBA draft, Fitts signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.[15] He was waived by the team on December 14 after appearing in two preseason games.[16] On February 4, 2021, he signed with the Agua Caliente Clippers,[17] appearing in 14 games and averaging 11.1 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists.[18]
Los Angeles Clippers (2021)
[edit]On April 9, 2021, Fitts signed a 10-day contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.[18]
Utah Jazz (2021–2022)
[edit]On September 28, 2021, Fitts signed with the Utah Jazz.[19] His contract was converted to a two-way deal on October 16. He split time between the Jazz and their NBA G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars.[20] On January 13, 2022, Fitts was waived by the Jazz.[21]
Boston Celtics (2022)
[edit]On February 23, 2022, Fitts signed a 10-day contract with the Boston Celtics.[22] He signed a second 10-day contract on March 5.[23] Fitts signed a two-year contract on March 15.[24] The Celtics reached the 2022 NBA Finals, but were defeated by the Golden State Warriors in 6 games.
On July 9, 2022, Fitts was traded, alongside Nik Stauskas, Aaron Nesmith, Daniel Theis, Juwan Morgan and a 2023 first-round pick, to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Malcolm Brogdon.[25] On July 14, Fitts was waived by the Pacers.[26]
Ontario Clippers (2022–2023)
[edit]On October 24, 2022, Fitts joined the Ontario Clippers training camp roster.[27]
Capital City Go-Go (2023)
[edit]On October 21, 2023, Fitts signed with the Washington Wizards,[28] but was waived the same day.[29] On October 30, he joined the Capital City Go-Go.[30]
Cleveland Charge (2023–2024)
[edit]On December 26, 2023, Fitts was included in a three team trade that sent him to the Cleveland Charge.[31]
SIG Strasbourg (2024–present)
[edit]On July 31, 2024, Fitts signed with SIG Strasbourg of the LNB Élite.[32]
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 |
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2020–21 | L.A. Clippers | 3 | 0 | 3.7 | .333 | .500 | – | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | 1.0 |
2021–22 | Utah | 7 | 0 | 5.0 | .222 | .500 | – | 1.4 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .9 |
2021–22 | Boston | 8 | 0 | 3.5 | .600 | .500 | – | .9 | .6 | .0 | .0 | 1.9 |
Career | 18 | 0 | 4.1 | .409 | .500 | – | 1.1 | .3 | .0 | .0 | 1.3 |
Playoffs
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2022 | Boston | 9 | 0 | 1.8 | .750 | 1.000 | — | .2 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .9 |
Career | 9 | 0 | 1.8 | .750 | 1.000 | — | .2 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .9 |
College
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2016–17 | South Florida | 27 | 18 | 24.4 | .395 | .338 | .538 | 4.6 | 1.1 | .7 | .4 | 7.4 |
2017–18 | Saint Mary's | Redshirt | ||||||||||
2018–19 | Saint Mary's | 34 | 33 | 30.7 | .475 | .406 | .770 | 7.6 | .9 | 1.1 | .2 | 15.2 |
2019–20 | Saint Mary's | 34 | 34 | 34.2 | .472 | .408 | .799 | 7.1 | 1.2 | 1.4 | .4 | 16.5 |
Career | 95 | 85 | 30.2 | .458 | .392 | .745 | 6.5 | 1.1 | 1.1 | .3 | 13.5 |
Personal life
[edit]Fitts grew up in a Christian family, and his father is a pastor.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Kalbrosky, Bryan; Rude, Jacob (November 2, 2020). "NBA prospect Malik Fitts on being an underdog and board man getting paid". Rookie Wire. Archived from the original on November 3, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ^ "Malik Fitts gives Damien more star power heading to Friday's Division III state championship game". San Gabriel Valley Tribune. March 25, 2015. Archived from the original on March 27, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- ^ "Chino Hills junior Lonzo Ball leads Daily Bulletin All-Inland Valley boys selections". Chino Hills Daily Bulletin. August 13, 2015. Archived from the original on February 25, 2022. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
- ^ Gardner, Michelle (October 1, 2015). "Former Damien star Malik Fitts commits to South Florida". InsideSoCal.com. Archived from the original on March 27, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- ^ Murray, Chris (April 19, 2017). "USF transfer Malik Fitts takes official visit to Nevada". Reno Gazette-Journal. Archived from the original on February 25, 2022. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- ^ Knight, Joey (February 6, 2017). "USF freshman Malik Fitts honored by AAC". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on March 27, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- ^ Benach, Tito (March 22, 2017). "Report: Forward Malik Fitts leaving USF basketball program". CBSSports.com. Archived from the original on March 27, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- ^ "Saint Mary's Basketball: Malik Fitts most important Gael for 2019-20". July 25, 2019. Archived from the original on March 27, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- ^ "St. Mary's Jordan Ford, Malik Fitts named to All-WCC first team". San Francisco Chronicle. March 3, 2020. Archived from the original on March 27, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- ^ "Saint Mary's gets 30 from Malik Fitts, holds off USF". The Mercury News. February 2, 2019. Archived from the original on March 27, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- ^ "Jordan Ford, Malik Fitts lead St. Mary's past Cal". San Francisco Chronicle. December 14, 2019. Archived from the original on December 31, 2019. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- ^ "Fitts, Ford lead Saint Mary's past San Diego 66–60". APNews.com. February 6, 2020. Archived from the original on March 27, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- ^ "WCC Announces 2019-20 Men's Basketball All-Conference Team" (Press release). West Coast Conference. March 3, 2020. Archived from the original on February 25, 2022. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
- ^ "Malik Fitts to bypass last year of eligibilty [sic], signs with agent". Archived from the original on February 25, 2022. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- ^ Swanson, Miriam (November 18, 2020). "Clippers deal for Luke Kennard, trading away Landry Shamet and Rodney McGruder". Orange County Register. Archived from the original on November 19, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- ^ Gauruder, Dana (December 14, 2020). "Clippers Waive Ky Bowman, Malik Fitts, Jordan Ford". HoopsRumors.com. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ^ "Agua Caliente Clippers announce roster for 2021 NBA G League season". NBA.com. February 4, 2021. Archived from the original on February 5, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- ^ a b "LA Clippers Sign Malik Fitts To 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. April 9, 2021. Archived from the original on April 9, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ^ "Utah Jazz sign Marques Bolden and Malik Fitts". NBA.com. September 28, 2021. Archived from the original on September 28, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
- ^ Todd, Sarah (October 16, 2021). "Malik Fitts earns two-way deal with the Utah Jazz". Deseret News. Archived from the original on October 16, 2021. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
- ^ "Utah Jazz Waive Malik Fitts". Utah Jazz. Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
- ^ Boston Celtics [@celtics] (February 23, 2022). "We have signed forwards Malik Fitts and Kelan Martin to 10-day contracts" (Tweet). Retrieved February 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Boston Celtics on Twitter: "We have signed forwards Malik Fitts and Kelan Martin to their second 10-day contracts."". Twitter. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
- ^ "Celtics Sign Malik Fitts". NBA. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
- ^ "Pacers Announce Trade With Boston Celtics". NBA. July 9, 2022. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
- ^ "Pacers Waive Four Players". NBA.com.
- ^ "Ontario Clippers Announce Training Camp Roster for 2022-23 NBA G League Season". OurSportsCentral.com. October 24, 2022. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
- ^ Washington Wizards [@WashWizards] (October 21, 2023). "Official: We have signed Malik Fitts to an Exhibit 10 contract" (Tweet). Retrieved October 28, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Washington Wizards [@WashWizards] (October 21, 2023). "Official: We have waived Malik Fitts" (Tweet). Retrieved October 28, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Go-Go Announce Training Camp Roster, Dates". NBA.com. October 30, 2023. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
- ^ "Charge Trade For Fitts". NBA.com. December 26, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ "MALIK FITTS CLÔT LE RECRUTEMENT". SIGStrasbourg.fr (in French). July 31, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
External links
[edit]- 1997 births
- Living people
- Agua Caliente Clippers players
- American expatriate basketball people in France
- American men's basketball players
- Basketball players from San Bernardino County, California
- Boston Celtics players
- Brewster Academy alumni
- Capital City Go-Go players
- Cleveland Charge players
- Damien High School alumni
- Los Angeles Clippers players
- Maine Celtics players
- Ontario Clippers players
- Power forwards
- Saint Mary's Gaels men's basketball players
- Salt Lake City Stars players
- SIG Strasbourg players
- South Florida Bulls men's basketball players
- Sportspeople from Rancho Cucamonga, California
- Undrafted NBA players
- Utah Jazz players
- 21st-century American sportsmen