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'''Marquese Chriss''' (born July 2, 1997) is an American [[basketball]] player |
'''Marquese Chriss''' (born July 2, 1997) is an American professional [[basketball]] player for the [[Phoenix Suns]] of the [[National Basketball Association|NBA]]. He played [[college basketball]] for the [[Washington Huskies men's basketball|Washington Huskies]]. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life and high school== |
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As a youth growing up in [[Sacramento, California]], Chriss played baseball and [[American football]].<ref name=five-things>[http://www.nba.com/suns/5-things-know-about-suns-rookie-marquese-chriss 5 Things to Know about Suns Rookie Marquese Chriss]</ref> Between fifth grade and eighth grade, he showed promise as a [[tight end]], [[defensive end]] and [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]]. However, during a game his eighth-grade season, Chriss landed awkwardly on his shoulder while attempting to catch a long pass and broke his collarbone. His mother subsequently disallowed Chriss to play football from then on, and he was forced to chose basketball instead.<ref name=seattle>{{cite web|last=Allen|first=Percy|url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/marquese-chriss-finds-his-comfort-zone-with-basketball-and-at-uw/|title=Marquese Chriss finds his comfort zone with basketball and at UW|work=SeattleTimes.com|date=February 17, 2016|accessdate=July 8, 2016}}</ref> |
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Chriss was born as the fourth-oldest sibling of his family. His family holds three older sisters, two younger sisters, and four younger brothers.<ref>http://www.nba.com/suns/video/teams/suns/2016/07/01/1467397248842-chriss1606.mp4-626436attended</ref> Chriss attended [[Pleasant Grove High School (California)|Pleasant Grove High School]] in [[Elk Grove, California]]. Before playing basketball, Chriss used to play baseball for a little league [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] team and loved playing [[American football]], with him being a standout player and enjoying to play at the [[tight end]], [[defensive end]], and [[free safety]] positions.<ref>[http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2016/06/24/boivin-marquese-chriss-past-includes-tales-65-yard-passes-and-freakish-dunks/86358576/ Boivin: Marquese Chriss' past includes tales of 65-yard passes and freakish dunks]</ref> He did not begin playing basketball until his freshman year in 2011 after a broken collarbone during middle school football caused his mother, a licensed clinical worker named Shawntae Wright, to bar him from playing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/marquese-chriss-finds-his-comfort-zone-with-basketball-and-at-uw/|title=Marquese Chriss finds his comfort zone with basketball and at UW|date=2016-02-17|website=The Seattle Times|access-date=2016-06-21}}</ref> Chriss was almost cut from the team due to the school having too many big players already on the team combined with him being a shy, passive person at the time. However, he would ultimately be a part of Pleasant Grove's basketball team, mainly due to Chriss having a lot of energy and effort for competing in the game.<ref>http://www.nba.com/suns/5-things-know-about-suns-rookie-marquese-chriss</ref> By the middle of his freshman season, if not the beginning of his sophomore season, he'd grow to really love the sport of basketball as well. Around that same time, he'd already receive scholarship offers from a few other mid-major to major universities. Despite this late start, he developed to be ranked as a Top 60 recruit in the Class of 2015.<ref>[http://www.nbadraft.net/players/marquese-chriss Marquese Chriss | NBADraft.net]</ref> |
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Chriss attended [[Pleasant Grove High School (California)|Pleasant Grove High School]] in [[Elk Grove, California]]. As a freshman at Pleasant Grove, Chriss was one of 25 students who showed up for tryouts. The school only had junior varsity and varsity teams, which meant that roster spots were limited, especially for a player like Chriss who previously had zero competitive experience in the sport. Chriss almost didn't make it, but his energy and effort stood out. He began the season as a reserve before eventually working his way into the starting lineup. A year later, he started for the varsity team and led the school to a 28–6 record and a state championship. Colleges began offering Chriss scholarships that season, with the first coming from Northern Arizona.<ref name="five-things" /> In January 2014, he committed to the [[Washington Huskies men's basketball|University of Washington]].<ref name="seattle" /> |
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As a senior in 2014–15, Chris averaged 21.9 points, 11.6 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per game. Rivals ranked him as the No. 56 recruit in the nation for the class of 2015, while ESPN ranked him No. 60.<ref name=draft-profile>[http://www.nba.com/celtics/draft/profile-marquese-chriss/ Draft Profile: Marquese Chriss]</ref> |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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Chriss had a phenomenal start at [[Washington Huskies men's basketball|Washington]], scoring a season-high 29 points in the second game against [[Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers men's basketball|Mount St. Mary's]]. In the following weeks, however, his production dipped because he developed a habit of collecting unnecessary fouls. He fouled out of three straight non-conference games during the Battle 4 Atlantis in November 2015. His mother stepped in once again with a decision that likely saved his season. She suggested Chriss consult a sports psychologist, and the Huskies accommodated her request. Chriss was forced to learn to play defense without fouling.<ref name="seattle" /> He went on to have one of the top freshman campaigns in program history, finishing with the fourth-most points by a freshman (467), fifth-most rebounds (183), and the most blocks (55). His three-point shooting improved greatly as the season went on – he shot 6-for-26 (23.1 percent) from beyond the arc during the first 19 games of the season, and went 15-for-34 (44.1 percent) during the last 15 contests.<ref name="draft-profile" /> He started all 34 games in 2015–16 and averaged 13.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160708074336/http://stats.washingtonpost.com/cbk/players.asp?id=131323 #0 Marquese Chriss]</ref> He subsequently earned honorable mention [[Pac-12 Conference|Pac-12]] All-Freshmen selection.<ref>[http://www.gohuskies.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2821 Marquese Chriss Bio]</ref> |
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Around the start of his freshman season at the [[University of Washington]], Chriss had some considerable struggles as a college player. Some of these issues earlier in the season included him showing limited production on the court and fouling out on consecutive strings of games, which included four of his first six games of the season and a stretch of six straight games afterwards, which lead to him holding a total 15 games of being fouled out in the season. However, Chriss started seeing a sports psychologist as recommended by his mother, which helped him improve upon some of his problems earlier in the season. He would showcase some of his improvements to many scouts on February 18, 2016 in a close 78–75 loss against the [[California Golden Bears men's basketball|University of California]], where he matched up surprisingly well against draft lottery prospects [[Jaylen Brown]] and [[Ivan Rabb]] in particular, showcasing 17 points, 7 rebounds, and a game-high 4 blocks in the process. His best game, though, came during the first round of the [[2016 National Invitation Tournament]], where he'd produce a double-double of 27 points and 11 rebounds in a close 107–102 win over [[Long Beach State 49ers men's basketball|Long Beach State University]]. As a freshman, he averaged 13.7 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.<ref>[http://www.bellinghamherald.com/sports/college/pac-12/university-of-washington/article67397722.html Marquese Chriss could be key to Huskies’ future — if he doesn’t go pro]</ref> He also wound up becoming the best freshman shot-blocker in Washington University's history with an average of 1.6 blocks per game and was an honorable mention for the Pac-12 All-Freshmen Team.<ref>[http://campusinsiders.com/news/marquese-chriss-nba-draft-profile-06-08-2016 A Marquese Chriss NBA Draft profile. The former Washington Husky forward is projected as high as a top 5 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.]</ref> |
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On March 23, 2016, Chriss declared for the [[NBA draft]], forgoing his final three years of college eligibility.<ref>[http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/15054665/marquese-chriss-dejounte-murray-washington-huskies-declaring-nba-draft Marquese Chriss, Dejounte Murray are one-and-done at Washington]</ref><ref>{http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/washingtons-dejounte-murray-and-marquese-chriss-declare-for-nba-draft/ Washington's Dejounte Murray and Marquese Chriss declare for NBA draft]</ref> |
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===College statistics=== |
===College statistics=== |
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| style="text-align:left;"| [[2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|2015–16]] |
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season|2015–16]] |
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| style="text-align:left;"| [[2015–16 Washington Huskies men's basketball team|Washington]] |
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2015–16 Washington Huskies men's basketball team|Washington]] |
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| 34 || 34 || 24.9 || .530 || .350 || .682 || 5.4 || .8 || .9 || 1.6 || 13.7 |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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Throughout the draft process, Chriss went from being a considerable late-lottery or mid-first round talent to rising up in the draft as a potential Top 3 draft candidate.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2016-nba-mock-draft-ivan-rabbs-return-to-cal-bumps-up-prospects/ 2016 NBA Mock Draft: Ivan Rabb's return to Cal bumps up prospects]</ref><ref>[http://www.masslive.com/celtics/index.ssf/2016/06/2016_nba_mock_draft_marquese_c.html 2016 NBA Mock Draft: Marquese Chriss to Boston Celtics in DraftExpress' latest projections]</ref> In the days leading up to the draft, Chriss agreed to terms on a multi-year footwear and apparel endorsement deal with [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]].<ref>[http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--marquese-chriss-agrees-to-nike-deal-170147039.html Sources: Marquese Chriss agrees to Nike deal]</ref> He ended up being selected with the eighth overall pick in the [[2016 NBA draft|draft]] by the [[Sacramento Kings]]. He was later traded to the [[Phoenix Suns]] on draft night.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/suns/news/suns-acquire-marquese-chriss-draft-day-trade-kings Suns Acquire Marquese Chriss in Draft-Day Trade with Kings]</ref> On July 7, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Suns and joined the team for the [[2016 NBA Summer League]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/suns/press-release/suns-sign-dragan-bender-marquese-chriss-and-tyler-ulis Suns Sign Dragan Bender, Marquese Chriss and Tyler Ulis]</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.gohuskies.com/ |
*[http://www.gohuskies.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2821 Washington Huskies bio] |
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*[http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Marquese-Chriss-83240/ DraftExpress |
*[http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Marquese-Chriss-83240/ DraftExpress.com profile] |
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Revision as of 07:56, 8 July 2016
| No. 0 – Phoenix Suns | |
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| Position | Power forward |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 2, 1997 Sacramento, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 233 lb (106 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Pleasant Grove (Elk Grove, California) |
| College | Washington (2015–2016) |
| NBA draft | 2016: 1st round, 8th overall pick |
| Selected by the Sacramento Kings | |
| Playing career | 2016–present |
| Career history | |
| 2016–present | Phoenix Suns |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Marquese Chriss (born July 2, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. He played college basketball for the Washington Huskies.
Early life and high school
As a youth growing up in Sacramento, California, Chriss played baseball and American football.[1] Between fifth grade and eighth grade, he showed promise as a tight end, defensive end and safety. However, during a game his eighth-grade season, Chriss landed awkwardly on his shoulder while attempting to catch a long pass and broke his collarbone. His mother subsequently disallowed Chriss to play football from then on, and he was forced to chose basketball instead.[2]
Chriss attended Pleasant Grove High School in Elk Grove, California. As a freshman at Pleasant Grove, Chriss was one of 25 students who showed up for tryouts. The school only had junior varsity and varsity teams, which meant that roster spots were limited, especially for a player like Chriss who previously had zero competitive experience in the sport. Chriss almost didn't make it, but his energy and effort stood out. He began the season as a reserve before eventually working his way into the starting lineup. A year later, he started for the varsity team and led the school to a 28–6 record and a state championship. Colleges began offering Chriss scholarships that season, with the first coming from Northern Arizona.[1] In January 2014, he committed to the University of Washington.[2]
As a senior in 2014–15, Chris averaged 21.9 points, 11.6 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per game. Rivals ranked him as the No. 56 recruit in the nation for the class of 2015, while ESPN ranked him No. 60.[3]
College career
Chriss had a phenomenal start at Washington, scoring a season-high 29 points in the second game against Mount St. Mary's. In the following weeks, however, his production dipped because he developed a habit of collecting unnecessary fouls. He fouled out of three straight non-conference games during the Battle 4 Atlantis in November 2015. His mother stepped in once again with a decision that likely saved his season. She suggested Chriss consult a sports psychologist, and the Huskies accommodated her request. Chriss was forced to learn to play defense without fouling.[2] He went on to have one of the top freshman campaigns in program history, finishing with the fourth-most points by a freshman (467), fifth-most rebounds (183), and the most blocks (55). His three-point shooting improved greatly as the season went on – he shot 6-for-26 (23.1 percent) from beyond the arc during the first 19 games of the season, and went 15-for-34 (44.1 percent) during the last 15 contests.[3] He started all 34 games in 2015–16 and averaged 13.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.[4] He subsequently earned honorable mention Pac-12 All-Freshmen selection.[5]
On March 23, 2016, Chriss declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final three years of college eligibility.[6][7]
College statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2015–16 | Washington | 34 | 34 | 24.9 | .530 | .350 | .682 | 5.4 | .8 | .9 | 1.6 | 13.7 |
Professional career
Throughout the draft process, Chriss went from being a considerable late-lottery or mid-first round talent to rising up in the draft as a potential Top 3 draft candidate.[8][9] In the days leading up to the draft, Chriss agreed to terms on a multi-year footwear and apparel endorsement deal with Nike.[10] He ended up being selected with the eighth overall pick in the draft by the Sacramento Kings. He was later traded to the Phoenix Suns on draft night.[11] On July 7, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Suns and joined the team for the 2016 NBA Summer League.[12]
References
- ^ a b 5 Things to Know about Suns Rookie Marquese Chriss
- ^ a b c Allen, Percy (February 17, 2016). "Marquese Chriss finds his comfort zone with basketball and at UW". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- ^ a b Draft Profile: Marquese Chriss
- ^ #0 Marquese Chriss
- ^ Marquese Chriss Bio
- ^ Marquese Chriss, Dejounte Murray are one-and-done at Washington
- ^ {http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/washingtons-dejounte-murray-and-marquese-chriss-declare-for-nba-draft/ Washington's Dejounte Murray and Marquese Chriss declare for NBA draft]
- ^ 2016 NBA Mock Draft: Ivan Rabb's return to Cal bumps up prospects
- ^ 2016 NBA Mock Draft: Marquese Chriss to Boston Celtics in DraftExpress' latest projections
- ^ Sources: Marquese Chriss agrees to Nike deal
- ^ Suns Acquire Marquese Chriss in Draft-Day Trade with Kings
- ^ Suns Sign Dragan Bender, Marquese Chriss and Tyler Ulis