Savion Flagg

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]

College career

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Flagg attended Texas A&M for four seasons. As a sophomore, he averaged 13.9 points and 7.7 rebounds per game.[2] Flagg averaged 10.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game as a junior.[3] As a senior, he averaged 8.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. Following the season, Flagg entered the transfer portal, ultimately choosing Sam Houston State.[4] During his final year, he earned a First-team All-WAC selection.[5] Flagg averaged 18.6 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.[6]

Professional career

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On July 15, 2022, Flagg signed his first professional contract with Greek club Lavrio.[7] In 21 league games, he averaged 14.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists, playing around 33 minutes per contest.

In August, 2023, Flagg signed a contract with the Telekom Baskets Bonn of the easycredit BBL.[8]

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. ^ Lucas, Mike (May 28, 2019). "Savion Flagg returning to Texas A&M for junior year". KAGS. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  3. ^ Hattersley, Andrew (November 12, 2020). "Texas A&M's Savion Flagg named to Preseason All-SEC team". 247 Sports. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  4. ^ Shaw, Tyler (April 6, 2021). "Flagg transfers to Sam Houston". KBTX. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  5. ^ "Flagg named NABC all-district". Sam Houston State Bearkats. March 15, 2022. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
  6. ^ "Flagg named to Lou Henson All-America team". Sam Houston State Bearkats. March 29, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  7. ^ "Savion Flagg joining Greek side Lavrio". Sportando. July 15, 2022. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
  8. ^ "Baskets Bonn vervollständigen Kader mit Savion Flagg". Sportando. August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
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