Quincy Pondexter

Quincy Pondexter

Pondexter in 2013, wearing a protective mask
No. 20 – New Orleans Pelicans
Position Small forward / Shooting guard
League NBA
Personal information
Born (1988-03-10) March 10, 1988
Fresno, California
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight 220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school San Joaquin Memorial
(Fresno, California)
College Washington (2006–2010)
NBA draft 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall
Selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder
Playing career 2010–present
Career history
2010–2011 New Orleans Hornets
2011–2015 Memphis Grizzlies
2015–present New Orleans Pelicans
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
Summer Universiade
2009 Belgrade Team competition

Quincy Coe "Q-Pon" Pondexter (born March 10, 1988) is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played high school basketball in Fresno, California at San Joaquin Memorial High School where his father Roscoe and uncle Clifton Pondexter were All-American basketball players themselves and continued their basketball skills at the professional levels. Quincy played four years of college basketball at the University of Washington. At the end of his senior season, he earned first-team All-Pac-10 honors and an All-American honorable mention by the Associated Press.[1]

Early life

Pondexter was born on March 10, 1988 in Fresno, California. As a high school senior, Pondexter was a highly sought after recruit, rated five stars and the 16th best prospect in the 2006 class by Scout.com.[2] Pondexter eventually signed a letter-of-intent with the University of Washington, over scholarship offers from Arizona, Connecticut, and Memphis.[3] Washington's 2006 recruiting class of Pondexter, Spencer Hawes, Adrian Oliver, and Phil Nelson was rated amongst the top in the country. They were ranked 6th overall by Scout.com,[4] and 8th overall by Rivals.com.[5]

College career

Freshman season

As a freshman, Pondexter was selected as a starter in his first collegiate game at Washington, scoring 21 points and grabbing 7 rebounds in a 99-91 win against Pepperdine.[6] After a hot start, Pondexter endured struggles and fell in the Huskies rotation. However, Pondexter once again began seeing increased playing time near the end of the season, in which the Huskies won 3 of their final 4 games, including wins over #24 USC[7] and #2 UCLA.[8] Pondexter finished his freshman season as an honorable mention on the Pac-10 All-Freshman team. His 10.7 ppg was the 4th highest scoring average for a Washington freshman in school history.

Sophomore season

At the beginning of his sophomore season, Pondexter regained his spot in the starting lineup. However, seven games into the season he lost his starting position and once again began to slide in the Huskies rotation. Mid-season, fellow sophomore Oliver announced his intention to transfer to San Jose State. The departure of Oliver, paired with the loss of Hawes to the 2007 NBA draft and off-season transfer of Nelson to Portland State left Pondexter as the last remaining member of the previously heralded 2006 recruiting class. Reflecting on his difficult sophomore season and the departure of his classmates, Pondexter said in 2009, "It was really tough my sophomore year. People bond with people in their recruiting class: you come in together, you’re friends. And I was kind of alone sometimes. It was a heart-breaking year for me to see everyone go."[9]

Pondexter's sophomore struggles extended throughout most of the season, and his scoring average dropped from the previous season to 9.9 ppg. Near the end of the season Pondexter was able to show glimpses of the promise he showed early in his freshman season, averaging 15.2 points and 6.4 rebounds in the final five games of his sophomore season.[10] Following the season, Pondexter won the school's "Industrial Award" as the hardest worker on the team.

Junior season

Prior to his junior season, Pondexter was selected as a captain along with senior teammates Jon Brockman and Justin Dentmon. The 2008–2009 season got off to a disappointing start, as Washington was upset by Portland in the season opener 80-74.[11] In the loss, Pondexter failed to register a point. The source of some initial frustration from Washington fans, Pondexter steadily improved throughout the season as the Huskies climbed to the top of the Pac-10 conference standings. Pondexter lead Washington to a 60-51 road victory over USC, leading the Huskies with 22 points and 5 rebounds. In a key game against co-leader Arizona State, Pondexter delivered a double-double of 10 points and 12 rebounds in the Huskies 73-70 overtime victory.[12] The victory put Washington in position to claim their first outright Pac-10 conference title since 1953.[13] One week after the victory against Arizona State, Washington defeated rival Washington State 67-60 to win the conference title. In the clinching game, Pondexter led the Huskies in scoring with 16 points. Washington finished the season ranked 10th, and earned a 4 seed in the 2009 NCAA Tournament. In Washington's first round game against Mississippi State, Pondexter lead the team to a 71-58 victory by scoring 23 points and grabbing 7 rebounds.[14] Washington was eliminated in the second round by 5th seeded Purdue, losing 76-74. In the loss Pondexter delivered a double-double, scoring 20 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.[15]

Senior season

Prior to his senior season, Pondexter participated in the World University Games, helping the USA claim a bronze medal. Pondexter was once again elected captain of the Huskies. Pondexter was expected to replace the production of Jon Brockman, who had graduated following the 2009 season and was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the 2009 NBA draft. Pondexter started the season hot, scoring 25 points and grabbing 11 rebounds for the Huskies in a 96-78 victory over Belmont.[16] In the fourth game of the season, the Huskies defeated San Jose State, who were led by former Husky player Adrian Oliver. Following the 80-70 victory in which Pondexter scored 30 points and totaled 15 rebounds, Pondexter said of Oliver, "Adrian, he got what he wanted. He got a school where he can score as many points as he wants. But we’re winning games. He scored 32, I got the win."[17]

Pondexter would have a successful senior season, averaging 19.3 points and 7.4 rebounds. Pondexter won the Pac-10 Conference Player of the Week five times throughout the 2009–2010 season. At the conclusion of the season Pondexter finished second to Cal's Jerome Randle for Pac-10 Player of the Year, becoming the first Pac-10 player not to win the award despite winning the Player of the Week award five times. However, Pondexter led Washington over Randle's Golden Bears in the 2010 Pac-10 Tournament Championship in a 79-75 victory. Pondexter led the Huskies with 18 points, and clinched an automatic berth for Washington in the 2010 NCAA Tournament.

Washington was awarded an #11 seed, and a first round matchup against #6 seed Marquette. In a back-and-forth game, Pondexter banked in the game winning shot with 1.7 seconds remaining to lead the Huskies to an 80-78 upset victory over the Golden Eagles.[18] The shot capped an 18-point, 11 rebound game for Pondexter, and advanced Washington to a second round matchup against the #3 seeded New Mexico Lobos. Washington upset New Mexico 82-64, with Pondexter scoring 18 points to lead the Huskies to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2005–2006.[19]

Pondexter concluded his Washington career as the all-time leader in career games played and career home wins.[20] Pondexter finished as the 3rd highest scoring player in school history with 1,786 points.[21]

College statistics

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2006–07 Washington 32 22 23.9 .498 .375 .760 4.0 1.5 .7 .2 10.7
2007–08 Washington 33 9 24.4 .452 .288 .685 4.8 1.9 .5 .2 9.9
2008–09 Washington 35 35 28.1 .511 .214 .742 5.9 1.6 .7 .4 12.1
2009–10 Washington 36 36 32.3 .528 .353 .827 7.4 1.8 1.3 .6 19.3
Career 136 102 27.3 .503 .327 .768 5.6 1.7 .8 .3 13.1

Honors

Professional career

New Orleans Hornets (2010–2011)

Pondexter was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 26th overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft and then traded to the New Orleans Hornets on draft day. As a rookie in 2010–11, he averaged 2.8 points and 1.3 rebounds in 66 games.

Memphis Grizzlies (2011–2015)

On December 24, 2011, the Hornets traded Pondexter to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Greivis Vásquez.[22]

A right MCL sprain limited Pondexter to 59 games during the 2012–13 NBA season.

On October 31, 2013, Pondexter signed a four-year contract extension with the Grizzlies.[23] On December 7, it was announced that Pondexter would miss the remainder of the season with a stress fracture in his right foot.

Return to New Orleans (2015–present)

On January 12, 2015, Pondexter was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in a three-team deal that involved the Grizzlies and the Boston Celtics.[24] On February 25, 2015, Pondexter scored a career-high 25 points in a 102–96 win over the Brooklyn Nets.[25]

During the 2015 off-season, Pondexter underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. He subsequently failed to appear in a game for the Pelicans over the first half of the 2015–16 season. Then on January 11, 2016, he was deemed unlikely to play at all in 2015–16 after requiring season-ending left knee surgery.[26]

NBA career statistics

Legend
  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

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2010–11 New Orleans 66 6 11.1 .406 .360 .706 1.3 .4 .3 .2 2.8
2011–12 Memphis 64 8 15.7 .452 .301 .623 2.0 .4 .4 .1 4.2
2012–13 Memphis 59 1 21.1 .428 .395 .787 2.2 1.0 .6 .1 6.4
2013–14 Memphis 15 2 18.0 .392 .324 .808 1.7 1.3 .3 .1 6.3
2014–15 Memphis 30 2 18.0 .356 .233 .700 1.9 .9 .2 .2 4.5
2014–15 New Orleans 45 28 27.8 .449 .433 .758 3.1 1.5 .3 .4 9.0
Career 279 47 18.1 .424 .365 .732 2.0 .8 .4 .2 5.3

Playoffs

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2011 New Orleans 3 0 3.0 .167 .000 .000 .3 .3 .0 .0 .7
2012 Memphis 7 0 16.3 .667 .500 .778 2.3 .3 .6 .0 4.7
2013 Memphis 15 0 23.8 .489 .453 .607 2.5 .7 .7 .1 8.9
2015 New Orleans 4 4 31.0 .357 .300 .857 5.0 3.0 1.8 .0 7.3
Career 29 4 20.8 .473 .414 .682 2.6 .9 .8 .1 6.8

Personal life

Pondexter is the nephew of former Chicago Bulls player Cliff Pondexter. His father, Roscoe, was a third-round pick of the Boston Celtics in 1974 and played pro basketball overseas.[27]

Pondexter holds an annual basketball camp in the San Joaquin valley, for boys and girls in kindergarten through 12th grade.[28]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Couch, Graham (March 29, 2010). "David Kool one of state's three AP All-America honorable mentions". MLive.com. Retrieved March 29, 2010.
  2. ↑ "2006 Top College Basketball Recruits". Scout.com. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  3. ↑ "Quincy Pondexter Player Profile". Scout.com. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  4. ↑ "Class of 2006 Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  5. ↑ "Class of 2006 team recruiting rankings". Rivals.com. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  6. ↑ "Young pups lead No. 16 Washington past Pepperdine". ESPN. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  7. ↑ "Appleby scores 22, including five 3-pointers, as UW beats USC". ESPN. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  8. ↑ "Brockman, Hawes lead Huskies to upset of UCLA". ESPN. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  9. ↑ Ruiz, Don. "Pondexter fills in his story with Adrian Oliver". The News Tribune. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  10. ↑ "Player Profile: Quincy Pondexter". GoHuskies.com. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  11. ↑ "Washington Huskies vs. Portland Pilots - Box Score - November 15, 2008 - ESPN". Espn.go.com. 2008-11-15. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  12. ↑ "Washington takes 1 1/2 games lead in Pac-10 with OT win". ESPN. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  13. ↑ "Huskies Claim First Outright Title Since 1953". ESPN. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  14. ↑ "Huskies take advantage of Varnado foul trouble in win vs. Bulldogs". ESPN. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  15. ↑ "Purdue Boilermakers vs. Washington Huskies - NCAA Tournament Game - Box Score - March 21, 2009 - ESPN". Espn.go.com. 2009-03-21. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  16. ↑ "Belmont Bruins vs. Washington Huskies - Recap - November 14, 2009 - ESPN". Espn.go.com. 2009-11-14. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  17. ↑ "Pondexter fills in his story with Adrian Oliver". The News Tribune. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  18. ↑ "Washington Huskies vs. Marquette Golden Eagles - NCAA Tournament Game - Recap - March 18, 2010 - ESPN". Espn.go.com. 2010-03-18. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  19. ↑ "Washington Huskies vs. New Mexico Lobos - NCAA Tournament Game - Box Score - March 20, 2010 - ESPN". Espn.go.com. 2010-03-20. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  20. ↑ Quincy Pondexter, Gohuskies.com, retrieved May 2, 2013
  21. ↑ "Washington Huskies Men's Basketball Record Book" (PDF). GoHuskies.com. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  22. ↑ "Hornets trade Quincy Pondexter to Grizzlies for Greivis Vasquez". InsideHoops.com. December 24, 2011. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  23. ↑ "Memphis Grizzlies sign Quincy Pondexter to contract extension". InsideHoops.com. October 31, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
  24. ↑ Pelicans Acquire Quincy Pondexter, Draft Pick
  25. ↑ Pondexter leads Pelicans past Nets, 102-96
  26. ↑ Sources: Quincy Pondexter to have season-ending surgery
  27. ↑ Five things to know about Quincy Pondexter
  28. ↑ No byline. "Quincy Pondexter Basketball Camp". KFSN-TV Action News. KFSN-TV. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
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