Damon Bacote 28574 (2000-2001: Z*Richmond R.)

Before
285742451Z*Magic City S.00
28574224Alabama19941994
28574224Alabama19951998
After
285742451Z*Magic City S.
28574224Alabama
Outlook:
Played 1999 for Luxol St. Andrews, MALTA (25 points, 8 rebounds, 3.4 steals, 52%FG, 42% 3PT, 74% FT). Bacote is a 1998 All-SEC (Honorable Mention) performer, and Alabama’s 1998 Defensive Player of the Year. As Team Captain, he averaged 11.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 43%FG, and 38% 3PT during his senior season at Alabama. As a Freshman at the University of Richmond, he was selected to the Colonial Athletic Conference All-Rookie Team. One of the most “ballyhooed” members of Richmond’s 1993 recruiting class, Bacote was rated the 56th best college prospect in the country by Basketball America.
Damon Bacote knows how to play! As an Alabama starter, Bacote became known as a Big Game Player, having put up his biggest numbers against the biggest and best schools, including a 10-point, 14-rebound performance against national champion - Kentucky, a separate and sensational 25-point and 7-of-9 3-point performance against Kentucky, 21 points against Florida, 28 points against Florida International, 17 points against Oklahoma, and a 3-of-4 3-point performance against Old Dominion. Bacote is a scoring machine and great athlete who can put the ball on the floor, shoot and defend. He has a toughness about him that makes coaches want him on their side when they go into battle.
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Career:
Hampton, VA
1994-1994: Richmond (NCAA)
1994-1995: DNP
1995: June-August: Hampton Roads Pro Am-League (Bill Robinson’s Bombers)
1995-1996: The University of Alabama (NCAA): 20 games: 2.2ppg, 1.9rpg
1996-1997: The University of Alabama (NCAA): 30 games: 4.7ppg, 3.4rpg
1997-1998: The University of Alabama (NCAA, starting five): 31 games: 11.7ppg, 4.5rpg, FGP: 42.4%, 3PT: 35.1%, FT: 66.7%
1998-1999: Magic City Snowbears (IBA)
2000-2001: Richmond Rhythm (IBL)
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Awards/Achievements:
IBA Finalist -1999