Keaton Wallace

Keaton Wallace
Wallace with the UTSA Roadrunners in 2018
No. 2 – Atlanta Hawks
PositionPoint guard / shooting guard
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1999-02-26) February 26, 1999 (age 25)
Richardson, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolRichardson (Richardson, Texas)
CollegeUTSA (2017–2021)
NBA draft2021: undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–2023Agua Caliente / Ontario Clippers
2023–2024College Park Skyhawks
2024–presentAtlanta Hawks
2024–present→College Park Skyhawks
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× Second-team All-Conference USA (2019–2021)
  • Conference USA All-Freshman Team (2018)
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Keaton Wallace (born February 26, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the College Park Skyhawks of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the UTSA Roadrunners.

High school career

Wallace played basketball for Richardson High School in Richardson, Texas.[1] As a senior, he averaged 22.2 points, 4.6 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game, earning District 9-6A Offensive Player of the Year honors.[2]

College career

As a freshman at UTSA, Wallace averaged 11.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game, and was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team.[3] Entering his sophomore season, he gained about 20 lb (9.1 kg) of muscle from the start of his college career and became an improved scorer.[4] Wallace formed the highest-scoring backcourt in nation with Jhivvan Jackson.[5] On February 2, 2019, he recorded a career-high 45 points, the fourth most in a game in program history, and seven rebounds in a 116–106 win against Marshall.[6] As a sophomore, Wallace averaged 20.2 points, five rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, receiving Second Team All-Conference USA honors.[7] He set a program single-season record with 121 three-pointers.[8]

On December 3, 2019, Wallace posted a junior season-high 31 points, nine rebounds and five assists in an 89–67 win over Texas A&M–Corpus Christi. He recorded the most free throws without a miss (15) in program history.[9] As a junior, Wallace averaged 18.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game, repeating on the Second Team All-Conference USA.[10] On February 5, 2021, he recorded a senior season-high 33 points and seven rebounds in an 87–80 win against FIU.[11] As a senior, Wallace averaged 16.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, and was named to the Second Team All-Conference USA for a third time. He left as the second-leading scorer in program history behind Jhivvan Jackson. Wallace declared for the 2021 NBA draft, forgoing his additional year of college eligibility.[12]

Professional career

Agua Caliente / Ontario Clippers (2021–2023)

After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, Wallace joined the Memphis Grizzlies for the 2021 NBA Summer League.[13] He was selected with the ninth pick of the second round of the 2021 NBA G League draft by the Wisconsin Herd[14] and subsequently traded to the Agua Caliente Clippers, joining the team on October 27.[15]

On February 21, 2023, Wallace agreed to a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.[16] He was waived by the Clippers on March 1, without having played a game at the NBA level.[17] On March 4, 2023, Wallace was reacquired by the Ontario Clippers.[18]

Atlanta Hawks / College Park Skyhawks (2023–present)

On August 31, 2023, Wallace's rights were traded to the College Park Skyhawks[19] and on September 29, he signed with the Atlanta Hawks.[20] However, he was waived on October 8.[21] On October 29, he joined the College Park Skyhawks.[22]

On July 15, 2024, Wallace signed a two-way contract with the Hawks.[23]

On January 15th, 2025, Wallace scored a career-high 27 points to go along with six rebound and six assists in a 110-94 win against the Chicago Bulls.

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

College

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017–18 UTSA 35 20 27.6 .365 .332 .742 3.1 2.7 .8 .4 11.4
2018–19 UTSA 32 32 34.9 .422 .382 .856 5.0 2.4 1.3 .7 20.2
2019–20 UTSA 32 32 34.8 .395 .351 .806 4.5 3.1 1.3 .3 18.8
2020–21 UTSA 26 26 33.6 .420 .319 .788 5.5 3.4 1.0 .3 16.8
Career 125 110 32.6 .401 .351 .806 4.4 2.8 1.1 .4 16.6

Personal life

Wallace's younger brother, Cason, plays as a point guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder.[24] He is a cousin of former NBA player Terrel Harris.[8]

References

  1. ^ Briggs, Jerry (February 25, 2021). "Wallace's coach in high school recalls a fierce work ethic". The JB Replay. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  2. ^ "Keaton Wallace - 2020-21 - Men's Basketball". UTSA Athletics. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  3. ^ Luca, Greg (November 5, 2018). "As Jackson continues recovery, UTSA prepares for season opener". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  4. ^ Luca, Greg (December 14, 2018). "After adding muscle, Wallace stepping forward as top scorer for UTSA". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  5. ^ Luca, Greg (March 9, 2021). "UTSA seniors Jhivvan Jackson, Keaton Wallace ready for final run at Conference USA tournament". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  6. ^ "Wallace scores 45 as UTSA beats Marshall in overtime". San Antonio Express-News. February 2, 2019. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  7. ^ Newton, Cameron (October 2, 2019). "The UTSA Roadrunners have the country's most electric scoring duo". Mid-Major Madness. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  8. ^ a b Maenius, Julia (February 4, 2020). "Athlete of the Week: Keaton Wallace". The Paisano. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  9. ^ "Wallace scores 31 to lift UTSA past Texas A&M-CC 89-67". USA Today. Associated Press. December 3, 2019. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  10. ^ Luca, Greg (January 28, 2021). "Jhivvan Jackson, Keaton Wallace return to top form as UTSA beats UTEP". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  11. ^ "Wallace explodes in win at FIU on Friday night in Miami". UTSA Athletics. February 5, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  12. ^ Luca, Greg (July 28, 2021). "NBA draft day arrives for UTSA hopefuls Keaton Wallace, Jhivvan Jackson". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  13. ^ Luca, Greg (July 30, 2021). "Former UTSA guard Keaton Wallace joining Memphis Grizzlies for NBA Summer League". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  14. ^ "Keaton Wallace picked in NBA G League Draft". UTSA Roadrunners. October 23, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  15. ^ "Agua Caliente Clippers announce training camp roster for 2021-22 NBA G League season". NBA.com. October 27, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  16. ^ "Keaton Wallace: Joins Clippers on two-way contract". CBSSports.com. February 21, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  17. ^ Azarly, Tomer [@TomerAzarly] (March 1, 2023). "The LA Clippers have waived Keaton Wallace, the team has announced" (Tweet). Retrieved March 2, 2023 – via Twitter.
  18. ^ "2022-23 NBA G League Transactions". NBA.com. March 4, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  19. ^ "College Park Skyhawks Acquire Returning Player Rights to Keaton Wallace and Brandon Randolph in Separate Deals". OurSportsCentral.com. August 31, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  20. ^ "Atlanta Hawks Sign Guards Jarkel Joiner and Keaton Wallace". NBA.com. September 29, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  21. ^ Williams, Lauren L. [@WilliamsLaurenL] (October 8, 2023). "Not huge surprise here but the Hawks have waived Jarkel Joiner and Keaton Wallace. Both guys were on Exhibit 10 deals. They'll likely head to the Skyhawks" (Tweet). Retrieved October 8, 2023 – via Twitter.
  22. ^ "College Park Skyhawks Finalize Training Camp Schedule and Roster". NBA.com. October 29, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  23. ^ "Atlanta Hawks Sign Guard Keaton Wallace to a Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. July 15, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  24. ^ Davenport, Richard (January 19, 2021). "Top 25 junior guard says Hogs in his top 3". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved July 31, 2021.