Matt Bouldin

Matt Bouldin
Bouldin playing for Gonzaga University
Personal information
Born (1988-01-17) January 17, 1988 (age 36)
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolThunderRidge
(Highlands Ranch, Colorado)
CollegeGonzaga (2006–2010)
NBA draft2010: undrafted
Playing career2010–2017
PositionShooting guard
Career history
2010–2011Iraklis Thessaloniki
2011Tulsa 66ers
2011–2012Budućnost Podgorica
2012Hapoel Tel Aviv
2013Los Angeles D-Fenders
2013–2014Delaware 87ers
2014–2015Fort Wayne Mad Ants
2015Changwon LG Sakers
2016–2017Busan KT Sonicboom
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
FIBA U19 World Championship
Silver medal – second place 2007 Novi Sad Team competition

Matthew Timothy Bouldin (born January 17, 1988) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Gonzaga University.

High school career

Bouldin attended ThunderRidge High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. In his senior year (2005–06), Bouldin averaged 25.4 ppg, 6.4 rpg and 4.8 assists per game. Bouldin was named the Colorado State Player of the Year as a senior.[1]

College career

Bouldin was named to the 2007 West Coast Conference All-Freshman team at Gonzaga. Following his initial campaign, he played for the silver medalist Team USA in the 2007 FIBA U19 World Championship in Novi Sad, Serbia.

Returning to Gonzaga, Bouldin led the Zags to three straight West Coast Conference titles, making first team All-Conference each time. Bouldin increased his scoring and rebounding averages in each of his four years and led Gonzaga to a Sweet 16 berth in the 2009 NCAA tournament.

Entering his senior year, Bouldin was named to the watch list for several major awards, including the John R. Wooden Award, the Naismith College Player of the Year, the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award and the Bob Cousy Award. After a strong individual season and in leading Gonzaga to a fourth straight WCC title, Bouldin was named the West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year.[2]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2010 NBA draft, Bouldin joined the Chicago Bulls for the 2010 NBA Summer League.[3] In October 2010, Bouldin signed for Iraklis Thessaloniki in the Greek League.[4] He was released from the team, after tested positive in a WADA banned substance.[5] He appeared in 10 games for the club averaging 9.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.[6] In March 2011, he was acquired by the Tulsa 66ers.[7] During the 2011–12 season, Bouldin played for KK Budućnost Podgorica of the Adriatic League.

In September 2012, Bouldin signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Basketball Super League[8] for whom he played only one game for before being released due to injury on October 12 (his teammate's birthday).[9]

In November 2013, he was acquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders.[10] On December 19, 2013, he was waived by the D-Fenders. On December 27, he was acquired by the Delaware 87ers.[11] On February 14, 2014, he was traded to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.[12] On April 26, 2014, the Mad Ants claimed their first D-League championship as they defeated the Santa Cruz Warriors 2 games to 0. Along with his first D-League championship, Bouldin received the Finals Co-MVP award along with teammate Ron Howard.[13]

In July 2014, he joined the Orlando Magic for the 2014 NBA Summer League,[14] but did not appear in a game for them. On March 3, 2015, he was reacquired by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.[15]

In July 2015, Bouldin joined the NBA D-League Select Team for the 2015 NBA Summer League and was selected by the Changwon LG Sakers with the 13th overall pick in the 2015 Korean Basketball League draft.[16][17]

On December 18, 2016, Bouldin signed with Busan KT Sonicboom.[18]

On December 15, 2018, Bouldin won the Red Rocks Sports Holiday Hoop Fest Championship.[19]

The Basketball Tournament

Matt Bouldin played for Team A Few Good Men in the 2018 edition of The Basketball Tournament. In two games, he averaged 11.0 points per game, four rebounds per game and two assists per game. A Few Good Men made it to the Second Round before falling to Team Gael Force.

References

  1. ^ "Matt Boulding Bio – GoZags.com". Archived from the original on 2017-03-15. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
  2. ^ "WCC Announces 2010 Men's Basketball All-Conference Team". Archived from the original on 2012-06-30. Retrieved 2010-03-04.
  3. ^ 2010-2011 Chicago Bulls Summer League Rosters
  4. ^ "Bouldin to Continue Basketball Career in Greece". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
  5. ^ Tselepidis, Paris (24 January 2011). "Ντοπέ ο Μπόουλντιν" (in Greek). sport24.gr. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
  6. ^ "Matt Bouldin player profile" (in Greek). Greek Basketball League. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  7. ^ TULSA 66ERS ACQUIRE GUARD MATT BOULDIN
  8. ^ Hapoel Tel Aviv signs Matt Bouldin
  9. ^ Hapoel Tel Aviv, Matt Bouldin part ways
  10. ^ 2013-14 Training Camp Roster Archived 2016-06-10 at the Wayback Machine
  11. ^ Delaware 87ers Roster Transaction
  12. ^ Delaware 87ers Trade Matt Bouldin
  13. ^ Fort Wayne Mad Ants Capture 2014 NBA Development League Title Archived 2014-04-29 at the Wayback Machine
  14. ^ Orlando Magic Announce Roster for Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League
  15. ^ Mad Ants Acquire Matt Bouldin
  16. ^ In Las Vegas, Korean Basketball League’s Draft Promises Money and Culture Shock
  17. ^ "BREAKING DOWN THE 2015 KOREAN BASKETBALL LEAGUE DRAFT: EURO PERSPECTIVE". Archived from the original on 2015-09-28. Retrieved 2015-09-21.
  18. ^ Sonic Boom KT tabs Matt Bouldin
  19. ^ http://www.redrockssports.com/holiday-hoop-fest [dead link‍]