Keaton Wallace

Keaton Wallace (born February 26, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Ontario Clippers of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the UTSA Roadrunners.

Keaton Wallace
Wallace with UTSA in 2018
No. 32 – Ontario Clippers
PositionPoint guard / Shooting guard
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1999-02-26) February 26, 1999
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–presentAgua Caliente / Ontario Clippers
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× Second-team All-Conference USA (2019–2021)
  • Conference USA All-Freshman Team (2018)

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 lbs (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

Ontario Clippers (2021–present)

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]

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 352027.6.365.332.7423.12.7.8.411.4
2018–19 UTSA 323234.9.422.382.8565.02.41.3.720.2
2019–20 UTSA 323234.8.395.351.8064.53.11.3.318.8
2020–21 UTSA 262633.6.420.319.7885.53.41.0.316.8
Career 12511032.6.401.351.8064.42.81.1.416.6

Personal life

Wallace's younger brother, Cason, is among the top high school basketball players in the 2022 class.[19] 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. 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. "Tomer Azarly on Twitter: "The LA Clippers have waived Keaton Wallace, the team has announced."". Twitter. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
  18. "2022-23 NBA G League Transactions". gleague.nba.com. March 4, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  19. Davenport, Richard (January 19, 2021). "Top 25 junior guard says Hogs in his top 3". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
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