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Patrick Patterson (basketball)
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Patrick Davell Patterson (born March 14, 1989 in Washington, D.C.
) is an American
basketball
player with the Houston Rockets
. He played collegiately for the University of Kentucky
. He is a 6'9", 235-pound power forward
who grew up in Huntington, West Virginia
. During his high school career, Patterson helped lead Huntington High School
to three-straight state championships, the last one with help from O. J. Mayo
, and was named a McDonald's All-American. Patterson realized his dream of becoming a NBA lottery pick by being selected at #14 overall in the 2010 NBA Draft
by the Houston Rockets
.
for the University of Kentucky
. He chose to play for Kentucky rather than Duke
or Florida
in a highly publicized recruiting battle. He was recruited by Kentucky coach Tubby Smith
and his replacement Billy Gillispie
. In the 2009–10 season he played for former Memphis coach John Calipari
who became Billy Gillispie's replacement in April 2009.
s, 7.7 rebound
s, 1.2 block
s and 0.8 steal
s, while shooting 57% from the field
. After a Kentucky victory over the Ole Miss Rebels
, Patterson missed the remainder of the 2007–08 season with a stress fracture
in his left ankle. He also claimed he planned on staying at Kentucky rather than participating in the NBA Draft
.
season at UK
during the 2008–09 season, he and fellow teammate Jodie Meeks
became one of the most successful duos that season, and also became the most productive duo at Kentucky, since the days of Dan Issel
and Mike Pratt
. Patterson scored a career-high 33 points on December 22, 2008 against the Tennessee State Tigers
. During Patterson's sophomore 2008–09 season, he averaged 17.9 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 0.6 steals, while shooting 60% from the field. April 18, 2009, Patterson decided to enter his name into the 2009 NBA Draft
. However, Patrick decided he would return to Kentucky for a third season on May 8, 2009.
, DeMarcus Cousins
and Eric Bledsoe
, Patterson was no longer required to be the main option for scoring and rebounding. Patterson also improved his outside shot, shooting about 40% from the 3-point line all season (compared to no 3-pointers made in the previous seasons). During this season, Patterson helped the team win the SEC Tournament
and achieve a #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2004. On April 23, 2010, Patterson entered the 2010 NBA Draft
; by the time of the draft, he had completed his coursework and earned a degree from UK.
Season Averages
of the NBA Development League
. He made his NBA regular season debut on December 15, 2010.
With Luis Scola
injured, Patrick Patterson had his first NBA start with the Rockets on March 14, 2011, scoring 2 points and grabbing 5 rebounds.
| style="text-align:left;"| 2010–11
| style="text-align:left;"| Houston
| 52 || 6 || 16.7 || .558 || .000 || .714 || 3.8 || 0.8 || .3 || .7 || 6.3
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| Career
| style="text-align:left;"|
| 52 || 6 || 16.7 || .558 || .000 || .714 || 3.8 || 0.8 || .3 || .7 || 6.3
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
) is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player with the Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1967, and played in San Diego, California for four years, before being...
. He played collegiately for the University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky, also known as UK, is a public co-educational university and is one of the state's two land-grant universities, located in Lexington, Kentucky...
. He is a 6'9", 235-pound power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
who grew up in Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington is a city in Cabell and Wayne counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia, along the Ohio River. Most of the city is in Cabell County, for which it is the county seat. A small portion of the city, mainly the neighborhood of Westmoreland, is in Wayne County. Its population was 49,138 at...
. During his high school career, Patterson helped lead Huntington High School
Huntington High School (West Virginia)
Huntington High School is a four year high school located on top of a hill just outside of Huntington, West Virginia. It was established in 1996 through the consolidation of the old Huntington and Huntington East High Schools. The school has a student body of approximately 1600 students. Huntington...
to three-straight state championships, the last one with help from O. J. Mayo
O. J. Mayo
Ovinton J'Anthony "O. J." Mayo , is an American basketball player currently playing with the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA. He signed with the team on July 8, 2008. He played college basketball for the University of Southern California...
, and was named a McDonald's All-American. Patterson realized his dream of becoming a NBA lottery pick by being selected at #14 overall in the 2010 NBA Draft
2010 NBA Draft
The 2010 NBA Draft was held on June 24, 2010 at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The draft, which started at 7:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time , was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur...
by the Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1967, and played in San Diego, California for four years, before being...
.
Collegiate career
Patrick Patterson played college basketballCollege basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
for the University of Kentucky
Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball
The Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, representing the University of Kentucky, is the winningest in the history of college basketball, both in all-time wins and all-time winning percentage. Kentucky's all-time record currently stands at 2058–647...
. He chose to play for Kentucky rather than Duke
Duke Blue Devils men's basketball
The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team is the college basketball program representing Duke University in the Atlantic Coast Conference of NCAA Division I...
or Florida
Florida Gators men's basketball
The Florida Gators men's basketball team represents the University of Florida in the sport of basketball. The Gators compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I and the Southeastern Conference...
in a highly publicized recruiting battle. He was recruited by Kentucky coach Tubby Smith
Tubby Smith
Orlando "Tubby" Smith is an American college basketball coach. He is currently the men's basketball head coach at the University of Minnesota...
and his replacement Billy Gillispie
Billy Gillispie
Billy Clyde Gillispie , also known by his initials BCG, is an American college basketball coach. Since 2011, he has been the current head coach of the men's basketball team at Texas Tech University...
. In the 2009–10 season he played for former Memphis coach John Calipari
John Calipari
John Calipari is an American basketball coach. Since April 2009, he has been the men's head coach at the University of Kentucky....
who became Billy Gillispie's replacement in April 2009.
Freshman season
During Patterson's freshman All-American 2007–08 season, Patterson averaged 16.4 pointPoint (basketball)
Points in basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals or free throws ....
s, 7.7 rebound
Rebound (basketball)
A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. Rebounds in basketball are a routine part in the game, as all possessions change after a shot is successfully made...
s, 1.2 block
Block (basketball)
In basketball, a block , not to be confused with blocking, occurs when a defensive player legally deflects a field goal attempt from an offensive player. The defender must not touch the offensive player's hands or otherwise a foul is called. In order to be legal, the block must occur while the shot...
s and 0.8 steal
Steal (basketball)
In basketball, a steal occurs when a defensive player legally causes a turnover by his positive, aggressive action. This can be done by deflecting and controlling, catching, or batting to a teammate a pass or dribble of an offensive player...
s, while shooting 57% from the field
Field goal (basketball)
In basketball, the term field goal refers to a basket scored on any shot or tap other than a free throw, worth two or three points depending on the distance of the attempt from the basket. "Field Goal" is the official terminology used by the National Basketball Association in their rule book,...
. After a Kentucky victory over the Ole Miss Rebels
Ole Miss Rebels
University of Mississippi sports teams, originally known as the "Mississippi Flood" , were re-named the Rebels in 1936 and compete in the twelve-member Southeastern Conference of the NCAA's Division I. The school's colors are cardinal red and navy blue , purposely chosen to mirror the school...
, Patterson missed the remainder of the 2007–08 season with a stress fracture
Stress fracture
A stress fracture is one type of incomplete fracture in bones. It is caused by "unusual or repeated stress" and also heavy continuous weight on the ankle or leg...
in his left ankle. He also claimed he planned on staying at Kentucky rather than participating in the NBA Draft
NBA Draft
The NBA Draft is an annual event in which the thirty teams from the National Basketball Association can draft players who are eligible and wish to join the league. These players are usually amateur U.S. college basketball players, but international players are also eligible to be drafted...
.
Sophomore season
For his sophomoreSophomore
Sophomore is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the second year of study at high school or university.The word is also used as a synonym for "second", for the second album or EP released by a musician or group, the second movie of a director, or the second season of a...
season at UK
Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball
The Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, representing the University of Kentucky, is the winningest in the history of college basketball, both in all-time wins and all-time winning percentage. Kentucky's all-time record currently stands at 2058–647...
during the 2008–09 season, he and fellow teammate Jodie Meeks
Jodie Meeks
Jodie Meeks is an American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA.Meeks played college basketball for the University of Kentucky Wildcats...
became one of the most successful duos that season, and also became the most productive duo at Kentucky, since the days of Dan Issel
Dan Issel
Daniel Paul Issel is a retired American Hall of Fame professional basketball player and coach.-Collegiate playing career:...
and Mike Pratt
Mike Pratt (basketball)
Michael P. Pratt is an American retired basketball player and coach. He was a 6'4" , 195 lb guard....
. Patterson scored a career-high 33 points on December 22, 2008 against the Tennessee State Tigers
Tennessee State University
Tennessee State University is a land-grant university located in Nashville, Tennessee. TSU is the only state-funded historically black university in Tennessee.-History:...
. During Patterson's sophomore 2008–09 season, he averaged 17.9 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 0.6 steals, while shooting 60% from the field. April 18, 2009, Patterson decided to enter his name into the 2009 NBA Draft
2009 NBA Draft
The 2009 NBA Draft was held on June 25, 2009, the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
. However, Patrick decided he would return to Kentucky for a third season on May 8, 2009.
Junior season
Patterson continued to play a crucial role for the team during his junior season. However, with the addition of freshman players John WallJohn Wall (basketball)
Johnathan Hildred Wall, Jr. is an American basketball player with the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association. Wall was chosen first overall in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Wizards...
, DeMarcus Cousins
DeMarcus Cousins
DeMarcus Cousins is an American professional basketball player with the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball at the University of Kentucky.-High school career:...
and Eric Bledsoe
Eric Bledsoe
Eric Bledsoe is an American basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers. He was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 18th overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft...
, Patterson was no longer required to be the main option for scoring and rebounding. Patterson also improved his outside shot, shooting about 40% from the 3-point line all season (compared to no 3-pointers made in the previous seasons). During this season, Patterson helped the team win the SEC Tournament
2010 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament
-References:...
and achieve a #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2004. On April 23, 2010, Patterson entered the 2010 NBA Draft
2010 NBA Draft
The 2010 NBA Draft was held on June 24, 2010 at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The draft, which started at 7:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time , was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur...
; by the time of the draft, he had completed his coursework and earned a degree from UK.
College statistics
Season Totals| SEASON | GP | MIN | FG | FGA | FTM | FTA | 3PM | 3PA | PTS | OFF | DEF | TOT | AST | TO | STL | BLK | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–08 | 25 | 893 | 162 | 282 | 87 | 119 | 0 | 3 | 411 | 71 | 121 | 192 | 43 | 52 | 21 | 31 | 69 |
| 2008–09 2008–09 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team The 2008–09 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team represents the University of Kentucky in the college basketball season of 2008–2009. The team's head coach was Billy Gillispie, who was in his second year as coach. The Wildcats play their home games at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky... |
34 | 1147 | 240 | 398 | 129 | 168 | 0 | 1 | 609 | 92 | 224 | 316 | 66 | 65 | 21 | 70 | 76 |
| 2009–10 2009–10 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team The 2009–10 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team represented the University of Kentucky during the college basketball season of 2009–2010. This season was the first of John Calipari's tenure as head coach; he accepted the position on March 31, 2009.... |
38 | 1255 | 215 | 374 | 90 | 130 | 24 | 69 | 544 | 116 | 167 | 283 | 36 | 41 | 27 | 51 | 61 |
Season Averages
| SEASON | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | TO | A/T | STL | BLK | PF | FG% | FT% | 3P% | PPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–08 | 35.7 | 16.4 | 7.7 | 1.7 | 2.1 | .83 | .8 | 1.2 | 2.8 | .574 | .731 | .000 | 1.46 |
| 2008–09 2008–09 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team The 2008–09 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team represents the University of Kentucky in the college basketball season of 2008–2009. The team's head coach was Billy Gillispie, who was in his second year as coach. The Wildcats play their home games at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky... |
33.7 | 17.9 | 9.3 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.02 | .6 | 2.1 | 2.2 | .603 | .768 | .000 | 1.53 |
| 2009–10 2009–10 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team The 2009–10 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team represented the University of Kentucky during the college basketball season of 2009–2010. This season was the first of John Calipari's tenure as head coach; he accepted the position on March 31, 2009.... |
32.8 | 14.9 | 7.6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | .93 | .5 | 1.2 | 1.6 | .586 | .641 | .408 | 1.46 |
NBA
On June 24, 2010, Patterson was selected in the NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets with the fourteenth overall pick. Patterson's sports agent is Odell McCants. On November 10, Patterson was assigned to the Rio Grande Valley VipersRio Grande Valley Vipers
The Rio Grande Valley Vipers are a 2007-08 expansion team in the NBA Development League. They play their home games at the State Farm Arena, in Hidalgo, Texas....
of the NBA Development League
NBA Development League
The NBA Development League, or NBA D-League, is the National Basketball Association's official minor league basketball organization. Known until summer 2005 as the National Basketball Development League , the NBA D-League started with eight teams in the fall of 2001...
. He made his NBA regular season debut on December 15, 2010.
With Luis Scola
Luis Scola
Luis Alberto Scola Balvoa is an Argentine professional basketball player. The power forward-center for the Argentine national team is currently signed with the NBA's Houston Rockets. He formerly was a Euroleague star with the ACB's Saski Baskonia...
injured, Patrick Patterson had his first NBA start with the Rockets on March 14, 2011, scoring 2 points and grabbing 5 rebounds.
Regular season
|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2010–11
2010–11 NBA season
The 2010–11 NBA season was the 65th season of the National Basketball Association . The 2011 NBA All-Star Game was played on February 20, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in six games, 4 games to 2, to win their first NBA title, and...
| style="text-align:left;"| Houston
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1967, and played in San Diego, California for four years, before being...
| 52 || 6 || 16.7 || .558 || .000 || .714 || 3.8 || 0.8 || .3 || .7 || 6.3
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| Career
| style="text-align:left;"|
| 52 || 6 || 16.7 || .558 || .000 || .714 || 3.8 || 0.8 || .3 || .7 || 6.3