Quade Green

Quade Green
No. 0 – Kentucky Wildcats
Position Point guard
League Southeastern Conference
Personal information
Born (1998-05-12) May 12, 1998
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight 170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High school Neumann-Goretti
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
College Kentucky (2017–present)
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing the  United States
FIBA Americas U18 Championship
2016 Chile National team

Quade Green (born May 12, 1998) is an American basketball player for the Kentucky Wildcats.

High school career[1]

Green attended Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School (Neumann-Goretti) in Philadelphia, PA, where he won four consecutive Pennsylvania Class 3A state championships.

Green finished his career at Neumann-Goretti with 1,853 points, which ranks second in program history.

In 2016, Green played in the summer for the PSA Cardinals in the EYBL and helped lead his team to a berth in the 2016 Nike Peach Jam. He was named to the All-EYBL first team after averaging 14.1 ppg and 10.5 apg.

In January 2017, Green was selected as a McDonald's All-American.[2]

Green won the Legends and Stars Shootout competition during the 2017 McDonald's All-American Game.

In February 2017, Green was selected to participate in the Jordan Brand Classic.[3]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Quade Green
PG		 Philadelphia, PA Neumann–Goretti 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Nov 16, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars   ESPN grade: 92
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: #23   Rivals: #21  247Sports: #24  ESPN: #23
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2017 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.

    College career

    On November 16, 2016, Green committed to attend and play for the University of Kentucky.[4] As a freshman, Green posted 9.3 points and 2.7 assists per game while shooting 37.6 percent from behind the arc. He started 13 of the first 14 games before missing three straight games due to injury. He moved to a bench role after returning from injury due to the emergence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Green scored in double figures eight times in 20 games after returning. Green returned to Kentucky for his sophomore season despite rumors of transferring.[5]

    College statistics

    [6]

    Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
    2017–18 Kentucky 341325.6.451.376.8081.82.70.30.09.3

    National team career[7]

    Green was named to the 2017 USA Junior National Select Team that played in the 20th annual Nike Hoop Summit, but was unable to play in the game due to injury.

    Green won a gold medal with USA Basketball at the 2016 FIBA Americas U18 Championship. Green averaged 4.6 ppg, 2.6 apg and 1.8 rpg in five games.

    Green participated in the 2016 USA Men's Junior National Team October minicamp.

    References

    1. ↑ USA Basketball. USA Basketball https://www.usab.com/basketball/players/mens/g/green-quade-1.aspx. Retrieved 5 June 2017. Missing or empty |title= (help)
    2. ↑ USA Today. "Quade Green bucking the diet for the golden arches after receiving McDonald's All American jersey". USA Today High School Sports. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
    3. ↑ USA Today. "Kentucky signee Quade Green honored at Jordan Brand Classic Senior Night". USA Today High School Sports.
    4. ↑ ESPN. "Kentucky lands five-star point guard Quade Green". ESPN. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
    5. ↑ Hale, Jon (June 11, 2018). "Quade Green is 'going to take Kentucky places' after transfer rumors". Louisville Courier-Journal. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
    6. ↑ http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4278074/quade-green
    7. ↑ USA Basketball. USA Basketball https://www.usab.com/basketball/players/mens/g/green-quade-1.aspx. Retrieved 5 June 2017. Missing or empty |title= (help)
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