Dewan Hernandez
Hernandez in the 2016 McDonald's All-American Game
Personal information
Born (1996-12-09) December 9, 1996 (age 27)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High schoolMiami Norland
(Miami Gardens, Florida)
CollegeMiami (Florida) (2016–2018)
NBA draft2019: 2nd round, 59th overall pick
Selected by the Toronto Raptors
Playing career2019–2023
PositionPower forward / center
Number20
Career history
2019–2020Toronto Raptors
2019→Raptors 905
2021Raptors 905
2021Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2021Hapoel Tel Aviv
2022Westchester Knicks
2022Vaqueros de Bayamón
2022–2023Wonju DB Promy
2023Ningbo Rockets
2023Cangrejeros de Santurce
Career highlights and awards
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com

Dewan Antonio Hernandez (born Dewan Antonio Huell; December 9, 1996) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Miami Hurricanes, and played six games for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA.

High school career

Hernandez attended Miami Norland High School in Miami, Florida, playing on three state championship teams. As a senior, he averaged 19.2 points and 9.1 rebounds per game and was the Miami Herald 8A-6A Player of the Year. In January 2016, Hernandez was named a McDonald's All American, and competed in the 2016 McDonald's All-American Game.[1] In the Under Armour Association circuit, he participated with Team Breakdown and averaged 16.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. He committed to Miami after considering offers from Florida State and South Carolina.[2] He was rated as a five-star recruit and was ranked 28th in the 2016 high school class by ESPN.

College career

As a freshman, he averaged 5.8 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. He showed marked improvement as a sophomore and scored a career-high 23 points in a victory over Minnesota on November 29, 2017.[3] Hernandez averaged 11.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game as a sophomore while shooting 57 percent from the field. Following the season, he declared for the 2018 NBA draft but did not hire an agent and ultimately withdrew and returned to Miami.[4]

In October 2018, he announced he had legally changed his name to Dewan Hernandez in honor of his mother, Christina Hernandez.[5] Hernandez ultimately would not play for Miami in his junior season due to eligibility concerns relating to the 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball corruption scandal revolving around Christian Dawkins.[6] After failing to qualify for eligibility twice,[7] Hernandez declared his entry for the 2019 NBA draft on January 28, 2019.[8]

Professional career

Toronto Raptors (2019–2020)

On June 20, 2019, Hernandez was drafted in the second round, 59th overall, in the 2019 NBA draft by the Toronto Raptors.[9] On July 13, 2019, Hernandez was officially signed by the Toronto Raptors to an entry level contract.[10] On November 4, 2019, Hernandez received his first NBA G League assignment to the Raptors 905.[11]

In his first NBA G league game, Hernandez recorded 24 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks in a 94–109 loss to the Grand Rapids Drive.[12] On August 12, 2020, Hernandez scored an NBA-career high 6 points and 2 assists, including clutch shots to help the Raptors win their sixth game in the NBA Restart Season against the Philadelphia 76ers 125–121.[13]

On November 26, 2020, Hernandez was waived by the Raptors.[14] On December 19, he was signed and immediately waived by the Raptors for the purpose of joining their G-League team, Raptors 905, as an affiliate player.[15]

Raptors 905 (2021)

On January 27, 2021, Hernandez was listed one of many players listed on the Raptors 905 announced roster.[16]

Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2021)

On February 26, 2021, Hernandez was traded to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in exchange for guard Jarron Cumberland.[17]

Hapoel Tel Aviv (2021)

On September 19, 2021, Hernandez signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv B.C. of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.[18] In seven games, he averaged 7.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. Hernandez left the team on December 8, 2021.[19]

Westchester Knicks (2022)

On January 1, 2022, Hernandez was acquired by the Westchester Knicks via returning player rights.[20]

Vaqueros de Bayamón (2022)

On April 11, 2022, Hernandez signed with the Vaqueros de Bayamón of the BSN.[21]

Personal life

Dewan is of Trinidadian and Honduran descent.[22] He is the cousin of NFL running back Duke Johnson.[23]

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played  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     Led the league
Year Team League GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2019–20 Toronto Raptors NBA 6 4.7 .357 .500 .600 2.3 .5 .2 .0 2.3
2019–20 Raptors 905 NBA G League 9 29.3 .408 .160 .571 9.1 1.7 1.0 1.8 13.7
Career All Leagues 13 21.2 .400 .154 .625 6.9 1.2 .8 1.2 9.8

College

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2016–17 Miami 32 15 17.4 .531 .000 .647 3.1 .2 .4 .8 5.8
2017–18 Miami 32 32 25.8 .576 .000 .689 6.7 .4 .5 1.0 11.4
Career 64 47 21.6 .560 .000 .675 4.9 .3 .5 .9 8.6

References

  1. ^ Kaufman, Michelle (September 14, 2016). "Cops say top UM basketball recruit assaulted man hiding with ex-girlfriend". Miami Herald. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
  2. ^ Johnson, Chris (November 18, 2015). "Miami gets another elite recruit in five-star big man Dewan Huell". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
  3. ^ Kaufman, Michelle (November 30, 2017). "Sophomore has career night as Hurricanes stay unbeaten with close win on the road". Miami Herald. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
  4. ^ Phillips, Scott (May 26, 2018). "Dewan Huell returning to Miami for junior season". NBC Sports. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  5. ^ "Hurricanes forward Dewan Huell changes name to Hernandez". NBC Sports. Associated Press. October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
  6. ^ Schlabach, Mark; Borzello, Jeff (January 4, 2019). "Canes weigh options after Dewan Hernandez's appeal denied". ESPN.
  7. ^ Borzello, Jeff (January 14, 2019). "Miami's Dewan Hernandez still hopes to play after ruling again upheld". ESPN.
  8. ^ Abdeldaiemjan, Alaa (January 28, 2019). "Dewan Hernandez Decides to Leave Miami After Being Ruled Ineligible for Rest of Season". Sports Illustrated.
  9. ^ Alter, David (June 21, 2019). "Raptors happy to grab Dewan Hernandez with 2nd-last pick of NBA draft". CBC.
  10. ^ "Raptors sign second-round pick Dewan Hernandez to multi-year contract". Sportsnet. July 13, 2019.
  11. ^ Borkowski, Pete (November 7, 2019). "Raptors assign 2019 draft pick Dewan Hernandez to 905". Sportsnet.
  12. ^ Weese, Lukas (November 9, 2019). "Dewan Hernandez Shines in Raptors 905 Debut Despite Loss". Raptors Republic.
  13. ^ Reynolds, Daniel (August 12, 2020). "Raptors bench unit powers late comeback over Sixers, 125-121". Raptors HQ. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  14. ^ "Toronto Raptors place seldom-used centre Dewan Hernandez on waivers". Toronto Star. November 26, 2020.
  15. ^ Quirante, JD (December 20, 2020). "Raptors 905 look to add affiliate players, including Dewan Hernandez". Raptors HQ.
  16. ^ "RAPTORS 905 ANNOUNCE ROSTER AND SEASON SCHEDULE". GLeague.NBA.com. January 27, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  17. ^ @Raptors905 (February 26, 2021). "Raptors 905 have acquired guard Jarron Cumberland from the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, in exchange for forward Dewan…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  18. ^ "Dewan Hernandez is joining Hapoel Tel Aviv". Eurobasket. September 19, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
  19. ^ Skerletic, Dario (December 8, 2021). "Dewan Hernandez leaves Hapoel Tel Aviv". Sportando. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
  20. ^ "2021-22 NBA G League transactions". NBA.com. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  21. ^ La Guerra del BSN [@LaGuerraBSN] (April 11, 2022). "#BSN OFICIAL: El pívot Dewan Hernández es el nuevo refuerzo de los Vaqueros de Bayamón para la temporada 2022 del BSN. Hernández culminó con promedios de 20 PPJ y 9.1 RPJ este año en la G-League con Westchester Knicks. El jugador entra en sustitución de Devin Williams" (Tweet). Retrieved April 11, 2022 – via Twitter.
  22. ^ Dewan Hernandez on Instagram
  23. ^ Pert, Austin (October 10, 2018). "Dewan Hernandez Loves His Name and His Mama, And Isn't Sorry About It". State of the U.

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