American basketball player
Drew Eubanks (born February 1, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Oregon State Beavers.
Early life
Eubanks was born in Starkville, Mississippi, and lived in Louisville, Mississippi, before moving to Troutdale, Oregon, at age 2.[1]
College career
Eubanks played for the Oregon State Beavers of the Pac-12 Conference. He was rated a 4-star recruit who was rated No. 1 in the state of Oregon and committed to the Beavers over Cal, Gonzaga, Oregon, and others.[2]
Eubanks averaged 14.5 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game as a sophomore on a team that won five games. As a junior, Eubanks averaged 13.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game. He declared for the 2018 NBA draft after the season, forgoing his final season of collegiate eligibility.[3]
Professional career
San Antonio Spurs (2018–2022)
After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Eubanks signed with the San Antonio Spurs for NBA Summer League play.[4][5] On September 17, 2018, Eubanks signed a two-way deal with the San Antonio Spurs.[6] Eubanks made his NBA debut on October 20, 2018, in a 108–121 loss against the Portland Trail Blazers, playing three and a half minutes and scoring two points.[7][8]
On November 24, 2020, Eubanks re-signed with the Spurs.[9]
On 10 February 2022, Eubanks, Thaddeus Young, and a 2022 second-round selection were traded to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Goran Dragić and a 2022 first-round draft selection.[10] He was subsequently waived.
Portland Trail Blazers (2022–2023)
On February 22, 2022, Eubanks signed a 10-day contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.[11] He signed a second 10-day contract on March 4,[12] a third 10-day contract on March 14[13] and a fourth on March 24.[14] On April 3, he signed a contract for the rest of the season.[15]
On July 7, 2022, the Trail Blazers re-signed Eubanks to a 1-year contract.[16][17]
Phoenix Suns (2023–present)
On July 4, 2023, Eubanks signed with the Phoenix Suns.[18] After making his debut with the Suns on October 24,[19] the NBA announced on October 25 that the Suns lost one of their second-round picks in the 2024 NBA draft due to being in contact with Eubanks before the 2023 free agency period began.[20]
Personal life
Eubanks married his wife Hailey on August 20, 2022.[21]
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