Damion Baugh

Damion Baugh
No. 12 – Baskonia
PositionPoint guard
LeagueLiga ACB
EuroLeague
Personal information
Born (2000-08-03) August 3, 2000 (age 26)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Listed height
1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
Listed weight
194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school
College
2023: undrafted
Playing career
2023–present
Career history
2023–2024South Bay Lakers
2024–2025Westchester Knicks
2025Charlotte Hornets
2025→Greensboro Swarm
2025–2026Valley Suns
2026Al Ahly
2026Calgary Surge
2026–presentBaskonia
Career highlights
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Damion Baugh (born August 3, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for Baskonia of the Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball for the Memphis Tigers and TCU Horned Frogs.

Early life and high school career

Baugh attended Cane Ridge High School for two seasons before transferring to Lincoln Academy. For his senior season, he joined Tennessee Prep Academy. He averaged 23.5 points and 10 rebounds per game as a senior. Ranked the No. 86 prospect in his class by Rivals.com, Baugh committed to play college basketball at Memphis.

College career

As a freshman, Baugh averaged 4.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. He averaged 3.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game as a sophomore. Following the season, Baugh transferred to TCU. Baugh averaged 10.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game as a junior. Following the season, he signed with an NBA certified agent, and served a six-game suspension. As a senior, Baugh averaged 12.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game, helping TCU reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament. He was named to the Second Team All-Big 12.

Professional career

South Bay Lakers (2023–2024)

After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Baugh signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on September 7, 2023. However, he was waived on October 16 and twelve days later, he joined the South Bay Lakers.

Westchester Knicks (2024–2025)

On October 2, 2024, Baugh signed with the New York Knicks, but was waived on October 9. On October 28, he joined the Westchester Knicks.

Charlotte Hornets (2025)

On February 12, 2025, Baugh signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets. He made his NBA debut that day, logging 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists off the bench in a 102–86 loss to the Orlando Magic. Baugh made 15 appearances for Charlotte during the 2024–25 NBA season, averaging 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.

Valley Suns (2025–2026)

On September 19, 2025, Baugh officially signed with the Phoenix Suns on an Exhibit 10 training camp contract. He was waived by the Suns on October 15. On November 7, Baugh was named to the Valley Suns opening night roster.

Al Ahly Ly (2026)

Baugh joined Libyan champions Al Ahly Ly for the Basketball Africa League (BAL). On April 1, 2026, he set a new all-time record for most assists in a game, when he dished out 18 assists in a 118–97 win over Dar City.

Calgary Surge (2026)

In June 2026, Baugh signed with the Calgary Surge of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL).

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

NBA

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2024–25 Charlotte 15224.7.323.214.8673.33.71.0.17.3
Career 15224.7.323.214.8673.33.71.0.17.3

References

  1. ↑ Giannotto, Mark (July 23, 2018). "Antavion Collum, Damion Baugh put Tennessee Prep on the college basketball recruiting map". Memphis Commercial Appeal. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Frogs Add Memphis Transfer Baugh". TCU Horned Frogs. April 16, 2021. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  3. ↑ "TCU's Damion Baugh serving 6-game ban for signing with agent". ESPN. Associated Press. November 14, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  4. ↑ "TCU's Damion Baugh staying in NBA draft while Emanuel Miller returns to Frogs, reports say". The Dallas Morning News. June 1, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Phillips 66 All-Big 12 Men's Basketball Awards Announced" (PDF). Big 12 Conference. March 5, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Los Angeles Lakers Sign Four Players". NBA.com. September 7, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  7. ↑ Wilson, Davis (June 26, 2023). "Basketball: Damion Baugh Signs with the Los Angeles Lakers". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Los Angeles Lakers Waive Three Players". NBA.com. October 16, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  9. ↑ "South Bay Lakers Finalize Training Camp Roster and Schedule". NBA.com. October 28, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  10. ↑ NY_KnicksPR [@NY_KnicksPR] (October 2, 2024). ".@nyknicks Sign Damion Baugh to Exhibit 10 Contract" (Tweet). Retrieved October 3, 2024 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  11. ↑ NY_KnicksPR [@NY_KnicksPR] (October 9, 2024). ".@nyknicks Waive Damion Baugh and Alex O'Connell" (Tweet). Retrieved October 9, 2024 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  12. ↑ "Westchester Knicks Announce 2024-25 NBA G League Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 28, 2024. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Charlotte Hornets Sign Damion Baugh To Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. February 12, 2025. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
  14. ↑ Dow, Lawrence (February 13, 2025). "Damion Baugh excels in debut with Charlotte Hornets, joins other TCU Horned Frogs in NBA". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Suns' Damion Baugh: Lands with Phoenix". cbssports.com. Retrieved October 21, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Suns' Damion Baugh: Waived by Phoenix". cbssports.com. Retrieved October 21, 2025.
  17. ↑ "VALLEY SUNS ANNOUNCE 2025-26 OPENING NIGHT ROSTER". gleague.nba.com. November 7, 2025. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
  18. ↑ "First records fall in the 2026 BAL season". The BAL. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  19. ↑ Brayshaw, Kaiden (June 18, 2026). "Calgary Surge secures its first win with 102-99 victory over Brampton". Live Wire Calgary. Retrieved July 5, 2026.