Savion Flagg

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Savion Flagg
File:2024-05-17 ALBA Berlin gegen Telekom Baskets Bonn (Basketball-Bundesliga 2023-24) by Sandro Halank–042.jpg
Flagg with Bonn in 2024
No. 1 – Napoli Basket
PositionSmall forward / power forward
LeagueLBA
Personal information
Born (1999-05-26) May 26, 1999 (age 27)
Alvin, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolAlvin (Alvin, Texas)
College
NBA draft2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2023Lavrio
2023–2024Telekom Baskets Bonn
2024–2025Rytas Vilnius
2025–presentNapoli Basket
Career highlights
  • First-team All-WAC (2022)
  • WAC All-Newcomer team (2022)
Stats at NBA.comLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
Stats at Basketball ReferenceLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
Stats at Basketball ReferenceLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

Savion Deon Flagg (born May 26, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for Napoli Basket of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). He played college basketball for the Texas A&M Aggies and the Sam Houston State Bearkats.

Early life

[edit | edit source]

Flagg attended Alvin High School. During his final year, he averaged 31.3 points, 11.1 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game.[1] He was one of only three Houston area players to tally over 1,000 points in a season. Flagg scored over 2,400 points during his high school career. He was a member of ESPN elite Top 100 list.[2]

College career

[edit | edit source]

Texas A&M (2017-2021)

[edit | edit source]

In November 2016, Flagg signed with Texas A&M to begin his college career.[3] During his freshman season, he played in 30 games and started in 5. He had 4.1 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.[4] Flagg was named SEC Freshman of the Week on December 26th after averaging 16.5 points and 9.5 rebounds.[5]

During his sophomore season, he played in and started all 32 games. He led the team in scoring and rebounding and was second in assists. In February 2019, Flagg was named SEC Player of the Week after averaging 20 points, 9 rebounds and 2.5 assists in two wins that week.[6] In April 2019, Flagg announced on his social media that he had put his name in the NBA Draft to test the waters.[7] In May 2019, Flagg tested the NBA Draft waters, but eventually decided to return to Texas A&M for his sophomore season.[8]

During his junior year, he played in 30 games and made 29 starts. In his senior season he played in 17 games and made 8 starts. He finished second on the team in rebounding with 4.5 per game, 39 assists and 6 blocks.

Sam Houston State University (2021-2022)

[edit | edit source]

In April 2021, Flagg announced he was transferring to Sam Houston State University for his final year of eligibility.[9]

During his final season, he played and started in 32 games. He averaged 18.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.[10] In March 2022, Flagg was named the 2022 NABC Division I All-District Teams. He was voted to the District 6 first team and was the third leading scorer in the WAC.[11] Flagg was named to the 2021-2022 Lou Henson All-America Team.[12]

In April 2022, Flagg was invited to participate in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. [13] Flagg also participated in the Tampa Bay Pro Combine.[14]

Professional career

[edit | edit source]

On July 15, 2022, Flagg signed his first professional contract with Greek club Lavrio.[15] In 21 league games, he averaged 14.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists, playing around 33 minutes per contest.

In June 2023, the Phoenix Suns announced their roster for NBA Summer League and Flagg was on the roster.[16]

In August, 2023, Flagg signed a contract with the Telekom Baskets Bonn of the easycredit BBL.[17]

On July 26, 2025, Flagg signed one–year contract with Napoli Basket of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA).[18]

Personal life

[edit | edit source]

Flagg's cousin is Jonathan Babineaux.[19]

References

[edit | edit source]
  1. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  2. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  3. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  4. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  5. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  6. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  7. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  8. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  9. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  10. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  11. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  12. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  13. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  14. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  15. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  16. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  17. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  18. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  19. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
[edit | edit source]
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lua error in Module:Commons_link at line 62: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value)..
Retrieved from "http://70.231.62.181/index.php?title=Savion_Flagg&oldid=13923188"