Kyle Singler
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Kyle Edward Singler (born May 4, 1988) is a professional basketball player for the Real Madrid
in Spain
. He was a four-year starter for the Duke men's basketball team
and was instrumental in their 2010 NCAA Championship run, earning MVP of the Final Four.
and was ranked as the fourth best college recruit in the nation from the class of 2007. In high school, he averaged 29.3 points per game and 10.6 rebounds per game as a senior.
In 2007, Singler led South Medford to its first-ever state basketball championship, winning 58–54 over defending champion Lake Oswego
and national standout Kevin Love. A year earlier, Love and Lake Oswego had defeated Singler and South Medford for the state championship.
Singler was a member of the Legends AAU team, along with former UCLA player Kevin Love, and participated in many prestigious all-American camps, including the Nike All-American Camp (Indianapolis), the Nike Peach Jam (Augusta
), and the Main Event (Las Vegas
). In 2006 Singler played against Brandon Jennings in the championship game of The Les Schwab Invitational
. Singler was also named to the 2006 U18 USA Junior National team, alongside fellow top prospects Michael Beasley
, Jerryd Bayless
, and 2006 star recruit Spencer Hawes
. Singler is also one of eight players featured in Gunnin' for That #1 Spot
, a 2008 documentary directed by Adam Yauch
of the Beastie Boys
which was filmed in 2006.
In October 2006, he signed a letter of intent
to play college basketball at Duke University.
As a freshman, Singler started at power forward
and finished the 2007–08 season with averages of 13.3 points per game and 5.9 rebounds per game, helping lead Duke to a 28–6 record. Singler ended the 2009 season as the top scorer for Duke. After Duke lost to West Virginia
in the second round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament
, Singler put to rest any speculation that he might enter the 2008 NBA Draft
, saying:
2008–09 season
In January 2009, he had a career-high 16 rebounds against Georgetown, a game in which Duke won 76-67.
2009–10 Season
In February 2010, Singler scored a career-high 30 points against Georgia Tech
, hitting a career-high 8 three-pointers in 10 attempts. In the ACC Tournament Final (playing Georgia Tech again), he hit a career-high 14 free throws.
On March 28, 2010, in an Elite Eight
NCAA game, as Duke beat Baylor
and advanced to the Final Four
, Singler (667 points), Jon Scheyer
(690 points), and Nolan Smith
(628 points) became just the second trio in Duke history to each score at least 600 points in the same season. In 2001–02, Jason Williams
, Carlos Boozer
, and Mike Dunleavy, Jr.
first accomplished that feat for Duke. Singler scored 19 points in the national championship game to reach 707 for the season, joining Scheyer (728) as the two became the second duo in Duke history to each score over 700 points in one season, following in the footsteps of Jason Williams
(841) and Shane Battier
(778), who did so for Duke's 2001 national championship team.
Through the 2009–10 season, Singler was also 6th on Duke's all-time list in offensive rebounds (272), and 7th in defensive rebounds (490). For the season he averaged 17.7 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. He was 3rd in the ACC in 3-point field goal percentage (.399), 4th in scoring, 3-point field goals made (2.1 per game; his 8 against Georgia Tech were the most in the ACC in a single game for the season), and minutes (35.9 per game), and 7th in free throw percentage (.798).
Singler was instrumental in Duke winning its fourth national championship; he was named NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player after averaging 20.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game in wins over West Virginia and Butler. Scheyer called him "the toughest player I've ever played with."
2010–11 Season
Following the national championship, Singler considered entering the 2010 NBA Draft
, but ultimately decided to return for his senior season at Duke. Singler was named the pre-season Atlantic Coast Conference
player of the year, pre-season first team All-ACC, and was named a pre-season first team All-American. On November 27, 2010 Singler tied his career high 30 points against his brother E.J. Singler and the Oregon Ducks
. Singler was also voted to the Atlantic Coast Conference first team. For the 2010-2011 season, Kyle Singler, is averaging 17.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 35.0 minutes per game for the Blue Devils. The Blue Devils were eliminated in the Sweet 16 in the tournament against the Arizona Wildcats
by the score of 93-77. Singler had 18 points in the defeat.
. In August 2011 he signed with Spanish
team CB Lucentum Alicante
until the end of the 2011 NBA lockout.
In his debut in the Spanish league, he won the MVP of the first match day with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. After the end of the lockout, Singler exercised his option to leave the club, he chose to join Real Madrid
after the two clubs agreed on a transfer fee.
: his father, Ed Singler, was quarterback of the football team, and his mother, Kris Brosterhous, was on the basketball team. Four of Singler's uncles played Division I football, baseball or basketball. His younger brother, E.J. Singler, plays basketball for the University of Oregon
.
| style="text-align:left;"| 2007–08
| style="text-align:left;"| Duke Blue Devils
| 34 || 34 || 28.6 || .457 || .340 || .774 || 5.8 || 1.4 || 1.1 || 0.7 || 13.3
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2008–09
| style="text-align:left;"| Duke Blue Devils
| 37 || 37 || 32.2 || .441 || .383 || .713|| 7.7 || 2.4 || 1.5 || 0.8 || 16.5
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2009-10
| style="text-align:left;"| Duke Blue Devils
| 40 || 40 || 35.9 || .415 || .399 || .798 || 7.0 || 2.4 || 1.0 || 0.8 || 17.7
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2010-11
| style="text-align:left;"| Duke Blue Devils
| 37 || 37 || 34.8|| .430 || .321 || .806 || 6.8 || 1.6 || 0.9 || 0.3 || 16.9
|-
College
Real Madrid Baloncesto
Real Madrid Baloncesto is a Spanish professional basketball team founded in 1932 as a division of the Real Madrid club. They play in the Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto ....
in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
. He was a four-year starter for the Duke men's basketball team
2009–10 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team
The 2009–10 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team represented Duke University in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Led by Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski, the Blue Devils won the 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, claiming the school's fourth national title.Duke led...
and was instrumental in their 2010 NCAA Championship run, earning MVP of the Final Four.
High school
Singler attended South Medford High SchoolSouth Medford High School
South Medford High School is a public high school in Medford, Oregon, United States.-History:The South Medford campus was originally built in 1931 as Medford High School. Then in the 1960s, the school was divided between two campuses...
and was ranked as the fourth best college recruit in the nation from the class of 2007. In high school, he averaged 29.3 points per game and 10.6 rebounds per game as a senior.
In 2007, Singler led South Medford to its first-ever state basketball championship, winning 58–54 over defending champion Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego High School
Lake Oswego High School is a public high school in Lake Oswego, Oregon. LOHS is accredited through the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.-History:...
and national standout Kevin Love. A year earlier, Love and Lake Oswego had defeated Singler and South Medford for the state championship.
Singler was a member of the Legends AAU team, along with former UCLA player Kevin Love, and participated in many prestigious all-American camps, including the Nike All-American Camp (Indianapolis), the Nike Peach Jam (Augusta
Augusta, Georgia
Augusta is a consolidated city in the U.S. state of Georgia, located along the Savannah River. As of the 2010 census, the Augusta–Richmond County population was 195,844 not counting the unconsolidated cities of Hephzibah and Blythe.Augusta is the principal city of the Augusta-Richmond County...
), and the Main Event (Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
). In 2006 Singler played against Brandon Jennings in the championship game of The Les Schwab Invitational
The Les Schwab Invitational
The Les Schwab Invitational is Oregon's premier pre-season high school invitational basketball tournament. Prior to its founding in 1996, Oregon's high school teams had to travel out of state for quality pre-season play, denying fans connection to local teams prior to the regular season...
. Singler was also named to the 2006 U18 USA Junior National team, alongside fellow top prospects Michael Beasley
Michael Beasley
Michael Paul Beasley, Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association . He plays both forward positions, and shoots his jump shot left-handed, though he is also ambidextrous...
, Jerryd Bayless
Jerryd Bayless
Jerryd Bayless is an American basketball player for the Toronto Raptors. He played a year of college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats after playing high school basketball at St. Mary's High School in Phoenix, where he scored a career high of 52 points in a loss to eventual state champions,...
, and 2006 star recruit Spencer Hawes
Spencer Hawes
Spencer Mason Hawes is an American basketball player who is currently playing for the Philadelphia 76ers. He was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the 2007 NBA Draft and is the nephew of Steve Hawes, a retired NBA player.-High school:Hawes played center at Seattle Prep, an elite college-prep...
. Singler is also one of eight players featured in Gunnin' for That #1 Spot
Gunnin' For That No. 1 Spot
Gunnin' For That #1 Spot is a 2008 documentary directed by Adam Yauch, founding member of the Beastie Boys. The movie premiered at the Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival in April 2008 and opened in theaters June 27, 2008.-Cast:...
, a 2008 documentary directed by Adam Yauch
Adam Yauch
Adam Nathaniel Yauch , , is a founding member of hip hop trio the Beastie Boys. He is frequently known by his stage name, MCA, and other pseudonyms such as Nathanial Hörnblowér.-Early life:...
of the Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys are an American hip hop trio from New York City. The group consists of Mike D who plays the drums, MCA who plays the bass, and Ad-Rock who plays the guitar....
which was filmed in 2006.
In October 2006, he signed a letter of intent
National Letter of Intent
The National Letter of Intent is a document used to indicate a student athlete's commitment to participating NCAA colleges and universities in the United States. The NCAA Eligibility Center manages the daily operations of the NLI program while the Collegiate Commissioners Association provides...
to play college basketball at Duke University.
College
2007–08 seasonAs a freshman, Singler started at power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
and finished the 2007–08 season with averages of 13.3 points per game and 5.9 rebounds per game, helping lead Duke to a 28–6 record. Singler ended the 2009 season as the top scorer for Duke. After Duke lost to West Virginia
West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball
The West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball team represents West Virginia University in NCAA Division I college basketball competition. It is a member of the Big East Conference. West Virginia most recently reached the Final Four of the 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, led by...
in the second round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament
NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship
The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single-elimination tournament held each spring in the United States, featuring 68 college basketball teams, to determine the national championship in the top tier of college basketball...
, Singler put to rest any speculation that he might enter the 2008 NBA Draft
2008 NBA Draft
The 2008 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2008 at the Washington Mutual Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, including...
, saying:
I didn’t give the NBA any thought, I know I’m not ready. I need to mature both physically and mentally. I want to get stronger and quicker, and I want to work on learning how to play the game. I’m at a great place for that.
2008–09 season
In January 2009, he had a career-high 16 rebounds against Georgetown, a game in which Duke won 76-67.
2009–10 Season
In February 2010, Singler scored a career-high 30 points against Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team represents the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in NCAA Division I basketball. The team plays its home games in Alexander Memorial Coliseum. Under the tenure of Bobby Cremins, Georgia Tech established itself as a national force in basketball...
, hitting a career-high 8 three-pointers in 10 attempts. In the ACC Tournament Final (playing Georgia Tech again), he hit a career-high 14 free throws.
On March 28, 2010, in an Elite Eight
Elite Eight
The term Elite Eight, or less commonly called "Great Eight", refers to the final eight teams in the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship or the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship; and, thus, represents the national quarterfinals. In Division I, the Elite Eight consists of the...
NCAA game, as Duke beat Baylor
Baylor Bears men's basketball
The Baylor Bears basketball team represents Baylor University in Waco, Texas, in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The Bears compete in the Big 12 Conference. The team plays its home games in Ferrell Center and is currently coached by Scott Drew....
and advanced to the Final Four
Final four
Final Four isa sports term that is commonly applied to the last four teams remaining in a playoff tournament, most notably NCAA Division I college basketball tournaments. The term usually refers to the four teams who compete in the two games of a single-elimination tournament's semi-final round...
, Singler (667 points), Jon Scheyer
Jon Scheyer
Jonathan James "Jon" Scheyer is an American-Israeli professional basketball player. He plays shooting guard for Maccabi Tel Aviv of the Israeli Super League in that competition, the Adriatic League, and the Euroleague...
(690 points), and Nolan Smith
Nolan Smith
Nolan Derek Smith is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers, having been selected with the 21st pick in the 2011 NBA Draft after four years at Duke University. As a senior, he was named a first team AP All-American and the ACC Player of the Year...
(628 points) became just the second trio in Duke history to each score at least 600 points in the same season. In 2001–02, Jason Williams
Jason Williams
Jason Williams is the name of:*Jason Williams , NBA basketball player from the University of Florida*Jay Williams , basketball player from Duke University...
, Carlos Boozer
Carlos Boozer
Carlos Austin Boozer, Jr. is an American professional basketball player with the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association...
, and Mike Dunleavy, Jr.
Mike Dunleavy, Jr.
Michael Joseph "Mike" Dunleavy, Jr. is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association...
first accomplished that feat for Duke. Singler scored 19 points in the national championship game to reach 707 for the season, joining Scheyer (728) as the two became the second duo in Duke history to each score over 700 points in one season, following in the footsteps of Jason Williams
Jay Williams (basketball)
Jason David Williams , professionally known as Jay Williams, is a former American professional basketball player with the NBA Chicago Bulls. He last signed with the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League, but was waived by the Toros on December 30, 2006 to rehabilitate a nagging injury...
(841) and Shane Battier
Shane Battier
Shane Courtney Battier is an American professional basketball player . He most recently played with the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association. He has also been a member of the U.S...
(778), who did so for Duke's 2001 national championship team.
Through the 2009–10 season, Singler was also 6th on Duke's all-time list in offensive rebounds (272), and 7th in defensive rebounds (490). For the season he averaged 17.7 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. He was 3rd in the ACC in 3-point field goal percentage (.399), 4th in scoring, 3-point field goals made (2.1 per game; his 8 against Georgia Tech were the most in the ACC in a single game for the season), and minutes (35.9 per game), and 7th in free throw percentage (.798).
Singler was instrumental in Duke winning its fourth national championship; he was named NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player after averaging 20.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game in wins over West Virginia and Butler. Scheyer called him "the toughest player I've ever played with."
2010–11 Season
Following the national championship, Singler considered entering the 2010 NBA Draft
2010 NBA Draft
The 2010 NBA Draft was held on June 24, 2010 at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The draft, which started at 7:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time , was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur...
, but ultimately decided to return for his senior season at Duke. Singler was named the pre-season Atlantic Coast Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
The Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the ACC sanctions competition in twenty-five sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its twelve member universities...
player of the year, pre-season first team All-ACC, and was named a pre-season first team All-American. On November 27, 2010 Singler tied his career high 30 points against his brother E.J. Singler and the Oregon Ducks
Oregon Ducks
The Oregon Ducks refers to the sports teams of the University of Oregon, located in Eugene, Oregon. The Oregon Ducks are part of the Pacific-12 Conference in the Division 1 of the NCAA. With seventeen varsity teams, the Oregon Ducks are best known for their football team and Track and Field...
. Singler was also voted to the Atlantic Coast Conference first team. For the 2010-2011 season, Kyle Singler, is averaging 17.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 35.0 minutes per game for the Blue Devils. The Blue Devils were eliminated in the Sweet 16 in the tournament against the Arizona Wildcats
Arizona Wildcats
-Athletic program:The University of Arizona participates in the NCAA's Division I-A in the Pacific-12 Conference Arizona participates in the conference's South Division, along with Arizona State, Colorado, UCLA, USC, and Utah...
by the score of 93-77. Singler had 18 points in the defeat.
Professional career
Singler was chosen with the 3rd pick of the 2nd round (33rd overall) of the 2011 NBA Draft draft by the Detroit PistonsDetroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where...
. In August 2011 he signed with Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
team CB Lucentum Alicante
CB Lucentum Alicante
Club Baloncesto Lucentum Alicante is a professional basketball team based in Alicante, Valencian Community. Lucentum Alicante is member of the Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto .-Sponsorship naming:...
until the end of the 2011 NBA lockout.
In his debut in the Spanish league, he won the MVP of the first match day with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. After the end of the lockout, Singler exercised his option to leave the club, he chose to join Real Madrid
Real Madrid Baloncesto
Real Madrid Baloncesto is a Spanish professional basketball team founded in 1932 as a division of the Real Madrid club. They play in the Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto ....
after the two clubs agreed on a transfer fee.
Personal life
Singler's parents were both athletes at Oregon State UniversityOregon State University
Oregon State University is a coeducational, public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a multitude of research opportunities. There are more than 200 academic degree programs offered through the...
: his father, Ed Singler, was quarterback of the football team, and his mother, Kris Brosterhous, was on the basketball team. Four of Singler's uncles played Division I football, baseball or basketball. His younger brother, E.J. Singler, plays basketball for the University of Oregon
University of Oregon
-Colleges and schools:The University of Oregon is organized into eight schools and colleges—six professional schools and colleges, an Arts and Sciences College and an Honors College.- School of Architecture and Allied Arts :...
.
College statistics
|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2007–08
| style="text-align:left;"| Duke Blue Devils
Duke Blue Devils men's basketball
The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team is the college basketball program representing Duke University in the Atlantic Coast Conference of NCAA Division I...
| 34 || 34 || 28.6 || .457 || .340 || .774 || 5.8 || 1.4 || 1.1 || 0.7 || 13.3
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2008–09
| style="text-align:left;"| Duke Blue Devils
Duke Blue Devils men's basketball
The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team is the college basketball program representing Duke University in the Atlantic Coast Conference of NCAA Division I...
| 37 || 37 || 32.2 || .441 || .383 || .713|| 7.7 || 2.4 || 1.5 || 0.8 || 16.5
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2009-10
| style="text-align:left;"| Duke Blue Devils
Duke Blue Devils men's basketball
The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team is the college basketball program representing Duke University in the Atlantic Coast Conference of NCAA Division I...
| 40 || 40 || 35.9 || .415 || .399 || .798 || 7.0 || 2.4 || 1.0 || 0.8 || 17.7
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2010-11
| style="text-align:left;"| Duke Blue Devils
Duke Blue Devils men's basketball
The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team is the college basketball program representing Duke University in the Atlantic Coast Conference of NCAA Division I...
| 37 || 37 || 34.8|| .430 || .321 || .806 || 6.8 || 1.6 || 0.9 || 0.3 || 16.9
|-
Awards
High School- 2006 Elite 24 Hoops Classic
- 2007 Bass Pro Tournament of Champions MVP
- 2007 Oregon Player of the Year (tie with Kevin Love)
- 2007 Parade All American First Team
- 2007 McDonald's All American West Squad (10 points/4 rebounds)
- 2007 Jordan Brand All-American Classic Yellow Team
(16 points/6 rebounds/3 assists/2 steals) - 2007 Oregon Southwest Conference Player of the Year
- 2007 OSAA 6A All Tournament Team
College
- 2007 Maui InvitationalMaui Invitational TournamentThe Maui Invitational Tournament is an annual early-season college basketball tournament that takes place Thanksgiving Week in Lahaina, Hawaii at the Lahaina Civic Center on the island of Maui. It is hosted by Chaminade University of Honolulu, which participates yearly along with a field of seven...
MVP - 2007–08 ACCAtlantic Coast ConferenceThe Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the ACC sanctions competition in twenty-five sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its twelve member universities...
Rookie of the Year - 2007–08 ACC All-Rookie Team
- 2007–08 All-ACC Third Team
- 2008 2K Sports Classic MVP
- 2008–09 All-ACC Second Team
- 2009–10 All-ACC First Team
- 2010 ACC Tournament MVP
- 2010 NCAA Tournament Final Four Most Outstanding Player
- 2010 Sporting News College Athlete of the Year
- 2010-2011 All-ACC First Team
See also
- 2006 high school boys basketball All-Americans2006 high school boys basketball All-AmericansAn All-American team is an honorary sports team that is generally composed of the best amateur players of a specific season for each team position—who in turn are given the honorific "All-America" and typically referred to as "All-American athletes", or simply "All-Americans". The term is used in...
- 2009–10 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team2009–10 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball teamThe 2009–10 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team represented Duke University in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Led by Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski, the Blue Devils won the 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, claiming the school's fourth national title.Duke led...
- 2010 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans2010 NCAA Men's Basketball All-AmericansAn All-American team is an honorary sports team composed of the best amateur players of a specific season for each team position—who in turn are given the honorific "All-America" and typically referred to as "All-American athletes", or simply "All-Americans". Although the honorees generally do not...
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball players with 145 games played
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball players with 2000 points and 1000 rebounds