Kevin Dillard
| No. 1 – Élan Béarnais Pau-Orthez | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard |
| League | LNB Pro A |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
October 15, 1989 Homewood, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 182 lb (83 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
Homewood-Flossmoor (Flossmoor, Illinois) |
| College |
Southern Illinois (2008–2010) Dayton (2011–2013) |
| NBA draft | 2013 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2013–present |
| Career history | |
| 2013–2014 | A.S. Junior Casale |
| 2014 | VEF Rīga |
| 2014–present | Élan Béarnais Pau-Orthez |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Kevin Dillard (born October 15, 1989) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for Élan Béarnais Pau-Orthez of the LNB Pro A.
College career
He played college basketball for the University of Dayton Flyers men's basketball team. A point guard, he was awarded the title of 2008 Illinois Mr. Basketball.[1] Following his four years at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, he started college play at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. After the 2009–10 season Dillard announced he would be transferring from SIU to University of Dayton's team.[2] He had to sit out one season under NCAA rules.[3]
He was named to the All-Atlantic 10 Second Team at the conclusion of his junior season.[4]
Professional career
On July 4, 2014, he signed with the Latvian team VEF Rīga.[5] On November 8, 2014 he left VEF Rīga.[6] On December 8, 2014 he signed with French club Élan Béarnais Pau-Orthez.[7]
College statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–09 | Southern Illinois | 31 | 30.9 | .441 | .452 | .727 | 2.0 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 12.2 | |
| 2009–10 | Southern Illinois | 29 | 28.9 | .423 | .320 | .773 | 3.1 | 5.0 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 12.3 | |
| 2011–12 | Dayton Flyers | 33 | 32.7 | .412 | .325 | .827 | 2.7 | 6.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 13.3 | |
| 2012–13 | Dayton Flyers | 31 | 33.0 | .405 | .396 | .892 | 1.9 | 4.5 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 15.3 |
References
- ↑ Southern Illinois' highly-touted 2008 recruiting class now gone after transfer of Kevin Dillard and Anthony Booker - ESPN Chicago
- ↑ Mr. Basketball 2008 Kevin Dillard picks Dayton after leaving SIU - Chicago Tribune
- ↑ Dillard already blending in with Flyers | Flyer Connection: University of Dayton sports
- ↑ "Dunphy, Nicholson Take Top A-10 Men's Basketball Honors". Atlantic 10 Conference. Retrieved March 5, 2012.
- ↑ VEF Rīga lands Kevin Dillard
- ↑ Kevin Dillard leaves VEF Riga
- ↑ Kevin Dillard joins Pau-Orthez
- ↑ "Kevin Dillard". ESPN. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
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| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Derrick Rose |
Illinois Mr. Basketball Award Winner 2008 |
Succeeded by Brandon Paul |