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Dee Bost

Demarquis "Dee" Bost (Bulgarian: Демаркис "Дий" Бост; born October 12, 1989) is an American-born naturalized Bulgarian professional basketball player. He also represents the Bulgarian national team internationally. He played college basketball for Mississippi State University.

Dee Bost
Bost with Mississippi State, in 2012.
Personal information
Born (1989-10-12) October 12, 1989 (age 35)
Concord, North Carolina, U.S.
NationalityAmerican / Bulgarian
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight176 lb (80 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeMississippi State (2008–2012)
NBA draft2012: undrafted
Playing career2012–present
PositionPoint guard
Career history
2012–2013Budućnost Podgorica
2013–2014Idaho Stampede
2014Trotamundos de Carabobo
2014–2015Trabzonspor
2015–2016Stelmet Zielona Góra
2016–2017Monaco
2017Žalgiris Kaunas
2017–2018SIG Strasbourg
2018–2019BC Khimki
2019–2021Monaco
2021–2023Galatasaray Nef
2023ASVEL
2023Metropolitans 92
2023–2024Galatasaray Ekmas
2024Indios de Mayagüez
2024Sagesse Club
2024Trotamundos de Carabobo
2024Força Lleida
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

High school career

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Bost attended Concord High School in Concord, North Carolina. As a senior in 2006–07, he averaged 17 points, 6.5 rebounds and five assists per game to help lead coach Andy Poplin's CHS team to the 3A state hoops crown. He was subsequently named the 2007 Male Athlete of the Year by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and the Charlotte Observer newspaper.[1]

In conjunction with basketball, Bost helped the Spiders become the first 3A school in North Carolina history to claim state titles in both football and basketball during the same academic year. He passed for 2,958 yards and 25 touchdowns on 64-percent accuracy to direct coach E.Z. Smith's 13–3 Spiders to the 2006 Class 3A state football title.[1]

Prep season

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In 2007, Bost enrolled at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia for one prep season. In 2007–08, he averaged 18.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 3.6 steals per game to help lead Hargrave Military to a perfect 29–0 record and the 2008 National Prep Championship title.[1]

College career

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In his freshman season at Mississippi State, he was named to the 2009 SEC All-Freshman team. In 36 games, he averaged 10.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.4 steals per game.[1][2]

In his sophomore season, he was named to the 2010 All-SEC second team. In 36 games, he averaged 13.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.3 steals in 34.9 minutes per game.[1][2]

In April 2010, he declared for the NBA draft.[3] In September 2010, he was suspended for 14 games by the NCAA for failing to withdraw properly before the NBA draft's deadline in May and failing to maintain his academics in the spring semester and offseason.[4] Following the suspension, Bost returned to the Bulldogs' line-up as team captain and went on to be named to the All-SEC second team for the second straight year. In 17 games, he averaged 15.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.6 steals in 35.5 minutes per game.[1][2]

In his senior year, he was named to the All-SEC first team and the NABC Division I All-District 21 second team. In 33 games, he averaged 15.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 2.0 steals in 36.3 minutes per game.[2]

Professional career

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Budućnost Podgorica (2012–2013)

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After going undrafted in the 2012 NBA draft, Bost joined the Portland Trail Blazers for the 2012 NBA Summer League. In August 2012, he signed a two-year deal with Budućnost Podgorica of Montenegro.[5][6] After averaging 9.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.1 steals per game in 2012–13, he parted ways with the club.

Idaho Stampede (2013–2014)

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On August 19, 2013, Bost signed with the Portland Trail Blazers.[7] However, he was later waived by the Trail Blazers on October 22, 2013.[8] In November 2013, he was acquired by the Idaho Stampede as an affiliate player.[9]

On February 13, 2014, Bost was named to the Prospects All-Star team for the 2014 NBA D-League All-Star Game, as a replacement for Jarvis Varnado.[10]

Trotamundos de Carabobo (2014)

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On April 21, 2014, Bost signed with Trotamundos de Carabobo for the 2014 LPB season.[11]

Trabzonspor (2014–2015)

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In July 2014, Bost joined the Indiana Pacers for the 2014 NBA Summer League.[12] On August 15, 2014, he signed with the Utah Jazz.[13] However, he was later waived by the Jazz on October 10, 2014.[14] On October 24, 2014, he signed with Trabzonspor of Turkey for the 2014–15 season.[15]

Stelmet Zielona Góra (2015–2016)

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On August 7, 2015, Bost signed with Stelmet Zielona Góra of Poland for the 2015–16 season.[16]

AS Monaco Basket (2016–2017)

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On July 2, 2016, Bost signed with AS Monaco Basket for the 2016–17 season.[17]

Žalgiris Kaunas (2017)

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On July 1, 2017, Bost signed with Lithuanian club Žalgiris Kaunas.[18] On December 11, 2017, he parted ways with Žalgiris after averaging 6 points per game in LKL and 2 points per game in EuroLeague.[19]

SIG Strasbourg (2017–2018)

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On December 12, 2017, Bost signed with French club SIG Strasbourg.[20]

BC Khimki (2018–2019)

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On July 12, 2018, Bost signed with BC Khimki a one-year contract.[21] On February 27, 2019, Bost was officially released by the Russian team after having averages of 7,9 points and 2 assists in the EuroLeague, and 8 points and 3,6 assists in the VTB United League.

Return to Monaco (2019–2021)

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On July 12, 2018, it was announced that Bost had returned to AS Monaco Basket.

Galatasaray Nef (2021–2023)

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On August 11, 2021, Bost signed with Galatasaray Nef of the Basketball Super League.[22]

On 19 January 2023, his contract with Galatasaray Nef was mutually terminated. In the statement made by the club, a thank you message was published.[23]

ASVEL (2023)

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On January 16, 2023, he signed with ASVEL of the French LNB Pro A.[24]

Metropolitans 92 (2023)

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On September 26, 2023, Bost signed a 2-months contract with Metropolitans 92 of the LNB Pro A for replacing injured Jordan Theodore.[25]

Return to Galatasaray (2023–2024)

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On October 28, 2023, he signed with Galatasaray Ekmas for a second stint.[26]

Indios de Mayagüez (2024–present)

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On June 2, 2024, he signed with Indios de Mayagüez of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN).[27]

Career statistics

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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  PIR  Performance Index Rating
 Bold  Career high

EuroLeague

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
2015–16 Zielona Góra 10 0 22.5 .341 .158 .769 1.6 3.5 1.4 .0 8.4 7.6
2017–18 Žalgiris 6 0 7.5 .333 .200 1.000 1.0 1.3 .2 .0 2.2 2.3
2018–19 Khimki 23 23 23.3 .404 .337 .789 2.3 3.0 1.0 .0 7.9 7.7
2022–23 ASVEL 15 15 25.9 .308 .297 .733 2.1 4.3 1.2 .1 8.9 8.3
Career 54 38 22.4 .356 .290 .772 2.0 3.3 1.0 .1 7.6 7.3

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "#3 Dee Bost". HailState.com. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d "Dee Bost Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  3. ^ "Dee Bost, Ravern Johnson Declare For The NBA Draft". forwhomthecowbelltolls.com. SB Nation. April 26, 2010. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  4. ^ "Dee Bost suspended nine games". ESPN.com. September 30, 2010. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  5. ^ "Buducnost signs playmaker Bost". EurocupBasketball.com. August 2, 2012. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
  6. ^ "Buducnost tabs rookie Dee Bost". Sportando.com. August 1, 2012. Retrieved November 30, 2012.
  7. ^ Trail Blazers sign guard Dee Bost
  8. ^ "Trail Blazers waive Dee Bost, E.J. Singer, Richard Howell". Archived from the original on October 25, 2013. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  9. ^ Stampede acquire Pledger, Finalize Training Camp Roster Archived October 19, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ Replacements Announced For 2014 NBA D-League All-Star Game Presented by Kumho Tire Archived March 25, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
  11. ^ Dee Bost signs with Trotamundos de Carabobo
  12. ^ Rookie/Free Agent Camp Update
  13. ^ Jazz Signs Free Agent Dee Bost
  14. ^ "Jazz Waive Guards Bost and Murphy". NBA.com. October 10, 2014. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
  15. ^ "Trabzonspor announces Dee Bost". Sportando.com. October 24, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  16. ^ "Dee Bost inks with Stelmet Zielona Gora". Sportando.com. August 7, 2015. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
  17. ^ "Dee Bost à Monaco !". asmbasket.org (in French). July 2, 2016. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
  18. ^ "Dee Bost joins Zalgiris". Eurohoops.net. July 1, 2017. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
  19. ^ "Dee Bost, Zalgiris Kaunas part ways". Sportando.com. December 11, 2017. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
  20. ^ "Dee Bost nouveau meneur de la SIG Strasbourg". Sigstrasbourg.fr (in French). December 12, 2017. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
  21. ^ "BC Khimki adds Dee Bost, a one-year contract". BC Khimki. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
  22. ^ "Dee Bost Galatasaray'da". Galatasaray.org (in Turkish). August 11, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  23. ^ "Teşekkürler Dee Bost". GALATASARAY.ORG (in Turkish). GALATASARAY SK. January 19, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  24. ^ Skerletic, Dario (January 16, 2023). "Dee Bost joins ASVEL". Sportando. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  25. ^ "Dee Bost signs at Levallois". Eurobasket. September 26, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
  26. ^ "Dee Bost yeniden Galatasaray'da!". galatasaray.org (in Turkish). October 28, 2023. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  27. ^ "Mayaguez signs Dee Bost". Eurobasket. June 2, 2024. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
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