Denzel Valentine

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Denzel Valentine
Personal information
Born (1993-11-16) November 16, 1993 (age 30)
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight 220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school J. W. Sexton (Lansing, Michigan)
College Michigan State (2012–2016)
Position Shooting guard
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing the  United States
Pan American Games
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Toronto National team

Denzel Valentine (born November 16, 1993) is an American college basketball player who recently completed his college career for the Michigan State Spartans.[1]

High school career

Valentine attended J.W. Sexton School, where he was coached by his father, Carlton Valentine (former Michigan State player),[2] and played alongside future Michigan State teammate Bryn Forbes and Iowa basketball player Anthony Clemmons.[3]

Sophomore Year (2009-10)

As a sophomore Valentine averaged 10.9 points, 5.8 assists and 6.3 rebounds, leading Sexton to state title game. He was awarded 2010 Class B honorable mention all-state.[4]

Junior Year (2010-11)

In 2011, Valentine earned First-Team All-State Class B selection as chosen by the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News and Lansing State Journal honored him on their Dream Team. He led Sexton High School to 2011 Class B State Championship, the school's first state title in 51 years, tallying 17 points, six rebounds and three assists in 75-60 win over Muskegon Heights in the title game. His averages were 12.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, 8.5 assists, 5.4 steals and 1.1 blocks as a junior. In 2011 he attended the NBA Top 100 Camp.[4]

Senior Year (2011-12)

He averaged 14 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists per game as a senior, leading the Big Reds to a 27-1 record. Valentine was selected to be the Lansing State Journal Player of the Year and Associated Press Class B Player of the Year as a senior.[5] Nearly averaged a triple-double as a senior with 14 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists, leading the Big Reds to a 27-1 record.

As a recruit, Valentine was ranked among the top-100 players in the nation by the following;

College career

Freshman Year (2012-13)

As a Freshman, Valentine appeared in all 36 games, starting 15, averaging 20.8 minutes. He averaged 5.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, ranking fourth on the team, and 2.4 assists, ranking second on the squad. On six occasions, Valentine scored in double figures, including a season-high 14 points against Illinois on Jan. 30 (MSU was 6-0 when he scored in double figures). His first career start was earned in the fourth game of the season, scoring 12 points against Boise State (11/20). Valentine's brother, Drew, was a senior on the Oakland Golden Grizzly squad that Valentine posted a double-double against, scoring 10 points and grabbing a season-high 10 rebounds, while dishing out a season-high six assists. He grabbed six or more rebounds in 11 contests, leading MSU in rebounding in five contests. Other top rebound efforts included a team-high nine boards against Michigan (2/12), and eight each against Connecticut (11/9) and Nebraska (1/13). The eight boards against Connecticut were the fifth-most ever by an MSU freshman in his Spartan debut. Along with rebounding, Valentine showed the ability to distribute the ball. He led MSU in assists in 10 games, including a season-high six helpers against both Oakland and Memphis (3/23) in the third round of the NCAA Tournament, while posting four assists or more in nine contests. Following his successful freshman year, he was the recipient of MSU's Unsung Player Award (voted on by players).[4]

Sophomore Year (2013-14)

As a sophomore Valentine appeared in 38 games, starting 33, averaging 8.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 29.4 minutes per contest. He was the only Spartan to appear in all 38 games, ranking second on the team with 33 starts, and third in minutes per game (29.4 mpg). Valentine's season finished strong as he started the final 30 games of the season. He ranked second on the squad in assists (3.8 apg), third in rebounds (6.0 rpg) and fifth in scoring (8.0 ppg), and was the only player in the Big Ten to rank in the Top 15 in both rebounding (t-11th) and assists (8th). In conference games, he ranked seventh in the Big Ten in rebounding (6.4 rpg) and sixth in assists (4.1 apg), while being ranked third overall in the Big Ten in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.1) and second in conference games (2.3). Valentine's ability to rebound improved as he was ranked seventh in the Big Ten in defensive rebounding overall (4.8 drpg) and tied for fourth in conference games (5.0 drpg). He led MSU in rebounding in 11 games and in assists in 16 games, including four games doing both. Valentine put his skills on display by recording three double-doubles, including in games against New Orleans (12/28; 10 points, 13 rebounds), Illinois (1/18; 15 points, 11 rebounds), and Penn State (2/6; 11 points, 11 rebounds); finished just four assists short of a triple-double against New Orleans and Penn State after recording six assists in both contests. His three point shooting increased and was ranked fourth on the team in 3-point field goals made (43) and third in attempts (114) Valentine ranked third on the team with 37 steals. His season-high for scoring was 16 points in games against Northwestern (2/13) and Purdue (2/20), yet he scored in double-figures in 16 games. Furthermore, he recorded double-figure rebounds in five games, and grabbed six or more boards in 22 games. He dished out five or more assists in 11 games, including eight games with six or more, including a season-high nine assists against Iowa (3/6), while recording seven against Mount St. Mary's (11/29). He tallied two or more steals in 10 games, including four each against Oakland (12/14), Minnesota (1/11) and Penn State (2/6). Valentine's improvement from his freshman year was rewarded.[4]

  • Honorable-mention All-Big Ten (Coaches and Media)[4]
  • MSU's Unsung Player (player vote)[4]
  • Most Improved Player (player vote)[4]
  • Inspirational Player Award (player vote)[4]
  • Jumping Johnny Green Chairman of the Boards Award (player vote).[4]

Junior Year (2014-15)

With Adreian Payne and Gary Harris leaving MSU for the NBA Draft, Keith Appling leaving due to graduation (eventually to the NBA), the dismissal of Kenny Kaminski, and the transfer of Russell Byrd, Valentine would see a mass increase in leadership and an expanded role on the team. Before the season started he was awarded one of the three captain spots. He was the only player in the Big Ten to rank in the top 15 in scoring (12th, 14.5 ppg), rebounding (11th, 6.3 rpg) and assists (7th, 4.3 apg). Valentine also ranked in the Top 15 in conference games in scoring (12th, 14,6 ppg), rebounding (t-7th, 6.6 rpg) and assists (7th, 4.1 apg). Valentine filled the stats for Michigan State and ranked second on the team in scoring, rebounding and assists. He was the only Spartan to start all 39 games. In the NCAA Tournament, he averaged 15.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.6 assists. History was made when Valentine became the 48th player in MSU history to score 1,000 career points during his 18-point effort against Oklahoma (3/27) in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. Valentine's three point shooting saw improvement as he ranked fifth in the Big Ten in 3-point field-goal percentage (.416), second in 3-point field goals made (2.6), third in the Big Ten in 3-point field goals made (2.6) in Big Ten games, and he turned in the third-best single-season total for made 3-pointers in MSU history (102). Ranked eighth in the Big Ten in assist-to-turnover ratio overall (1.8) and 10th in Big Ten games (1.9). He led the Spartans with a .826 free-throw percentage, including .857 in the NCAA Tournament and scored in double figures in 29 contests, including eight games with 20 points or more Valentine led MSU in scoring in 16 games, in assists in 19 contests and in rebounding seven times. Scored a season-high 27 points vs. Minnesota (2/26), including knocking down 7-of-12 3-pointers. His other top-scoring efforts include 25 points vs. Marquette (11/28), knocking down six 3-pointers and 25 points vs. Michigan (2/1), adding seven rebounds and seven assists against the Wolverines. In the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals, Valentine posted 23 points against Ohio State (3/13) and in the Final Four he scored 22 points vs. Duke (4/4). Valentine proved to be "Mr Versatility" by recording three double-doubles, ranking second on the team, including games against Santa Clara (11/24; 13 pts., 11 reb.), Nebraska (1/24; 21 pts., 11 reb.) and Duke in the Final Four (4/4; 22 pts., 11 reb.). He grabbed seven or more rebounds in 17 games, including eight games with eight or more boards and recorded a season-high 11 rebounds against both Santa Clara (11/24) and Nebraska (1/24) Assists came easy as he dished out six or more assists in 16 games, including eight contests with seven or more and recorded a season-high eight assists against Arkansas-Pine Bluff (12/6), Eastern Michigan (12/17) and Northwestern (2/10). Valentine finished third on the team with 35 steals. To end a year of great success Valentine saw a busier award season. Perhaps one of Valentine's most memorable moments came on Valentine's Day 2015, he hit the game winning shot in a matchup versus Ohio State and finished with 17 points.[6]

  • Orlando Classic All-Tournament Team (averaging 19.3 points and 5.0 rebounds in three games)[4]
  • Co-Team MVP (Media Vote)[4]
  • Third Team All-Big Ten[4]
  • USBWA All-District V[4]
  • MSU Most Improved Player (player vote)[4]
  • Co-recipient of MSU's Antonio Smith Glue and Guts Award (player vote)[4]
  • NCAA East Regional All-Tournament Team [4]

Senior Year (2015-16)

Valentine's senior year at Michigan State is regarded as one of the best single seasons by a Spartan ever. Valentine ranked among the NCAA leaders when it came to 3-point shooting his senior season.[7] He accumulated many awards and won Michigan State's first College Basketball Player of the Year Award since Draymond Green won the NABC Player of the Year in 2012. Valentine shined during the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis, earning tournament Most Outstanding Player while winning Michigan State's fifth championship.[8] Valentine, along with Bryn Forbes, were selected to the NCAA College Basketball 3pt Contest following his senior year.[9] Valentine defeated his teammate in the first round of the competition when he rattled off 22 points compared to Forbes' 10. Valentine was eliminated from the competition in the semifinals when he hit 17 points, needing 23 to advance. Valentine's senior year also proved very effective in raising his draft stock. Valentine went from being potentially undrafted to being seen as a potential lottery pick in the 2016 NBA Draft.[10]

Team Awards[11]

  • Michigan State Team MVP Media
  • Michigan State Team MVP Players/Coaches
  • Michigan State Antonio Smith Guts and Glue Award

Weekly Awarda

  • Naismith National Player of the Week 2/16/16[12]
  • Lute Olson Award National Player of the Week 11/30/15[13]
  • CS Madness- National Player of the Week 11/22/15[14]
  • CS Madness- Big Ten Player of the Week 11/29/15[15]
  • CS Madness- Big Ten Player of the Week 11/22/15[14]
  • BTN- Big Ten Player of the Week 2/15/16
  • BTN- Big Ten Player of the Week 2/8/16
  • BTN- Big Ten Player of the Week 11/23/15
  • Bleacher Report Team of the Week; Week 2 [16]
  • Bleacher Report Team of the Week; Week 4 [17]
  • Bleacher Report Team of the Week; Week 15[18]
  • Bleacher Report Team of the Week; Week 17[19]
  • MVP - Pasig Inter Barangay League. Played for Pinagbuhatan.

National Player of the Year Awards

All American Awards
Big Ten/Regional Awards
Mid-season Awards
  • Bleacher Report - Mid Season All American 1st Team[64]
  • Sporting News - Mid Season All American 1st Team[65]
Preseason Awards
  • Preseason Wooden Award Watch List[66]
  • Bleacher Report - Preseason Player of the Year Honorable Mention[67]
  • Bleacher Report - Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year Honorable Mention[68]
  • NBC - Preseason 2nd Team All American[69]
  • Sports Illustrated- Preseason 2nd Team All American[70]
  • CBS -Preseason 3rd Team All American[71]
  • Bleacher Report - Preseason 3rd Team All American[72]
  • USA Today - Preseason All American Honorable Mention[73]
  • College Sports Madness - Preseason All Big Ten 1st Team[74]
  • Big Ten Network - Preseason Big Ten 1st Team[75]

On November 17, 2015, Valentine became the 4th player in Michigan State history to record a triple-double. He had 29 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists in Michigan State's 79-73 victory over the fourth-ranked Kansas Jayhawks.[76] It was the first triple-double of the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.[77] On December 21, it was announced that Valentine would be sidelined for 2–3 weeks after he underwent an arthroscopic knee surgery, he returned on January 10, 2016 after missing.[78][79]

He was named to the 35-man midseason watchlist for the Naismith Trophy on February 11.[80] On February 29, he was named a semifinalist of the Oscar Robertson Trophy.[81] Valentine was also a finalist for the John R. Wooden Award, the Adolph Rupp Trophy, Associated Press College Basketball Player of the Year, and the NABC Player of the Year.

Valentine finished the 2015–16 regular season averaging 19.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.5 assists as MSU finished in second place in the Big Ten.

On March 8, USA Today named Valentine National Player of the Year over Oklahoma's Buddy Hield.[82] The Big Ten also announced that Valentine was the Big Ten's Player of the Year.[83] On March 9, Valentine was named to the Sporting News All-American Team.[84]

College Statistics

Season Team GP PPG RPG APG SPG BPG FG% 3P% FT% MPG TPG
2012–13 Michigan State 36 5.0 4.1 2.4 0.8 0.3 .445 .281 .667 20.8 2.0
2013–14 Michigan State 38 8.0 6.0 3.8 1.0 0.3 .408 .377 .677 29.4 1.8
2014–15 Michigan State 39 14.5 6.3 4.3 0.9 0.2 .443 .416 .826 33.2 2.4
2015–16 Michigan State 30 19.4 7.6 7.6 1.0 0.2 .464 .447 .853 32.8 2.6
Career 143 11.4 5.9 4.4 0.9 0.3 .443 .408 .779 29.0 2.2

Through March 9, 2016

Professional career

Valentine hired agent B.J. Armstrong of Wasserman Media Group. Armstrong is also the agent for fellow Spartan, Draymond Green. Valentine will train in Lansing, Michigan until his Michigan State graduation on May 6, when he will begin training in Los Angeles, California.[85]

Valentine was invited to attend the 2016 NBA Draft Combine along with teammate Deyonta Davis.

Personal life

Valentine was born on November 16, 1993, the son of Carlton and Kathy Valentine. His older brother Drew played collegiate basketball for Oakland University, and is now an assistant coach there.[86]

On April 7, 2016, Valentine and his Michigan State basketball coach, Tom Izzo, were featured as guests on Dancing With the Stars where they learned from Artem Chigvintsev and Edyta Sliwinska.[87]

On April 8, 2016, during ESPN's College Basketball Award Show, Valentine was chosen to select 2015-16's Vine of the Year. The options were "Vanderbilt turns defense-to-offense with full-court halftime buzzer-beater", "Wayne Selden's Uncle Anthony goes nuts after dunk vs. Baylor", "UNC big man eats up victory", and "Stunned security guard misses Kris Jenkins' game winner". Valentine selection was "Uncle Anthony. I would have lost it if I saw that."[88]

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