Damion Baugh
American basketball player (born 2000)
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Damion Baugh (born August 3, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for the Valley Suns of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Memphis Tigers and TCU Horned Frogs.
| No. 30 – Valley Suns | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard |
| League | NBA G League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 3, 2000 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 194 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
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| College | |
| NBA draft | 2023: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2023–present |
| Career history | |
| 2023–2024 | South Bay Lakers |
| 2024–2025 | Westchester Knicks |
| 2025 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 2025 | →Greensboro Swarm |
| 2025–present | Valley Suns |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Early life and high school career
Baugh attended Cane Ridge High School for two seasons before transferring to Lincoln Academy. For his senior season, he joined Tennessee Prep Academy.[1] He averaged 23.5 points and 10 rebounds per game as a senior. Ranked the No. 86 prospect in his class by Rivals.com, Baugh committed to play college basketball at Memphis.[2]
College career
As a freshman, Baugh averaged 4.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. He averaged 3.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game as a sophomore. Following the season, Baugh transferred to TCU.[2] Baugh averaged 10.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game as a junior. Following the season, he signed with an NBA certified agent, and served a six-game suspension.[3] As a senior, Baugh averaged 12.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game, helping TCU reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament.[4] He was named to the Second Team All-Big 12.[5]
Professional career
South Bay Lakers (2023–2024)
After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Baugh signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on September 7, 2023.[6][7] However, he was waived on October 16[8] and twelve days later, he joined the South Bay Lakers.[9]
Westchester Knicks (2024–2025)
On October 2, 2024, Baugh signed with the New York Knicks,[10] but was waived on October 9.[11] On October 28, he joined the Westchester Knicks.[12]
Charlotte Hornets (2025)
On February 12, 2025, Baugh signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets.[13] He made his NBA debut that day, logging 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists off the bench in a 102–86 loss to the Orlando Magic.[14] Baugh made 15 appearances for Charlotte during the 2024–25 NBA season, averaging 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.
Valley Suns (2025–present)
On September 19, 2025, Baugh officially signed with the Phoenix Suns on an Exhibit 10 training camp contract.[15] He was waived by the Suns on October 15.[16] On November 7, Baugh was named to the Valley Suns opening night roster.[17]
Career statistics
| 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 | Bold | Career high |