Shaedon Sharpe Stats: Height, Weight & Position

Shaedon Sharpe

Full Name: Shaedon Sharpe
Twitter: @ShaedonSharpe
Instagram: shaedonsharpe
Position: Shooting Guard
Shoots: Right
Height: 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm)
Weight: 200 pounds (90 kg)
Date of Birth: May 30, 2003
Age: 20 years and 122 days (as of now)
Place of Birth: London, Ontario, Canada
College: Kentucky (attended but did not play)
High Schools:
1. H. B. Beal Secondary School in London, Canada
2. Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, Kansas
3. Dream City Christian in Glendale, Arizona
NBA Draft: Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1st round (7th pick, 7th overall) of the 2022 NBA Draft.
NBA Debut: October 19, 2022
NBA Experience: 1 year

Shaedon Sharpe Stats

Team: Portland Trail Blazers (POR)
Games Played (GP): 80
Games Started (GS): 15
Average Minutes per Game (MIN): 22.2

Career Averages:

Points (PTS): 9.9 PPG
Field Goals (FG): 47.2% (3.8-8.1)
3-Pointers (3PT): 36.0% (1.3-3.5)
Free Throws (FT): 71.4% (0.9-1.3)
Rebounds (REB): 3.0 RPG
Assists (AST): 1.2 APG
Blocks (BLK): 0.3 BPG
Steals (STL): 0.5 SPG
Fouls (PF): 1.7 PFPG
Turnovers (TO): 1.0 TOPG

Career Totals:

Points (PTS): 789
Field Goals (FG): 306-648
3-Pointers (3PT): 102-283
Free Throws (FT): 75-105
Rebounds (REB): 236
Assists (AST): 94

Efficiency & Discipline:

Assist to Turnover Ratio (AST/TO): 1.1
Steal to Turnover Ratio (STL/TO): 0.5
Scoring Efficiency (SC-EFF): 1.218
Shooting Efficiency (SH-EFF): 0.55
Double Doubles (DD2): 0
Triple Doubles (TD3): 0
Technical Fouls (TECH): 2
Flagrant Fouls (FLAG): 0
Disqualifications (DQ): 1
Ejections (EJECT): 0

Shaedon Sharpe’s statistics illustrate his significant contribution to scoring, rebounding, and overall game strategy, reflecting his vital role in the Portland Trail Blazers’ lineup.

Shaedon Sharpe 2023-24 Profile

Although he’s only 20 years old and about to enter his second NBA season, Shaedon Sharpe has already proven that few players in the league can match the athleticism, basketball intuition, and star potential that he possesses. While the Portland Trail Blazers’ 6 foot 5, 200 pound Shooting Guard still has much developing to do before he realizes that star potential, Portland fans have to be thrilled with what Sharpe showcased in his rookie season. But with that first year success comes the expectation that he’ll improve in 2023-24 — and only time will tell whether he can do so.

Before Sharpe’s second season begins, let’s take a closer look at his upbringing, how he fared in 2022-23, and look ahead to what we can expect for his 2023-24 campaign.

Shaedon Sharpe Background

Shaedon Sharpe was born on May 30, 2003, in London, Ontario, Canada. After being raised and starting high school in Ontario, Sharpe decided to move around and try a few different high schools both in Canada and in the United States after freshman year. Clearly doing so benefitted his basketball game, as Sharpe was a consensus five-star recruit and was previously the number one ranked player in the 2022 recruiting class. And on September 7, 2021, Sharpe committed to playing college basketball at the University of Kentucky.

However, Sharpe never played a game for the Kentucky Wildcats. On April 21, 2022, Shaedon Sharpe declared for the 2022 draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.

Sharpe was drafted 7^th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft, by the Portland Trail Blazers. And that’s where his NBA career began.

Sharpe’s Rookie Season

Shaedon Sharpe’s professional basketball career got off to a rocky start. On July 8, 2022, in his NBA Summer League debut (and first professional game), Sharpe suffered a shoulder injury after just six minutes of play. An MRI later revealed a small labral tear in his left shoulder, and Sharpe was unable to play for the rest of the Summer League.

But Sharpe returned in time for the first game of the Blazers’ 2022-23 season. After not playing during his one year at Kentucky, many weren’t sure whether Sharpe would be ready for NBA action right away. Yet, after scoring 12 points in a Blazers 115-108 win on that opening day, he ended that speculation quickly.

Sharpe went on to have a solid first season with the Trail Blazers, averaging 9.9 points per game, 3 rebounds per game, 1.2 assists per game, and shooting 47.2% from the field, 36% from three-point range, and 71.4% at the free throw line — all while coming off of the bench for most of the season. Yet, as the Blazers disappointing season unfolded, the team’s attention turned toward the future — and with (former) Trail Blazers star Point Guard Damian Lillard sidelined, this meant Sharpe could showcase his skills as the team’s main scorer. In fact, Sharpe was inserted into the starting lineup near the end of the season, and went on to average 23.7 points in the final 10 games of the season.

Sharpe’s progression throughout the season, and his scoring proficiency to end it, showed the Trail Blazers that their 7^th overall pick is a cornerstone in their future.

Shaedon Sharpe 2023-24 Season Forecast

Sharpe showed much promise during his rookie season, which has Portland fans excited for the future. His continued improvement and growth of his offensive skillset (he eventually was able to create offense for himself off the dribble, after relying on being passed the ball) throughout the season has many convinced that he’s the Trail Blazers’ next big thing.

However, the Trail Blazers aren’t likely to be a good team this year — especially because Damian Lillard, their best player, has just been traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.

While this means that Shaedon Sharpe will have all the opportunities in the world to lead the team, it also means that opponents will be focusing on him. Now that teams have seen what Sharpe can do, they’ll have a better idea of how to defend him during his second season. Because of this, Sharpe has hopefully been improving his game all summer long so he can make the necessary steps in development that both the Trail Blazers and the rest of the NBA is expecting from him.

Personally, I believe Shaedon Sharpe will make that leap. Sharpe is in prime position for a breakout 2023-24 season, and could even be in consideration to win the NBA’s Most Improved Player of the Year award by season’s end.

As for Sharpe’s stats, I expect him to score somewhere around 20 points her game in 2023-24 (which would be double what he scored per game as a rookie, even though he averaged over 20 in his last ten games), produce around the same number of rebounds as last year, and have his assists slightly improve as well. But where Sharpe’s game will likely improve most is behind the three-point arc. As the team’s focal point, he’ll be taking (and making) many more shots. This will help his points her game average immensely.

What’s for sure is that Shaedon Sharpe has given Trail Blazers fans a lot to look forward to in 2023-24. Whether he blossoms into the team’s next superstar now that Damian Lillard is gone is still up for debate — but the sky is the limit for Shaedon Sharpe.

FAQs

Who is Shaedon Sharpe?

Shaedon Sharpe is a professional basketball player who plays as a Shooting Guard for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA.

How old is Shaedon Sharpe?

As of the current date, Shaedon Sharpe is 20 years. He was born May 30, 2003

Where was Shaedon Sharpe born?

Shaedon Sharpe was born in London, Ontario, Canada.

Which college did Shaedon Sharpe attend?

Shaedon Sharpe committed to playing college basketball at the University of Kentucky, but he did not play any game for them as he declared for the 2022 NBA draft.

When did Shaedon Sharpe make his NBA debut?

Shaedon Sharpe made his NBA debut on October 19, 2022.

How tall is Shaedon Sharpe, and what is his playing weight?

Shaedon Sharpe has a height of 6 feet 6 inches and weighs 200 pounds.

Which hand does Shaedon Sharpe shoot with?

Shaedon Sharpe shoots with his right hand.

What is the expectation for Shaedon Sharpe in the 2023-24 NBA season?

He is expected to be a key player for the Portland Trail Blazers, possibly leading the team in scoring and being a candidate for the NBA’s Most Improved Player of the Year award. He is anticipated to focus on improving his three-point shooting and offensive skills to meet the high expectations.

What were Shaedon Sharpe’s average stats during his rookie season?

During his rookie season, he averaged 9.9 points per game, 3 rebounds per game, 1.2 assists per game, and his shooting percentages were 47.2% from the field, 36% from three-point range, and 71.4% at the free throw line.

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