Desmond Bane
Born 1998 · Age 28
American professional basketball player. Played at TCU; drafted in 2020 (30th overall). Played for Memphis Grizzlies (2020–2025) and traded to Orlando Magic in 2025. Noted 3-point shooter and All-Rookie selection.
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Born in Richmond, Indiana
Desmond Michael Bane was born in Richmond, Indiana.
Moved in with great-grandparents
After moving often with his mother and sister, at age two he went to live with his great-grandparents in Richmond, Indiana, where he was raised.
Discovered his father lived in Nigeria
At age 13 he learned his father, Etieno Ekiko, lived in Nigeria — a personal milestone referenced in his upbringing.
Focused on baseball until eighth grade
Bane focused primarily on baseball (with great-grandfather coaching youth teams) and also played football and soccer; he shifted focus to basketball around eighth grade.
Began to focus seriously on basketball in school years
Transitioned from baseball to concentrated basketball development during middle / early high school years.
Played varsity basketball at Seton Catholic High School
Bane played basketball for Seton Catholic High School in Richmond, Indiana (high school career spanned through 2016).
High school senior season standout (stat line)
As a senior at Seton Catholic, averaged a state-high 30.0 PPG, 11.5 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 3.2 blocks per game.
Scored school-record 62 points in a game
Set Seton Catholic single-game scoring record with 62 points (also made nine three-pointers) in a win over Lincoln Senior High School.
Named MVP of Wettig Memorial Holiday Tournament
Earned tournament MVP recognition in high school play.
No major recruiting service rating
Went to TCU without ratings from the major recruiting services (247Sports, ESPN, Rivals).
Scored 1,991 high school career points
Finished high school career with 1,991 points, surpassing Woody Austin for Wayne County record.
Committed to TCU
On May 12, 2016, Bane committed to play college basketball at Texas Christian University (TCU).
Helped TCU win 2017 NIT championship
Contributed nine points in the NIT title game as a freshman; TCU won the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in 2017.
Big 12 Newcomer of the Week
Earned Big 12 Newcomer of the Week honors after an 18-point, seven-rebound outing vs Bradley (freshman season).
Freshman season averages and starts
Averaged 7.1 PPG, 2.9 RPG and made 13 starts as a freshman.
Sophomore season: led Big 12 in 3P%
Averaged 12.5 points and 4.1 rebounds; shot 47.2% from three-point range — leading the Big 12.
NCAA Tournament appearance as sophomore
Played in NCAA tournament; produced a multi-category stat line in first-round loss to Syracuse.
Named Second-team All-Big 12
After his junior season (2018–19), Bane was selected Second-team All-Big 12.
Career-high 34 vs Texas (regular-season finale)
Scored a collegiate career-high 34 points in the regular-season finale against Texas.
Scored 30 in NIT second round vs Nebraska
Scored 30 points in the NIT second-round matchup versus Nebraska (junior season postseason).
Tested NBA draft waters and returned to TCU
Entered the NBA draft process (testing waters) after junior year but ultimately withdrew and returned to college for his senior season.
Named First-team All-Big 12 (senior season)
Earned First-team All-Big 12 honors as a senior after averaging 16.6 PPG and 6.3 RPG and leading the league in three-point percentage.
Big 12 player of the week after upset of Baylor
Named Big 12 player of the week on March 2, 2020 after scoring 23 points in TCU's 75–72 upset of #2 Baylor.
Selected 30th overall in 2020 NBA Draft (Boston Celtics)
Bane was selected in the first round of the 2020 NBA draft with the 30th overall pick by the Boston Celtics; first TCU first-rounder since 1995.
Draft rights traded to Memphis Grizzlies
Bane's draft rights were traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team deal involving the Celtics and Trail Blazers.
Signed rookie contract with Memphis Grizzlies
The Grizzlies officially announced signing Bane to his rookie contract on November 25, 2020.
Named to NBA All-Rookie Second Team
After his 2020–21 rookie season, Bane was selected to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team; also had the highest rookie 3P% since Stephen Curry (min. 150 attempts).
Scored then-career-high 29 points vs Mavericks
On December 5, 2021, Bane scored a then-career-high 29 points and added nine rebounds in a 97–90 win over Dallas.
Won Clorox Clutch Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend
Partnered with Tyrese Haliburton to win the Clorox Clutch Challenge at the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend events.
Set Grizzlies single-season 3-point record
On March 23, 2022 Bane set the Memphis Grizzlies franchise record for 3-pointers made in a season, surpassing Mike Miller's 2007 mark (Miller's number was 202).
Helped Grizzlies reach 50 wins
Part of a Grizzlies team that earned the franchise's 50th win of the season (March 25, 2022 reporting).
Posted 34 points in Game 4 of 2022 playoffs
Scored 34 points (led Memphis) in a 119–118 Game 4 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2022 playoffs.
Helped eliminate Timberwolves and set postseason single-series 3P record
Scored 23 points in Game 6 on April 30, 2022 to help Memphis advance; made 27 three-pointers in the series, setting franchise single-postseason series record.
Career-high 38 points vs Brooklyn Nets
Scored a then-career-high 38 points in a 134–124 win over the Nets on October 24, 2022.
Suffered right foot injury
Sustained a right foot injury during a November 11, 2022 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves; subsequently diagnosed with Grade 2 sprain of right big toe.
Diagnosed with Grade 2 right big toe sprain
Grizzlies announced a Grade 2 sprain of his right big toe on November 14, 2022; expected re-evaluation in 2–3 weeks.
Ruled out additional weeks with toe injury
On December 7, 2022, Grizzlies announced Bane would be out another 3–4 weeks due to his toe injury.
Returned from injury and scored 17 vs Suns
Returned ahead of schedule on December 24, 2022, and recorded 17 points, three rebounds and two assists in a 125–100 win over the Phoenix Suns.
Grizzlies eliminated in second round by Lakers (2023)
Memphis lost the series in six games to the Los Angeles Lakers (which ended Memphis' 2022–23 playoff run).
Playoff career-high 36 in OT vs Lakers (Game 4)
Scored a playoff career-high 36 points in a 117–111 overtime loss to the Lakers in Game 4 of the 2023 first-round series.
Recorded 33 points and playoff-career 10 rebounds in Game 5
Two days after the Game 4 OT loss, Bane had 33 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in a Game 5 win that forced continuation of the series.
Signed 5-year, $207M max contract extension with Grizzlies
On July 8, 2023 Bane signed the largest contract in Grizzlies franchise history: a reported five-year, $207 million maximum extension.
Scored career-high 49 points vs Detroit Pistons
On December 6, 2023 Bane scored a career-high 49 points with six rebounds and eight assists in a 116–102 win; joined Mike Miller as the only Grizzlies with at least 45-5-5.
Full participant in 2024 training camp after back injury
On October 2, 2024 Bane was a full participant in training camp after recovering from a back injury suffered late in the 2023–24 season.
Career earnings reported (cumulative)
Basketball-Reference reports Bane has earned at least $43,950,173 in professional basketball by mid-2025 (aggregate salary figure reported online).
Personal/religious involvement: devout Catholic & youth work
Publicly noted as a devout Catholic and active with youth programs in his hometown of Richmond, Indiana; credited faith and family in his development.
Recorded first career triple-double (35-10-10)
On March 3, 2025 Bane posted his first career triple-double: 35 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 132–130 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
Notable 2025 playoff series vs Oklahoma City
In the first round of the 2025 Western Conference playoffs Bane had multiple notable performances (including 23 points in a Game 4 loss and a 19-point, 12-rebound game).
Traded to Orlando Magic
On June 15, 2025 the Memphis Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Cole Anthony, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, four unprotected first-round picks (including the 16th pick in 2025) and a 2029 first-round pick swap.
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