The Detroit Pistons have recalled rookie forward Sekou Doumbouya from the Grand Rapids Drive of the G League, the team announced on Sunday morning.
Doumbouya has spent the majority of the season so far in the G League. The 15th overall pick is averaging 16.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 11 games this season with the Drive.
Doumbouya played with the Drive on Saturday night against the Texas Legends, recording eight points and a career-high 13 rebounds in a 98-93 victory.
The 18-year-old from Guinea saw his NBA debut delayed after suffering a blow to the head in practice. He was entered into the NBA’s concussion protocol and was eventually cleared to play with the Drive on Nov. 8.
The Pistons have recalled rookie forward Sekou Doumbouya from the G League, the team announced.
— Cody Taylor (@CodyTaylorNBA) December 1, 2019
Doumbouya played last season for Limoges in the LNB Pro A, the premier basketball league in France. In 39 games, Doumbouya averaged 7.2 points and three rebounds per game while shooting 47.8% from the field, including 32% from 3-point range.
The Pistons view Doumbouya as a project player and could opt to keep him in the G League for stretches this season, especially if playing time isn’t available in the NBA.
Detroit plays next on Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs.
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