(1998-08-27) August 27, 1998 (age 25) Albany, New York, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight
198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school
Shenendehowa (Clifton Park, New York)
College
Maryland (2016–2018)
NBA draft
2018: 1st round, 19th overall pick
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Playing career
2018–present
Career history
2018–2022
Atlanta Hawks
2022–present
Sacramento Kings
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2019)
Mr. New York Basketball (2016)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing United States
FIBA U19 World Cup
2017 Egypt
National team
FIBA Americas U18 Championship
2016 Chile
National team
Kevin Joseph Huerter (/ˈhərtər/; born August 27, 1998) is an American basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "Red Velvet",[1] he played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins.
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Kevin Joseph Huerter (/ˈhərtər/; born August 27, 1998) is an American basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association...
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and Maurice Harkless were traded to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for KevinHuerter. The deal reunited Holiday with his brother Aaron, who signed with the...
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confrontation with Haslem". May 14, 2021. Polacek, Scott. "Trae Young, KevinHuerter, Hawks Edge Joel Embiid, 76ers in Game 7; Will Face Bucks". Bleacher...
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winning free throw as Kings top Nuggets". ESPN.com. December 28, 2022. "KevinHuerter hits late 3-pointer, Kings beat Jazz 126-125". ESPN.com. December 30...
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