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Deandre Ayton, Hillcrest Prep
Vitals
7'0"
Center
HS Team
NCAA
Pro
Career History
2015-2017 Hillcrest Prep
2017-2018 Arizona Wildcats
2018-2023 Phoenix Suns
2023-2025 Portland Trail Blazers
2025-Present Los Angeles Lakers
Career Highlights
- 2019 NBA All-Rookie First Team
- 2018 Pac-12 Player of the Year
- 2018 Pac-12 Freshman of the Year
- 2018 First-Team All-Pac 12
- 2017 McDonald's All-American
- 2017 Jordan Brand Classic
- 2016 Nike Hoop Summit
Player Headlines: Deandre Ayton
Europe
The Star Alliance – an elite European collective featuring top-tier prospects from Italy’s Stella Azzurra and Orange1 Bassano – has been officially selected to compete in the upcoming 2025-2026 Grind Session season. This marks the first time a European team has joined the prestigious winter circuit...
Deandre Ayton Enters Free Agency: Former Grind Session Star and No. 1 Pick Looks Ahead After Portland Exit Former Grind Session standout and 2018 No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick Deandre Ayton is officially a free agent after a seven-year journey that has taken him from top high school prospect to one...
The Grind Session, an elite winter circuit of high school basketball, brings together some of the best basketball talent from around the world. Running from November through March, the Grind Session hosts weekly events across the United States and Canada, featuring teams from three competitive...
