Matt Bouldin

Matt Bouldin
Matt Bouldin
Born	January 17, 1988 (age 38); Highlands Ranch, Colorado, U.S.
Occupation	Professional basketball player (former)
Years active	2007–2018
Known for	Collegiate basketball at Gonzaga University, professional career in multiple international leagues

Matthew Timothy Bouldin (born January 17, 1988) is a former American professional basketball athlete who competed at the collegiate level for Gonzaga University.

High school career

Bouldin completed his high school education at ThunderRidge High School located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. During his final year (2005–06), he posted averages of 25.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per contest, earning the distinction of Colorado State Player of the Year.

College career

While at Gonzaga, Bouldin secured a position on the 2007 West Coast Conference All-Freshman team. He also represented Team USA at the 2007 FIBA U19 World Championship, where he contributed to winning a silver medal.

Bouldin was instrumental in leading Gonzaga to three straight West Coast Conference championships and received first-team All-Conference recognition each season. Demonstrating consistent growth, he enhanced his scoring and rebounding yearly and played a key role in Gonzaga's advancement to the Sweet 16 round of the 2009 NCAA tournament.

In his final collegiate season, Bouldin was listed on watch lists for prestigious honors such as the John R. Wooden Award and the Naismith College Player of the Year. He steered Gonzaga to a fourth consecutive WCC championship and earned the title of West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year.

Professional career

Undrafted in the 2010 NBA draft, Bouldin participated with the Chicago Bulls during the 2010 NBA Summer League. In October 2010, he signed with Iraklis Thessaloniki competing in the Greek League. His tenure ended prematurely after testing positive for a banned substance under WADA regulations. Across 10 appearances, he averaged 9.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game. In March 2011, Bouldin joined the Tulsa 66ers. During the 2011–12 campaign, he played for KK Budućnost Podgorica in the Adriatic League.

In September 2012, Bouldin signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Basketball Super League, but was released following an injury after just one game.

November 2013 saw Bouldin acquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders; however, he was waived in December. Soon after, he joined the Delaware 87ers, before being traded to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in February 2014. On April 26, 2014, Bouldin helped lead the Mad Ants to their inaugural D-League championship and was honored as Finals Co-MVP alongside teammate Ron Howard.

In July 2014, Bouldin joined the Orlando Magic roster for the 2014 NBA Summer League but did not participate in any games. He returned to Fort Wayne Mad Ants in March 2015.

During July 2015, Bouldin was part of the NBA D-League Select Team for the 2015 NBA Summer League and was drafted 13th overall by the Changwon LG Sakers in the 2015 Korean Basketball League draft.

On December 18, 2016, Bouldin signed with Busan KT Sonicboom. Later, on December 15, 2018, he secured victory at the Red Rocks Sports Holiday Hoop Fest Championship.

The Basketball Tournament

Matt Bouldin competed with Team A Few Good Men during the 2018 edition of The Basketball Tournament, averaging 11.0 points, four rebounds, and two assists over two contests. The squad advanced to the Second Round before being eliminated by Team Gael Force.

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