Maverick Rowan
Maverick Rowan | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 14, 1996 United States |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player |
| Years active | 2017–2025 |
| Known for | Playing for Pistoia Basket 2000 in the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) |
Maverick Rowan (born July 14, 1996) is an American professional basketball athlete who most recently competed for Pistoia Basket 2000 in the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). He played collegiate basketball at North Carolina State University and initially declared for the 2017 NBA draft, but withdrew before the college deadline.
High school and college career
Rowan, whose father is former NBA player Ron Rowan, played high school basketball at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School in Midland, Pennsylvania and later at Cardinal Gibbons in Florida. He was honored as Pennsylvania 1A Player of the Year during his sophomore year and earned Florida 5A Player of the Year as a junior.
During his freshman year at NC State, Rowan averaged 12.9 points per contest, setting a school record for freshmen with 81 three-pointers made. He also contributed an average of 3.1 rebounds per game. In his sophomore season, he posted averages of 12.0 points and 3.7 rebounds per game while hitting 53 three-point shots across 25 games. After completing the 2016–17 season, Rowan opted to leave college early to pursue professional opportunities and entered the 2017 NBA draft. He was among three NC State players to declare that year but subsequently withdrew without returning to collegiate play.
FMP (2017)
On August 3, 2017, Rowan inked a three-year contract with Serbian team FMP Belgrade. He was released on October 12, 2017, after participating in three ABA League games, during which he averaged 2 points and 0.7 rebounds per outing.
Lakeland Magic (2017–2018)
Rowan spent the 2017–2018 season with the Lakeland Magic in the NBA G League.
Westchester Knicks (2018)
The Westchester Knicks acquired Rowan on November 23, 2018. He appeared in three games before being waived on December 4.
Austin Spurs (2019)
Rowan signed with the Austin Spurs of the NBA G League on January 7, 2019. Additionally, he participated in the 2018 NBA Summer League representing the San Antonio Spurs.
Maine Red Claws (2019)
On March 12, 2019, Rowan joined the roster of the Maine Red Claws.
CB Peñas Huesca (2021–2022)
Rowan signed with CB Peñas Huesca of the LEB Oro on October 5, 2021, where he averaged 9.4 points along with 2.7 rebounds per game.
UDEA Baloncesto (2022)
On February 20, 2022, Rowan agreed to terms with UDEA Baloncesto, competing in the LEB Plata.
Sioux Falls Skyforce (2022)
Rowan joined the Sioux Falls Skyforce on October 10, 2022; however, he was waived on November 16 following two game appearances.
Pistoia Basket 2000 (2024–2025)
On July 6, 2024, Rowan entered into a contract with Pistoia Basket 2000, a club competing in the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). His tenure with the team concluded on March 12, 2025.