Stephan Keenan Hicks (born April 2, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for the

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of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for Cal State Northridge.

High school career

Hicks initially attended Agoura High School averaging 17 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game as a junior. For his senior season he transferred to National College Prep tallying 18 points and six rebounds per game, gaining all-tournament accolades at the Hampton Inn Invitational.

College career

Hicks attended Cal State Northridge averaging 16.0 points and 5.4 rebounds per game as a senior, earning All-Big West second team honors and finished eighth all-time in the conference in career points.

Professional career

Fort Wayne Mad Ants (2015–2020)

On October 31, 2015, Hicks was selected by the Oklahoma City Blue in the third round of the 2015 NBA Development League Draft and later that night traded to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in exchange for a 2016 second round pick to Oklahoma City and the rights to James Carlton. On November 15, he made his professional debut in a 112–92 win over

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, recording two points, two rebounds and a steal in four minutes. On October 31, 2016, Hicks was reacquired by Fort Wayne. On January 20, 2019, after four years of

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basketball, Hicks was called up to the

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on a 10-day contract, but did not make an appearance in a game. On October 17, 2019, Hicks was reported to have signed with the

but was later reported to have released by the

two days later. On October 26, 2019, Hicks was included in the training camp roster for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. On November 6, 2019, Hicks was included in the opening night roster of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. In the shortened 2019–20 season, Hicks averaged 14.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game, shooting 52% from the field and 47% from behind the arc.

Formosa Taishin Dreamers (2020–2021)

On December 12, 2020, Hicks joined

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as an import player.

Samara (2021)

On August 3, 2021, Hicks joined BC Samara.

Return to Fort Wayne (2021–2022)

On December 13, 2021, Hicks returned to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants for a second stint. Hicks was then later waived by Fort Wayne on January 8, 2022.

TaiwanBeer HeroBears (2022)

On August 26, 2022, Hicks signed with the

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of the

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. On October 28, 2022,

terminated the contract relationship with Hicks due to the injury.

Indiana Mad Ants (2023–present)

On October 28, 2023, Hicks joined the

Personal life

The son of Kim Kitchen and Charles Hicks, he has a sister, Kristiaan, and three brothers, Kaelan, Keaton and Dylan. He majored in business.

References

External links

Cal State Northridge Matadors bio

RealGM profile

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