Darington Hobson
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Darington Hobson is an American
professional basketball player formerly with the Milwaukee Bucks
of the National Basketball Association
. He played college basketball for the New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team. Born in Las Vegas
, Nevada
, Hobson attended five high schools and a junior college before finally becoming eligible to play college basketball. Hobson was drafted in the 2nd round (37th overall) of the 2010 NBA Draft
by the Milwaukee Bucks
. Hobson was cut on December 2 due to injury.
Virtually unknown coming into the season, the left-handed Hobson was the question mark in how successful UNM's season would be. The Lobos had players in Roman Martinez and Dairese Gary
, but the 6'7" point forward
JC transfer Hobson was the key to the year where the Lobos were picked fifth in the Mountain West Conference
. He did not disappoint, being the first Lobo to ever lead the team in points, rebounds and assists in the regular season. In 2010, Hobson was awarded the Mountain West Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
and Newcomer of the Year, making him the only player to ever achieve both honors in the same year. He was also named to First-Team All-Mountain West. He was also one of twenty-six finalists for the John R. Wooden Award
, which annually awards the most outstanding player in men's college basketball. On March 29, 2010, Hobson was named an Associated Press Third Team All-American, the first since Danny Granger
in 2005.
Hobson had 30 points and 10 rebounds against Louisiana Tech on November 21, 2009, going 3 for 4 from behing the arc. He had 22 points and 15 rebounds against the California on December 2, 2009, only to best that with a 29-point, 12-rebound performance against San Diego St. on February 2, including a 56-footer at the first half buzzer. On February 23, Hobson was two points away from being only the second Lobo in UNM history to record a triple-double, with 8 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. In the 2010 Mountain West Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
, Hobson had 28 points and 15 rebounds en route to a 75–69 Lobos victory over the Air Force Academy.
On April 15, 2010, after declaring his eligibility for the NBA draft, Hobson was challenged in a one-on-one dunk contest with St. Pius X High School senior Kaelan Brennan at St. Pius's Lobo Day. While both contestants shot relatively poorly, both Hobson did show his surprise in the competition.
, forfeiting his final year of eligibility at the University of New Mexico.
On June 24, 2010, Hobson was selected with the seventh pick of the second round (37th overall) by the Milwaukee Bucks
.
On September 3, 2010, Hobson officially signed with the Bucks. He didn't play at all in the preseason with Milwaukee and was cut on December 2, 2010 due to injury. He was replaced on the roster by Brian Skinner
.
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professional basketball player formerly with the Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
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of the National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association
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. He played college basketball for the New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team. Born in Las Vegas
Las Vegas metropolitan area
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, Nevada
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, Hobson attended five high schools and a junior college before finally becoming eligible to play college basketball. Hobson was drafted in the 2nd round (37th overall) of the 2010 NBA Draft
2010 NBA Draft
The 2010 NBA Draft was held on June 24, 2010 at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The draft, which started at 7:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time , was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur...
by the Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....
. Hobson was cut on December 2 due to injury.
High school and junior college
Hobson attended Western High School in Las Vegas for his freshmen year, before moving to Houston, Texas to attend Alief Hastings High School. At fifteen he attended Gulf Shores Academy, earning his nickname of "Butta" through his pick-up play in Houston. He then moved to southern California and attended his fourth high school of Calvary Baptist Christian. Eventually, he finally moved to Decatur Christian in Illinois for prep school. At Decatur Christian, Hobson was prompted by his coach, Alan Huss, to take the ACT, where he passed. Hobson, rated a 4-star recruit by Scout.com, was coming off a season where he averaged 19 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists. He still needed credit, and therefore attended the College of Eastern Utah, leading them to a 25–7 record where he averaged 15.2 points and 8.7 rebounds.Junior Year, 2009–2010
Upon coming to UNM, Hobson broke down and cried. "You always wished that you were there and playing on that level," Hobson said. "When I finally got there, I just sat in my room and just thanked God and cried for a couple of hours because I finally got to the place where I always wanted to get."Virtually unknown coming into the season, the left-handed Hobson was the question mark in how successful UNM's season would be. The Lobos had players in Roman Martinez and Dairese Gary
Dairese Gary
Dairese Gary is an American college basketball player, formerly of the New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team...
, but the 6'7" point forward
Point forward
Point forward is an unofficial playing position in basketball for those who share the attributes of both a point guard and a forward.A point forward is usually described as a forward who possesses the ball handling skills and court vision to bring the ball up the court and to initiate the team's...
JC transfer Hobson was the key to the year where the Lobos were picked fifth in the Mountain West Conference
Mountain West Conference
The Mountain West Conference , popularly known as the Mountain West, is the youngest of the college athletic conferences affiliated with the NCAA’s Division I FBS . The MWC officially began operations in July 1999...
. He did not disappoint, being the first Lobo to ever lead the team in points, rebounds and assists in the regular season. In 2010, Hobson was awarded the Mountain West Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
Mountain West Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
The Mountain West Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year is a basketball award given to the Mountain West Conference's most outstanding player. The award was first given following the 1999–00 season—the first year of the conference's existence. As of 2010, no player has received the award...
and Newcomer of the Year, making him the only player to ever achieve both honors in the same year. He was also named to First-Team All-Mountain West. He was also one of twenty-six finalists for the John R. Wooden Award
John R. Wooden Award
The John R. Wooden Award is an award given annually to the most outstanding men's and women's college basketball players. The program consists of the men's and women's Player of the Year awards, the Legends of Coaching award and recognizes the All–America Teams.The awards, given by the Los...
, which annually awards the most outstanding player in men's college basketball. On March 29, 2010, Hobson was named an Associated Press Third Team All-American, the first since Danny Granger
Danny Granger
Danny Granger, Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the NBA. He is mainly a small forward, though he does log time at the power forward position. He is also able to initiate the team's offense and so is regarded as one who can play the point forward position...
in 2005.
Hobson had 30 points and 10 rebounds against Louisiana Tech on November 21, 2009, going 3 for 4 from behing the arc. He had 22 points and 15 rebounds against the California on December 2, 2009, only to best that with a 29-point, 12-rebound performance against San Diego St. on February 2, including a 56-footer at the first half buzzer. On February 23, Hobson was two points away from being only the second Lobo in UNM history to record a triple-double, with 8 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. In the 2010 Mountain West Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
2010 Mountain West Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
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, Hobson had 28 points and 15 rebounds en route to a 75–69 Lobos victory over the Air Force Academy.
| Games Played | Minutes/Game | Points/Game | Rebounds/Game | Assists/Game | Field Goal Percentage | 3pt. Field Goal Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 33.6 | 15.9 | 9.3 | 4.6 | 44.0% | 36.1% |
On April 15, 2010, after declaring his eligibility for the NBA draft, Hobson was challenged in a one-on-one dunk contest with St. Pius X High School senior Kaelan Brennan at St. Pius's Lobo Day. While both contestants shot relatively poorly, both Hobson did show his surprise in the competition.
Draft
On April 13, 2010, it was reported that Hobson declared himself eligible for the NBA Draft while not hiring an agent, leaving the possibility of returning to college basketball a possibility. On May 8, 2010, Hobson declared for the 2010 NBA Draft2010 NBA Draft
The 2010 NBA Draft was held on June 24, 2010 at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The draft, which started at 7:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time , was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur...
, forfeiting his final year of eligibility at the University of New Mexico.
On June 24, 2010, Hobson was selected with the seventh pick of the second round (37th overall) by the Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....
.
On September 3, 2010, Hobson officially signed with the Bucks. He didn't play at all in the preseason with Milwaukee and was cut on December 2, 2010 due to injury. He was replaced on the roster by Brian Skinner
Brian Skinner
Brian Skinner is an American professional basketball player. A 6'9", 265 lb forward-center from Baylor University, Skinner was selected by the Clippers in the first round of the 1998 NBA Draft...
.