Matt Bouldin
Encyclopedia
Matt Bouldin is an American
professional basketball player who currently plays in Montenegro
for the KK Budućnost Podgorica
. He played his college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs
.
in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
. In his senior year (2005–06), Bouldin averaged 25.4 ppg, 6.4 rpg and 4.8 assists per game. Bouldin was named the Colorado State Player of the Year as a senior.
in Novi Sad
, Serbia
.
After his international experience in the Summer of 2007, Bouldin stepped into a starting role in the Gonzaga backcourt. He led the Zags to three straight West Coast Conference titles, making first team All-Conference each time. Bouldin increased his scoring and rebounding averages in each of his four years and led Gonzaga to a Sweet 16 berth in the 2009 NCAA tournament
.
Entering his senior year, Bouldin was named to the watch list for several major awards, including the John R. Wooden Award
, the Naismith College Player of the Year
, the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award
and the Bob Cousy Award
. After a strong individual season and in leading Gonzaga to a fourth straight WCC title, Bouldin was named the West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
.
, but signed a free agent deal with the Chicago Bulls and competed for a roster spot by playing in the 2010 Summer League. After being cut by the Bulls, Bouldin signed with Iraklis Thessaloniki B.C.
of the Greek League.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball player who currently plays in Montenegro
Montenegro
Montenegro Montenegrin: Crna Gora Црна Гора , meaning "Black Mountain") is a country located in Southeastern Europe. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea to the south-west and is bordered by Croatia to the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia to the northeast and Albania to the...
for the KK Budućnost Podgorica
KK Buducnost Podgorica
KK Budućnost Podgorica is a professional basketball club from Podgorica, Montenegro. It is a part of Budućnost Podgorica sport society. The team currently competes in First Montenegrin Opportunity League and regional Adriatic League...
. He played his college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs
Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball
The Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing Gonzaga University. The school competes in the West Coast Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
.
High school career
Bouldin attended ThunderRidge High SchoolThunderRidge High School
ThunderRidge High School is a public high school serving the ninth through twelfth grade in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. It is part of the Douglas County Public School District. It was established in 1996 and has approximately 1809 students . ThunderRidge made Newsweek magazine's 2009 list of the top...
in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Highlands Ranch is a census-designated place in Douglas County, Colorado, United States. The population was 96,713 at the 2010 census; it is one of the most populous unincorporated communities in the United States...
. In his senior year (2005–06), Bouldin averaged 25.4 ppg, 6.4 rpg and 4.8 assists per game. Bouldin was named the Colorado State Player of the Year as a senior.
Collegiate career
Bouldin had a strong freshman year for Gonzaga as he was named to the 2007 West Coast Conference All-Freshman team. Following his promising initial campaign, he played for the silver medalist Team USA in the 2007 FIBA U19 World ChampionshipFIBA Under-19 World Championship 2007
2007 FIBA Under-19 World Championship was held in Novi Sad, Serbia from July 12, 2007 until July 22.-Final classification:-Medal rosters:*Gold: Serbia - Milan Mačvan, Stefan Marković, Mladen Jeremić, Stefan Stojačić, Slaven Čupković, Miroslav Raduljica, Marko Čakarević, Marko Kešelj-External...
in Novi Sad
Novi Sad
Novi Sad is the capital of the northern Serbian province of Vojvodina, and the administrative centre of the South Bačka District. The city is located in the southern part of Pannonian Plain on the Danube river....
, Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
.
After his international experience in the Summer of 2007, Bouldin stepped into a starting role in the Gonzaga backcourt. He led the Zags to three straight West Coast Conference titles, making first team All-Conference each time. Bouldin increased his scoring and rebounding averages in each of his four years and led Gonzaga to a Sweet 16 berth in the 2009 NCAA tournament
2009 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The first and second round games were played at the following sites:First and Second Rounds: Thursday and Saturday, March 19 and 21, 2009-Qualifying teams:-Brackets:Results to date * – Denotes overtime periodAll times in U.S. EDT....
.
Entering his senior year, Bouldin was named to the watch list for several major awards, including 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...
, the Naismith College Player of the Year
Naismith College Player of the Year
The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball , Dr. James Naismith....
, the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award
Lowe's Senior CLASS Award
The Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award is an annual college athletic award in the NCAA Division I. Qualified competitors must be seniors who have remained within their NCAA Division I college for a four-year commitment and achieved excellence in one of nine sports.....
and the Bob Cousy Award
Bob Cousy Award
The Bob Cousy Award presented by The Hartford is an annual basketball award given by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to the top men's collegiate point guard. It is named after six-time National Basketball Association champion Bob Cousy, who played point guard for the Boston Celtics...
. After a strong individual season and in leading Gonzaga to a fourth straight WCC title, Bouldin was named the West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
The West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year is a basketball award given to the most outstanding men's basketball player in the West Coast Conference. The award was first given following the 1952–53 season, when the conference was known as the California Basketball Association...
.
Professional career
Bouldin went undrafted in 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...
, but signed a free agent deal with the Chicago Bulls and competed for a roster spot by playing in the 2010 Summer League. After being cut by the Bulls, Bouldin signed with Iraklis Thessaloniki B.C.
Iraklis Thessaloniki B.C.
Iraklis B.C. is the professional basketball department of the wider family of G.S. Iraklis Thessaloniki, located in Thessaloniki, Greece. Iraklis currently plays in the Greek League. The team colors are blue and white.-History:...
of the Greek League.