Trayvon Palmer (born November 13, 1994) is an American professional

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player for the Marinos de Oriente of the

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(SPB). He played

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for the North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) and

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College career

Palmer played one season of junior college basketball for NDSCS, averaging 13.3 points and 10.1 rebounds per game in the 2013–14 season. He then transferred to

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Chicago State. He averaged 9.5 points and 7.8 rebounds per game as a junior. As a senior, Palmer averaged 15.1 points and 9.4 rebounds per game and earned Chicago State's Student-Athlete of the Year honors.

Professional career

Worcester Wolves (2017–2018)

Palmer began his professional career in 2017 with the

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of the

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. After a year in England, in which he averaged 14.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, he returned to the United States.

Santa Cruz Warriors (2018)

Palmer joined the

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, signing with the

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on November 28, 2018.

Northern Arizona Suns / Motor City Cruise (2018–2021)

After averaging 8.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in two games, he was acquired by the Northern Arizona Suns in December 2018. Palmer moved with the team to

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as the team became the

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in 2021. He averaged 11.1 points and six rebounds per game for the Cruise.

Detroit Pistons (2021–2022)

On December 28, 2021, Palmer was signed to a 10-day contract by the

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of the NBA under league hardship exceptions concerning

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. He made his NBA debut the following day in a 94–85 loss to the

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, grabbing two rebounds.

Return to the Cruise (2022–2023)

On January 3, 2022, Palmer was reassigned to the

. He then was placed there at the expiration of his 10-day contract.

Marinos de Oriente (2024–present)

On February 20, 2024, Palmer signed with the Marinos de Oriente of the

Career statistics

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References

External links

Chicago State Cougars bio
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