De'Anthony Melton

ABOUT DE'ANTHONY MELTON

Second round selection in the 2018 NBA Draft of the Houston Rockets who was traded to the Phoenix Suns before his rookie season began.

He was a three-star recruit out of Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino, CA who committed to the University of Southern California Trojans.

In his first season at USC, he became the first freshman since Dwyane Wade to record at least 300 points, 150 rebounds, 100 assists, 60 steals, and 35 blocks.

He was born in North Hollywood, California.

He was part of a trade package that included Ryan Anderson in exchange for Brandon Knight and Marquese Chriss before his rookie season began.