Matthew Hurt Explained

Matthew Hurt
Position:Power forward
Height Ft:6
Height In:9
Weight Lbs:233
League:NBL
Team:S.E. Melbourne Phoenix
Birth Date:20 April 2000
Birth Place:Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.
High School:John Marshall
(Rochester, Minnesota)
College:Duke (2019–2021)
Draft Year:2021
Career Start:2021
Years1:20212024
Team1:Memphis Hustle
Team2:Memphis Grizzlies
Years3:2024–present
Team3:South East Melbourne Phoenix
Highlights:

Matthew Christopher Hurt (born April 20, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for the South East Melbourne Phoenix of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils.

High school career

Hurt attended John Marshall High School in Rochester, Minnesota for four years. As a freshman in 2015–16, helped his team to a 26–4 record. As a sophomore in 2016–17, helped his team to a 25–4 record. As a junior in 2017–18, averaged 33.9 points, 15.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 4.3 blocks to help his team to a 26–3 record and the section title game. Hurt averaged 17.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game on the Adidas Guantlet Circuit for his AAU team, D1 Minnesota.[1] As a senior, Hurt averaged 36.8 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 5.0 assist per game and was named Minnesota Mr. Basketball.[2] Hurt played in the 2019 McDonald's All-American Boys Game and Nike Hoop Summit.[3] [4]

Recruiting

On April 19, 2019, Hurt committed to Duke University, choosing Duke over other offers from North Carolina, Kentucky, and Kansas.[5] [6] [7]

Hurt was rated as a five-star recruit and considered one of the best high school prospects in the 2019 class.[8] Hurt was ranked the No. 10 overall recruit and No. 2 power forward in the 2019 high school class.[9]

College career

Freshman season (2019–2020)

On November 13, Hurt scored 19 points, 3 assist, and 2 blocks in a 105–54 blowout win against Central Arkansas.[10] On November 29, Hurt notched a career high 20 points and 8 rebounds in a 83–70 victory over Winthrop.[11] On December 31, Hurt scored a new career-high 25 points and 4 rebounds in a 88–49 win over Boston College.[12] For the season, he averaged 9.7 points and 3.8 rebounds in 31 games with 22 starts.[13]

Sophomore season (2020–2021)

Before the start of his sophomore season, Hurt was named to preseason watch lists for the John R. Wooden Award, Naismith Trophy, and Karl Malone Award.[14] [15] On December 16, 2020, Hurt scored 18 points in a 75–65 win over Notre Dame.[16] On January 9, 2021, Hurt scored 26 points and 6 rebounds in a 79–68 victory against Wake Forest.[17] On January 11, 2021, Hurt was named ACC Player of the week.[18] On February 13, 2021, Hurt scored 24 points in a 69–53 win over NC State.[19] On February 17, 2021, Hurt put up 22 points in a 84–60 victory against Wake Forest.[20] On February 20, 2021, Hurt scored 22 points in a 66–65 win over Virginia.[21] On February 22, 2021, Hurt was named Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the week for the second consecutive time.[22] At the conclusion of the regular season, Hurt averaged 18.3 points and 6.1 rebounds per game and was named ACC Most Improved Player and first-team All-ACC.[23]

After the conclusion of his sophomore season, Hurt entered the 2021 NBA draft.[24]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, Hurt signed a two-way contract with the Houston Rockets on August 13, 2021, and played for the team in the NBA Summer League.[25] He was waived by the Rockets on September 24 prior to training camp.[26] On October 14, he signed with the Memphis Grizzlies,[27] but was waived two days later.[28] He subsequently joined the Memphis Hustle for the 2021–22 NBA G League season.[29] On January 24, 2022, he was released by the Hustle.[30]

Hurt joined the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2022 NBA Summer League. In October 2022, he had a brief pre-season stint with the Memphis Grizzlies and the re-joined the Memphis Hustle for the 2022–23 NBA G League season.

After playing for the Grizzlies in the 2023 NBA Summer League, Hurt re-signed with the team on September 30, 2023.[31] He was waived again on October 16[32] and re-joined the Hustle.[33] On January 29, 2024, Hurt signed a 10-day contract with the Grizzlies.[34] He returned to the Hustle on February 9,[35] signed a second 10-day contract with the Grizzlies on February 26,[36] and then returned to the Hustle again on March 7. He appeared in eight NBA games for the Grizzlies during the 2023–24 season.

On July 29, 2024, Hurt signed with the South East Melbourne Phoenix of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) for the 2024–25 season.[37]

National team career

Hurt played for the United States under-18 basketball team at the 2018 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship. He helped his team win the gold medal.[38]

Career statistics

NBA

|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| Memphis| 8 || 0 || 14.2 || .353 || .250 || 1.000 || 2.0 || .5 || .4 || .4 || 4.0|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 8 || 0 || 14.2 || .353 || .250 || 1.000 || 2.0 || .5 || .4 || .4 || 4.0

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2019–20| style="text-align:left;"| Duke| 31 || 22 || 20.5 || .487 || .393 || .741 || 3.8 || .9 || .5 || .7 || 9.7|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2020–21| style="text-align:left;"| Duke| 24 || 23 || 32.7 || .556 || .444 || .724 || 6.1 || 1.4 || .7 || .7 || 18.3|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 55 || 45 || 25.8 || .526 || .421 || .731 || 4.8 || 1.1 || .6 || .7 || 13.5

Personal life

Hurt's older brother Michael played college basketball for Minnesota. His younger sister, Katie, is currently a sophomore playing for the Lehigh Mountain Hawks.[39]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Adidas Guantlet: Top Performers. www.247sports.com. May 29, 2018.
  2. News: Rochester John Marshall's Matthew Hurt named 2019 Minnesota Mr. Basketball. www.twincities.com. March 26, 2019.
  3. Web site: A look at Matthew Hurt at the McDonald's All-American Game. Chasen. Scott. March 28, 2019. www.247sports.com. 247 Sports. March 30, 2019.
  4. Web site: KU prospect Hurt scores seven points in Nike Hoop Summit as decision day nears. Bedore. Gary. April 13, 2019. www.kansascity.com. The Kansas City Star. April 14, 2019.
  5. News: Duke Recruiting: Matthew Hurt Joins The Brotherhood. www.dukebasketballreport.com. April 19, 2019.
  6. News: Five-star forward Matthew Hurt commits to Duke men's basketball's class of 2019. www.dukechronicle.com. April 19, 2019.
  7. News: Matthew Hurt, No.10 in ESPN 100, commits to Duke. ESPN. April 20, 2019.
  8. News: Matthew Hurt, John Marshall Senior, Power forward. www.247sports.com. April 20, 2019.
  9. News: Matthew Hurt – Basketball Recruiting – Player Profiles. ESPN. April 19, 2019.
  10. News: No.2 Duke Rolls past Central Arkansas 105–54. November 12, 2019. www.goduke.com. November 13, 2019.
  11. Web site: No.1 Duke bounces back from SFA loss beats Winthrop 83–70. November 29, 2019. www.ESPN.com. December 31, 2019.
  12. Web site: Hurt, Jones help No.2 Duke beat Boston College 88–49 in ACC. December 31, 2019. www.ESPN.com. January 6, 2020.
  13. https://goduke.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/matthew-hurt/16338 Matthew Hurt Bio
  14. Web site: John R. Wooden Award Presented by Wendy's Announces 2020-21 Preseason Top 50 Watch List. woodenaward.com. John R. Wooden Award. December 12, 2020.
  15. Web site: Hurt Named to Karl Malone Award Watch List. goduke.com. Duke Athletics. November 5, 2020.
  16. Web site: No.21 Duke wins 75-65 at Notre Dame in ACC opener. ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 16, 2020.
  17. Web site: No.21 Duke tops Wake Forest 79-68 in Krzyzewski's return. ESPN.com. ESPN. January 9, 2021.
  18. Web site: Duke's Hurt, Steward Sweep ACC Men's Basketball Weekly Honors. Atlantic Coast Conference. January 11, 2021.
  19. Web site: Hurt, Blue Devils roll past Wolfpack 69–53 in ACC Play. February 13, 2021. ESPN. February 13, 2021.
  20. Web site: Hot Shooting Propels Duke Past Wake Forest, 84–60. GoDuke.com. February 17, 2021.
  21. Web site: Duke upsets No.7 Virginia 66–65 for 3rd straight ACC win. ESPN.com. Associated Press. February 20, 2021.
  22. Web site: Duke's Hurt, UNC's Walton Claim ACC Men's Basketball Weekly Honors. Atlantic Coast Conference. February 22, 2021.
  23. Web site: 2021 ACC Men's Basketball Awards Announced. TheACC.com. Atlantic Coast Conference. March 8, 2021.
  24. Web site: Duke Blue Devils forward Matthew Hurt to declare for 2021 NBA draft, hire agent. Givony. Jonathan. April 14, 2021. ESPN.com. ESPN. May 3, 2021.
  25. Web site: Rockets Sign Matthew Hurt to Two-Way Contract. NBA.com. August 13, 2021. August 14, 2021.
  26. Web site: Rory. Maher. Rockets Waive Matthew Hurt. HoopsRumors.com. September 24, 2021. September 25, 2021.
  27. Web site: Memphis Grizzlies sign Ahmad Caver and Matthew Hurt. NBA.com. October 14, 2021. October 15, 2021.
  28. Web site: Grizzlies finalize 2021-22 opening night roster. NBA.com. October 16, 2021. October 23, 2021.
  29. Web site: Corey. Moore. Memphis Hustle announce 2021-22 training camp roster. NBA.com. October 23, 2021. October 23, 2021.
  30. Web site: Matthew Hurt. realgm.com. July 30, 2024.
  31. Web site: Memphis Grizzlies sign Matthew Hurt and Mychal Mulder. NBA.com. September 30, 2023. October 1, 2023.
  32. Grizzlies PR. The @memgrizz today announced the team signed Jason Preston and Timmy Allen.. 1713902109341409778. GrizzliesPR. October 16, 2023. October 16, 2023.
  33. Web site: Memphis Hustle announce 2023-24 training camp roster. NBA.com. October 30, 2023. November 6, 2023.
  34. Web site: Grizzlies sign Matthew Hurt to 10-day contract. NBA.com. January 29, 2024. January 29, 2024.
  35. Web site: 2023-2024 Memphis Hustle Transaction History. RealGM.com. March 9, 2024.
  36. Web site: Grizzlies sign Matthew Hurt to second 10-day contract. NBA.com. February 26, 2024. February 26, 2024.
  37. Web site: Phoenix Add Matthew Hurt as Final Import for NBL25. semphoenix.com.au. July 29, 2024. July 30, 2024.
  38. Web site: USA claim the FIBA U18 Americas 2018 Championship. Sporting News. April 5, 2019. June 19, 2018. November 30, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130082251/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/fiba/news/usa-claim-the-fiba-u18-americas-2018-championship/cte1c0y5qfnz1n2044lfyk34j. dead.
  39. Web site: Katie Hurt - Women's Basketball . 2023-12-11 . Lehigh University Athletics . en.