Kyle Gupton
- January 9, 2024
- Basketball Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Kyle Gupton |
Occupation | Basketball Player |
Date Of Birth | Jan 29, 1990(1990-01-29) |
Age | 34 |
Birthplace | Ypsilanti |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Ypsilanti |
Horoscope | Aquarius |
Kyle Gupton Biography
Name | Kyle Gupton |
Birthday | Jan 29 |
Birth Year | 1990 |
Place Of Birth | Ypsilanti |
Home Town | Ypsilanti |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Kyle Gupton is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on January 29, 1990 in Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti, United States. Kyle Gupton (born January 29, 1990) is an American professional basketball player who is currently a free agent. He recently was the league Scoring Champion while playing for the VfL Edewecht Wattworms, and was previously named on the Waratah All Star Five team, while playing for the Tamworth Thunderbolts. He played college basketball at the University of Illinois Springfield, where he was an all-conference selection by the GLVC, and the UIS Male Athlete of the Year.
Gupton is sponsored by Organneck, which is known for essential oil lockets. The company is owned by Dominic Herron, who has been a best friend since childhood. He is also partnered with “DJ Lorenzo” (Jorge Lorenzo), another best friend since childhood. In 2017, Gupton started the “I Shall” movement, in an effort to inspire others to turn their aspirations into reality.
In the late summer of 2018, Gupton signed with the Edewecht Wattworms of the Deutscher Basketball Bund. In his first game he recorded 28 points, 9 steals, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds in a win over the Blue Fire Lions. On October 28, 2018, Gupton recorded 43 points, and converted 11 three-pointers in a win over the Timberwolves. Going into his fifth game, he was leading the league with an average of 32.4 points per game. In the next game on November 10, 2018, Gupton scored 43 points (33 points in the 2nd half) with 6 three-pointers against the TSG Westerstede Eagles. In the last four games of 2018, Gupton scored a total of 167 points and made 29 three-pointers. He scored 40 points or more ten times, and scored 52 points in the final regular season home game. He and the Wattworms became Arne’s Cup Champions after the conclusion of the regular season. Gupton recorded 28 points in the win over the Blue Fire Lions for the championship. He led the league in scoring with 706 points, and also ranked first with 85 three-pointers made after playing 18 games. He became the 2018-19 scoring champion with an average of 39.2 points per game. On May 23, 2019, he recorded 56 points in a 110-92 cup game victory over the BTB Royals, a higher-tier team in Lower Saxony.
Gupton is known as a highly efficient shooter, with a quick-release shot. His ability to consistently make long-range shots, creates many scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates. He’s also known for his efficient floater, which he’s credited to often playing against his taller brothers. Gupton’s speed, and quick first step, has made him a severe threat when attacking the basket. The energy and defense that he displays has been praised by teammates and coaches, and he’s had a major influence defensively against the opponents’ key scorers.
In 2015, he reunited with his family and church, to play for the International Gospel Center. He would lead the team with 24.8 points per game, and the team would go undefeated and win the Bishop’s Cup Championship. Shortly after, he continued his professional career by signing with the Tamworth Thunderbolts of Australia, who are a part of the Waratah League (Division I). Shortly after he arrived, the Thunderbolts won the Prawn Bowl Championship, and the Thunderbolts would have success throughout their entire season. He scored a season-high of 31 points in a home win against the Central Coast Waves. Gupton finished with an average of 20.3 points per game, and shot 40% from the three- point line.
Kyle Gupton Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Basketball Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Kyle Gupton is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kyle Gupton 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
In the summer of 2008, Gupton was sidelined with a minor heart condition. He made a full recovery, and returned to the court the following season. He attended the two-year school, Henry Ford College, where he was one of four standout sophomores to sign with a four-year university. He signed with the University of Illinois at Springfield for his final two collegiate years. The UIS Prairie Stars are a part of the Great Lakes Valley Conference. In his junior season, he averaged 10.7 points per game and made a total of 56 three- pointers, which was the most in school history during the school’s NCAA era. In his senior year, he scored 26 points and made 6 three-pointers to defeat University of Southern Indiana, who was ranked 10th in the nation. His 6 three-pointers was a school record at the time, and it happened four other times in his UIS career. After a severe toe hyperextension injury, Gupton still maintained his consistent scoring ability, and led the team in scoring his senior year. He finished his senior season with an average of 11.9 points per game, and he passed his own record for three-pointers, with a made total of 64. Gupton was a UIS standout, and finished his Prairie Stars career with a total of 597 points, made 120 three-pointers, and shot 40% from the three- point line. He also earned the 2013 Male Athlete of the Year Award, made the All Great Lakes Valley Conference Team, was named the UIS Men’s Basketball Most Outstanding Player Award. He finished his UIS career with 597 points, and his 120 three-pointers ranks first in school history among transfer players, and third overall. He scored a total of over 1,000 points in his four-year college career. As the team’s top three-point shooter, Gupton quickly gained the reputation as a scorer that could shoot exceptionally well, attack the basket, and could consistently make his right-handed floater shot. During the season, he also worked with many local students, as a role model during the second half of his senior year.
Gupton was selected to play for Team Network in the American Basketball Association in 2014. The team was stationed in the metro Detroit area, which was located near his area of residence. In his rookie debut, he recorded 18 points, 4 assists, and 4 rebounds in a home win against the cross town rivals, Oakland County Cowboys. He was the only rookie on the team, and started a majority of the games that he played in. His rookie-best was on November 9, 2014, when he scored 41 points against the Steel City Yellow Jackets, while converting eight three-pointers. He scored double figures in every game, received ABA All Star honors, and led his team to the first round of the ABA playoffs. His final averages were 22.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. As a rookie, Gupton lead the team in scoring, three-pointers made and three-point percentage.
In the winter of 2016, he signed again with the Thunderbolts for a second season. Upon his return, he became an unstoppable scoring force. His most memorable game was on May 5, 2017, in an 81–75 home win in Tamworth against the Hills Hornets of Sydney. He connected on five three-pointers, including an off balance three-pointer in the fourth quarter as the shot clock expired late in the fourth quarter. He finished with a game-high of 31 points, in what was described as one of his best games with the Tamworth Thunderbolts. He scored a season-high was 34 points on May 20, 2017, in a home win against the Coffs Harbour Suns. On July 10, 2017, he tied his season-high of 34 points in a win on the road against the Port Macquarie Dolphins. Gupton would score in double figures in every game throughout the season, finishing with an average of 22.1 points per game, which ranked fifth in the Waratah League. His 464 points ranked first, his 129 field goals ranked second, and his 53 three-pointers ranked fourth. He also shot 46% from beyond the three-point line. He led the Thunderbolts in all of the above categories, including his total of 48 steals. Gupton was the first Tamworth Import to earn a spot on the Waratah League All- Star Five Team. He was also awarded the Tamworth Thunderbolts Most Valuable Player Award. He spent his post-season traveling and running the Kyle Gupton Basketball Camp for players in Tamworth, Gunnedah, Armildale, and a final training session with young players in Quirindi. Gupton was known as a catalyst for the Thunderbolts, and head coach John Ireland described him as one of the best shooters he’s ever seen. He has not ruled out the idea of returning to play for the Thunderbolts at some point of his career.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6′ 2″ |
Weight | 212 lbs |
Kyle Gupton height 6′ 2″ Kyle weight 212 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
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Facts & Trivia
Kyle Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Kyle Gupton celebrates birthday on January 29 of every year.