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David Joplin
No. 2 – Riesen Ludwigsburg
PositionPower forward
LeagueBBL
Personal information
Born (2002-11-18) November 18, 2002 (age 23)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolBrookfield Central
(Brookfield, Wisconsin)
CollegeMarquette (2021–2025)
NBA draft2025: undrafted
Playing career2025–present
Career history
2025–2026BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque
2026–presentRiesen Ludwigsburg
Career highlights

David Howard Joplin[1] (born November 18, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for Riesen Ludwigsburg of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL). He played college basketball for the Marquette Golden Eagles.

Early life and high school

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As a senior at Brookfield Central High School, Joplin averaged 25.6 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.[2] He committed to play college basketball for the Marquette Golden Eagles.[3]

College career

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As a freshman in 2021-22, Joplin averaged 2.8 points in 32 games played. In 2022-23, he averaged 9.2 points and 3.2 rebounds in 36 games,[4] earning Big East Conference Sixth Man of the Year honors.[5] Ahead of the 2023-24 season, Joplin became a full-time starter for the Golden Eagles.[6] That season, he made 37 starts and averaged 10.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.[7] On November 23, 2024, Joplin tallied a team-high 29 points in a victory over Georgia.[8] On November 27, he dropped 27 points in a 94-59 victory against Stonehill.[9] On December 21, Joplin passed 1,000 career points,as he scored 19 in a win versus Xavier.[10] On January 14, 2025, he notched a career-high 30 points in an overtime win over DePaul.[11]

Professional career

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BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque (2025–2026)

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On August 12, 2025, Joplin signed with French team BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque of the LNB Élite.[12]

Riesen Ludwigsburg (2026–present)

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On July 31, 2026, Joplin signed a one-year deal with Riesen Ludwigsburg of the German Basketball Bundesliga (BBL).[13]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2021–22 Marquette 3206.9.386.288.500.9.2.1.32.8
2022–23 Marquette 36019.1.420.399.8133.2.8.6.39.2
2023–24 Marquette 373727.7.413.355.6813.9.6.8.910.8
2024–25 Marquette 343431.9.421.323.8095.41.31.1.914.2
Career 1397121.7.416.349.7563.4.7.7.69.4

Personal life

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His mother, Lisa Joplin, is a former police officer for the Milwaukee Police Department and currently works as a hair stylist. His father, Howard Joplin, was also a Milwaukee Police Department police officer and detective. [14]

References

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  1. ↑ "David Howard Joplin () - Basketball Stats, Height, Age". FIBA Basketball. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  2. ↑ Wright, Kaylynn. "Joplin's pattern of success traces back to high school days at Brookfield Central". Marquette Wire. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Brookfield Central's David Joplin fulfills a 'hometown dream' with his college choice". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  4. ↑ "David Joplin College Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Meet the 'torture device' that is unlocking Marquette basketball player David Joplin's potential". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Marquette's David Joplin assesses his progress after 20 games as a starter". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  7. ↑ Andy, Brewtown. "2023-24 Marquette Men's Basketball Player Review: #23 David Joplin". Anonymous Eagle. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  8. ↑ "David Joplin's 29 points and Ben Gold's 14 help Marquette beat Georgia in the Bahamas". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  9. ↑ "David Joplin stays hot with 27 points for Marquette in rout of Stonehill at Fiserv Forum". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  10. ↑ "David Joplin goes over 1,000 points and makes clutch plays as Marquette edges Xavier". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  11. ↑ "David Joplin has career-high 30 points as Marquette wins in OT to avoid upset at DePaul". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  12. ↑ "David Joplin, avant-dernière recrue". bcmbasket.com (in French). August 12, 2025. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  13. ↑ "David Joplin vervollständigt den RIESEN-Kader". MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg (in German). Retrieved September 20, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Lisa Joplin is more than just a Marquette player's mom. She's a hairstylist and confidant". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
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