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Kamar Baldwin
Baldwin in 2025
No. 44 FC Bayern Munich
PositionPoint guard
LeagueBBL
EuroLeague
Personal information
Born (1997-09-15) September 15, 1997 (age 28)
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolApalachee
(Winder, Georgia)
CollegeButler (2016–2020)
NBA draft2020: undrafted
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020–2021Türk Telekom
2021–2022Göttingen
2022–2023Maine Celtics
2023–2024Aquila Trento
2024–2025Saski Baskonia
2025–presentBayern Munich
Career highlights
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Kamar Malik Baldwin (born September 15, 1997) is an American-born naturalized Georgian professional basketball player for Bayern Munich of the German Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball for the Butler Bulldogs.

Early life and high school career

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Baldwin started playing basketball from age two. He also played football as a quarterback and ran track in middle school.[1] Baldwin attended Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. As a junior, he averaged 27 points, 9.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, led his team to the Sweet 16 round of the Class AAAAA state tournament and was named Region 8-AAAAA Player of the Year.[2] In his senior season, Baldwin averaged 29.6 points, 10.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game.[3] He repeated as Region 8-AAAAA Player of the Year and finished with 2,593 career points, the most in Barrow County history.[4] Baldwin played for the Atlanta Celtics on the Amateur Athletic Union circuit.[3] On August 6, 2015, he committed to playing college basketball for Butler.[5] Baldwin was a consensus three-star recruit and was ranked 123rd in the 2016 class by Rivals.[6]

College career

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On November 16, 2016, in his second career game, Baldwin made the game-winning shot in 70–68 win over Northwestern.[7] He scored a freshman season-high 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds in an 83–78 victory over Xavier on January 14, 2017.[8] As a freshman, Baldwin averaged 10.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game and was unanimously named to the Big East All-Freshman Team.[6] On December 27, 2017, he scored 31 points in a 91–89 double overtime win over Georgetown.[9] On March 8, Baldwin scored a sophomore season-high 32 points in a 75–74 victory over Seton Hall at the Big East tournament quarterfinals. He was named to the Big East All-Tournament Team.[10] As a sophomore, he averaged 15.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.[6] On January 19, 2019, Baldwin scored a junior season-high 30 points and grabbed eight rebounds in an 80–71 win over St. John's.[11] As a junior, he averaged 17 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game and was named to the Second Team All-Big East.[12]

In his senior season, Baldwin was limited in the first two games with a rib cartilage injury.[13] He scored 31 points in a 67–58 win over Ole Miss on December 3.[14] On January 24, 2020, Baldwin scored 31 points including the last nine points in regulation and collected a season-high eight rebounds in a 89–85 overtime win over Marquette.[15] He had 17 points and eight rebounds on February 5, and hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to defeat Villanova 79–76.[16] Baldwin injured his ankle in the first half of a loss to Creighton on February 23.[17] On March 7, Baldwin scored a career-high 36 points and hit the game-winning three-pointer with a second remaining in a 72–71 win over Xavier.[18] At the conclusion of the regular season, Baldwin was selected to the First Team All-Big East.[19] He shared the Big East Sportsmanship Award with Jagan Mosely of Georgetown and Emmitt Holt of Providence.[20] As a senior, Baldwin averaged 16.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game, leaving with the fourth-most points and the third-most steals in program history.[6]

Professional career

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After going undrafted in the 2020 NBA draft, Baldwin signed his first professional contract with Türk Telekom of the Turkish Super League on August 13, 2020.[21] During the 2020-21 season, he averaged 6.1 points and 2.6 rebounds per game.

On July 27, 2021, Baldwin signed with BG Göttingen of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL).[22] During the 2021-22 season, he averaged 19 points per game, finishing as the third-best scorer in the German BBL that year.[23]

On October 24, 2022, Baldwin joined the Maine Celtics training camp roster.[24] During the 2022-23 season, he averaged 13.2 points and 5.0 assists per game in 49 games played for the team.[25] The following summer, Baldwin played on the Boston Celtics summer league team.[26]

On July 22, 2023, Baldwin signed with Dolomiti Energia Trento of the Lega Basket Serie A.[27] During the 2023-24 season, he averaged 13.9 points per game in Lega Basket Serie A matches and 15.2 points per game in EuroCup matches.[28]

On June 9, 2024, Baldwin signed with Saski Baskonia of the Liga ACB.[29] During the 2024-25 season, he averaged 9.8 points per game in Liga ACB matches and 7.1 points per game in EuroLeague matches.[28]

On August 6, 2025, Baldwin signed with Bayern Munich of the BBL.[23] In his first season at the club, he averaged 7.1 points per game in BBL matches and 6.7 points per game in EuroLeague matches.[30]

International career

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In November 2024, Baldwin received Georgian citizenship and became eligible to play for the senior national team of the Georgian Basketball Federation.[31] In his first matches with the team, Baldwin averaged 22.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game as Georgia defeated Finland twice in the EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers.[32]

The next year, Baldwin represented the Georgian national team at EuroBasket 2025. In Georgia's opening match, Baldwin scored 12 points as the team defeated Spain, the defending champions of EuroBasket 2022.[33] In the team's first match of the knockout rounds, he scored 24 points on 8-of-10 shooting from the field as Georgia upset France and reached the quarterfinals for the first time in team history, earning Baldwin player of the game recognition.[34] In seven appearances at the tournament, Baldwin averaged 10.9 points and 4.0 assists per game.[35]

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
2016–17 Butler 342426.9.495.372.7563.71.51.7.510.1
2017–18 Butler 353534.0.442.331.7754.93.21.5.415.7
2018–19 Butler 333334.2.447.311.8504.93.11.5.317.0
2019–20 Butler 313031.6.419.331.8504.63.31.1.516.2
Career 13312231.7.446.333.8174.52.71.5.514.7

References

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  1. Woods, David (January 19, 2017). "Butler's Kamar Baldwin: Ability, humility, ambidextrous". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  2. Saavedra, Nicole (April 14, 2015). "Area players named to GSWA all-state basketball team". Athens Banner-Herald. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  3. 1 2 Gardner, David (March 18, 2017). "Underdog? What Underdog? Butler's Kamar Baldwin Has Always Been a Star". Bleacher Report. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  4. "OnlineAthens all area boys high school basketball team". Athens Banner-Herald. April 6, 2016. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  5. Novak, Christopher (August 6, 2015). "Kamar Baldwin commits to Butler". Big East Coast Bias. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  6. 1 2 3 4 "Kamar Baldwin". Butler University. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  7. Duber, Vinnie (November 16, 2016). "Butler's buzzer-beater buries Northwestern at Hinkle Fieldhouse". NBC Sports. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  8. Dauster, Rob (January 14, 2017). "Kamar Baldwin, No. 12 Butler survives No. 15 Xavier at home". NBC Sports. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  9. "@ButlerMBB Tops Georgetown 91-89 in Double-Overtime". Butler Bulldogs. December 27, 2017. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  10. Woods, David (March 8, 2018). "Butler gets first Big East tournament win on late tip-in". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  11. "Baldwin scores 30, Butler beats St. John's 80-71". Fox Sports. Associated Press. January 19, 2019. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  12. Dopirak, Dustin (October 17, 2019). "Mechanics fixed and duly motivated, Kamar Baldwin aims to get Butler back to the Dance". The Athletic. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  13. Greder, Adam (November 13, 2019). "Gophers' 'alarming rate' of turnovers the downfall in 64–56 loss to Butler". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Associated Press. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  14. Burrows, Chris (December 3, 2019). "Baldwin scores 31 as No. 24 Butler beats Ole Miss 67–58". Minneapolis Star Tribune. Associated Press. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  15. "Baldwin's flurry leads No. 13 Butler past Marquette in OT". ESPN. Associated Press. January 24, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  16. "Baldwin gives No. 19 Butler 79–76 win over No. 10 Villanova". ESPN. Associated Press. February 5, 2020. Archived from the original on February 6, 2020. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  17. "Zegarowski can't miss, No. 15 Creighton routs No. 21 Butler". ESPN. Associated Press. February 23, 2020. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
  18. "Baldwin has career-best 36, Butler rallies over Xavier 72–71". ESPN. Associated Press. March 7, 2020. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
  19. Woods, David (March 8, 2020). "Kamar Baldwin becomes fourth Butler player on All-Big East first team". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
  20. Dedman, John (March 9, 2020). "Kamar Baldwin Shares 2019-20 Big East Sportsmanship Award". Butler Bulldogs. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  21. Carchia, Emiliano (August 13, 2020). "Kamar Baldwin joins Turk Telekom Ankara". Sportando. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  22. Maggi, Alessandro (July 27, 2021). "BG Gottingen officially signs Kamar Baldwin". Sportando. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  23. 1 2 "Bayern Signs Guard Kamar Baldwin". FC Bayern Basketball. August 6, 2025.
  24. "Maine Celtics Select Two in G League Draft, Announce Training Camp Roster". OurSportsCentral.com. October 24, 2022. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  25. "Kamar Baldwin". NBA G League Stats. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
  26. "Kamar Baldwin game by game at NBA LAS VEGAS SUMMER LEAGUE 2023". Scoutbasketball. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
  27. "Il nuovo playmaker è Kamar Baldwin!". AquilaBasket.it (in Italian). July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  28. 1 2 "Kamar Baldwin International Stats". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
  29. "Kamar Baldwin signs with Baskonia". basketnews.com. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
  30. "Kamar Baldwin". FC Bayern Basketball. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
  31. "Baskonia's Kamar Baldwin becomes eligible for Georgian national team". Eurohoops. November 5, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
  32. "Georgia make it to sixth straight FIBA EuroBasket". www.fiba.basketball. February 21, 2025. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
  33. "Georgia vs Spain - Group Phase - FIBA EuroBasket 2025 | FIBA Basketball". www.fiba.basketball. August 28, 2025. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
  34. "History: Georgia eliminate France to reach Quarter-Finals". www.fiba.basketball. September 7, 2025. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
  35. "Kamar Baldwin - Georgia - Player Profile - FIBA EuroBasket 2025 | FIBA Basketball". www.fiba.basketball. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
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