_(cropped).jpg) Garrett withAlvark Tokyo in 2017 | |
| Iowa State Cyclones | |
|---|---|
| Position | Assistant coach |
| League | Big 12 Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1988-11-03)November 3, 1988 (age 36) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Harold S. Vincent (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) |
| College | Iowa State (2007–2011) |
| NBA draft | 2011:undrafted |
| Playing career | 2011–2024 |
| Position | Point guard /shooting guard |
| Coaching career | 2024–present |
| Career history | |
| As a player: | |
| 2011 | Zagreb |
| 2011–2012 | JSF Nanterre |
| 2012–2013 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2013 | →Bakersfield Jam |
| 2013–2014 | Utah Jazz |
| 2014–2015 | Iowa Energy |
| 2015 | Grand Rapids Drive |
| 2015–2016 | Maccabi Ashdod |
| 2016–2017 | Alvark Tokyo |
| 2017–2018 | Auxilium Torino |
| 2018–2019 | Tofaş |
| 2020–2021 | Promitheas Patras |
| 2021 | Gießen 46ers |
| 2021 | Gigantes de Carolina |
| 2021–2022 | Ironi Ness Ziona |
| 2022–2023 | Ironi Kiryat Ata |
| 2023 | Halcones de Xalapa |
| 2024 | CBet Jonava |
| As a coach: | |
| 2024–present | Iowa State (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com  | |
| Stats atBasketball Reference | |
Diante Maurice Garrett (born November 3, 1988) is an Americanbasketball coach and former professional player who is an assistant coach for theIowa State Cyclones. He playedcollege basketball for the Cyclones from 2007 to 2011.[1]
Garrett attendedHarold S. Vincent High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a senior in 2006–07, he averaged 15.2 points and 5.3 assists per game, going on to be named the Milwaukee Player of the Year and was named first team all-state by theMilwaukee Journal Sentinel.[1]
In his freshman season, Garrett started four games and played in all 32 games; he averaged 6.3 points and was second on the team in assists with 91.[1]
In his sophomore season, he was one of the Big 12's top playmakers, ranking third in the league and 36th nationally in assists (5.0 apg); his 161 assists ranked 16th on ISU's single-season assist chart. Garrett was also one of two players to start all 32 games and was second on the team in scoring (9.8 ppg) and averaged 3.3 rebounds per game.[1]
In his junior season, Garrett was one of the Big 12 Conference's best point guards for the second straight year, ranking third in the league and 38th nationally in assists (5.1 apg); he recorded 164 assists to rank 15th on ISU's single-season assist chart. He was one of three players to start all 32 games, averaging 9.2 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.[1]
In his senior season, he produced one of the best seasons at point guard in Iowa State history and was one of the nation's most improved players. Garrett earned All-Big 12 second team honors and USBWA All-District VI accolades while averaging 17.3 points, 6.1 assists and 1.7 steals per game. He led the Big 12 in assists (6.1 apg), the first Cyclone to top the league in assists since Jacy Holloway in 1996–97.[1] Garrett graduated from Iowa State in May 2011 with aBachelor of Liberal Studies degree.[2]
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–08 | Iowa State | 32 | 4 | 22.2 | .351 | .220 | .699 | 1.8 | 2.8 | .9 | .1 | 6.3 |
| 2008–09 | Iowa State | 32 | 32 | 32.9 | .407 | .220 | .707 | 3.3 | 5.0 | .9 | .1 | 9.8 |
| 2009–10 | Iowa State | 32 | 32 | 31.6 | .438 | .352 | .694 | 2.5 | 5.1 | 1.3 | .2 | 9.2 |
| 2010–11 | Iowa State | 32 | 31 | 36.7 | .413 | .319 | .825 | 3.7 | 6.1 | 1.7 | .2 | 17.3 |
Garrett went undrafted in the2011 NBA draft. On July 23, 2011, he signed a one-year deal withKK Zagreb of Croatia.[3] On November 7, 2011, he parted ways with Zagreb.[4] The next day, he signed withJSF Nanterre of France for the rest of the 2011–12 season.[5]
In July 2012, Garrett joined the Phoenix Suns for the 2012 NBA Summer League. On October 1, 2012, he signed with the Suns.[6][7] On November 5, 2012, Garrett made his NBA debut recording 2 points, 2 assists and 1 steal in a 99–124 loss to the Miami Heat.[8] During the 2012–13 season, he had multiple assignments with theBakersfield Jam of theNBA D-League.[9]
In July 2013, Garrett re-joined the Phoenix Suns for the2013 NBA Summer League. On September 27, 2013, he signed with theOklahoma City Thunder.[10] However, he was later waived by the Thunder on October 25, 2013.[11] On October 31, 2013, he was acquired by theTulsa 66ers as an affiliate player. The next day, he was traded to theIowa Energy.[12] On November 13, 2013, he signed with theUtah Jazz.[13]
On July 10, 2014, Garrett was traded to theToronto Raptors in exchange forSteve Novak and a 2017 second round pick.[14] On July 19, 2014, he was waived by the Raptors.[15] On September 24, 2014, he signed with thePortland Trail Blazers.[16] However, he was later waived by the Trail Blazers on October 25, 2014.[17]
On November 4, 2014, Garrett was reacquired by the Iowa Energy.[18] On February 12, 2015, he was named to the Futures All-Star team for the 2015NBA D-League All-Star Game as a replacement forLorenzo Brown.[19][20] On February 26, he was traded to theGrand Rapids Drive in exchange forWillie Reed.[21]
In July 2015, Garrett joined theLos Angeles Clippers for the2015 NBA Summer League.[22]
The following month, he signed withMaccabi Ashdod of theIsraeli Basketball Premier League.[23] In 32 starts he averaged 19.0 points (3rd in the league), 6.2 assists (2nd), and 1.4 steals per game, with an .826 free throw percentage.[24]
On August 14, 2016, Garrett signed with theAlvark Tokyo od theB.League.[25] He averaged 18.1 points, 3.9 assists per game.[26]
For the 2017–18 season, Garrett signed with the Italian teamAuxilium Torino.[27] On February 18, 2018, Garrett won the2018 edition of theItalian Basketball Cup with Fiat Torino by beatingGermani Basket Brescia 69–67 in the Finals.[28]
In July 2018, Garrett signed with Turkish clubTofaş, where he finished third in the Turkish league during the2018–19 season. Meanwhile, he also personally averaged 18.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 0.7 steals per contest, while shooting 43.5% from beyond the arc, in the team'sEuroCup games.
After a long hiatus due to personal injuries and theCOVID-19 pandemic, Garrett signed withEuroCup clubPromitheas Patras of theGreek Basket League, on July 31, 2020.[29] On January 4, 2021, he was released from the Greek team.
On January 26, 2021, Garrett signed withGiessen 46ers of theBasketball Bundesliga.[30] In 19 games, he averaged 15.1 points, 4.9 assists (8th in the league), and 1.5 steals (6th) per game.[24][31]
On August 2, 2021, Garrett signed in Puerto Rico withGigantes de Carolina.[32]
In 2021-22 he played for the Israeli team Ironi Nes Ziona. In 29 starts he averaged 15.6 points (10th in the league), 4.8 assists (9th), and 1.5 steals (10th) per game, with an .859 free throw percentage.[24]
In the summer of 2022, Garrett signed withIroni Kiryat Ata of theIsraeli Basketball Premier League.
On December 23, 2024, Garrett announced his retirement.[33]
On December 26, 2024, Garrett returned to theIowa State Cyclones as an assistant coach under head coachT. J. Otzelberger.[34]
| 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 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–13 | Phoenix | 19 | 0 | 7.8 | .327 | .200 | .500 | .8 | 1.6 | .5 | .0 | 2.1 |
| 2013–14 | Utah | 71 | 0 | 14.8 | .381 | .375 | .833 | 1.4 | 1.7 | .6 | .1 | 3.5 |
| Career | 90 | 0 | 13.3 | .373 | .351 | .682 | 1.2 | 1.7 | .6 | .1 | 3.2 |
Garrett is the son ofDick and LaRisa Garrett. His father played five seasons in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers, Buffalo Braves, New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks, averaging 10.3 points per game. His brother, Damon, played basketball atWisconsin-Whitewater.[1]
