Micah Potter: stats, last game & news
Ranking 2025-2026
Statistics 2025-2026
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 47 | 19:19 | 9.7 | 5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 3.2/6.2 51.5% | 1.7/2.7 64.0% | 1.5/3.6 42.3% | 1.8/2.1 84.2% | 1.2 | 3.7 | 1 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 1.8 | -2.6 | 12.6 | 12.4 | 4.5 | 17.7% | 8.2 | 67.9% | 63.7% | 57.3% | 34.5% | 7.0% | 21.7% | 14.2% | 9.7% | 2.4% | 5.4 | 1.1% | 1.4% |
 |  | 13 | 31:59 | 15.6 | 9.3 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 5.5/11.4 48.0% | 3.8/6.7 57.5% | 1.6/4.7 34.4% | 2/2.5 78.8% | 2.9 | 6.4 | 2.8 | 0.2 | 2.9 | - | 8 | 19.9 | 16.8 | 7.5 | 22.9% | 15.3 | 62.5% | 55.1% | 41.2% | 22.3% | 11.7% | 23.2% | 17.7% | 7.3% | 4.5% | -8.0 | 3.0% | 2.9% |
Last Games
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34:19 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | - | D 121-133 vs  | NBA | |
| 23:41 | 13 | 10 | - | 1 | 1 | D 94-105 vs  | NBA | |
| 23:13 | 18 | 14 | 2 | - | - | V 94-123 @  | NBA | |
| 22:17 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | D 104-124 vs  | NBA | |
| 30:23 | 21 | 12 | 4 | - | - | D 117-108 @  | NBA | |
| 13:08 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | D 129-108 @  | NBA | |
| 16:50 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | - | V 126-145 @  | NBA |
Player Profile
When Micah Potter left Ohio for the prestigious Montverde Academy in Florida during his senior year of high school, few could have imagined that this bold move would define a player accustomed to embracing new challenges. The American big man turned that gamble into immediate success, earning First Team All-State honors and his team's MVP award.
Potter demonstrated that same adaptability at the college level. After a stint at Ohio State, he chose to transfer to the University of Wisconsin, where he completed his degree in 2021. That same summer marked a major personal milestone: his marriage to Elle Van Grinsven, a former volleyball player, celebrated in the state of Wisconsin that had become his adopted home.
Basketball runs in the Potter family's blood, but it doesn't stop there. His two brothers also excelled in college sports: Caleb in baseball and Noah in American football. This diversity of athletic achievement within the family reflects an environment where excellence transcends any single sport. The family connections even extend into college basketball, with a connection by marriage to former Michigan center Jon Teske.
An openly Christian man, Potter approaches his career with a perspective that goes beyond the court. His professional journey recently led him to a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz and the Salt Lake City Stars in the G League, before becoming an unrestricted free agent. At 27, this versatile big man continues to write his story, armed with the resilience that has defined each of his previous transitions.
Honors & Championships
Micah Potter has established himself as a versatile big man capable of excelling at both the college and NBA levels, with a career marked by steady progression.
- Averaged 10.9 points and 6.9 rebounds per game in his senior year at Wisconsin while shooting above 50% from the field
- Set personal records with 24 points and 13 rebounds in a single game against Penn State
- Averaged 14.1 points and 10.7 rebounds per game in the G League with the Sioux Falls Skyforce
- Played in the NBA with the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons, averaging around 14.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.9 blocks per game
- Joined the USA Basketball Select Team in preparation for the main national team ahead of the 2024 Olympics
Awards & Individual Honors
Micah Potter has established himself as one of the premier centers in the game, with a career punctuated by prestigious individual honors.
- Selected to the Ohio First Team All-State in high school
- Named MVP of his team at Montverde Academy
- Listed on the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award watch list during his final season at Wisconsin
- Selected to the USA Basketball Select Team in preparation for the 2024 Olympics
