Malachi Flynn is a 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) professional basketball player who plays in the G League for the Austin Spurs as of January 8, 2025. For his freshman and sophomore years of college, Flynn attended the Washington State University. He appeared in 62 games for the Washington State Cougars men's basketball team while maintaining 12.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, as per his college profile. After his sophomore season, Flynn transferred to the San Diego State University and played with the San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball team. In his junior season, he appeared in 32 games with 32 starts, averaging 17.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game, as per Sports Reference. Flynn was awarded the Mountain West Player of the Year and was named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year in 2020.
Flynn was drafted as the 29th overall pick by the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the 2020 NBA draft. He played 47 games in his NBA debut season, averaging 7.5 points and 2.5 rebounds per game, as per ESPN. Flynn posted his NBA career best of 50 points for the Detroit Pistons in a 113-121 loss against the Atlanta Hawks on April 3, 2024, as per Real Basketball GM. As of January 2025, he has played 213 games, scoring 1168 points and making 407 assists, as per ESPN.
What is Malachi Flynn’s nationality?
Malachi Flynn holds American nationality. Flynn’s brother-in-law, Jeshua Anderson, was a three-time NCAA outdoor 400-meter hurdles champion, as per his college profile.
Malachi Flynn’s hometown
Malachi Flynn’s hometown is Tacoma, Washington. According to his college profile, he attended Bellarmine Preparatory School, and, as a senior, he scored 743 points, leading his high school team to a 20-6 overall record. He was named Washington State Player of the Year by the Associated Press and Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches’ Association 4A Player of the Year, along with many other accolades.
Malachi Flynn’s birthplace
Malachi Flynn was born in Tacoma, Washington on May 9, 1998.
FAQs on Malachi Flynn
A. Malachi Flynn has six siblings.
A. Malachi Flynn stands 6 feet 1 inch tall.
A. As of January 2025, Malachi Flynn is 26 years old.
A. Malachi Flynn started his professional playing career in 2020.
