Ray Spalding
Position: 5/4
Height: 208cm/6’10”
Weight: 96kg
Date of Birth: 11/03/1997
College: Louisville
Passport: USA
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Player Profile
Ray Spaulding is a versatile forward known for his length, mobility, and defensive activity, thriving as an energy player who impacts the game without needing high usage. Offensively, he operates best as a slasher and finisher, using his athleticism to cut, run the floor in transition, and attack closeouts rather than create in isolation, while his outside shot has been more inconsistent than reliable. Defensively, his wingspan and lateral quickness allow him to guard multiple positions, contest shots, and contribute as a weak-side rim protector, making him particularly valuable in switch-heavy schemes. Overall, his playing style leans toward a modern, defense-first role player who brings hustle, versatility, and athleticism to complement higher-scoring teammates.
Achievements
HS All-State First Team selection -2014, 15
HS AAU National Champion -2014
HS KABC regional co-player of the Year -2015
HS Seventh Region Semifinals -2015
HS Kentucky All-Star Team -2015
ACC All-Academic Team -2016, 18
ACC Regular Season Co-Runner-Up -2017
All-ACC Honorable Mention -2018
NIT Elite Eight -2018
InterContinental Cup Semifinals -2023
NBA G League Finalist -2023
Cypriot League Champion -2025
Cypriot League Regular Season Champion -2025
Basketball Career & Stats
2013-2014: University of Louisville, KY / Trinity High School: 13.4ppg, 10.3rpg, 3.3bpg
2014: The Ville (AAU)
2014-2015: University of Louisville, KY / Trinity High School: 13.0ppg, 8.7rpg, 3.1bpg
2015-2016: University of Louisville (NCAA): 30 games: 5.6ppg, 4.3rpg, FGP: 56.6%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 50.0%
2016-2017: University of Louisville (NCAA): 34 games: 5.9ppg, 5.5rpg, FGP: 60.3%, FT: 54.5%
2017-2018: University of Louisville (NCAA, starting five): 36 games: 12.3ppg, 8.7rpg, 1.3apg, 1.5spg, 1.7bpg, FGP: 56.0%, 3PT: 26.3%,
FT: 64.0%
2018: declared for the NBA Draft 2018 early entry
2018: Drafted by Philadelphia 76ers (NBA,2rd(56)) (traded to Dallas)
2018 July: NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, NV (Dallas Mavericks): 5 games: 8.0ppg, 5.2rpg, 1.0spg, FGP: 58.6%
2018-2019: $838,464: Dallas Mavericks (NBA): 1 game: 0pts, played also at Texas Legends (NBA G League, starting five): 29 games: 16.0ppg, 9.3rpg, 1.8apg, 1.7spg, 2.1bpg, FGP: 55.2%, 3PT: 22.5%, FT: 56.9%, in Mar.'19 signed at Phoenix Suns (NBA, starting five): 13 games: 4.2ppg, 3.7rpg
2019 July: Phoenix Suns (MGM Resorts NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, starting five): 2 games: 6.5ppg, 6.5rpg, 2.5bpg
2019-2020: Atlanta Hawks (NBA), played also at Rio Grande Valley Vipers (NBA G League): 20 games: 15.5ppg, 8.5rpg, 2.0apg, 1.2spg, 1.7bpg, FGP: 68.9%, 3PT: 32.4%, FT: 57.4%, in Jan.'20 signed at Charlotte Hornets (NBA), later that month signed at Greensboro Swarm (NBA G League): 16 games: 12.0ppg, 8.7rpg, 2.5apg, 1.4spg, 1.0bpg, FGP: 58.9%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 42.3%
2020-2021: $289,156: Houston Rockets (NBA): 2 games: 2.0ppg, 2.0rpg, 1.0bpg, played also at Rio Grande Valley Vipers (NBA G League): 2 games: 18.5ppg, 13.0rpg, 2.5apg, 1.5bpg
2022-2023: Rio Grande Valley Vipers (NBA G League): 45 games: 9.6ppg, 7.0rpg, 1.7apg, 1.1spg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 60.4%, 3PT: 21.3%, FT: 49.2%
2023-2024: Rio Grande Valley Vipers (NBA G League, starting five): 48 games: 11.6ppg, 6.0rpg, 2.6apg, 1.9spg, 1.6bpg, 2FGP: 55.2%, 3FGP: 29.0%, FT: 51.9%
2024: Osos de Manati (Puerto Rico-BSN): 18 games: 7.4ppg, 6.3rpg, 2.1apg, BPG-2(1.5), FGP: 51.5%, 3PT: 14.3%, FT: 49.1%
2024-2025: Hapoel Altshuler Shaham Beer Sheva (Israel-Winner League): 15 games: 11.0ppg, 6.9rpg, 1.3apg, 1.4spg, 2FGP: 53.4%, 3FGP: 14.3%, FT: 54.5%, in Mar.'25 moved to Petrolina AEK Larnaca (Cyprus-OPAP BL, starting five): 9 games: 11.3ppg, 7.4rpg, 1.3apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 58.3%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 53.6%
2025-2026: Noblesville Boom (NBA G League): 4 games: 3.5ppg, 2.8rpg, 1.0spg, 1.0bpg