Donte Houston is a versatile and athletic forward-center known for his high energy, mobility, and physical presence on both ends of the floor. He excels in transition, runs the court with purpose, and finishes strong around the rim. Defensively, he’s active and disruptive, capable of contesting shots in the paint while also switching onto quicker players thanks to his agility and footwork. Offensively, he’s effective in pick-and-roll and short roll situations, with a solid touch and ability to stretch the floor when needed. Houston plays with a competitive edge, rebounds aggressively, and brings a consistent two-way impact to his team.

PLAYER’S DATA COURTESY OF EUROBASKET

Born in Garland, TX
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Career:
Dallas, Texas Lakeview Centennial HS UT-Rio Grande Valley
2018-2019: Garland, TX / Lakeview Centennial High School
2019-2020: Garland, TX / Lakeview Centennial High School
2020-2021: Bel Aire, KS / Sunrise Christian Academy
2021-2022: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (NCAA): 19 games: 4.7ppg, 2.8rpg
2022-2023: Southeastern Louisiana University (NCAA): 10 games: 5.9ppg, 2.3rpg, FGP: 48.7%, 3PT: 30.8%, FT: 64.3% 2023-2024: SW Assemblies of God University (NAIA)
2023-2024: Wuerzburg Baskets Akademie (Germany Regionalliga 1): 17ppg, 13rpg, 1apg 
2024-2025: Pegasus Kinlun (Hong Kong D1): 26p, 18r, 3a, 2b, 2s 3pt: 47%

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Awards/Achievements:
HS Texas All-District 10-6A Defensive Player of the Year -2019
HS McDonalds All American Games -2020 (the event was canceled due to covid-19 outbreak)
HS Texas All-District 10-6A First Team -2020
High School Nationals Finalist -2021

*Record breaker for Most Points in a Game in the History of Hong Kong D1, 63!