Demetrius Lake is a dynamic scoring guard known for his explosive offensive skill set and relentless competitiveness. Standing at 5’11”, he compensates for his size with elite shot-making ability, particularly from deep, making him a constant threat beyond the arc. Offensively, Lake thrives in isolation and pick-and-roll situations, utilizing a quick first step and creative ball-handling to penetrate defenses. His scoring instincts are complemented by solid playmaking skills, allowing him to distribute effectively when drawing defensive attention. Defensively, he exhibits tenacity and quick hands, often disrupting passing lanes and applying pressure on opposing ball-handlers. His high motor and leadership qualities make him a catalyst on both ends of the floor. Overall, Lake is a fearless competitor with a scorer’s mentality, capable of taking over games and igniting his team’s offense.

PLAYER’S DATA COURTESY OF EUROBASKET

Career:
2017-2018: Schoolcraft College (JUCO, starting five)
2018-2019: Grand Valley State University (NCAA2): 13 games: 4.0ppg
2022: Shoreline Wolves (PBL, starting five): 6 games: Score-1(45.8ppg), 10.2rpg, Assists-4(5.3apg), 2.2spg, FGP: 47.4%, 3PT: 39.8%, FT: 81.0%
2022-2023: SK Cherkasy Monkeys (Ukraine-Superleague): 13 games: Score-1(22.7ppg), 4.8rpg, 2.2apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT-2(43.1%), FT: 70.9%
2023-2024: COR-Borisfen Mogilev (Belarus-Premier League, starting five): 38 games: Score-4(17.9ppg), 3.8rpg, 4.3apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 50.2%, 3PT: 41.5%, FT: 78.6%
2024-2025: Sumqayit BK (Azerbaijan-ABL): 2 games: 3.0ppg, 1.0rpg, 4.0apg, 3.0spg, in Feb.’25 moved to BC Margveti Tbilisi (Georgia-Superleague): 13.2ppg, 2.9rpg, 3.7apg, 1.3spg
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Awards/Achievements:
NJCAA D2 District X Finalist -2018
MCCAA Eastern Conference Regular Season Runner-Up -2018
GLIAC Tournament Winner -2019
PBL All-Star Game -2022
PBL Midwestern Division Runner-Up -2022
PBL Semifinals -2022
USBasket.com All-PBL Second Team -2022
Ukrainian Superleague -2023 (Player of the Week Rd.14)
Belarusian Cup Winner -2024
Belarusian Premier League -2024 (Player of the Week Rd.47)
Eurobasket.com All-Belarusian League Honorable Mention -2024
Belarusian League Regular Season Runner-Up -2024
Belarusian League Semifinals -2024