Kavion Pippen
Kavion Pippen (born October 15, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for Real Valladolid Baloncesto of the LEB Oro. He played college basketball for the Southern Illinois Salukis. College career. Pippen played college basketball for the Southern Illinois Salukis from 2017 to 2019. For those two seasons with the Salukis, Pippen averaged 12.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game. Professional career. Austin Spurs (2019–2020). After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, Pippen signed with the Golden State Warriors on October 7. He was waived by the Warriors on October 19 after appearing in four  pre-season games where he averaged 2.5 points and 2.3 rebounds. On October 26, 2019, the Austin Spurs acquired the returning right for Pippen from the Santa Cruz Warriors for the player rights to Isaiah Reese, who was selected in the 2019 NBA G League Draft by the 6th overall draft pick, and a 2020 second round pick. On January 25, 2020, Pippen had 15 points and 6 rebounds in a 119-109 loss to the Memphis Hustle. Al Sadd (2021). On January 26, 2021, it was reported that Al Sadd of the Qatari Basketball League had inked Pippen. Étoile  Sportive de Radès (2021). On March 1, 2021, it was reported that Étoile Sportive de Radès of the Championnat National A had signed with Pippen. Real Valladolid (2021–present). On August 13, 2021, he has signed with Real Valladolid Baloncesto of the LEB Oro. Personal life. Pippen is the nephew of Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen and cousin of volleyball player Taylor Pippen.