Patrick Beverley Biography

Patrick Beverley, born July 12, 1988, is an American professional basketball player for Boulazac Basket Dordogne in the LNB Élite. Originally from Chicago's West Side, he played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Beverley is a three-time NBA All-Defensive Team member, recognized for his physical defensive style. He was selected to play in the Roundball Classic on April 8, 2006, a national high school All-Star Game held at Chicago's United Center. As a freshman in 2006–07, he averaged 13.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.7 steals per game, with a .812 free throw percentage. As a sophomore in 2007–08, he started in 33 of 35 contests, led the Razorbacks in rebounds (6.6 rpg) and steals (1.3 spg), and shot .378 from three. His performance in the 2007–08 campaign made him a candidate for the Wooden Award and Naismith Award.