Geo Baker
 Baker in February 2020 | |
| No. 0 – Rutgers Scarlet Knights | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard |
| League | Big Ten Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 21, 1998 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | |
| College | Rutgers (2017–present) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Geordano "Geo" Baker-Occeus (born July 21, 1998) is an American college basketball player for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights of the Big Ten Conference.
Early life and high school career
Baker began playing basketball at age seven under the guidance of his mother, a former college player. In eighth grade, he played varsity basketball for Buckingham Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, standing 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) and weighing 90 lbs (41 kg).[1] At age 15, he grew about six inches to reach a height of 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m).[2] For his sophomore season, Baker moved to Pinkerton Academy in Derry, New Hampshire to be closer to home. He averaged 14.2 points and eight assists per game, leading his team to the New Hampshire Division 1 title game. After drawing NCAA Division I interest, Baker transferred to Proctor Academy in Andover, New Hampshire.[1] As a junior, he averaged 18 points, six assists and five rebounds per game, earning New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) All-Class AA honors.[3][4] In his senior season, Baker was named to the First Team NEPSAC Class AA All-New England. He played Amateur Athletic Union basketball for the DC Blue Devils, who did not compete at any major circuits.[3] In high school, Baker also played soccer, which was the first sport he took interest in.[5]
Recruiting
Baker was a consensus three-star recruit and was considered the third-best player from New Hampshire in the 2017 class by the New England Recruiting Report.[4] His only high major NCAA Division I offers came from Rutgers and Kansas State.[6] On July 27, 2016, following his junior season, Baker committed to play college basketball for Rutgers.[7]
Personal life
Baker's mother, Irene, was the women's basketball team captain at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the 1990s.[5] His father, who Baker does not have a close relationship with, played professional soccer.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Muldoon, Michael (August 8, 2016). "Rutgers-bound: Baker-Occeus now plenty big enough". Derry News. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
- ^ Vesely, Gillian (September 28, 2015). "Geo Baker: Smooth shot with a will to win". The Left Bench. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
- ^ a b Cordova, David (February 21, 2019). "Geo Baker: A Floor General From New Hampshire Directs Traffic for Scarlet Knights". Dave's Joint. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
- ^ a b "Geo Baker". Rutgers University Athletics. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
- ^ a b Sargeant, Keith (November 5, 2018). "Rutgers guard Geo Baker competes to win whether it's soccer, ping pong or hoops". NJ.com. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
- ^ Newman, Josh (November 10, 2018). "Rutgers hoops: Geo Baker's turn at point guard begins in rout of Fairleigh Dickinson". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
- ^ Breitman, Aaron (July 27, 2016). "Commit Alert: Rutgers Basketball Lands Combo Guard Geo Baker". On the Banks. Retrieved July 13, 2020.