Okay, so I had a bit of time on my hands the other day, and you know how it is, your mind wanders. I started thinking about some of the younger guys in the NBA, and Devin Vassell popped into my head. Solid player. And I thought, ‘Huh, where did he actually play college ball?’ It’s funny the things you get curious about sometimes.
So, what did I do? The usual, right? Fired up my computer, opened a browser. My go-to move when I need to scratch that curiosity itch. I just typed in something simple like ‘Devin Vassell college’ or ‘where did Devin Vassell play college’. Didn’t need to get all fancy with it, just wanted the info.
First thing that came up pretty quick was Florida State University. FSU. The Seminoles. Alright, good start. I knew they had a decent basketball program, so that made sense. I seem to remember them being pretty competitive around the time he would’ve been there, too.
Then I dug a little deeper, you know, clicked a few things here and there. Didn’t go down a crazy rabbit hole or anything, just wanted the basics. I saw he played there for two seasons. So, not one of those flash-in-the-pan, one-and-done guys that you see so often these days. He actually spent a bit of time developing, which I personally think is often a good thing. Gives ’em a chance to grow before hitting the pros and all that pressure.
Here’s what I sort of pieced together from my little search session, just the highlights really:
- He was at Florida State from 2018 to 2020. So, two years on campus.
- His sophomore year, that 2019-2020 season, that’s when he really seemed to break out. Became a key starter for them.
- Even back then, people were already talking about his shooting, especially from three-point range, and his defensive skills. That whole ‘3-and-D’ player type that every team wants now? The foundation was clearly there in college. You could see it developing.
It was interesting to see that progression. You could tell he wasn’t just some benchwarmer who got lucky. He really carved out a significant role for himself on what was a good team. And Florida State, they were good back then, they were winning a bunch of games, making noise in tournaments. So he was part of a successful setup, contributing to winning basketball.
So yeah, that was my little dive into Devin Vassell’s college days. Nothing earth-shattering, just me satisfying a bit of curiosity on a slow afternoon. It’s always kinda neat to see the path these players take, you know? From being a college standout to making a name for himself in the NBA. Good on him. Just a quick look, but now I know! And that’s the important part, right? Scratching that itch.
