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Immanuel Jaylen Quickley (born June 17, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats and was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the 2020 NBA draft, but was traded to the New York Knicks before the start of his rookie season. After nearly four seasons with New York, Quickley was traded to the Raptors in 2023 as part of a package which sent forward OG Anunoby to the Knicks, making him become the starting point guard for Toronto.
Key Information
Early life
[edit]While attending The John Carroll School, Quickley had a breakout sophomore campaign and averaged 17.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game. He sunk a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lead the Patriots to a 51–50 win over future NBA player Jalen Smith and Mount Saint Joseph High School in the Baltimore Catholic League championship and earned All-Metro Player of the Year recognition. Quickley averaged 23.7 points and 7.2 assists per game as a junior and was named to the First Team All-Metro.[1] Coming into his senior year, Quickley shot 41 percent from behind the arc on the Adidas AAU circuit.[2] Quickley was named the MVP of his high school team after scoring 19 points in a 71–58 loss to Hudson Catholic High School in the HoopHall Classic as a senior.[3] He posted 20.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 3.7 steals per game as a senior and led the team to the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference title. Quickley was named a McDonald's All-American and participated in the Powerade Jam Fest 3-point shootout.[4]
When considering colleges, by August 23, 2017, Quickley had narrowed the selection down to three: Kansas, Kentucky, and Miami.[5] The 22nd ranked prospect by Rivals and 25th by ESPN, Quickley committed to Kentucky on September 22.[1]
| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Quickley PG |
Havre de Grace, MD | The John Carroll School (MD) | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Sep 22, 2017 | |
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  247Sports: ESPN: (90)
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| Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 22 247Sports: 19 ESPN: 25 | ||||||
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College career
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As a freshman, Quickley averaged 5.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.[6] Quickley scored 16 points in a 91–49 win against Eastern Kentucky on November 8, 2019.[7] He had 18 points in a 78–70 overtime win over rival Louisville on December 28.[8] Quickley hit a career-high eight three-pointers en route to a career-high 30 points in a 69–60 win over Texas A&M on February 25, 2020.[9] At the conclusion of the regular season, Quickley was named SEC Player of the Year as well as the SEC First Team.[10] He averaged 16.1 points and 4.2 rebounds per game as a sophomore.[11] Following the season, Quickley opted to declare for the 2020 NBA draft and hired an agent.[12]
Professional career
[edit]New York Knicks (2020–2023)
[edit]Quickley was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 25th overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft,[13] and was then traded to the New York Knicks as part of a package for the 23rd pick, Leandro Bolmaro, on November 20, 2020.[14] On November 28, Quickley signed with the Knicks.[15] In his NBA debut on December 23, Quickley scored five points and exited the game in the second quarter due to injury.[16] He returned from injury on January 2, 2021, scoring nine points in the Knicks' 106–102 win over the Indiana Pacers.[17] April 3, 2022, Quickley recorded his first career triple-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 118–88 win over the Orlando Magic.[18]
On March 5, 2023, Quickley posted a career-high 38 points in a 131-129 double overtime win over the Boston Celtics.[19] On March 27, Quickley posted a new career-high 40 points in a 137–115 victory over the Houston Rockets.[20] That year, Quickley finished second in the voting for the Sixth Man of the Year Award.[21]
Toronto Raptors (2023–present)
[edit]On December 30, 2023, the Knicks traded Quickley, along with RJ Barrett and a 2024 second-round draft pick, to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn.[22] According to Michael Grange of Sportsnet, "the fit was obvious: he was a floor-spacing guard equally comfortable with the ball and playing off of it, making him the perfect theoretical complement to Raptors cornerstone Scottie Barnes."[23]
On March 7, 2024, Quickley achieved a new career high of 18 assists[24] and also recorded 21 points and 9 rebounds in a 120–113 loss against the Phoenix Suns, which is tied for the 6th most in total assists by a Raptor, and it was one less rebound needed for a triple-double.[25][26] On April 5, Quickley helped the Raptors break their 15-game losing streak, scoring 25 points in a 117–111 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.[27]
On July 8, 2024, Quickley re-signed on a 5-year, $175 million contract to remain with the Raptors.[28][29] In the 2024–25 NBA season, Quickley struggled with injuries, playing in only 33 games, along with being on a minutes restriction for many of the games he played in.[30]
On January 7, 2026, Quickley made a buzzer-beating three-point shot to give the Raptors a 97-96 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.[31] On January 20, Quickley scored 40 points (tying a career-high) on 11-of-13 shooting in a 145-127 win over the Golden State Warriors, a performance described as the most efficient 40-point game in league history.[32] On January 26, he was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week after averaging 25.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 2.0 steals, contributing to Toronto's 4–0 record over a road trip.[33]
National team career
[edit]Quickley played for the U.S. national under-19 team in the 2017 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup, where he was coached by John Calipari.[1]
Career statistics
[edit]| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
[edit]Regular season
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | New York | 64 | 3 | 19.4 | .395 | .389 | .891 | 2.1 | 2.0 | .5 | .2 | 11.4 |
| 2021–22 | New York | 78 | 3 | 23.1 | .392 | .346 | .881 | 3.2 | 3.5 | .7 | .0 | 11.3 |
| 2022–23 | New York | 81 | 21 | 28.9 | .448 | .370 | .819 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 1.0 | .2 | 14.9 |
| 2023–24 | New York | 30 | 0 | 24.0 | .454 | .395 | .872 | 2.6 | 2.5 | .5 | .1 | 15.0 |
| Toronto | 38 | 38 | 33.3 | .422 | .395 | .841 | 4.8 | 6.8 | .9 | .2 | 18.6 | |
| 2024–25 | Toronto | 33 | 33 | 27.8 | .420 | .378 | .867 | 3.5 | 5.8 | .7 | .1 | 17.1 |
| 2025–26 | Toronto | 70 | 70 | 31.9 | .443 | .374 | .821 | 4.0 | 5.9 | 1.3 | .1 | 16.4 |
| Career | 394 | 168 | 26.7 | .426 | .375 | .852 | 3.5 | 4.1 | .8 | .1 | 14.4 | |
Playoffs
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | New York | 5 | 0 | 15.4 | .303 | .364 | .714 | 1.4 | 1.0 | .6 | .0 | 5.8 |
| 2023 | New York | 8 | 0 | 21.9 | .348 | .243 | .850 | 1.6 | 1.0 | .5 | .0 | 9.0 |
| Career | 13 | 0 | 19.4 | .333 | .271 | .815 | 1.5 | 1.0 | .5 | .0 | 7.8 | |
College
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | Kentucky | 37 | 7 | 18.5 | .372 | .345 | .828 | 1.8 | 1.2 | .4 | .0 | 5.2 |
| 2019–20 | Kentucky | 30 | 20 | 33.0 | .417 | .428 | .923 | 4.2 | 1.9 | .9 | .1 | 16.1 |
| Career | 67 | 27 | 25.0 | .403 | .397 | .895 | 2.9 | 1.5 | .6 | .1 | 10.1 | |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Graham, Glenn (September 22, 2017). "John Carroll point guard Immanuel Quickley commits to Kentucky". Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on November 23, 2017. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
- ^ Hale, Jon (June 8, 2018). "3-pointers hurt Kentucky last season. John Calipari wants to fix that". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
- ^ Perri, Meredith (January 15, 2018). "Immanuel Quickley, Kentucky commit, named team MVP after 19-point game at Hoophall Classic (photos/video)". Masslive.com. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^ Shaffer, Jonas (March 28, 2018). "McDonald's All American Immanuel Quickley (John Carroll) to compete in 3-point shootout tonight". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 5, 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Machir, Troy (August 23, 2017). "5-star PG Immanuel Quickley officially removes Maryland from list; announces top 3". NBC Sports Washington. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^ Hellman, Sam (April 12, 2019). "Immanuel Quickley announces return to Kentucky". 247 Sports. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
- ^ "No. 2 Kentucky easily handles Eastern Kentucky 91-49". ESPN. Associated Press. November 8, 2019. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
- ^ Dauster, Rob (December 28, 2019). "No. 19 Kentucky beats No. 3 Louisville, 78-70, in OT". NBC Sports. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
- ^ "Quickley scores 30 as No. 8 Kentucky downs Texas A&M 69-60". ESPN. Associated Press. February 25, 2020. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
- ^ "SEC announces 2020 Men's Basketball Awards" (Press release). Southeastern Conference. March 10, 2020. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
- ^ Dauster, Rob (March 10, 2020). "NBC Sports College Basketball All-American Teams". NBC Sports. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
- ^ Dauster, Rob (April 13, 2020). "Kentucky's Immanuel Quickley enters NBA draft". NBC Sports. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ Terry, Derek (November 18, 2020). "Immanuel Quickley selected in first round of 2020 NBA Draft". CatsPause. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- ^ "Knicks Acquire Draft Rights to Kentucky's Immanuel Quickley". NBA.com. November 20, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- ^ "Knicks Sign Immanuel Quickley". NBA.com. November 28, 2020. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
- ^ Fischer, Mark (December 23, 2020). "Knicks rookie Immanuel Quickley exits debut with injury". New York Post. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
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- ^ Berman, Marc (April 3, 2022). "Immanuel Quickley's triple-double powers Knicks' laugher over Magic". New York Post. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
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- ^ Grange, Michael (December 9, 2024). "How Raptors wing RJ Barrett ended up exactly where he needs to be". Sportsnet. Retrieved May 4, 2026.
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External links
[edit]- Career statistics from NBA.com · Basketball Reference
- Kentucky Wildcats bio
- USA Basketball bio
Immanuel Quickley
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Early years
Early life
Immanuel Quickley was born on June 17, 1999, in Havre de Grace, Maryland.[2] Quickley's parents are Nitrease Quickley, an educator and former college basketball player at Morgan State University who serves as an assistant principal, and Marcellous Quickley, a barber and deeply religious figure in the family.[14][15] He has two siblings, Shiloah and Paris, and the family maintained strong ties to their Harford County community, emphasizing education, faith, and involvement in local church activities.[14] Quickley's upbringing in this supportive yet faith-centered household shaped his early values, with his parents actively participating in church life where Quickley himself was involved from a young age.[16] Quickley was first exposed to basketball at the age of four, with initial coaching from his mother and aunt fostering his interest in the sport within the local Maryland environment.[17] Growing up in the small town of Havre de Grace, he developed his skills through informal play and family encouragement, though specific youth league participation details from this period remain limited in public records. A key childhood motivation stemmed from his relationship with his father, Marcellous, who initially viewed basketball as a potential distraction from spiritual pursuits and rarely attended games or watched them, prompting Quickley to pursue excellence partly to earn paternal approval.[18] This dynamic, combined with the family's religious foundation, instilled resilience and purpose in Quickley before his organized high school involvement.[19]High school career
Quickley began his high school basketball career as a freshman at The John Carroll School in Bel Air, Maryland, where he quickly earned a spot on the varsity team.[7] As a freshman in the 2014–15 season, he averaged 7.5 points per game, contributing to the Patriots' 35–5 record and their advancement to the Baltimore Catholic League (BCL) title game.[7] His rapid development continued into his sophomore year (2015–16), where he averaged 17.7 points per game, hit a game-winning 3-pointer in the BCL finals, and led the team to the league championship while earning Baltimore Sun All-Metro Player of the Year honors, highlighting his emergence as a top prospect.[20][7] During his junior season in 2016–17, Quickley elevated his performance, averaging 23.7 points and 7.2 assists per game while scoring 30 or more points in five contests.[7] He earned first-team All-Metro honors from the Baltimore Sun and helped John Carroll remain competitive in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) A Conference.[7] Off the court, his play with AAU teams further boosted his recruiting profile, drawing attention from major college programs. As a senior in 2017–18, Quickley dealt with injuries but still averaged 20.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game, leading the Patriots to the MIAA A Conference championship with a victory over Boys' Latin.[8][21] His clutch performances, including an overtime buzzer-beater in the semifinals against Mount Saint Joseph, underscored his leadership.[22] Quickley, a five-star recruit ranked No. 12 overall in the 2018 class by ESPN, committed to the University of Kentucky in September 2017 over offers from Villanova, Maryland, Kansas, and others.[23][24] He was selected for the McDonald's All-American Game, capping a distinguished high school tenure.College career
2018–19 season
As a highly regarded recruit known for his sharpshooting from high school, Immanuel Quickley enrolled at the University of Kentucky for the 2018–19 season, joining a deep backcourt under head coach John Calipari.[25][8] Quickley adapted to college life as a reserve guard, appearing in all 37 games with seven starts while balancing academics and team practices.[8][26] He primarily came off the bench behind starter Ashton Hagans, contributing as a perimeter shooter and defensive specialist in limited minutes.[27][9] Calipari emphasized Quickley's growth in shooting mechanics and on-ball defense, using him in spot-up roles to build confidence and team chemistry.[26] Quickley scored in double figures five times, including a season-high 15 points against Southern Illinois on November 9, 2018, while recording 16 steals to aid Kentucky's perimeter pressure.[8][28] His per-game averages reflected a developmental role:| Statistic | Average |
|---|---|
| Points | 5.2 |
| Rebounds | 1.8 |
| Assists | 1.2 |
2019–20 season
In his sophomore season, Quickley emerged as a key contributor for the Kentucky Wildcats, starting 20 of the 30 games he played and averaging 16.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game while logging 33.0 minutes per contest.[9] His improved efficiency was evident in his shooting splits of 41.7% from the field, 42.8% from three-point range, and 92.3% from the free-throw line.[9] Quickley led the Southeastern Conference in three-pointers made during the regular season with 62, averaging 2.1 makes per game overall, which helped power Kentucky's offense as they captured the SEC regular-season title.[8] Quickley's standout performances included scoring 18 points on 4-of-11 shooting in an 78-70 overtime victory against rival Louisville on December 28, 2019, where he went 8-for-8 from the free-throw line to help secure the win.[30] He earned SEC Player of the Week honors three times during the season, including back-to-back weeks in late February and early March—the first Kentucky player to achieve consecutive weekly awards and the first in the SEC since 2010.[10] For his efforts, Quickley was named the SEC Player of the Year by the league's coaches and earned first-team All-SEC honors from both the coaches and the Associated Press.[31] He also received recognition on the All-SEC Tournament team after averaging 17.5 points in Kentucky's two tournament games before the season was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[10] Following the abbreviated season, Quickley declared for the 2020 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.[32]| Season | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | 30 | 20 | 33.0 | .417 | .428 | .923 | 4.2 | 1.9 | 16.1 |
Professional career
New York Knicks (2020–2023)
Quickley was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 25th overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft before being traded to the New York Knicks in exchange for the draft rights to Leandro Bolmaro. On November 28, 2020, he signed a four-year rookie scale contract worth $10.8 million with the Knicks. In his rookie 2020–21 season, Quickley made his NBA debut on December 23, 2020, against the Indiana Pacers, quickly establishing himself as a reliable bench scorer for the Knicks. He averaged 11.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game across 64 appearances, primarily coming off the bench in 18.7 minutes per game. His efficient shooting, particularly from beyond the arc at 38.9%, helped energize New York's second unit during a playoff push. Quickley's strong January performance, where he averaged 16.4 points on 45.5% field goal shooting, showcased his scoring potential. He made his playoff debut in the 2021 first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks, contributing 5.8 points per game over five contests as the Knicks fell in five games. Quickley earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors for the season.[2] During the 2021–22 season, Quickley's role expanded amid backcourt injuries, leading him to start 36 of 78 games while averaging 11.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. His ability to handle the ball and create scoring opportunities off the dribble became more evident, with improved efficiency at 41.4% from the field. The Knicks missed the playoffs that season.[2] Quickley's development peaked in the 2022–23 season, where he set a career high with 14.9 points per game alongside 4.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 81 appearances, shooting 44.8% from the field. Transitioning from a primary bench role early in his career to a more versatile contributor, he filled starting duties on multiple occasions due to injuries to players like Jalen Brunson and Quentin Grimes, showcasing enhanced playmaking and defensive versatility. In the playoffs, Quickley played a key supporting role for the Knicks, averaging 9.0 points across 8 games, including the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Miami Heat, where his scoring bursts off the bench helped in tight matchups despite the series loss.[33][34] On December 30, 2023, Quickley was traded to the Toronto Raptors in a blockbuster deal that sent him, RJ Barrett, and a 2024 second-round pick to Toronto in exchange for OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn.[35]Toronto Raptors (2023–present)
On December 30, 2023, the Toronto Raptors acquired Quickley along with forward RJ Barrett and a 2024 second-round draft pick (Detroit's via the New York Knicks) in a trade that sent forward OG Anunoby, forward Precious Achiuwa, and guard Malachi Flynn to the Knicks. Quickley quickly assumed a larger role as a starter following the trade, averaging 18.6 points, 6.8 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game across 38 appearances in the 2023–24 season. His improved playmaking and scoring efficiency helped stabilize the Raptors' backcourt during a transitional period, including a standout performance where he nearly recorded a triple-double with 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 18 assists against the Golden State Warriors on March 8, 2024.[36][37] In June 2024, Quickley signed a five-year, $175 million contract extension with the Raptors, securing his position as a cornerstone of the team's long-term rebuild around its young core. The deal, which includes player options in the final two years, underscores Toronto's commitment to Quickley as their primary point guard, providing financial stability and rewarding his post-trade contributions amid the franchise's shift toward contention in the Eastern Conference.[38][39] Quickley entered the 2024–25 season as the Raptors' starting point guard, posting averages of 17.1 points, 5.8 assists, and 3.5 rebounds over 33 games before an injury-riddled stretch sidelined him, including a pelvic injury that caused him to miss eight contests. His tenure that year featured key moments, such as his second career triple-double, highlighting his growing all-around impact on the team's offensive rebuild. Despite the setbacks, Quickley's leadership in facilitating plays for emerging talents like Scottie Barnes reinforced his role in Toronto's developmental strategy.[40][13] In the 2025–26 season, Quickley has continued as the Raptors' starting point guard, starting all 60 games he played and averaging 17.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 6.2 assists while shooting 44.9% from the field and 37.8% from three-point range. Quickley's consistent performance and assist numbers reflect his ongoing contributions to the Raptors' rebuild, prioritizing team facilitation as Toronto integrates new pieces around its core. On March 8, 2026, Quickley started at point guard in the Raptors' lineup against the Dallas Mavericks as PG alongside SG Brandon Ingram, SF RJ Barrett, PF Scottie Barnes, and C Jakob Poeltl, contributing 10 points and 8 assists in a 122–92 victory.[2][41][42] In January 2026, league sources informed Jake Fischer of The Stein Line that the Sacramento Kings had no interest in acquiring Quickley's contract due to the considerable money owed over multiple seasons.[43]International career
2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship
Immanuel Quickley was selected to represent the United States on the national under-17 team for the 2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship, following a standout sophomore season at The John Carroll School where he averaged 17.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.[7][44] The tournament was held in Zaragoza, Spain, from June 23 to July 3, 2016. Under head coach Don Showalter, the USA team dominated the competition with an undefeated 6-0 record, securing the gold medal by defeating Turkey 96-56 in the final.[45] Quickley served as a reserve guard, providing depth to the backcourt alongside starters like Collin Sexton and Markus Howard.[44] In six games, Quickley averaged 3.2 points, 1.5 assists, 0.8 rebounds, and 0.8 steals per game while playing 18.2 minutes off the bench, shooting 25% from the field, 19.2% from three-point range, and 62.5% from the free-throw line.[46] His contributions were particularly notable in the championship final against Turkey, where he helped maintain the team's defensive intensity and ball movement as a key rotational player in the decisive victory.2017 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup
Quickley was named to the 2017 USA Men's U19 World Cup Team on June 22, 2017, following his acceptance of an invitation to the team's training camp on June 8.[7] The tournament took place in Cairo, Egypt, from July 1 to 9.[47] Serving as a starting guard under head coach John Calipari, Quickley played in all seven games, averaging 6.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 18.3 minutes per contest while shooting 42.9 percent from three-point range.[48][49] His efficient perimeter shooting and playmaking contributed to the team's offensive flow, building on his prior experience from the 2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship. The United States went 6-1 overall, advancing to the semifinals before falling to Canada 99-87.[50] They rebounded to claim the bronze medal with a 96-72 victory over Spain in the consolation game, marking the 10th medal in 12 U19 World Cup appearances for the USA.[51] Quickley delivered a season-high 11 points in the bronze medal matchup, helping secure the third-place finish.[52]Playing style
Shooting and scoring
Immanuel Quickley has established himself as an elite three-point shooter in the NBA, converting 37.8% of his career attempts from beyond the arc (as of November 2025).[2] His quick release and consistent mechanics allow him to fire effectively off the dribble or catch, making him a reliable floor-spacer even under defensive pressure.[53] This skill was honed during his time at Kentucky, where he shot 42.8% from three as a sophomore while leading the SEC in three-pointers made.[8] Quickley's mid-range game adds versatility to his scoring arsenal, particularly through pull-up jumpers and floaters in traffic. He has taken a significant portion of his shots—around 37% in his early NBA career—from 4 to 14 feet, where his soft touch on floaters proves effective against bigger defenders.[54] This floater proficiency, described as a staple of his mid-range attack, has made him one of the league's more frequent and accurate users of the shot.[55] His scoring has evolved from a primarily spot-up role in college, where he averaged 16.1 points per game as a sophomore off the bench initially before starting, to a more dynamic combo guard in the NBA capable of 20-plus point outings in 40 games (as of November 2025).[13] This progression includes greater usage of pull-up threes and drives, transitioning him from a catch-and-shoot specialist to a multi-faceted scorer.[56] Quickley maintains high free-throw accuracy, hitting 85.3% for his career (as of November 2025), a skill rooted in his college days when he ranked first in the SEC at 92.3%.[9] He has demonstrated clutch reliability, often stepping up in late-game situations with this precision.[57] Under coach John Calipari at Kentucky, Quickley developed through rigorous training that emphasized off-ball movement and efficient shooting form, preparing him for NBA spacing demands.[58] In his starting role with the Toronto Raptors, these elements have enhanced his offensive impact.[59]Playmaking and defense
Quickley's playmaking has evolved considerably since his trade to the Toronto Raptors in December 2023, where he has averaged 6.4 assists per game across 84 regular-season appearances (as of November 2025), surpassing his overall career mark of 3.8 assists. This growth stems from sharpened court vision and adept handling of pick-and-roll sets, notably in partnership with center Jakob Poeltl, allowing him to create scoring opportunities for teammates through precise reads and timely passes.[60][61][62] Defensively, Quickley leverages quick hands and instincts to average 0.8 steals per game over his career (as of November 2025), with a peak of 1.0 steals in the 2022-23 season, often disrupting plays on the perimeter against fellow guards. His 6-foot-8 wingspan aids in contesting shots and generating deflections, making him a reliable on-ball defender who pressures ball-handlers effectively.[63][13][53] Early in his career, particularly during his 2020-21 rookie season with the New York Knicks, Quickley exhibited turnover proneness, contributing to his career average of 1.3 per game as he adjusted to NBA speed. At 6 feet 3 inches tall, his size also limits rebounding contributions, reflected in a career 3.5 rebounds per game (as of November 2025), confining him mostly to defensive boards.[64][61][6] Quickley's defensive versatility enables him to match up against multiple positions, from primary ball-handlers to smaller wings, while his transition play thrives on intelligent off-ball cuts and outlet passes that accelerate the offense. These traits position him as an ideal two-way guard in the contemporary NBA, where perimeter spacing and switchable defenses are paramount.[65][66][67]NBA career statistics
Regular season
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MP | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | NYK | 64 | 3 | 19.4 | .395 | .389 | .891 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 11.4 |
| 2021–22 | NYK | 78 | 3 | 23.1 | .392 | .346 | .881 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 11.3 |
| 2022–23 | NYK | 81 | 21 | 28.9 | .448 | .370 | .819 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 14.9 |
| 2023–24 | NYK | 30 | 0 | 24.0 | .454 | .395 | .872 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 15.0 |
| 2023–24 | TOR | 38 | 38 | 33.3 | .422 | .395 | .841 | 4.8 | 6.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 18.6 |
| 2024–25 | TOR | 33 | 33 | 27.8 | .420 | .378 | .867 | 3.5 | 5.8 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 17.1 |
| 2025–26 | TOR | 13 | 13 | 31.4 | .462 | .375 | .756 | 4.3 | 6.2 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 15.8 |
| Career | 337 | 111 | 25.8 | .423 | .375 | .854 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 14.1 |
Playoffs
Quickley made his NBA playoff debut with the New York Knicks in the 2021 first round against the Atlanta Hawks, appearing in all five games as a rookie reserve and providing bench scoring in a limited role.[1] His postseason minutes increased significantly in 2023, where he served as the primary sixth man during the Knicks' run to the Eastern Conference semifinals, averaging over 20 minutes per game across eight appearances.[2] Quickley's playoff contributions emphasized his perimeter shooting and secondary playmaking, though his efficiency varied, with a career postseason field goal percentage of 33.1%.[68] The following table summarizes Quickley's per-game playoff averages by year:| Year | Team | GP | MP | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NYK | 5 | 15.4 | .303 | .364 | .714 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 5.8 |
| 2023 | NYK | 8 | 21.9 | .348 | .243 | .813 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 9.0 |
| Career | 13 | 19.4 | .331 | .289 | .775 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 7.8 |
College statistics
2018–19
In his freshman season at the University of Kentucky during 2018–19, Immanuel Quickley appeared in all 37 games, starting 7, averaging 18.5 minutes per game in a reserve role behind starters Quade Green and Ashton Hagans. He contributed modestly to the Wildcats' 30–7 overall season and their run to the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight, focusing on development as a perimeter shooter and facilitator. Quickley's totals for the season included 193 points, 65 rebounds, and 44 assists, reflecting his limited but steady involvement.[9][13] Quickley's per-game statistics for the 2018–19 season are summarized below:| Season | G | MP | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | ORB | DRB | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | 37 | 18.5 | 1.9 | 5.0 | .372 | 0.8 | 2.4 | .345 | 0.6 | 0.7 | .828 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 5.2 |
2019–20
In his sophomore season with the Kentucky Wildcats during the 2019–20 campaign, Immanuel Quickley established himself as the team's leading scorer and perimeter shooter, averaging 16.1 points per game while contributing 4.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists across 30 games played. His development as a shooter was evident in his 42.8% three-point shooting on 5.0 attempts per game, helping Kentucky finish 25–6 and claim the SEC regular-season title before the season was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic. Quickley also demonstrated elite free-throw accuracy at 92.3%, converting 3.9 attempts per game.[9][8] Quickley's per-game averages for the season are summarized in the following table:| Season | G | MP | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | ORB | DRB | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | 30 | 33.0 | 5.8 | 13.9 | .417 | 2.3 | 5.4 | .428 | 3.6 | 3.9 | .923 | 0.5 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 16.1 |