Geo Baker
Geo Baker
Geordano 'Geo' Baker is an American student and basketball player from Derry, New Hampshire, currently enrolled and playing at Rutgers University.
Personal Life
He was born in Derry, New Hampshire to mother Irene Baker. His mother was the captain of the basketball team in Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Geo has stated that his mother is the person he most admires.[10]
Basketball entered his life in a relatively young age.
In a 2019 interview with RVision, Baker recalled first playing basketball with his neighbor next door.
They were both only children and very competitive.
Geo was playing soccer prior, and picked up interest in basketball when his neighbor started playing.[21]
As a sophomore he realized he was pretty good at basketball when he started to receive offers from college basketball programs.[21]
Education
Baker attended Proctor High School in New Hampshire, graduating in 2017. He played on the school's basketball team, with his former coach Gregor Makechnie saying in a 2016 article published by NJ.com,
"Geo is a gifted ball-handler with tremendous court vision.
He has developed a reliable perimeter game and has the bounce and step-back moves to be a very efficient scorer.
Geo has a high social IQ.
He is respected by his teammates and is very well-liked by his classmates on campus.
More than anything, he has worked exceptionally hard to develop his skills and earn this opportunity.''
In high school he courted a few offers from various colleges including:[22]
Kansas State University
On July 27, 2016 Geordano Baker committed to Rutgers University, officially becoming a Scarlet Knight and enrolling on June 1, 2017.[22]
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Geo has been a Guard for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, and made his debut in the 2017-2018 season. The following are his game performance stats:[23]
| Season | GP | MIN | FG% | 3PT% | FT% | REB | AST | BLK | STL | PF | TO | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | 33 | 31.6 | 38.0 | 36.1 | 78.5 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 10.8 |
| 2018-2019 | 31 | 34.0 | 35.4 | 34.1 | 74.1 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 3.0 | 12.2 |
| 2019-2020 | 13 | 30.5 | 40.1 | 25.0 | 84.0 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 11.4 |
Baker Breaks Thumb
It was reported on Friday January 3, 2020 that Geo Baker had broken his thumb.
Coach Steve Pikiell commented on the injury stating in an interview with NJ.com,[24]
“Geo broke his thumb in practice the other day.He’s
very important and he’s having a terrific year. Obstacles,
they come in many forms as you’re going through the season … feel bad for Geo because of the work he put in. Our
focus is upon Geo receiving the best care and treatment to make a healthy return this season. His
absence will be another challenge for our program, and we have every confidence our team will rise to meet it.”
Awards and Recognition
As a basketball player and student, Baker has received these accomplishments and awards:
2017 First Team NEPSAC Class AA All-New England selection
Received High Honors academic recognition as a junior and senior
Rated a three-star recruit by @ESPN
Amateur Athletic Union circuit for the DC Blue Devils, New Hampshire
Honorable Mention All-Big Ten and Third Team All-Met selection in 2018-19
2018-19 Big Ten Conference All-Academic honoree
2017-18 Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association Rookie of the Year
All-tournament selection at the Pitt Jam Fest, Providence Jam Fest and the Zero Gravity Nationals
Second Team New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) All-Class AA Honors
Ranked No. 11 overall in New England and the No. 3 player in New Hampshire for 2017 by The New England Recruiting Report
Trivia
In high school Geo also played varsity soccer. His favorite professional athlete is Stephen Curry and his favorite musician is Drake.