Damier Erik Pitts (born December 3, 1989) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Rabotnički of the Macedonian First League.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1989-12-03) December 3, 1989 (age 32) Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 176 lb (80 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Hargrave Military Academy (Chatham, Virginia) |
| College | Marshall (2008–2012) |
| NBA draft | 2012 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 2012–present |
| Position | Point guard |
| Career history | |
| 2012–2013 | KFÍ |
| 2013–2014 | Istanbul DSI |
| 2014–2015 | Roseto Sharks |
| 2015–2016 | BK Ventspils |
| 2016–2017 | Valmiera Ordo |
| 2017–2018 | Kataja BC |
| 2018 | S.L. Benfica |
| 2018–2019 | Jászberényi KSE |
| 2019 | Soproni KC |
| 2020–2021 | Rabotnički |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Pitts played for Marshall University from 2008[1] to 2012 and was named to the All-Conference USA Third-Team after his senior year.[2]
Pitts started his professional career in the Icelandic Úrvalsdeild karla with KFÍ in 2012.[3] He led the league in scoring with 33.5 points per game[4] and was selected for the 2013 Icelandic All-Star game.[5]
In October 2018, Pitts signed with Jászberényi KSE of the Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A, replacing Remon Nelson.[6]
In January 2020, Pitts signed with KK Rabotnički of the Macedonian Basketball League.[7]
In 2017, Pitts participated in The Basketball Tournament with team NC Prodigal Sons. Pitts led the team to a first round upset of Ole Hotty Toddy, a team of Ole Miss alumni. The team made it to the Sweet 16 before being beaten by Ram Nation, a team of VCU alumni. The Basketball Tournament is a $2 million winner-take-all tournament broadcast annually on ESPN.[8]