University of Nevada Las Vegas

2021-22 MEDIA GUIDE BIO (PDF)

UNLV CAREER
Baker is in his first season in the Runnin’ Rebel program ... Transferred from Hutchinson Community College in Kansas.

Hutchinson Community College
Played two seasons at Hutchinson Community College ... In 2019-20, was named the Jayhawk West Freshman of the Year and second team All-Jayhawk West ... Was his team's second-leading scorer that year with 13.7 points per game, while shooting 51.3% from the field and 48.7% on 3-pointers ... Also averaged 4.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.4 steals per game during his first year of college ... As a sophomore, his scoring average increased to 16.6 ppg ... Shot 48.6% from the field and 41.8 percent from behind the arc, with 3.9 rpg, 2.8 apg and 1.2 spg ... Shot 84.8% on free throws over his two years at HCC.

HIGH SCHOOL
A 2018 graduate of McClintock High School in Tempe, Arizona ... Coached by Sam Dentz ... His team made the Final Four in the state playoffs ... Averaged 23 points, five assists and four rebounds as he earned all-state first team honors and was the regional player of the year along with his team's MVP ... Also played football.

PERSONAL
Joshua Jovan Baker was born Nov. 16, 2001, in Phoenix, Arizona ... The son of Kim Baker and Judy Hills ... Has three brothers (Jordan, Kimmie and Stephen) and two sisters (Tirece and Danielle) ... Majoring in social science ... His brother Jordan has played basketball professionally in China and Mexico.