DaJuan Coleman (born October 16, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for KK Zlatorog Laà ¡ko of the Slovenian League 1. He played college basketball for the Syracuse Orange.
Coleman began his high school varsity career at Jamesville-Dewitt as a freshman. His senior year in high school he was the recipient of the 2012 Mr. New York Basketball Award. Former Syracuse basketball players that won that award include Brandon Triche, Jonny Flynn and John Wallace. Coleman was on the same high school team as Triche in the '08âÂÂ'09 season (Coleman's freshman year, Triche's senior year). Coleman was the number seven recruit in the nation.
Coleman started the first game of his college career, a 62âÂÂ49 victory over San Diego State.
Syracuse announced Coleman would have surgery on his left knee at the end of January 2013 and would be out for at least four weeks. Syracuse later announced that Coleman would miss the remainder of the 2013âÂÂ14 season due to the injury.
On July 21, 2019, Coleman signed his first professional contract with KK Zlatorog Laà ¡ko of the Slovenian League 1, joining former Syracuse teammate, Kaleb Joseph.
<small>Did not play during 2014âÂÂ15 season (injury)</small>
Points: 14 against Eastern Michigan (12/3/12)
Rebounds: 14 against Monmouth (12/8/12)