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Jeremiah Hill (basketball)

Jeremiah Devonte Hill (born September 4, 1995) is an American-born Cameroonian professional basketball player for Élan Chalon of the LNB Pro A.

College career

Hill began his collegiate career at Savannah State during the 2013–14 season. As a freshman, he averaged 6.4 points per game and shot 30.8% from three-point range.

He transferred to Valdosta State University, competing in NCAA Division II’s Gulf South Conference (GSC). During his sophomore season (2014–15), he averaged 8.0 points per game in 28 appearances.

By his senior season (2016–17), Hill emerged as one of the top guards in Division II. He averaged 19.2 points per game, leading Valdosta State to a first-place finish in GSC regular-season play. He also led the team in assists (110) and steals (54).

Hill was named 2017 Gulf South Conference Player of the Year and earned First Team All-GSC honors. He became a member of Valdosta State’s 1,000-point club during his senior year.

Nationally, he received NABC Division II All-District First Team recognition in the South Region.

In a February 2017 feature, NCAA.com highlighted Hill’s breakout season and leadership role in Valdosta State’s resurgence, as the Blazers climbed into the national rankings.

Professional career

Early career

Hill began his professional career with the Jacksonville Giants of the American Basketball Association (ABA), winning the 2018 ABA championship.

He later joined the Lakeland Magic, the NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic. He was named to the Orlando Magic Summer League roster in 2019.

In 2019, Hill signed with BC Astana in Kazakhstan. During the 2019–20 season, he averaged 12.5 points and 5.9 assists per game before the season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He helped Astana win the Kazakhstan League championship in 2021.

He later played in Russia (Parma Basket), France (BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque), Spain (Real Betis and Bàsquet Girona), and Russia again (Runa Basket).

Élan Chalon

Hill signed with Élan Chalon in 2024 and became a central figure in the club’s return to European competition. During the 2025–26 season, he averaged 15.6 points and 5.6 assists per game in LNB Pro A play.

In February 2026, Hill was named Basketball Champions League Player of the Week after scoring 25 points in a victory over Joventut Badalona, ending the Spanish club’s unbeaten run.

His performances led to increased attention and supports from french fans.

Hill was selected to the 2025 LNB All-Star Game, his first appearance in the event.

National team

Eligible through his Cameroonian heritage, Hill represents the Cameroon national basketball team. He played a key role during Olympic qualifying tournaments.

He has continued to appear in international windows while balancing club competitions in France and the Basketball Champions League.

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