Last Updated on July 24, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Quinndary Weatherspoon earned a reputation as a well-rounded guard whose game is built on toughness, defensive effort, and efficient scoring. His ability to contribute in multiple areas has allowed him to adapt to different roles while remaining a valuable piece of every team he has joined.

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Quinndary Vonta Weatherspoon
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: September 10, 1996
  • Hometown: Canton, Mississippi
  • Height: 6 feet 3 inches (190 cm)
  • Weight: 205 pounds (93 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 4 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 12 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 15
  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • High School: Velma Jackson High School, Camden, Mississippi
  • College: Mississippi State University (2015–2019)
  • NBA Draft: Selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2nd round (49th overall) of the 2019 NBA Draft
  • Teams Played For:
    • San Antonio Spurs (2019–2021): Played primarily with their G League affiliate, the Austin Spurs.
    • Golden State Warriors (2021–2022): Signed a two-way contract; contributed to the team’s NBA Championship win in 2022.
    • Santa Cruz Warriors (2021–2022): Played with the Warriors’ G League affiliate.
    • Tianjin Pioneers (2022–2023): Continued his career in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).
    • South Bay Lakers (2023–2024): Joined the NBA G League team.
    • Zhejiang Lions (2024): Brief stint with the CBA team.
    • Gigantes de Carolina (2024): Played in the Puerto Rican league.
    • Qingdao Eagles (2024–present): Currently playing in the CBA.
  • Championship Rings: 1 (with the Golden State Warriors in 2022)
  • Children: Not publicly available
  • Siblings:
    • Nick Weatherspoon: Younger brother; played college basketball at Mississippi State.
    • Brandon Weatherspoon: Younger brother; plays college basketball at Florida Atlantic University.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Quinndary Weatherspoon’s player archetype is that of a strong, two-way combo guard, an archetype built on mature scoring instincts, physical downhill play, and enough all-around skill to toggle between on-ball and off-ball duties. At roughly 6-foot-4 and a little over 200 pounds with a near 6-foot-9 wingspan, he had the size, reach, and body control to play through contact, finish in traffic, and match up with either guard spot. Defensively, his role projected as a tough perimeter defender who could use length and strength to bother ball-handlers, hold ground against bigger guards, and create events with active hands, while offensively he functioned as a shot-making scorer, secondary creator, and slasher who could get to his mid-range spots, pressure the rim, and contribute as a capable passer without needing to be a pure point guard. The overall play style was polished and physical rather than flashy: Weatherspoon won with pace, composure, strength, and two-way competitiveness, which fits a guard who scored 18.5 points per game as a senior while also rebounding, defending, and filling gaps across the floor.

Scouting Report

Quinndary Weatherspoon has always struck me as the kind of guard who quietly wins possessions by taking whatever the defense gives him instead of chasing difficult shots. He doesn’t waste movement. If a defender opens a shoulder, he’s getting downhill. If the big sits too deep in drop coverage, he’ll stop on balance for the mid-range jumper, and if the help rotates early, he’s comfortable making the simple pass that keeps the advantage alive rather than forcing a highlight play. That’s where his offensive value comes from. His handle is compact, he changes pace well enough to turn the corner in pick-and-rolls, and he finishes through contact better than his frame suggests because he absorbs bumps without losing control. The trade-off is that he doesn’t consistently bend an entire defense as a primary creator. Against packed-in coverages that dare him to beat multiple defenders with pull-up shooting, possessions can become more methodical than explosive. Defensively, though, he brings real value. What stands out is how disciplined he is navigating screens and staying attached to the ball. He rarely overcommits, does a good job using his chest to cut off driving lanes and understands when to provide nail help before recovering under control. It’s easy to overlook how many offensive actions simply end because he denies the initial advantage. To me, his ideal role is as a complementary guard who can defend either backcourt spot, attack secondary actions and keep an offense organized without needing constant touches. Surround him with high-level shot creators and floor spacing, and his ability to punish closeouts, make quick decisions and pressure the ball defensively becomes much more impactful. His game reminds me of a sturdier De’Anthony Melton because of the balance between disruptive defense and connective offense, while there are flashes of Josh Hart’s practicality in the way he values efficient possessions over individual numbers.

Sources:

Mississippi State Athletics — Quinndary Weatherspoon – Men’s Basketball
Peachtree Hoops — 2019 NBA Draft scouting report: Quinndary Weatherspoon
Tankathon — Quinndary Weatherspoon 2019 Draft Profile
NBAScoutingLive — Quinndary Weatherspoon