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Graham Safford
NameGraham Safford
PositionPoint guard
Weight lb190
Birth date16 December 1992
Birth placeHampden, Maine
High schoolHampden Academy
CollegeUniversity of Southern Maine (2011–2012), Bates College (2013–2015)
Career start2015
Career end2020

Graham Safford is a former American professional basketball player, best known for his collegiate career in the NCAA Division III ranks and his subsequent professional stints in European leagues. A skilled point guard, he earned multiple all-conference honors while playing for the Bates College Bobcats in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC). Following his graduation, he played professionally for several seasons in Germany and Switzerland.

Early life and education

Safford was born and raised in Hampden, Maine, where he attended Hampden Academy. He was a standout multi-sport athlete, excelling in both basketball and baseball. On the hardwood, he led his high school team to a Class A state championship game appearance, earning recognition as a Bangor Daily News All-Maine selection. His performances attracted attention from several NCAA Division I programs, but he initially chose to begin his collegiate career closer to home.

College career

Safford started his college basketball career at the University of Southern Maine, playing for the Southern Maine Huskies during the 2011–12 season. He subsequently transferred to Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, where he sat out the 2012–13 season due to NCAA transfer regulations. Upon becoming eligible, he immediately became a star for the Bates Bobcats. In the 2013–14 season, he was named First Team All-NESCAC and led the conference in assists. He capped his senior season in 2014–15 by earning First Team All-NESCAC honors again and leading the Bobcats to the NCAA Division III Tournament, where they advanced to the Sweet Sixteen. He finished his career at Bates among the program's all-time leaders in assists and steals.

Professional career

After graduating from Bates College, Safford began his professional career in Europe. For the 2015–16 season, he signed with PS Karlsruhe of the German ProA league, the second division of German basketball. The following season, he moved to Switzerland to play for BBC Monthey in the Swiss Basketball League. His final professional season was the 2019–20 campaign with Swiss Central Basketball in the same league, before retiring from professional play.

Career statistics

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- ! Year ! Team ! GP ! GS ! MPG ! FG% ! 3P% ! FT% ! RPG ! APG ! SPG ! PPG |- | 2013–14 | Bates College | 25 | 25 | 34.2 | .425 | .367 | .776 | 4.8 | 5.8 | 2.2 | 17.8 |- | 2014–15 | Bates College | 29 | 29 | 34.7 | .440 | .390 | .803 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 2.1 | 18.1 |- ! colspan="2" | Career ! 54 ! 54 ! 34.5 ! .433 ! .379 ! .790 ! 4.9 ! 5.9 ! 2.2 ! 18.0 |}

Category:1992 births Category:Living people Category:Players of American basketball Category:Bates Bobcats men's basketball players Category:Southern Maine Huskies men's basketball players Category:American expatriate basketball people in Germany Category:American expatriate basketball people in Switzerland Category:People from Hampden, Maine Category:Point guards