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Kyle Ramoné Gupton (born January 29, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Edewecht Wattworms in the Deutscher Basketball Bund (DBB) of Germany. He played college basketball at the University of Illinois Springfield.

Early Career
Gupton began playing at 6 years old. Gupton attended Lincoln High School for his freshman and sophomore year, and transferred to Belleville High School for his junior and senior year. Upon many awards and being among the team's top scorers every season, he was ranked among the top 30 wings in Michigan by Prep Spotlight, and he earned a spot on All Mega Red Conference Team as a senior.

College Career
In the summer of 2008, Gupton was sidelined with a minor heart condition. He made a full recovery, and returned to the court the following season. He attended the two-year school, Henry Ford College, where he was one of four standout sophomores to sign with a four year university. He signed with the University of Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars for his final two collegiate years. The UIS Prairie Stars are a part of the Great Lakes Valley Conference. In his junior season, he averaged 10.7 points per game and made a total of 56 three-pointers, which was the most in school history during the school's NCAA era. In his senior year, he scored 26 points and made 6 three-pointers to defeat University of Southern Indiana, who was ranked 10th in the nation. His 6 three-pointers was a school record at the time, and it happened four other times in his UIS career. After a severe toe hyperextension injury, Gupton still maintained his consistent scoring ability, and led the team in scoring his senior year. He finished his senior season with an average of 11.9 points per game, and he passed his own record for three-pointers, with a made total of 64. He finished his UIS career with a total of 597 points, made 120 three-pointers, and shot 40% from the three-point line. He also earned the 2013 Male Athlete of the Year Award, made the All Great Lakes Valley Conference team, was named the UIS Men's Basketball Most Outstanding Player Award. He finished his UIS career with 597 points, and his 120 three-pointers ranks first in school history among transfer players, and third overall. He scored a total of over 1,000 points in his four-year college career. As the team's top three-point shooter, Gupton quickly gained the reputation as a scorer that could shoot exceptionally well, attack the basket, and could consistently make his right-handed floater shot. During the season, he also worked with many local students, as a role model during the second half of his senior year.

Team Network
Gupton was selected to play for Team Network in the American Basketball Association in 2014. The team was stationed in the metro Detroit area, which was located near his area of residence. In his rookie debut, he recorded 18 points, 4 assists, and 4 rebounds in a home win against the cross town rivals, Oakland County Cowboys. He was the only rookie on the team, and started a majority of the games that he played in. His rookie-best was on November 9, 2014, when he scored 41 points against the Steel City Yellow Jackets, while converting eight three-pointers. He scored double figures in every game, received ABA All Star honors, and led his team to the first round of the ABA playoffs. His final averages were 22.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. As a rookie, Gupton lead the team in scoring, three-pointers made and three-point percentage.

Tamworth Thunderbolts
In 2015 he reunited with his family and church, to play for the International Gospel Center. He would lead the team with 24.8 points per game, and the team would go undefeated and win the Bishop's Cup Championship. Shortly after, he continued his professional career by signing with the Tamworth Thunderbolts of Australia, who are a part of the Waratah League. Shortly after he arrived, the Thunderbolts won the Prawn Bowl Championship, and the Thunderbolts would have success throughout their entire season. He scored a season-high of 31 points in a home win against the Central Coast Waves. Gupton finished with an average of 20.3 points per game, and shot 40% from the three-point line.

The Return to Tamworth
In the winter of 2016, he signed again with the Thunderbolts for a second season. Upon his return, he became an unstoppable scoring force. His most memorable game was on May 5, 2017, in a 81-75 home win in Tamworth against the Hills Hornets of Sydney. He connected on five three-pointers, including a off balance three-pointer in the fourth quarter as the shot clock expired late in the fourth quarter. He finished with a game high of 31 points, in what was described as one of his best games with Tamworth Thunderbolts. He scored a season-high was 34 points on May 20, 2017, in a home win against the Coffs Harbour Suns. On July 10, 2017, he tied his season-high of 34 points in a win on the road against the Port Macquarie Dolphins. Gupton would score in double figures in every game throughout the season, finishing with an average of 22.1 points per game, which ranked 5th in the Waratah League. His 464 points ranked first, his 129 field goals ranked 2nd, and his 53 three-pointers ranked 4th. He led the Thunderbolts in all of the above categories, as well as his total of 48 steals. Gupton was the first Tamworth American Import to earn the Waratah League All Star Five Award, and the Tamworth Thunderbolts Most Valuable Player Award. He spent his post-season traveling and running the Kyle Gupton Basketball Camp for players in Tamworth, Gunnedah, Armildale, and a final training session with young players in Quirindi. Gupton was known as a catalyst for the the Thunderbolts, and head coach John Ireland described him as one of the best shooters he's ever seen. He has not ruled out the idea of returning to play for the Thunderbolts at some point of his career.

Edewecht Wattworms
In the late summer of 2018, Gupton signed with the Edewecht Wattworms of the Deutscher Basketball Bund. In his first game he recorded 28 points, 9 steals, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds in a win over the Ofenerdiek Blue Fire Lions. On October 28, 2018, Gupton recorded 43 points, and converted a professional-high of 11 three-pointers in a win over the Oestringen Timberwolves. Going into his fifth game, he was leading the league with an average of 32 points per game. In the next game on November 10, 2018, Gupton scored 43 points (35 points in the 2nd half) with 6 three-pointers against the Westerstede Eagles.

Personal life
Kyle is the youngest son of Chris and Cindy Gupton. He comes from a basketball family, and boldly identifies himself as a Christian athlete. His brother Corey Gupton starred at Park University for four years. He then played in the American Basketball Association and the Primier Basketball League for the Detroit Panthers, and is known for his energy and efficient hook shot. Corey is currently into acting, and has been involved with Black Panther, The Walking Dead, The Avengers Infinity War, and many other media outlets. His brother Kenny earned All State Honors at Henry Ford College, and starred in the American Basketball Association for the Detroit Hoops. Kenny is known for his ability to handle the ball and score efficiently with his athletic ability. He is currently working on an invention, along with many other productions. With the exception of his mother, Kyle is the shortest in his family.

Awards and honors

 * 2017 Waratah League All Star Five Award
 * 2017 Tamworth Thunderbolts Most Valuable Player Award
 * 2016 Prawn Bowl Champion
 * 2015 Bishop's Cup Champion
 * 2014 American Basketball Association All Star Honors
 * Scored a Rookie season-high 41 Points against Steel City Yellow Jackets
 * 2013 UIS Male Athlete of the Year
 * 2013 UIS Most Valuable Player Award
 * Member of 2013 Great Lakes Valley Conference Team
 * In the UIS records for overall points
 * In the UIS records for Three-Pointers Made
 * Scored over 1,000 collegiate points