Boo Buie Iii Bio
Daniel Richard “Boo” Buie III is an American professional basketball player for the Mexico City Capitanes of the NBA G League. A versatile guard listed at 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) and 180 lb (82 kg), he plays both point guard and shooting guard. He gained national recognition during a five-season collegiate career at Northwestern University, where he set the program’s all-time scoring record.
After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft, Buie launched his professional career through the New York Knicks system and the Westchester Knicks before being traded to the Capitanes in August 2025. He has continued to build a reputation as a scoring lead guard with deep shooting range and steady playmaking.
Early Life and Background
Boo Buie Iii was born on December 7, 1999, in Albany, New York, and grew up in the same upstate New York community. His family ties to basketball run deep. His half-brother, Talor Battle, played college basketball at Penn State and spent time playing professionally overseas, giving Buie an early window into the demands of high-level competition.
Buie initially attended Troy High School in Troy, New York, before transferring to Gould Academy in Bethel, Maine, after his sophomore year. The move to a prep school known for developing guards helped him sharpen his skills against stronger national competition. In his first season at Gould Academy, he averaged 27 points, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals per game, establishing himself as a priority recruit.
Buie chose Northwestern over scholarship offers from St. Bonaventure, UMass, Boston University, and Siena, citing the Big Ten stage and the fit with the Wildcats’ up-tempo system.
Path to Basketball
Buie’s route to Division I basketball began with a strong prep résumé at Gould Academy, where his scoring and playmaking numbers drew attention from mid-major and high-major programs. His commitment to Northwestern in 2018 signaled the Wildcats’ intention to build around a lead guard with three-level scoring ability.
He arrived in Evanston in 2019 and worked his way into the rotation as a freshman, appearing in 26 games with 11 starts. The transition from prep star to Big Ten contributor required patience, but Buie steadily expanded his role as a sophomore, leading the Wildcats in three-pointers made and total assists.
By his junior season, he had become the focal point of Northwestern’s offense, and by his senior year he was a first-team All-Big Ten selection. That development arc, from role player to record-setter, set the stage for his professional career.
Boo Buie Iii Career
Early Career (2019–2024)
During his freshman season at Northwestern, Buie averaged 10.3 points per game and finished second on the team with 63 assists and 17 steals. As a sophomore, he again averaged 10.3 points per game while leading the Wildcats with 41 made three-pointers and 96 assists, showcasing the shooting and passing instincts that would define his game.
His offensive profile expanded as a junior, when he averaged 14.1 points, 4.3 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game. As a senior, he was named first-team All-Big Ten by the media and earned All-Big Ten recognition across the conference, averaging 17.3 points, 4.5 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game while guiding Northwestern to a second-round appearance in the 2024 NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament.
Northwestern Record-Setter (2023–2024)
Following Northwestern’s second-round exit, Buie declared for the 2024 NBA Draft, closing one of the most productive careers in program history. On February 15, 2024, he scored his 2,000th career point against Rutgers, joining an elite group of Big Ten scorers.
One week later, on February 22, he surpassed John Shurna’s 2,038 career points to become Northwestern’s all-time leading scorer. He finished his career as the Wildcats’ career scoring leader, a two-time First-team All-Big Ten selection, and the 2024 Lefty Driesell Award winner as the nation’s top defensive player.
That season also included a run to the 2024 NBA G League Winter Showcase championship, won while suiting up for the Westchester Knicks during his transition to the professional ranks.
Westchester Knicks Era (2024–2025)
After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft, Buie joined the Phoenix Suns for the 2024 NBA Summer League before signing with the New York Knicks on October 7, 2024. He was waived two days later and joined the Westchester Knicks on October 28, 2024.
On November 5, he signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks, but was waived on December 24 after appearing only for Westchester. Three days later, he returned to the Westchester roster, where he spent the 2024–25 season developing his professional game and contributing to the team’s Winter Showcase title.
Mexico City Capitanes Era (2025–Present)
On August 25, 2025, Buie was traded from the Westchester Knicks to the Mexico City Capitanes in exchange for Dink Pate. The move gave him a fresh opportunity to take on a larger offensive role within the Capitanes’ rotation.
In the Capitanes system, Buie has continued to play his preferred style of pace-and-space basketball, serving as a primary ball-handler and secondary scorer. The early portion of his tenure has emphasized on-ball creation, three-point volume, and leadership in the backcourt.
Driving Style and Strengths
Buie is at his best when he can control tempo, hunt pick-and-roll advantages, and let his deep shooting punish defenses that sag off the ball. He pairs confident three-point range with the playmaking vision to find open teammates, and his experience as Northwestern’s primary handler translates cleanly to professional spacing concepts. His partnership with the Capitanes’ coaching staff has emphasized defensive discipline and efficient shot selection.
Notable Events and Milestones
His most significant milestones include becoming Northwestern’s all-time leading scorer on February 22, 2024, and capturing the 2024 Lefty Driesell Award as the country’s top defensive player. Winning the 2024 NBA G League Winter Showcase championship with the Westchester Knicks marked his first professional title.
Boo Buie Iii Career Wins
Buie’s career is still in its early stages, but he has already collected meaningful hardware at both the collegiate and professional levels. His signature accomplishments include the Lefty Driesell Award, two First-team All-Big Ten selections, and an NBA G League Winter Showcase championship.
College and G League Highlights
At Northwestern, Buie was a two-time First-team All-Big Ten selection in 2023 and 2024, and he closed his career as the program’s all-time scoring leader. His 2024 senior campaign featured 17.3 points, 4.5 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game, and he ended his college tenure by declaring for the 2024 NBA Draft.
His first professional trophy came during the 2024 NBA G League Winter Showcase, won with the Westchester Knicks while he was shuttling between two-way contracts and the G League roster. The title offered an early signal of his fit in a professional offensive structure.
Other Wins & Performances
Beyond his headline awards, Buie has posted consistently strong per-game scoring averages throughout his career, including his 27-point average at Gould Academy and double-digit scoring marks in every season at Northwestern. His ability to contribute immediately in the Capitanes’ backcourt reflects that steady upward trajectory.
Boo Buie Iii Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Basketball is a family affair for Buie. His half-brother, Talor Battle, played college basketball at Penn State and competed professionally overseas, providing Buie with a firsthand model of how to sustain a long career in the sport.
Battle later joined the Northwestern men’s basketball program as an assistant coach in May 2021, remaining on staff for Buie’s final three collegiate seasons. In June 2024, Battle was named to Ohio State’s coaching staff, and in 2025 he returned to his alma mater on Penn State’s staff, continuing a coaching career that has closely tracked Buie’s rise.
Personal Life
Buie was raised in Albany, New York, and maintains ties to the upstate New York community where he first learned the game. He is known by the nickname “Boo,” which has followed him from childhood through his college and professional career.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 calendar year has been defined by Buie’s trade to the Mexico City Capitanes on August 25, 2025, a move that positioned him for a larger role within the G League. Coming off a Winter Showcase title and a year of professional seasoning with the Westchester Knicks, Buie entered the Capitanes rotation with momentum and a clear offensive identity.
Through his early appearances with the Capitanes, he has emphasized the same strengths that defined his Northwestern career: aggressive three-point shooting, tempo control, and steady distribution from the point guard position. His ability to play both on and off the ball has given the Capitanes’ coaching staff flexibility in lineup construction.
Looking ahead, the remainder of the 2025–26 G League season offers Buie a platform to expand his scoring averages and continue developing two-way consistency. With his contract status and shooting profile intact, he remains a candidate to draw NBA two-way or standard-contract interest as the season progresses.