Malcolm Hill, an American basketball player, is a small forward for the NBA G League team Birmingham Squadron.
Previously, he played for Chicago Bulls on a two-way contract before he was waived in February 2023 to make room for a new roster.
Despite going undrafted in the 2017 NBA Draft, Malcolm refused to give up on his dream & played for various teams across the globe before a U-turn to the NBA court.
Indeed, he is a player who has overcome the odds and shown incredible perseverance on his journey to the professional basketball arena.
The St. Louis native played his collegiate basketball for the Fighting Illini & earned two-time second-team All-Big Ten honors.
Moreover, he is the third-leading scorer (with 1846 points) in the program’s history.
Many know about Malcolm’s basketball journey, but little do know that he inherited the basketball genes from his father, who played college basketball at UMSL.
Get further insights about the basketball star’s family, relationship, net worth & more.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Malcolm Hill |
| Date of Birth | October 26, 1995 |
| Birth Place | St. Louis, Missouri |
| Age | 28 Years Old |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Height | 6 feet 6 inches/ 1.98 m/ 198 cm |
| Weight | 220 lbs/ 100 Kg |
| High School | Belleville East High School |
| University | University of Illinois (2013-2017) |
| Father’s Name | Malcolm Hill Sr. |
| Mother’s Name | Machanda Hill |
| Siblings | N/A |
| Tattoos | Yes |
| Girlfriend | N/A |
| Children | None |
| Profession | Basketball player |
| League | NBA |
| Position | Small Forward |
| Playing Career | 2017- Present |
| NBA Draft | Undrafted (in 2017) |
| Current Team | Birmingham Squadron (NBA G League) |
| Jersey Number | 4 |
| Net Worth | $300-$500K |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
| Merch | Signed Card |
| Last Update | May 2024 |
Early Life & Family
Malcolm Hill was born on October 26, 1996, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Machanda Hill and Malcolm Hill Sr.
At four years old, his family moved to Belleville, Illinois, a suburb of St. Louis, where he spent most of his childhood.
Hill comes from a close-knit family and has often credited his parents for their unwavering support throughout his basketball journey.
However, little information is available about his other family members or any siblings he may have.
Growing up, Hill was a multi-sport athlete and played soccer and baseball until the fifth grade.
He eventually chose to focus on basketball, following in the footsteps of his father, who played NCAA Division II basketball for the UMSL Tritons in the early 1990s.
Clearly, basketball runs in the family, and Hill’s early exposure to the sport likely played a significant role in his development as a player.
Age, Body Measurements & More!
As of 2024, Malcolm Hill is 28 years old. The
The player is 1.98 m tall and weighs 220 lbs with a wing span of 6 feet 9 inches (2.05 m).
Triumph Over Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
Hill was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) during the summer between his junior & senior years at Belleville East High School.
As reported, the basketball player woke up with a swollen and numb left arm after playing in a summer basketball league.
After a venogram, it was revealed that he had a blood clot, which resulted due to thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). Malcolm had to undergo a decompression surgery that removed part of the first rib to relieve compression on the vein.
Upon recovery, he played in his senior year of high school & broke his junior season’s record of 666 points scoring 708 total points in a single season.
With 2004 career points, Malcolm became All-Time Leading Scorer for Belleville East.
Moreover, he placed #3 in Mr. Illinois Basketball voting, behind Jabari Parker (winner) and Jahlil Okafor (runner-up).
Collegiate Basketball Career
The four-star prospect of Belleville East High School verbally committed to Illinois in the 2011 fall & signed a letter of intent in 2012.
He was named the St. Louis Post-Dispatch All-Metro Player of the Year in 2013.
From 2013 to 2017, Malcolm attended the University of Illinois, where he graduated with a major in recreation sports & tourism.
His collegiate basketball with the Fighting Illini saw him accolades like Lou Henson Courage Award and the Illinois Most Outstanding Player Award.
His college career-high 40 points came in his senior year on November 13, 2016, when they won over Northern Kentucky.
The player scored 1,846 points in college, ranking third in school history behind Deon Thomas (2129 points) and Kiwane Garris (1948 points).
Undrafted In NBA Draft & Basketball Journey
After Malcolm Hill went undrafted in the 2017 NBA draft, he sought basketball opportunities overseas.
From 2017 to 2020, Hill played with different teams: Star Hotshots (of the Philippines), Telekom Baskets Bonn (of Germany), MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg (of Germany), BC Astana (of Kazakhstan), and Hapoel Jerusalem (of Israel).
Signed With Birmingham Squadron
Having played in NBA Summer League games for the City Thunder (2018) & Utah Jazz (2018), Malcolm signed with New Orleans Pelicans in October 2021.
Subsequently, he was allocated the Pelicans’ G League team Birmingham Squadron, where he averaged 16.9 points from 14 games.
Then in December 2021, the small forward signed a 10-day contract with Atlanta Hawks.
It followed his other 10-day contract with Chicago Bulls, but they terminated the deal in January 2022 & offered him a two-way deal instead.
In September 2022, Hill signed a new two-way contract with the Bulls but was waived on February 21, 2023, to clear space for the new signee Terry Taylor.
On February 24, 2023, the NBA G League team Birmingham Squadron re-acquired him into their roster.
United States National Basketball Team
Malcolm Hill was among the 22 players invited to the 2015 U.S. Pan American Men’s Basketball team training camp in June 2015.
The training camp was held at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The competition was scheduled for July 21-25 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
However, Malcolm was not selected for the final roster of the team.
Is Malcolm Hill Dating Anyone?
The basketball small forward likes to give a silent treatment when asked about his love life. So far, no reports of his dating profile or past relationship have come out.
Hill is yet to confirm or deny if he has a girlfriend.
Without any proof of his romantic relationship, sources allege that the NBA player is currently single & focusing on his basketball career.
Though some fans cling to the assumption that Malcolm could be in a secret relationship. Well, the truth is up to the time to reveal!
Malcolm Hill is an avid social media user and actively uses Instagram (@malcolmillini21) and Twitter (@Malcolmillini21). Most of his social media posts are about his parents, travels & basketball career.
As of this writing, his Instagram followers are more than 18.9K, while his Twitter followers count over 9.7K.
Net Worth & Contract
As of 2024, Malcolm Hill enjoys an estimated net worth of $300-$500K.
The former Bulls player mainly earns from his basketball career, though he is yet to land a lucrative standard NBA deal.
He has had a somewhat turbulent career in terms of contracts, having signed with several teams. His previous contracts include:
- A 10-day contract with the Atlanta Hawks on January 8, 2022, worth $61,528.
- A 10-day contract with the Chicago Bulls on January 14, 2022, worth $61,528.
- A two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls on January 19, 2022, worth $508,891 for the 2022-23 season.
Hill was waived by the Bulls in February 2023 before his two-way contract expired.
Before landing as a two-way player in the NBA, Hill played for many international basketball clubs after being an undrafted free agent in the 2017 NBA Draft.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Malcolm Hill still with the Bulls?
No, Hill was waived on February 21, 2023, before the end of his two-way contract with the Bulls to clear the roster to sign Terry Taylor. Currently, Malcolm plays for NBA G League's Birmingham Squadron.
When did Hill make his NBA debut?
Having made his NBA Summer League debut with the City Thunder in 2018, Malcolm Hill made his NBA regular season debut with the Hawks on December 25, 2021, against the Knicks.
What is Malcolm Hill's G League career best?
Hill, while playing for the Squadron, scored his NBA G league career-high 32 points on November 26, 2021, against the Vipers.
