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Josh Magette (born November 28, 1989) is an American professional basketball player for the Tasmania JackJumpers of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball for the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Josh Magette

No. 2 – Tasmania JackJumpers
Position	Point guard
League	NBL
Personal information
Born	(1989-11-28) November 28, 1989 (age 32) Birmingham, Alabama
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight	160 lb (73 kg)
Career information
High school	Spain Park (Hoover, Alabama)
College	Alabama–Huntsville (2008–2012)
NBA draft	2012 / Undrafted
Playing career	2012–present
Career history
2012–2013	Landstede Zwolle
2013–2014	Los Angeles D-Fenders
2014–2015	Koroivos Amaliadas
2015–2017	Los Angeles D-Fenders
2017–2018	Atlanta Hawks
2017–2018	→Erie BayHawks
2018	Cedevita Zagreb
2018–2019	Gran Canaria
2019–2020	Orlando Magic
2019–2020	→Lakeland Magic
2020	Lakeland Magic
2020–2021	Darüşşafaka Tekfen
2021–present	Tasmania JackJumpers
Career highlights and awards
NBA D-League All-Star (2017) 2× All-NBA G League Second Team (2017, 2020) NBA G League assists leader (2018) Dutch Basketball League steals leader (2013) 2× First-team Division II All-American (2011, 2012) Gulf South Co-Player of the Year (2012) First-team All-Gulf South (2012) First-team All-Gulf South East Division (2011) Second-team All-Gulf South East Division (2010) Gulf South East Division Freshman of the Year (2009) Gulf South tournament MVP (2012)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

Early life

Born in Birmingham, Alabama, he graduated from Spain Park High School in Hoover, Alabama.[1] He spent his collegiate career at the University of Alabama in Huntsville where he led the Chargers to three Gulf South Conference championships and two NCAA Men's Division II Basketball Championship Elite Eight appearances. He ended his career as the school's and the Gulf South Conference's all-time leader in assists.[2]

Professional career

Landstede Basketbal (2012–2013)

After going undrafted in the 2012 NBA draft, Magette joined the Memphis Grizzlies for the 2012 NBA Summer League, but did not appear in any games for the team. In August 2012, he signed with Landstede Basketbal of the Netherlands for the 2012–13 season.[3] In 39 games for Landstede, he averaged 11.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 2.5 steals per game.

Los Angeles D-Fenders (2013–2014)

On November 1, 2013, Magette was selected in the second round of the 2013 NBA Development League Draft by the Los Angeles D-Fenders.[4] In 52 games for the D-Fenders in 2013–14, he averaged 10.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 1.9 steals per game.[5]

Koroivos Amaliadas (2014–2015)

In July 2014, Magette joined the Orlando Magic for the 2014 NBA Summer League.[6] On August 14, 2014, he signed with the Greek League club Koroivos Amaliadas.[7] In 28 games for Koroivos in 2014–15, he averaged 7.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game.

Return to the D-Fenders (2015–2017)

On October 31, 2015, Magette was acquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders, returning to the franchise for a second stint.[8] In 54 games for the D-fenders in 2015–16, he averaged 12.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 8.8 assists and 2.4 steals per game.[5]

In July 2016, Magette joined the Brooklyn Nets for the 2016 NBA Summer League. On October 3, 2016, he signed with the Atlanta Hawks,[9] but was waived on October 22 after appearing in three preseason games.[10] On October 30, he was reacquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders.[11]

Atlanta Hawks (2017–2018)

In June 2017, Magette joined the Atlanta Hawks for the 2017 NBA Summer League.[12] On September 6, two months after a successful Summer League stint, he was signed to the Hawks as the team's first ever two-way contract. Under the terms of the deal, he split time between the Hawks and their new G-League affiliate, the Erie BayHawks.[13] Magette made his NBA debut on October 18, 2017, in a 117–111 victory for the Atlanta Hawks where he sank his first NBA shot attempt, which was a deep three from the left wing. He had another phenomenal year in the G-League, averaging 15.1 points, 10.2 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.2 steals. Additionally, he had a solid rookie season in the NBA averaging over 3 assists per game.

Cedevita Zagreb (2018)

On June 27, 2018, it was announced that he will join the Golden State Warriors for the 2018 NBA Summer League. On July 27, 2018, he signed with Croatian club Cedevita Zagreb.[14] On November 10, 2018, he was released by Cedevita.[15]

Gran Canaria (2018–2019)

On December 25, 2018, Magette agreed to join Euroleague team CB Gran Canaria.[16]

Magette played for the San Antonio Spurs during the 2019 NBA Summer League.[17]

Orlando Magic (2019–2020)

On July 17, 2019, the Orlando Magic agreed to sign Magette to a two-way contract.[18] On July 23, the deal was officially announced.[19] On January 11, 2020, the Orlando Magic signed with Magette a 10-day contract,[20] but was later waived by the Orlando Magic on January 14, 2020.[21]

Lakeland Magic (2020)

The Lakeland Magic re-signed Magette after his release from the parent club. In his G League return, he registered 24 points, six assists, two rebounds, two steals and a block in a game against the Canton Charge.[22] Magette was named Midseason All-NBA G League for the Eastern Conference.[23] On March 11, he posted 25 points, 15 assists, eight rebounds and two steals in a win over the Erie BayHawks. Magette averaged 21.1 points, 10.6 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game during the 2019-20 G League season.[24] He was named to the All-NBA G League Second Team.[25]

Darüşşafaka (2020–2021)

On December 6, 2020, Magette signed with Darüşşafaka of the Basketball Super League.[26]

Tasmania JackJumpers (2021–present)

On July 28, 2021, Magette signed with the Tasmania JackJumpers for the 2021–22 NBL season.[27]

Magette played a crucial role in the JackJumpers’ inaugural season campaign, leading the team to the Finals Series against eventual champions the Sydney Kings. He also finished 3rd in the JackJumpers MVP count and second in the league in assists, averaging 5.89 assists per game. He re-signed with the club on a one-year deal for the 2022-23 NBL season.

NBA career statistics

Legend

GP	Games played	GS	Games started	MPG	Minutes per game
FG%	Field goal percentage	3P%	3-point field goal percentage	FT%	Free throw percentage
RPG	Rebounds per game	APG	Assists per game	SPG	Steals per game
BPG	Blocks per game	PPG	Points per game	Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2017–18	Atlanta	18	0	12.0	.326	.364	1.000	1.1	3.2	.4	.1	2.6
2019–20	Orlando	8	0	4.8	.333	.250	.500	.8	.6	.4	.1	1.5
Career		26	0	9.8	.328	.346	.900	1.0	2.4	.4	.1	2.2

National team career

Magette played with the senior USA men's national team in early 2020, against Puerto Rico, at the 2021 FIBA AmeriCup qualification. Team USA faced Puerto Rico twice and won both games. He was also named to the 2021 USA Select Team, which trains with the men's Olympic basketball team.[28]

References

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Josh Magette (Birmingham, Alabama, 28 de noviembre de 1989) es un baloncestista estadounidense que pertenece al Tasmania JackJumpers de la National Basketball League (Australia). Con 1,85 metros de estatura, juega en la posición de base.

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