Josh Magette
| No. 9 – Los Angeles D-Fenders | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard |
| League | NBA Development League |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
November 28, 1989 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 Basketbal |
| 2013–2014 | Los Angeles D-Fenders |
| 2014–2015 | Koroivos Amaliadas |
| 2015–present | Los Angeles D-Fenders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Josh Magette (born November 28, 1989) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League. He played college basketball for the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
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
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.
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]
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.
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]
References
- ↑ McCarter, Mark (March 17, 2014). "Ex-UAH star Josh Magette now starring in NBDL: 'I have to pinch myself sometimes'". AL.com. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- ↑ Wong, Trevor (March 11, 2014). "Josh Magette Looking to Prove Doubters Wrong". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- ↑ "Magette Signs With Landstede Of Dutch Basketball League". uahchargers.com. August 20, 2012. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Magette Drafted 23rd by D-Fenders in D-League Draft". uahchargers.com. November 1, 2013. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
- 1 2 "Josh Magette D-League Stats". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ↑ "Orlando Magic Announce Roster for Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. July 1, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Josh Magette inks in Greece with Koroivos Amaliadas". Sportando.com. August 14, 2014. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
- ↑ "D-Fenders Finalize 2015 Training Camp Roster". OurSportsCentral.com. October 31, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
- ↑ "Atlanta Hawks Sign Josh Magette". NBA.com. October 3, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ↑ "Hawks Waive Magette, Finalize Roster". NBA.com. October 23, 2016. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
- ↑ Primeaux, Ryan (October 30, 2016). "D-Fenders Finalize Training Camp Roster and Schedule". NBA.com. Retrieved November 6, 2016.