Josh Magette (born November 28, 1989) is an American professional

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player for the

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of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). He played

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for the

University of Alabama in Huntsville The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is a public research university in Huntsville, Alabama. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and comprises nine colleges: arts, humanities & social science ...

Early life

Born in

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, he graduated from

Spain Park High School Spain Park High School (SPHS) is a four-year public high school in the Birmingham, Alabama, suburb of Hoover. It is the smaller of two high schools in the Hoover City School System. School colors are Carolina blue, black, and white, and the athl ...

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. He spent his collegiate career at

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where he led the

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to three

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championships and two

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Elite Eight appearances. He ended his career as the school's and the Gulf South Conference's all-time leader in assists.

Professional career

Landstede Basketbal (2012–2013)

After going undrafted in the

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, Magette joined the

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for the 2012 NBA Summer League, but did not appear in any games for the team. In August 2012, he signed with

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of the Netherlands for the 2012–13 season. 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

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. 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.

Koroivos Amaliadas (2014–2015)

In July 2014, Magette joined the

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for the

2014 NBA Summer League The 2014 NBA Summer League consists of two pro basketball leagues organized by the NBA and the Orlando Magic just after the 2014 NBA Draft. Ten teams took part in the week-long summer league at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, from July 5 t ...

. On August 14, 2014, he signed with the Greek League club Koroivos Amaliadas. 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. 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. In July 2016, Magette joined the

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for the

2016 NBA Summer League The 2016 NBA Summer League consisted of three pro basketball leagues organized by the National Basketball Association (NBA): the Orlando Pro Summer League, Utah Jazz Summer League, and Las Vegas Summer League. Ten teams participated in the week ...

. On October 3, 2016, he signed with the

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, but was waived on October 22 after appearing in three preseason games. On October 30, he was reacquired by the

Atlanta Hawks (2017–2018)

In June 2017, Magette joined the

for the

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. On September 6, two months after a successful Summer League stint, he was signed to the Hawks as the team's first ever

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. Under the terms of the deal, he split time between the Hawks and their new G-League affiliate, the Erie BayHawks. 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

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for the

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. On July 27, 2018, he signed with Croatian club

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. On November 10, 2018, he was released by Cedevita.

Gran Canaria (2018–2019)

On December 25, 2018, Magette agreed to join Euroleague team

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. Magette played for the

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during the

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Orlando Magic (2019–2020)

On July 17, 2019, the

agreed to sign Magette to a

. On July 23, the deal was officially announced. On January 11, 2020, the

signed with Magette a 10-day contract, but was later waived by the

on January 14, 2020.

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

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. Magette was named Midseason All-NBA G League for the Eastern Conference. 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. He was named to the All-NBA G League Second Team.

Darüşşafaka (2020–2021)

On December 6, 2020, Magette signed with Darüşşafaka of the

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Tasmania JackJumpers (2021–present)

On July 28, 2021, Magette signed with the

for the

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. Magette played a crucial role in the JackJumpers’ inaugural season campaign, leading the team to the Finals Series against eventual champions the

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. 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

Regular season

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National team career

Magette played with the senior USA men's national team in early 2020, against

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, 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.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Magette, Josh 1989 births Living people ABA League players Alabama–Huntsville Chargers men's basketball players American expatriate basketball people in Australia American expatriate basketball people in Croatia American expatriate basketball people in Greece American expatriate basketball people in the Netherlands American expatriate basketball people in Spain American expatriate basketball people in Turkey American men's basketball players Atlanta Hawks players Basketball players from Birmingham, Alabama CB Gran Canaria players Darüşşafaka Basketbol players Erie BayHawks (2017–2019) players KK Cedevita players Koroivos B.C. players Lakeland Magic players Landstede Hammers players Liga ACB players Los Angeles D-Fenders players Orlando Magic players Point guards Tasmania JackJumpers players Undrafted National Basketball Association players United States men's national basketball team players