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| team = Free agent |
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| nationality = |
| nationality = U.S. Citizen |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|4|8}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|4|8}} |
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| birth_place = [[Wichita, Kansas]] |
| birth_place = [[Wichita, Kansas]] |
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| highschool = [[Plano East Senior High School|Plano East]] ([[Plano, Texas]]) |
| highschool = [[Plano East Senior High School|Plano East]] ([[Plano, Texas]]) |
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| college = |
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*[[Akron Zips men's basketball|Akron]] (2010–2014) |
*[[Akron Zips men's basketball|Akron]] (2010–2014) |
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| draft_year = 2014 |
| draft_year = 2014 |
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| career_start = 2015 |
| career_start = 2015 |
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| years1 = 2015–2016 |
| years1 = 2015–2016 |
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| team1 |
| team1 = [[Redwell Gunners Oberwart]] |
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| years2 = 2016–2017 |
| years2 = 2016–2017 |
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| team2 |
| team2 = [[Eisbaeren Bremerhaven]] |
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| years3 = 2017 |
| years3 = 2017 |
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| team3 |
| team3 = [[CEZ Nymburk]] |
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| years4 = 2017–2018 |
| years4 = 2017–2018 |
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| team4 |
| team4 = [[Boulazac Basket Dordogne]] |
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| years5 = 2018–2019 |
| years5 = 2018–2019 |
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| team5 |
| team5 = [[Kolossos Rodou B.C.|Kolossos Rodou]] |
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| years6 = 2019 |
| years6 = 2019 |
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| team6 |
| team6 = [[Okapi Aalstar]] |
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| years7 = 2019–2020 |
| years7 = 2019–2020 |
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| team7 |
| team7 = [[PVSK Panthers]] |
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| years8 = 2020–2021 |
| years8 = 2020–2021 |
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| team8 |
| team8 = Redwell Gunners Oberwart |
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| years9 = 2021 |
| years9 = 2021 |
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| team9 |
| team9 = [[Fribourg Olympic]] |
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| years10 = 2021–2022 |
| years10 = 2021–2022 |
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| team10 = [[Soproni KC]] |
| team10 = [[Soproni KC]] |
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| years11 = 2022 |
| years11 = 2022 |
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| team11 |
| team11 = [[Kaposvári KK]] |
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* [[Österreichische Basketball Bundesliga|Austrian League]] champion ([[2015–16 Österreichische Basketball Bundesliga|2016]]) |
* [[Österreichische Basketball Bundesliga|Austrian League]] champion ([[2015–16 Österreichische Basketball Bundesliga|2016]]) |
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* Second-team All-[[Mid-American Conference|MAC]] (2014) |
* Second-team All-[[Mid-American Conference|MAC]] (2014) |
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* [[Mid-American Conference|MAC]] Sixth Man of the Year (2012) |
* [[Mid-American Conference|MAC]] Sixth Man of the Year (2012) |
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'''Quincy Johan Diggs''' (born April 8, 1990) is an American professional [[basketball]] player, who most recently played for [[Kaposvári KK]] of the [[Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A]] in [[Hungary]]. |
'''Quincy Johan Diggs''' (born April 8, 1990) is an Austrian-American professional [[basketball]] player, who most recently played for [[Kaposvári KK]] of the [[Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A]] in [[Hungary]]. |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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On January 2, 2022, Diggs signed with [[Kaposvári KK]] of the [[Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A (men's basketball)|Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gabor |first1=Winter |title=Quincy Diggs joins Kaposvari |url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Hungary/news/724663/Quincy-Diggs-joins-Kaposvari |website=Eurobasket |access-date=January 2, 2022 |date=January 2, 2022}}</ref> |
On January 2, 2022, Diggs signed with [[Kaposvári KK]] of the [[Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A (men's basketball)|Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gabor |first1=Winter |title=Quincy Diggs joins Kaposvari |url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Hungary/news/724663/Quincy-Diggs-joins-Kaposvari |website=Eurobasket |access-date=January 2, 2022 |date=January 2, 2022}}</ref> |
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He gave his debut for [[Austria men's national basketball team]] on Februar 22, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Guttmann/burgenland.ORF.at |first=M. |date=2024-02-22 |title=Ex-Gunner Quincy Diggs im Nationalteam |url=https://burgenland.orf.at/stories/3245861/ |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=burgenland.ORF.at |language=de}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
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On October 26, 2023, Diggs received the [[Austrian citizenship]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spahiu |first=Labinot |date=2023-10-26 |title=Pünktlich zum Nationalfeiertag: Diggs erhält österreichische Staatsbürgerschaft |url=https://www.skysportaustria.at/puenktlich-zum-nationalfeiertag-diggs-erhaelt-oesterreichische-staatsbuergerschaft/ |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=Sky Sport Austria |language=de-DE}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
Revision as of 04:54, 7 June 2024
![]() Diggs (23) playing against Buffalo | |
Free agent | |
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Position | Small forward |
Personal information | |
Born | Wichita, Kansas | April 8, 1990
Nationality | U.S. Citizen |
Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Listed weight | 209 lb (95 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Plano East (Plano, Texas) |
College |
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NBA draft | 2014: undrafted |
Playing career | 2015–present |
Career history | |
2015–2016 | Redwell Gunners Oberwart |
2016–2017 | Eisbaeren Bremerhaven |
2017 | CEZ Nymburk |
2017–2018 | Boulazac Basket Dordogne |
2018–2019 | Kolossos Rodou |
2019 | Okapi Aalstar |
2019–2020 | PVSK Panthers |
2020–2021 | Redwell Gunners Oberwart |
2021 | Fribourg Olympic |
2021–2022 | Soproni KC |
2022 | Kaposvári KK |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Quincy Johan Diggs (born April 8, 1990) is an Austrian-American professional basketball player, who most recently played for Kaposvári KK of the Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A in Hungary.
College career
In the 2011–11 season, the Akron Zips qualified for the NCAA Tournament, where they lost to Notre Dame with Diggs scoring 11 points in the matchup.[1] The following season Akron lost in the MAC tournament final to Ohio when Diggs's missed a desperation last second shot.[2] The Zips participate in the National Invitation Tournament in 2012, however, they lost in the first round to Northwestern despite 18 points from Diggs.[3] Diggs averaged 8.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game as a junior and was MAC Sixth Man of the Year in 2012, but was suspended from the university for the next season,[4] in what was later revealed to be fights with his girlfriend.[5] After a year break Diggs returned to the team, which lost in the semifinals of the MAC championship after overtime against the eventual winner Western Michigan.[6] This time Akron participated in the Collegeinsider.com Tournament (CIT), in which they lost 97–91 to IPFW in the first round despite 23 points from Diggs, which brought Diggs's career in college to an end.[7] As a senior, Diggs posted 12.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists and was named Second Team All-Mid-American Conference.[8]
SEASON AVERAGES | |||||||||||||||
SEASON | TEAM | MIN | FGM-FGA | FG% | 3PM-3PA | 3P% | FTM-FTA | FT% | REB | AST | BLK | STL | PF | TO | PTS |
2013–14 | AKR | 29.5 | 4.3–10.2 | .422 | 1.5–4.5 | .342 | 2.7–4.1 | .655 | 4.6 | 2.6 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 12.8 |
2011–12 | AKR | 25.5 | 2.8–6.3 | .446 | 0.9–2.4 | .378 | 2.0–2.9 | .687 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 8.5 |
2010–11 | AKR | 16.6 | 1.9–4.0 | .469 | 0.4–1.1 | .390 | 1.1–1.5 | .722 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 5.3 |
2009–10 | UNO | 13.3 | 1.1–2.9 | .380 | 0.5–1.5 | .317 | 0.6–0.9 | .739 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 3.3 |
Professional career
Diggs signed with Redwell Gunners Oberwart in 2015 and averaged 20.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. He was named MVP of the Austrian league.[8] In the 2016–2017 season, Diggs competed for Eisbaeren Bremerhaven. He averaged 13.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. In June 2017 he signed with the Czech team CEZ Nymburk.[9] Diggs averaged 9.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game with Nymburk. In November 2017, he inked with Boulazac Basket Dordogne.[10] On July 24, 2018, Diggs moved to Greece for Kolossos Rodou. He was released from the Greek team on April 5, 2019.
On April 19, 2019, Diggs signed with Okapi Aalstar of the Belgium Pro Basketball League. [11] He later joined PVSK Panthers of the Hungarian league and averaged 13.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.6 steals per game. On September 9, 2020, Diggs returned to Redwell Gunners Oberwart.[12] He averaged 14 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.8 steals per game. On August 10, 2021, Diggs signed with Fribourg Olympic Basket of the Swiss Basketball League.[13]
On January 2, 2022, Diggs signed with Kaposvári KK of the Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A.[14]
He gave his debut for Austria men's national basketball team on Februar 22, 2024.[15]
Personal life
On October 26, 2023, Diggs received the Austrian citizenship.[16]
References
- ^ "Notre Dame holds off Akron, advances to round of 32". ESPN. Associated Press. March 19, 2011. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ Alexander, Elton (March 10, 2012). "Ohio holds off Akron, 64–63, to claim MAC men's title". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ "Northwestern Holds Off Akron 76–74 In NIT". CBS Chicago. Associated Press. March 13, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ "Akron suspends MAC's top sixth man, Quincy Diggs". Sporting News. October 2, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ Price, Satchel (October 3, 2012). "Suspended Quincy Diggs reportedly involved in fights with ex-girlfriend". SB Nation. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ "Western Michigan stuns Akron 64–60 in OT". ESPN. Associated Press. March 14, 2014. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ "Akron Zips fall to IPFW in opening round of CIT, 97–91". The Plain Dealer. March 19, 2014. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ a b Riemann, Oliver (June 15, 2016). "Eisbären holen Quincy Diggs, den MVP aus Österreich". Nord 24. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ "CEZ Nymburk signs Quincy Diggs to a 1+1 deal". Sportando. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ "Quincy Diggs inks with Boulazac". Sportando. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ Skerletic, Dario (April 19, 2019). "Okapi Aalstar signs Quincy Diggs". Sportando. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- ^ Heinrich, Stefan (September 9, 2020). "Diggs comes back to Oberwart, ex PVSK-Veolia". Eurobasket. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
- ^ "Quincy Diggs (ex Oberwart) signs at Fribourg". Eurobasket. August 10, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ Gabor, Winter (January 2, 2022). "Quincy Diggs joins Kaposvari". Eurobasket. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
- ^ Guttmann/burgenland.ORF.at, M. (2024-02-22). "Ex-Gunner Quincy Diggs im Nationalteam". burgenland.ORF.at (in German). Retrieved 2024-02-23.
- ^ Spahiu, Labinot (2023-10-26). "Pünktlich zum Nationalfeiertag: Diggs erhält österreichische Staatsbürgerschaft". Sky Sport Austria (in German). Retrieved 2024-02-23.
External links
- 1990 births
- Living people
- Akron Zips men's basketball players
- American expatriate basketball people in Austria
- American expatriate basketball people in Belgium
- American expatriate basketball people in the Czech Republic
- American expatriate basketball people in France
- American expatriate basketball people in Germany
- American expatriate basketball people in Greece
- American expatriate basketball people in Hungary
- American expatriate basketball people in Switzerland
- American men's basketball players
- Basketball players from Wichita, Kansas
- Basketball Nymburk players
- Eisbären Bremerhaven players
- Kolossos Rodou B.C. players
- New Orleans Privateers men's basketball players
- Okapi Aalstar players
- PVSK Panthers players
- Small forwards