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In July 2016, Magette joined the [[Brooklyn Nets]] for the [[2016 NBA Summer League]]. On October 3, 2016, he signed with the [[Atlanta Hawks]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/atlanta-hawks-sign-josh-magette|title=Atlanta Hawks Sign Josh Magette|date=October 3, 2016|work=NBA.com|accessdate=October 3, 2016}}</ref> but was waived on October 22 after appearing in three preseason games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-waive-magette-finalize-roster|title=Hawks Waive Magette, Finalize Roster|work=NBA.com|date=October 23, 2016|accessdate=October 23, 2016}}</ref> On October 30, he was reacquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders.<ref>{{cite web|first=Ryan|last=Primeaux|url=http://losangeles.dleague.nba.com/news/161030-d-fenders-finalize-training-camp-roster/|title=D-Fenders Finalize Training Camp Roster and Schedule|work=NBA.com|date=October 30, 2016|accessdate=November 6, 2016}}</ref>
In July 2016, Magette joined the [[Brooklyn Nets]] for the [[2016 NBA Summer League]]. On October 3, 2016, he signed with the [[Atlanta Hawks]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/atlanta-hawks-sign-josh-magette|title=Atlanta Hawks Sign Josh Magette|date=October 3, 2016|work=NBA.com|accessdate=October 3, 2016}}</ref> but was waived on October 22 after appearing in three preseason games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-waive-magette-finalize-roster|title=Hawks Waive Magette, Finalize Roster|work=NBA.com|date=October 23, 2016|accessdate=October 23, 2016}}</ref> On October 30, he was reacquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders.<ref>{{cite web|first=Ryan|last=Primeaux|url=http://losangeles.dleague.nba.com/news/161030-d-fenders-finalize-training-camp-roster/|title=D-Fenders Finalize Training Camp Roster and Schedule|work=NBA.com|date=October 30, 2016|accessdate=November 6, 2016}}</ref>


In June 2017, Maggette joined the [[Atlanta Hawks]] for the [[2017 NBA Summer League]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2017/6/17/15824446/atlanta-hawks-summer-league-roster-las-vegas-bryce-cotton-josh-magette|title=Reports: Hawks set to add two players to Summer League roster|work=Peachtree Hoops|access-date=2017-06-30}}</ref> 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 will split time between the Hawks and their new G-League affiliate, the [[Erie BayHawks (2017–)|Erie BayHawks]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=|first1=|title=Hawks Sign First Two-Way Player In Josh Magette; Also Sign Tyler Cavanaugh |url=http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-sign-first-two-way-player-josh-magette-also-sign-tyler-cavanaugh|accessdate=September 6, 2017|work=[[NBA.com]]|date=September 6, 2017}}</ref>
In June 2017, Magette joined the [[Atlanta Hawks]] for the [[2017 NBA Summer League]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2017/6/17/15824446/atlanta-hawks-summer-league-roster-las-vegas-bryce-cotton-josh-magette|title=Reports: Hawks set to add two players to Summer League roster|work=Peachtree Hoops|access-date=2017-06-30}}</ref> 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 will split time between the Hawks and their new G-League affiliate, the [[Erie BayHawks (2017–)|Erie BayHawks]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=|first1=|title=Hawks Sign First Two-Way Player In Josh Magette; Also Sign Tyler Cavanaugh |url=http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-sign-first-two-way-player-josh-magette-also-sign-tyler-cavanaugh|accessdate=September 6, 2017|work=[[NBA.com]]|date=September 6, 2017}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

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Josh Magette
No. 11 – Atlanta Hawks
PositionPoint guard
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1989-11-28) November 28, 1989 (age 34)
Birmingham, Alabama
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight160 lb (73 kg)
Career information
High schoolSpain Park (Hoover, Alabama)
CollegeAlabama–Huntsville (2008–2012)
NBA draft2012: undrafted
Playing career2012–present
Career history
2012–2013Landstede Basketbal
2013–2014Los Angeles D-Fenders
2014–2015Koroivos Amaliadas
2015–2017Los Angeles D-Fenders
2017–presentAtlanta Hawks
2017–presentErie BayHawks
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA D-League All-Star (2017)
  • All-NBA D-League Second Team (2017)
  • First-team All-GSC (2012)
  • GSC Co-Player of the Year (2012)
  • GSC Tournament MVP (2012)
  • First-team All-GSC East Division (2011)
  • Second-team All-GSC East Division (2010)
  • GSC East Division Freshman of the Year (2009)
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Josh Magette (born November 28, 1989) is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Hawks' NBA G League affiliate, the Erie BayHawks. 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]

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 will split time between the Hawks and their new G-League affiliate, the Erie BayHawks.[13]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Wong, Trevor (March 11, 2014). "Josh Magette Looking to Prove Doubters Wrong". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
  3. ^ "Magette Signs With Landstede Of Dutch Basketball League". uahchargers.com. August 20, 2012. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  4. ^ "Magette Drafted 23rd by D-Fenders in D-League Draft". uahchargers.com. November 1, 2013. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  5. ^ a b "Josh Magette D-League Stats". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  6. ^ "Orlando Magic Announce Roster for Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. July 1, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  7. ^ "Josh Magette inks in Greece with Koroivos Amaliadas". Sportando.com. August 14, 2014. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  8. ^ "D-Fenders Finalize 2015 Training Camp Roster". OurSportsCentral.com. October 31, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
  9. ^ "Atlanta Hawks Sign Josh Magette". NBA.com. October 3, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  10. ^ "Hawks Waive Magette, Finalize Roster". NBA.com. October 23, 2016. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
  11. ^ Primeaux, Ryan (October 30, 2016). "D-Fenders Finalize Training Camp Roster and Schedule". NBA.com. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  12. ^ "Reports: Hawks set to add two players to Summer League roster". Peachtree Hoops. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
  13. ^ "Hawks Sign First Two-Way Player In Josh Magette; Also Sign Tyler Cavanaugh". NBA.com. September 6, 2017. Retrieved September 6, 2017.