Josh Nebo
 Nebo with Texas A&M in January 2019 | |
| Hapoel Eilat | |
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| Position | Power forward |
| League | Israeli Premier League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 17, 1997 Houston, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | |
| College |
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| Playing career | 2020–present |
| Career history | |
| 2020–present | Hapoel Eilat |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Joshua Nebo (born July 17, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for Hapoel Eilat of the Israeli Premier League. He played college basketball for Saint Francis (PA) and Texas A&M.
Early life and high school
Nebo grew up skateboarding and playing defensive end in football. He first began playing basketball in middle school.[1] Nebo attended Cypress Lakes High School, where he was frequently overshadowed by teammate De'Aaron Fox. As a senior, Nebo helped lead Cypress Lakes to the Class 6A state quarterfinals in 2015.[2] Lightly recruited, he signed with Saint Francis (PA).[3]
College career
Nebo grew three inches and gained 50 pounds during his first two years in college.[2] He averaged 4.9 points and 5.1 rebounds per game as a freshman at Saint Francis and finished second in the conference in blocks with 56.[4] On February 2, 2017, he scored a career-high 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in a 78-61 win over St. Francis Brooklyn.[5] As a sophomore, Nebo averaged 12 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.[6] Nebo was named to the Third Team All-Northeast Conference (NEC) and NEC Defensive Player of the Year during his sophomore season after setting the single-season record with 89 blocks. Following the season, he transferred to Texas A&M.[1] Nebo cited homesickness and the fact that his parents were not able to attend his games. He scored a season-high 21 points and had seven rebounds on January 12, 2019, in a 81-80 win against Alabama.[3] Nebo made two starts as a junior and averaged 8.1 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. Coming into his senior season, he missed much of the preseason with a torn hamstring.[7] As a senior, Nebo averaged 12.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.[8]
Professional career
On July 26, 2020, Nebo signed with Hapoel Eilat of the Israeli Premier League.[9]
References
- ^ a b Underwood, Hannah (January 15, 2019). "Transfer forward Josh Nebo looks to make the most of his 2018-2019 season". The Battalion. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- ^ a b Zwerneman, Brent (January 17, 2020). "How Josh Nebo became Texas A&M's best player". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- ^ a b Zwerneman, Brent (January 15, 2019). "Homesickness leads to Josh Nebo getting a chance to shine at A&M". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- ^ Taylor, Zach (April 13, 2017). "Aggies Announce the Addition of Josh Nebo". WTAW. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- ^ "Nebo leads St. Francis (Pa) over St. Francis Brooklyn, 78-61". ESPN. Associated Press. February 2, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- ^ Clarkin, Joe (June 25, 2018). "Texas A&M basketball: Former St. Francis star Josh Nebo transfers to the Aggies". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- ^ Hattersley, Andrew (March 18, 2020). "Season recap time capsule: Josh Nebo". 247 Sports. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- ^ "A&M lands nation's leading rebounder". Beloit Daily News. March 29, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- ^ "Hapoel Eilat announces Josh Nebo". Sportando. July 26, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2020.