Antoine Joseph (born October 27, 1989) is a Haitian professional basketball player.[2][3]
| Matero Magic | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| League | BAL Qualifying Tournaments |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 27, 1989 Port-au-Prince, Haiti |
| Nationality | Haitian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Collège Père Foisset |
| College | Union University[1] |
| Playing career | 2011–present |
| Career history | |
| 2011–2012 | Torneo Nacional de Ascenso |
| 2012–2013 | Club Deportivo Pucón |
| 2013–2014 | Palm Beach Piranahs |
| 2014–2015 | Georgia Gwizzlies |
| 2021 | Matero Magic |
Early years edit
Joseph was born in Haiti, raised in Pétion-Ville, a suburb of Port-au-Prince. He emigrated to the United States and played college basketball at Union University in Tennessee, a school which has become a haven for many top Haitian talent over the years.[4] He studied business management, and completed all four years obtaining a bachelor's degree.[5]
Professional career edit
Joseph has played for Argentina TNA, and for the Dep. Pucon of Chile in the Liga Movistar.[6] In 2014, he tried out for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, an NBA Development League team, who is currently attempting a shot at the NBA.[7]
In October 2021, Joseph was on the roster of Zambian champions Matero Magic in the 2022 BAL Qualifying Tournaments.[8]
References edit
- ^ Union University Athletic Information: Antoine Joseph
- ^ Moxley, Mitch. "Building Haiti's Dream Team: Basketball's Biggest Longshot". Men's Journal. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
- ^ "Athlete Information > Antoine Joseph". Union University. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
- ^ Moxley, Mitch. "Building Haiti's Dream Team: Basketball's Biggest Longshot". Men's Journal. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
- ^ "Athlete Information > Antoine Joseph". Union University. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
- ^ "Union players in the pros". Union University. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
- ^ Moxley, Mitch. "Building Haiti's Dream Team: Basketball's Biggest Longshot". Men's Journal. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
- ^ "Matero Magic at the ROAD TO BAL 2022 2021". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
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