Josh Giddey

Joshua Giddey (born 10 October 2002) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Adelaide 36ers of the National Basketball League (NBL).

Josh Giddey
Giddey in January 2020
No. 6 Adelaide 36ers
PositionPoint guard
LeagueNBL
Personal information
Born (2002-10-10) 10 October 2002
Melbourne, Victoria
NationalityAustralian
Listed height2.02 m (6 ft 8 in)
Listed weight93 kg (205 lb)
Career information
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020–presentAdelaide 36ers

Early life and career

Giddey emerged as one of Australia's top basketball prospects with the NBA Global Academy, a training center at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.[1] At the Australian Under-18 Championships in April 2019, he averaged 20 points, 8.3 rebounds and six assists per game, leading VIC Metro to the title.[2] In January 2020, Giddey helped the NBA Global Academy win the Torneo Junior Ciutat de L'Hospitalet in Barcelona, where he earned most valuable player (MVP) honors.[3] In the following month at NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, he took part in Basketball Without Borders and was named an all-star of the camp.[4]

Professional career

On 12 March 2020, Giddey signed with the Adelaide 36ers of the National Basketball League (NBL) as a part of the league's Next Stars program to develop NBA draft prospects. He became the first Australian player to be a part of the Next Stars program.[5] Giddey turned down offers from several NCAA Division I programs, including Arizona.[6]

National team career

Giddey represented Australia at the 2019 FIBA Under-17 Oceania Championship in New Caledonia. He averaged 16.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and five assists per game and was named to the All-Star Five after leading his team to a gold medal. In the final against New Zealand, he collected 25 points, eight rebounds, six assists and five steals in an 85–56 win.[7]

On 23 February 2020, Giddey made his debut for the Australia national basketball team during 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualification. He recorded 11 points, six assists and three rebounds in 11 minutes, helping Australia defeat Hong Kong, 115–52.[8] Giddey became the youngest player to play for the senior team since Ben Simmons in 2013.[9]

Personal life

Giddey's father, Warrick, played basketball professionally and was a longtime player for the Melbourne Tigers in Australia.[2]

References

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