Georgia Tech #ProJackets Basketball Report

THE FLATS – Summer time league dialog with Moses Wright … Thaddeus Younger, Tadric Jackson return to highschool haunts to carry camps … Marcus Georges-Hunt heads to Puerto Rico … extra on this week’s #ProJackets Report.

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CONVERSATION WITH MOSES WRIGHT

Regardless of a troublesome Summer time League as a group, there have been a number of guys who impressed. Jaden Hardy confirmed some optimistic flashes. A.J. Lawson was distinctive and earned a two-way spot with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The opposite man who stood out? Moses Wright.

Moses Wright completed out the 2022 NBA season on a two-way take care of the Mavericks however didn’t find yourself enjoying a lot with the large boys. He spent most of his time with the Texas Legends within the G League the place he completely dominated. Throughout the G League common season, Wright averaged a cool 20 factors and 9 boards on .562/.395/.657 taking pictures splits.

After a killer collegiate profession the place he was named the ACC Participant of the 12 months throughout his senior season, and a pleasant G League stint, Mavs followers had excessive hopes for Wright within the 2022 Las Vegas Summer time League, however issues didn’t begin as deliberate for the 23-year-old huge man.

Extra from MavsMoneyBall.com

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YOUNG RETURNS TO H.S. ALMA MATER FOR CAMP

For the primary time since 2019, Memphis native and 15-year NBA vet Thaddeus Younger returned to his alma mater, Mitchell Excessive Faculty, to host his Shelby Metro Basketball Camp.

The ahead for the Toronto Raptors believes going again to his roots is vital.

“Oh, it’s crucial,” Younger mentioned. “Only for the easy truth like these are the identical youngsters that grew up within the neighborhood similar to I did, I used to stroll these similar streets, come to this similar gymnasium.”

Younger is internet hosting practically 200 youngsters between the ages of eight and 18 on the camp all week. He hopes that what he’s completed by basketball after rising up similar to they did can present some inspiration.

Extra from Motion Information 5

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DERRICK FAVORS OUTLOOK WITH OKC

With a bevy of potential rotational pathways, let’s break down Derrick Favors, who will probably be seeking to make the ultimate 15-man roster.

Favors, age 31, is the Thunder’s longest-tenured NBA participant, being chosen within the 2010 NBA Draft. The previous lottery choose started his profession for the New Jersey Nets, nevertheless, a mid-season deal despatched him off to Utah in his first season. In 9 seasons with the Jazz, Favors asserted himself as a high inside choice alongside Al Jefferson, unleashing his array of rebounding efforts and post-play to scathe All-Star caliber numbers for a number of seasons.

After a lone season in New Orleans and a quick return to Utah, Favors was dealt to the Thunder within the aftermath of the 2021 NBA Draft for draft capital. Final season, the large averaged 5.3 factors and 4.7 rebounds for the Thunder.

Extra from SI.com

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GEORGES-HUNT HEADED TO PUERTO RICO

From Celtics Wire: Signed by the Celtics after going undrafted in 2016, Georges-Hunt performed with the (then) Maine Purple Claws (now, Celtics) earlier than being lower. Now, he’ll play in Puerto Rico for the Mets de Guaynabo.

He has since signed with the Orlando Magic, Minnesota Timberwolves, Iowa Wolves, had one other temporary stint with the Claws, the Guangzhou Loong Lions, Jiangsu Dragons, Faculty Park Skyhawks, and Brujos de Guayama.

The Georgia Tech product appeared in 3 preseason video games within the 2016-17 and 2018-19 seasons, averaging 3 factors and a rebound per recreation within the former, and seven factors, 2 assists, and a steal within the latter.

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CATCHING UP WITH TADRIC JACKSON

Former Georgia Tech guard Tadric Jackson lasted suited up for Tift County’s basketball group within the 2013-14 state championship victory over Wheeler. Eight years has handed since he dribbled a basketball within the Palace, however over the weekend it was like he by no means left.

Jackson hosted his first ever camp July 16-18 in Tifton, one which he needs to be an annual custom. He’s off to an excellent begin. Greater than 50 girls and boys joined him and his assistants for the camp, which featured every little thing from stretches to set performs, from primary dribbling to setting screens.

Extra from the Tifton Gazette

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Eurobasket #ProJackets Report

Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC

Right here is the weekly assessment of the highest performing Yellow Jackets alumni, who’re presently enjoying in professional basketball.

Moses Wright (6’9”-F-1998, graduated ‘2021, performs professional within the NBA) couldn’t assist the Dallas Mavericks (52-30) of their final recreation. Regardless of his superb efficiency the Dallas Mavericks (#4) misplaced 84-95 on the street to the Los Angeles Lakers. Wright was the second finest scorer with 17 factors. He additionally added 6 rebounds in 22 minutes; fairly a formidable efficiency contemplating it’s solely Wright’s first season in professional basketball. The Common Season already ended within the NBA Summer time League. Wright has individually an excellent yr with excessive stats. He averages 15.5ppg, 6.8rpg and 1.5apg in 4 video games he performed to date.

Michael Devoe (6’5”-G-1999, graduated ‘2022, performs within the NBA) was not capable of assist the Los Angeles Clippers of their recreation in opposition to the Miami Warmth (2-3) within the NBA Summer time League. Devoe didn’t impress in that recreation on Saturday. He recorded solely 3 factors. The Los Angeles Clippers (#8) had been edged86-83 in Miami by the Warmth. The Common Season already ended within the NBA Summer time League. This season Devoe averages 3.3ppg.

Marcus Georges-Hunt (6’5”-F-1994, graduated ‘2016, presently within the NBA) was not capable of safe a victory for the Atlanta Hawks (43-39) of their recreation in opposition to the Cleveland Cavaliers (3-2) within the NBA Summer time League. It was not his finest recreation final Saturday. Georges-Hunt recorded just one level in 17 minutes. The Atlanta Hawks (#9) misplaced 90-94 in Cleveland to the Cavaliers. The Common Season already ended within the NBA Summer time League. This yr Georges-Hunt averages 3.3ppg, 2.5rpg and 1.5spg in 4 video games. He’s a naturalized Virgin Islander.

Different former Georgia Tech gamers, who play in professional basketball:

• Ben Lammers (6’10”-C-1995) performed for ALBA Berlin in German BBL
• Adam Smith (6’1”-PG-1992) performed for Hapoel UNET Holon in Israeli Winner League
• Charles Mitchell (6’8”-F/C-1993) performed for Regatas in Argentinian La Liga
• Joshua Heath (6’1”-PG-1994) performed for Stella Artois Leuven Bears in Belgian Professional Basketball League
• Thaddeus Younger (6’8”-F-1988) signed for Toronto Raptors within the NBA
• Derrick Favors (6’10”-F-1991) performed for Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder within the NBA
• Josh Okogie (6’4”-G-1998) signed for Phoenix Suns within the NBA
• Gani Lawal (6’9”-F/C-1988) performs for Trotamundos in Venezuelan SPB
• Trae Golden (6’3”-PG-1991) performed for Fujian Sturgeons in Chinese language CBA
• Avi Schafer (6’8”-C-1998) performed for SeaHorses Mikawa in Japanese B1 League
• Alade Aminu (6’10”-F/C-1987) performs for Gigantes de Carolina in Puerto Rican BSN
• Brandon Alston (6’5”-G-1995) performed for Decin in Czech Republic NBL
• Kammeon Holsey (6’8”-F-1990) performed for Faculty Park SkyHawks within the NBA G League
• James Banks III (6’10”-F/C-1998) performed for Texas Legends within the NBA G League
• Zachery Peacock (6’8”-F/C-1987) performed for FOS Provence Basket in French Betclic ELITE ProA
• Daniel Miller (6’11”-C-1991) performed for Levanga Hokkaido Sapporo in Japanese B1 League
• Anthony McHenry (6’8”-SF-1983) performs for Shinshu BW in Japanese B1 League
• Glen Rice Jr. (6’6”-F-1991) performs for Energy within the Big3
• Jose Alvarado (6’0”-PG-1998) performs for New Orleans Pelicans within the NBA Summer time League
• Will Bynum (6’0”-PG-1983) performs for Bivouac within the Big3
• Jordan Usher (6’7”-G/F-1999) performs for Utah Jazz within the NBA Summer time League
• Evan Jester (6’7”-F-1999) performed for New Bayazet in Armenian Caucasus BL
• Abdoulaye Gueye (6’9”-F-1994) performed for I.Ramat Gan in Israeli Nationwide League
• Shembari Phillips (6’3”-G-1997) performed for EPG Baskets Koblenz in German ProB
• Robert Sampson (6’8”-F-1992) performed for Yamaguchi in Japanese B3 League

Discover: The record above contains solely a few of alumni enjoying presently in professional basketball. Verify full record of Georgia Tech basketball alumni.