Antoine Joseph Explained

Antoine Joseph
Position:Power forward
Height Ft:6
Height In:8
Weight Lb:205
League:BAL Qualifying Tournaments
Team:Matero Magic
Birth Date:27 October 1989
Birth Place:Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Nationality:Haitian
High School:Collège Père Foisset
College:Union University[1]
Career Start:2011
Years1:2011–2012
Team1:Torneo Nacional de Ascenso
Years2:2012–2013
Team2:Club Deportivo Pucón
Years3:2013–2014
Years4:2014–2015
Team4:Georgia Gwizzlies
Years5:2021
Team5:Matero Magic

Antoine Joseph (born October 27, 1989) is a Haitian professional basketball player.[2] [3]

Early years

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

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]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.uu.edu/athletics/info/players/player.cfm?ID=621 Union University Athletic Information: Antoine Joseph
  2. Web site: Building Haiti's Dream Team: Basketball's Biggest Longshot. Moxley, Mitch. Men's Journal. 1 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006115514/http://www.mensjournal.com/magazine/building-haitis-dream-team-basketballs-biggest-longshot-20140904. 6 October 2014. dead.
  3. Web site: Athlete Information > Antoine Joseph. Union University. 1 October 2014.
  4. Web site: Building Haiti's Dream Team: Basketball's Biggest Longshot. Moxley, Mitch. Men's Journal. 1 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006115514/http://www.mensjournal.com/magazine/building-haitis-dream-team-basketballs-biggest-longshot-20140904. 6 October 2014. dead.
  5. Web site: Athlete Information > Antoine Joseph. Union University. 1 October 2014.
  6. Web site: Union players in the pros. Union University. 1 October 2014.
  7. Web site: Building Haiti's Dream Team: Basketball's Biggest Longshot. Moxley, Mitch. Men's Journal. 1 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006115514/http://www.mensjournal.com/magazine/building-haitis-dream-team-basketballs-biggest-longshot-20140904. 6 October 2014. dead.
  8. Web site: Matero Magic at the ROAD TO BAL 2022 2021 . FIBA.basketball . 21 October 2021 . en.