Javante McCoy explained

Javante McCoy
Position:Guard
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:180
League:NBA G League
Team:Austin Spurs
Number:3
Birth Date:24 January 1998
Birth Place:Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
High School:
College:Boston University (2017–2022)
Draft Year:2022
Career Start:2022
Years1:2022–2023
Team1:South Bay Lakers
Years2:2023–present
Team2:Austin Spurs
Highlights:
  • Third-team All-Patriot League (2020)
  • Second-team All-Patriot League (2021)
  • First-team All-Patriot League (2022)

Javante McCoy (born January 24, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Austin Spurs of the NBA G League. He played college basketball at Boston University.

High school career

McCoy played high school basketball for the Big Red at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire.

College career

McCoy played at Boston University for five seasons. He averaged 12.2 points and 2.7 rebounds per game as a junior.[1] As a senior, McCoy averaged 16.1 points per game, earning Second Team All-Patriot League honors.[2] In his fifth season, he averaged 17.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game.[3] He was named to the First Team All-Patriot League.[4]

Professional career

South Bay Lakers (2022–2023)

Undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, McCoy played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2022 NBA Summer League. On July 24, 2022, he signed with the Lakers.[5] On October 8, he was waived by the Lakers.[6] On November 3, 2022, McCoy was named to the opening night roster for the South Bay Lakers.[7]

Austin Spurs (2023–present)

On September 1, 2023, McCoy's rights were traded to the Austin Spurs[8] and on September 18, he signed with the San Antonio Spurs.[9] However, San Antonio waived him two days later[10] and on October 31, he joined Austin.[11] 2024 currently on pistons summer roster and on July 16,2024 hit two buzzer beaters in a game.

Career statistics

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"|2017–18| style="text-align:left;"|Boston University| 31 || 27 || 25.6 || .444 || .435 || .648 || 2.6 || 1.7 || .9 || .2 || 8.9|- | style="text-align:left;"|2018–19| style="text-align:left;"|Boston University| 32 || 30 || 29.6 || .429 || .386 || .806 || 3.1 || 2.3 || 1.0 || .2 || 12.1|- | style="text-align:left;"|2019–20| style="text-align:left;"|Boston University| 33 || 31 || 30.6 || .413 || .279 || .735 || 2.7 || 3.4 || .7 || .2 || 12.2|- | style="text-align:left;"|2020–21| style="text-align:left;"|Boston University| 16 || 15 || 31.2 || .485 || .313 || .785 || 4.6 || 2.2 || .8 || .3 || 16.1|- | style="text-align:left;"|2021–22| style="text-align:left;"|Boston University| 35 || 35 || 34.0 || .495 || .425 || .708 || 3.9 || 2.9 || 1.1 || .2 || 17.4|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career| 147 || 138 || 30.2 || .454 || .377 || .738 || 3.3 || 2.6 || .9 || .2 || 13.1

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Notes and References

  1. News: Thompson . Rich . Patriot League champion Boston University set to defend title . November 2, 2022 . . December 31, 2020.
  2. Web site: Patriot League Men's Basketball 2021-22 Preseason Honors and Poll Announced (10.13.21) . . November 2, 2022 . October 13, 2021.
  3. Web site: Lakers' Javante McCoy: Inks Exhibit 10 deal . . November 2, 2022 . June 24, 2022.
  4. News: Hass . Trevor . Former Boston University star Javante McCoy shining in Summer League . November 2, 2022 . . July 16, 2022.
  5. Web site: Lakers Sign Javante McCoy and Fabian White Jr.. NBA.com. July 24, 2022. October 15, 2022.
  6. Web site: Alex. Kirschenbaum. Lakers News: L.A. Waives Dwayne Bacon And Javante McCoy, Adds Shaquille Harrison And L.J. Figueroa. Sports Illustrated. October 8, 2022. October 15, 2022.
  7. Web site: South Bay Lakers Announce 2022-23 Training Camp Roster Featuring Cole Swider & Scotty Pippen Jr.. LakersNation.com. October 22, 2022. October 22, 2022.
  8. Web site: Austin Spurs }} Returning Player Rights of Javante Mccoy]. OurSportsCentral.com. September 1, 2023. September 1, 2023.
  9. Web site: Luke. Adams. Spurs Sign Javante McCoy To Exhibit 10 Contract. HoopsRumors.com. September 18, 2023. September 19, 2023.
  10. Web site: Luke. Adams. Spurs Waive Javante McCoy. HoopsRumors.com. September 21, 2023. September 21, 2023.
  11. Web site: Austin Spurs Announce 2023-24 Training Camp Roster. OurSportsCentral.com. October 31, 2023. November 14, 2023.