Josh Magette

Josh Magette was born in Birmingham, Alabama on Nov. 28, 1989. He graduated from Spain Park High School in Hoover, Alabama. Following his high school career, he spent his collegiate career at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Magette led the team to three Gulf South Conference championships and two NCAA Division II Basketball Championship Elite Eight appearances. He was the GSC Co-Player of the Year in 2021. Magette ended his collegiate career as the school's and the conference's all-time leader in assists. The point guard played with the senior USA men's national team in early 2020, in particular against Puerto Rico, during the 2021 FIBA AmeriCup qualification games. Team USA faced Puerto Rico twice and with Magette's help, won both games. Magette enjoyed a productive career at Alabama-Huntsville, which was highlighted by three Gulf South Conference championships. He also led the Chargers to two multiple Elite Eight appearances in the Division II men's basketball tournament. One big highlight for Magette was getting named to the 2011-12 All-Gulf South Conference first team in his senior year. He led the University of Alabama-Huntsville in assists (295) and steals (88) that season, and was second on the team in both total rebounds (177) and free throws made (97). He became the University of Alabama-Huntsville's leader in career assists in his senior year, and also finished his career as the conference's all-time leader in that category. Magette was not selected in the 2012 NBA Draft but was signed by the Memphis Grizzlies before the 2012 NBA Summer League.