Jeff Withey
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2021–2023 | Bilbao |
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2023–present | Wonju DB Promy |
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Jeffree David Withey (born March 7, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Wonju DB Promy of the Korean Basketball League (KBL). He played college basketball for the University of Kansas where he became known for his shot-blocking ability and his defensive presence.[1] He was drafted 39th overall in the 2013 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers.[2]
High school career
Withey led Horizon High School to the state Division IV title in his sophomore season (2006) [3] and he graduated in the class of 2008.[4] In the game preceding the state championship game, Withey and his teammates had to face a San Joaquin Memorial High School team in the Southern California Regional Championship game that featured three seniors who were future NBA players, Robin & Brook Lopez and Quincy Pondexter. In a dramatic double-overtime game, Withey and his teammates overcame the San Joaquin squad and went on to win the title in the following game.[5]
In his senior season he averaged 20.8 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 7.3 blocked shots per game.[6]
Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Withey was listed as the No. 8 center and the No. 36 player in the nation in 2008.[7]
College career
Arizona (2008)
Withey had originally committed to play for Louisville, but switched his commitment to Arizona. Following the resignation of Lute Olson in October of Withey's freshman season, he decided to transfer from Arizona. He did not see any playing time for the Wildcats during his semester of the 2008–09 season.
Kansas (2009–2013)
Withey transferred to Kansas in January 2009, but was ineligible to play until the end of the 2009 fall semester due to the NCAA transfer rules requiring him to sit out a year. He initially saw limited playing time during the second half of the 2009–10 season and the 2010-11 season, playing behind Cole Aldrich and the Morris twins.
In his
2012–13 season
On October 4, 2012, Withey was named to the Preseason all-Big 12 unanimously.[10]
On December 3, 2012, Withey was named Big 12 Player of the Week. To earn the honor, he scored a
Withey finished his senior year of college by averaging 13.7 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.9 blocks.[13]
On March 10, 2013, he was named defensive player of the year in the Big 12 for 2012–13 and he was named first team All Big 12.
On April 5, 2013, the National Association of Basketball Coaches named Withey the co-National Defensive Player of the Year.
College statistics
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2009–10 | Kansas | 15 | 3.0 | .538 | .556 | 1.4 | 0 | .1 | .4 | 1.3 | ||
2010–11 | Kansas | 26 | 6.2 | .647 | .515 | 1.8 | .2 | .2 | .7 | 2.3 | ||
2011–12 | Kansas | 39 | 39 | 24.8 | .536 | .795 | 6.3 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 3.6 | 9.0 | |
2012–13 | Kansas | 37 | 37 | 30.9 | .582 | 1.000 | .714 | 8.5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 3.9 | 13.7 |
Professional career
New Orleans Pelicans (2013–2015)
Withey was selected with the 39th overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers.[2] He was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in a three-team trade involving the Trail Blazers and the Sacramento Kings on July 10, 2013.[17] In two seasons for the Pelicans, he averaged 3.0 points and 2.3 rebounds in 95 games.
Utah Jazz (2015–2017)
On August 24, 2015, Withey signed with the Utah Jazz.[18] On December 28, 2015, he recorded a season-high 11 points and a career-high 12 rebounds as a starter in a 95–91 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.[19]
Dallas Mavericks (2017)
On August 21, 2017, Withey signed a one-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks.[20] He was waived on December 19, 2017.[21]
Tofaş (2018)
On July 24, 2018, Withey signed with the Turkish team Tofaş for the 2018–19 season.[22] On December 28, 2018, Withey parted ways with Tofaş after appearing in 19 games.[23]
Lavrio (2019)
On February 28, 2019, Withey signed with Greek team
On July 4, 2019, Withey joined the Washington Wizards for the 2019 NBA Summer League.[26]
Ironi Nes Ziona (2019–2020)
On August 18, 2019, Withey signed a one-year deal with
Goyang Orion Orions (2020–2021)
On July 9, 2020, the
Bilbao Basket (2021–2023)
On July 21, 2021, Withey signed with Bilbao Basket of the Liga ACB.[33]
On August 22, 2023, he signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Premier League.[34] However, he never played for the team.
NBA career statistics
GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular season
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2013–14 | New Orleans | 58 | 4 | 11.8 | .535 | .000 | .712 | 2.6 | .4 | .3 | .9 | 3.3 |
2014–15 | New Orleans | 37 | 0 | 7.0 | .500 | .000 | .680 | 1.7 | .3 | .1 | .5 | 2.6 |
2015–16 | Utah | 51 | 10 | 12.9 | .537 | .000 | .729 | 3.4 | .4 | .4 | 1.0 | 4.3 |
2016–17 | Utah | 51 | 1 | 8.5 | .534 | .000 | .750 | 2.4 | .1 | .3 | .6 | 2.9 |
2017–18 | Dallas | 9 | 0 | 4.3 | .375 | .200 | .500 | 1.1 | .0 | .0 | .3 | 1.7 |
Career | 206 | 15 | 10.1 | .525 | .143 | .716 | 2.5 | .3 | .3 | .8 | 3.2 |
Playoffs
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | Utah | 3 | 0 | 6.9 | .500 | .000 | .500 | 1.3 | .3 | .3 | .3 | 1.7 |
Career | 3 | 0 | 6.9 | .500 | .000 | .500 | 1.3 | .3 | .3 | .3 | 1.7 |
References
- ^ "Jeff Withey - 2012-13 Men's Basketball". kuathletics.com. Retrieved December 22, 2013.
- ^ a b "Trail Blazers Acquire C.J. McCollum, Jeff Withey, Marko Todorovic And Draft Rights To Allen Crabbe In 2013 NBA Draft". nba.com. June 27, 2013. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
- ^ "Horizon 7-footer chooses Louisville for basketball". Union-Tribune Publishing Co. 2006.
- ^ "Scout: Jeff Withey". Microsoft. 2012.
- ^ "Horizon edges San Joaquin Memorial". Maxpreps. 2006.
- ^ "Kansas Center's Reach Has Foes Grasping at Straws". The New York Times Company. 2012.
- ^ Jeff Withey Recruiting Profile
- ^ "Withey could be difference maker as Kansas looks to upset Kentucky". Sports Illustrated. April 2, 2012.
- ^ "No joy in block record for Withey". Kansas City Star. April 2, 2012.
- ^ a b Jeff Withey named to preseason all-Big 12; Elijah Johnson honorable mention, Lawrence Journal-World, October 4, 2012.
- ^ Jeff Withey wins Big 12 player of week, Lawrence Journal-World, December 3, 2012.
- ^ Kansas center Jeff Withey shares Big 12 player of the week honors, Lawrence Journal-World, February 18, 2013.
- Kansas City Star, June 28, 2013.
- ^ Bedore, Gary (March 10, 2013). "Jeff Withey, Ben McLemore selected to All-Big 12 first team". KUsports.com. Retrieved March 11, 2013.
- ^ Keeley, Laura (March 11, 2013). "Seth Curry named Sporting News All-American". newsobserver.com. Archived from the original on June 29, 2013. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
- ^ Bedore, Gary. KU freshman Ben McLemore earns All-America honors, Lawrence Journal-World, April 1, 2013
- ^ "NEW ORLEANS PELICANS ACQUIRE TYREKE EVANS AND JEFF WITHEY IN THREE-TEAM TRADE". NBA.com. July 10, 2013. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
- ^ "Jazz Sign Jeff Withey to Multi-Year Contract". NBA.com. August 24, 2015. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
- ^ "Gordon Hayward scores 24, Jazz beats 76ers 95-91". NBA.com. December 28, 2015. Archived from the original on December 27, 2015. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
- ^ "Mavs sign center Jeff Withey". mavs.com. August 21, 2017. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
- ^ "Mavericks sign Kyle Collinsworth to two-way contract". NBA.com. December 19, 2017. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
- ^ "Tofas Bursa signs Jeff Withey". Sportando.basketball. July 24, 2018. Archived from the original on July 24, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
- ^ "Tofas, Jeff Withey part ways". Sportando.basketball. December 28, 2018. Archived from the original on September 19, 2021. Retrieved December 29, 2018.
- ^ "Jeff Withey signs with Lavrio". Sportando.basketball. February 28, 2019. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
- ^ "GS Lavrio 88 at PAOK BC 99". RealGM.com. March 30, 2019. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
- ^ "Wizards announce 2019 Summer League roster". BulletsForever.com. July 4, 2019. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
- ^ "וויטי יהיה השחקן הגבוה בתולדות נס ציונה". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). August 18, 2019. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
- ^ "Kapfenberg Bulls v Ironi Ness Ziona boxscore - FIBA Europe Cup 2019-20". FIBA.Basketball. October 23, 2019. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
- ^ "Jeff Withey lands Top Performer honors with double-double in winning start for Ironi Ness Ziona". FIBA.Basketball. October 24, 2019. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
- ^ "שחקן חודש נובמבר בליגת ווינר סל: ג'ף וויטי". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). December 5, 2019. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
- ^ "Winner League, Game 11: Nes Ziona Vs Hapoel TA". basket.co.il. December 23, 2019. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- ^ "20-21시즌 외국인선수 영입 안내". orions.co.kr (in Korean). July 9, 2020. Archived from the original on February 24, 2022. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ a b "RETAbet Bilbao announces Jeff Withey". Sportando. July 21, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
- ^ "Hapoel Tel Aviv inks Jeff Withey". Sportando. August 22, 2023. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
- DraftExpress.com profile
- RealGM profile