Justin Bibbs
No. 9 – Apollon Patras | |||||||||||||||
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Position | Shooting guard | ||||||||||||||
League | Greek Basket League | ||||||||||||||
Personal information | |||||||||||||||
Born | Dayton, Ohio | January 14, 1996||||||||||||||
Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||
Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||||||
Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||||||||||||||
Career information | |||||||||||||||
High school |
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College | Auckland Huskies | ||||||||||||||
2021–2023 | Śląsk Wrocław | ||||||||||||||
2023–present | Apollon Patras | ||||||||||||||
Career highlights and awards | |||||||||||||||
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |||||||||||||||
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Justin Michael Bibbs (born January 14, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for Apollon Patras of the Greek Basket League. He played college basketball for the Virginia Tech Hokies.
Early life and high school career
Bibbs is the nephew of Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Mike Haynes. Bibbs helped lead Montverde Academy to two national titles and a 28–0 record in his senior year. He was ranked one of the top shooting guards by several recruiting services.[1]
College career
Bibbs averaged 11.4 points and 3 rebounds per game as a freshman on an 11–22 team.[2] As a sophomore, Bibbs posted 11.7 points per game on a team that finished 20–15 and reached the NIT.[3] In Bibbs's junior season at Virginia Tech, he led the team to a 22–11 record and a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2007. He averaged 9.2 points per game, shooting 43 percent from behind the arc. He had a season-high 18 points in three games.[1] As a senior, Bibbs averaged 13.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 40% on three-pointers. He was also one of the best defenders on the team and was often tasked with guarding the opposing team's best player.[4] After the season Bibbs participated in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament.[5]
Professional career
Maine Red Claws
After going undrafted in the
Agua Caliente Clippers
On March 13, 2019, the
Maine Red Claws (II)
On November 7, 2019, it was announced that Bibbs would be returning to the
Auckland Huskies
On May 18, 2021, Bibbs signed with the
Śląsk Wrocław
Bibbs joined Śląsk Wrocław of the PLK for the 2021–22 season.[16]
Apollon Patras
On December 21, 2023, Bibbs moved to Apollon Patras of the Greek Basket League.
International career
On June 19, 2015 Bibbs was announced as a member of the 12-man 2015 USA Basketball Men's U19 World Championship Team for the 2015 FIBA Under-19 World Championship, replacing Isaiah Briscoe who suffered a concussion.[17] The team won the gold medal against Croatia.[18][19]
Career statistics
NBA G League
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2018–19 | Maine
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44 | 30 | 30.0 | .416 | .320 | .785 | 3.0 | 2.6 | .4 | .1 | 11.8 |
2018–19 | A.C. Clippers
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5 | 0 | 25.4 | .485 | .286 | .500 | 4.0 | 1.6 | .8 | 0.0 | 8.2 |
Career | 50 | 9 | 26.0 | .408 | .375 | 2.2 | 6.4 | 1.9 | .9 | .4 | 12.7 |
References
- ^ a b Jolley, Frank (March 14, 2017). "Next Level: Former area stars now in the Big Dance". Daily Commercial. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
- ^ Barber, Mike (November 12, 2015). "Virginia Tech preview". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
- ^ Berman, Mark (November 10, 2016). "Optimism surrounds Virginia Tech men's basketball team". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
- ^ Arvin, Chris (June 22, 2018). "Justin Bibbs goes to the Celtics". 247 Sports. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
- ^ "U.Va.'s Devon Hall among locals who will be featured at this year's Portsmouth Invitational". The Virginian-Pilot. March 30, 2018. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
- ^ "Celtics Announce Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. September 25, 2018. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
- ^ Grenham, Chris (October 1, 2018). "Celtics sign Marcus Georges-Hunt, waive Justin Bibbs". Celtics Blog. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
- Portland Press-Herald. October 19, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- Canton Repository. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ^ "L.A. Clippers Sign Justin Bibbs to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. March 13, 2019. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- ^ "Clippers Sign Justin Bibbs To Second 10-Day Deal".
- ^ "Red Claws Announce Opening Night Roster".
- ^ "Justin Bibbs: Drills game-winner Sunday". CBS Sports. January 20, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ^ "HUSKIES SIGN JUSTIN BIBBS TO FILL JEREMY KENDLE VOID". nznbl.basketball. May 18, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ Hinton, Marc (July 23, 2021). "Wellington Saints down dogged Auckland Huskies to book NBL final against Bay Hawks". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
...when their second American, the influential Justin Bibbs, was ruled out of the semifinal with a right-hand injury.
- ^ "Justin Bibbs nowym graczem WKS Śląska". plk.pl (in Polish). July 8, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
- ^ Wood, Norm (June 19, 2015). "Virginia Tech guard Justin Bibbs earns spot on USA Basketball FIBA U19 world championship team". Daily Press. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
- ^ "USA Men Edge Croatia 79–71 In Overtime To Stake Claim On FIBA U19 World Championship Gold Medal". USA Basketball. July 5, 2015. Archived from the original on July 6, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
- ^ "USA fight off valiant effort from Croatia to repeat U19 title". FIBA. July 5, 2015. Archived from the original on September 13, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
- Virginia Tech Hokies bio
- Justin Bibbs G League Stats