Antoine Joseph
Matero Magic
PositionPower forward
LeagueBAL Qualifying Tournaments
Personal information
Born (1989-10-27) October 27, 1989
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
NationalityHaitian
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolCollège Père Foisset
CollegeUnion University[1]
Playing career2011–present
Career history
2011–2012Torneo Nacional de Ascenso
2012–2013Club Deportivo Pucón
2013–2014Palm Beach Piranahs
2014–2015Georgia Gwizzlies
2021Matero 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]

References

  1. ↑ Union University Athletic Information: Antoine Joseph
  2. ↑ Moxley, Mitch. "Building Haiti's Dream Team: Basketball's Biggest Longshot". Men's Journal. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
  3. ↑ "Athlete Information > Antoine Joseph". Union University. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
  4. ↑ Moxley, Mitch. "Building Haiti's Dream Team: Basketball's Biggest Longshot". Men's Journal. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
  5. ↑ "Athlete Information > Antoine Joseph". Union University. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
  6. ↑ "Union players in the pros". Union University. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
  7. ↑ Moxley, Mitch. "Building Haiti's Dream Team: Basketball's Biggest Longshot". Men's Journal. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
  8. ↑ "Matero Magic at the ROAD TO BAL 2022 2021". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 21 October 2021.


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