Isaiah Austin
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 25, 1993 Fresno, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Grace Preparatory Academy (Arlington, Texas) |
| College | Baylor (2012–2014) |
| Position | Center |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Isaiah Charles Austin (born October 25, 1993) is an American basketball player who recently completed his college career for the Baylor Bears. He had been considered a first round prospect in the 2014 NBA draft until he was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome.
Early years
Austin was born October 25, 1993 in Fresno, California to Ben and Lisa Green. His family later moved to Arlington, Texas where he grew up and attended Grace Preparatory Academy.
High school career
Austin attended Grace Preparatory Academy. As a senior, he averaged 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 blocks a game. This lead him to his second straight Fort Worth Star-Telegram Super Team Player of the Year. Austin participated in the 2012 McDonald's All-American Game, 2012 Adidas Nations and the 2012 Jordan Brand Classic. In the McDonalds All-American Game, he recorded 10 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks and 2 assists to lead the West to victory. In the Jordan Brand Classic, he recorded 10 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 blocks to again lead the West to victory. He was named to the ESPNHS All-American Elite second team ans was the nations no. 3 recruit according to ESPN.[1]
College career
In his freshman season at Baylor, Austin was named to the 2013 All-Big 12 third team and the Big 12 All-Rookie team. On April 4, 2013, he recorded 15 points, nine rebounds, five blocks, four assists and two steals in the NIT championship game in which Baylor defeated Iowa 74-54.[2] In 35 games (all starts), he averaged 13.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.7 blocks in 29.9 minutes per game.[1][3]
In April 2013, he declared for the 2013 NBA draft, but later returned to Baylor due to a shoulder injury.[4]
In his sophomore season, he was named to the 2014 Big 12 All-Defensive team. In 38 games, he averaged 11.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 3.1 blocks in 28.0 minutes per game.[3]
On April 22, 2014, he declared for the 2014 NBA draft, forgoing his final two year of college eligibility.[5]
Personal
Austin is blind in his right eye from an injury he sustained in middle school. He had kept the injury a secret, known only to his teammates and close friends until January 17, 2014.[6][7]
References
- ^ a b "Isaiah Austin Bio". BaylorBears.com. Retrieved June 28, 2013.
- ^ Pierre Jackson lifts Baylor past Iowa, to first NIT crown
- ^ a b Isaiah Austin Stats
- ^ "Injury sways Baylor's Austin to return". ESPN.com. April 29, 2013. Retrieved June 28, 2013.
- ^ Baylor's Isaiah Austin declares for NBA draft
- ^ Zucker, Joseph (January 18, 2014). "Isaiah Austin's Comeback Makes Him One of Most Compelling Players in Country". BleacherReport.com. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
- ^ "No Excuses: Isaiah Austin" (Video). ESPN.com. January 17, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2014.