Justin Bibbs

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Justin Bibbs
Justin Bibbs (cropped).jpg
Bibbs playing for Virginia Tech
No. 9–Apollon Patras
Position Shooting guard
League Greek Basket League
Personal information
Born (1996-01-14) January 14, 1996 (age 27)
Dayton, Ohio
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school
College Virginia Tech (2014–2018)
NBA draft 2018: undrafted
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018–2019 Maine Red Claws
2019 Agua Caliente Clippers
2019–2020Maine Red Claws
2021 Auckland Huskies
2021–2023 Śląsk Wrocław
2023–present Apollon Patras
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing the Flag of the United States.svg  United States
FIBA U19 World Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 Greece Team

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.

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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 2018 NBA draft, Bibbs signed with the Boston Celtics for NBA Summer League. He averaged 5.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.0 assist per game in six games. In September 2018 he joined the Celtics for training camp. [6] Bibbs was waived by the Celtics on October 1, 2018. [7] He was signed by the Celtics' G League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws. [8] On January 30, 2019, Bibbs scored 30 points including 16 points in the fourth quarter in a 94–86 win against the Canton Charge. [9]

Agua Caliente Clippers

On March 13, 2019, the Los Angeles Clippers announced that they had signed Bibbs to a 10-day contract. [10] He was later assigned to their G League affiliate the Agua Caliente Clippers. [11]

Maine Red Claws (II)

On November 7, 2019, it was announced that Bibbs would be returning to the Maine Red Claws as a member of their opening day roster. [12] He scored the game-winning bucket against the College Park Skyhawks on January 19, 2020, and finished with 15 points, six rebounds, six assists and four steals. [13]

Auckland Huskies

On May 18, 2021, Bibbs signed with the Auckland Huskies for the rest of the 2021 New Zealand NBL season. [14] He missed the Huskies' semi-final with a right hand injury. [15]

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

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2018–19 Maine 443030.0.416.320.7853.02.6.4.111.8
2018–19 A.C. Clippers 5025.4.485.286.5004.01.6.80.08.2
Career50926.0.408.3752.26.41.9.9.412.7

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  3. ↑ Berman, Mark (November 10, 2016). "Optimism surrounds Virginia Tech men's basketball team". The Roanoke Times . Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  4. ↑ Arvin, Chris (June 22, 2018). "Justin Bibbs goes to the Celtics". 247 Sports. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ "Celtics Announce Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. September 25, 2018. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
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  8. ↑ "Friday's Sports Digest: Red Claws make moves before G League draft". Portland Press-Herald . October 19, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
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  10. ↑ "L.A. Clippers Sign Justin Bibbs to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. March 13, 2019. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  11. ↑ "Clippers Sign Justin Bibbs To Second 10-Day Deal".
  12. ↑ "Red Claws Announce Opening Night Roster".
  13. ↑ "Justin Bibbs: Drills game-winner Sunday". CBS Sports . January 20, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  14. ↑ "HUSKIES SIGN JUSTIN BIBBS TO FILL JEREMY KENDLE VOID". nznbl.basketball. May 18, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  15. ↑ 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.
  16. ↑ "Justin Bibbs nowym graczem WKS Śląska". plk.pl (in Polish). July 8, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
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  18. ↑ "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.
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