Justin Tillman

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Justin Tillman
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Tillman in 2023
Free agent
Position Center / Power forward
Personal information
Born (1996-02-02) February 2, 1996 (age 28)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school Pershing (Detroit, Michigan)
College VCU (2014–2018)
NBA draft 2018: undrafted
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018 Wonju DB Promy
2019 Memphis Hustle
2019–2020 Hapoel Gilboa Galil
2020–2021 Dinamo Sassari
2021 Bursaspor
2021 Hapoel Tel Aviv
2021–2022 College Park Skyhawks
2022 Gigantes de Carolina
2022 Grand Rapids Gold
2022–2023 Zhejiang Golden Bulls
2023 Hapoel Haifa
2023–2024 AEK Athens
Career highlights and awards

Justin Tillman (born February 2, 1996) is an American professional basketball player who last played for AEK Athens of the Greek Basket League. He played college basketball for Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).

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Early life and college career

Tillman playing for VCU Justin Tillman with VCU.jpg
Tillman playing for VCU

Tillman attended Pershing High School in Detroit, Michigan, where he averaged 23 points, 16 rebounds, 3 assists and 4.5 blocks during his senior season. [1]

Tillman played four years of college basketball at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he averaged 18.9 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game in his senior year. Tillman finished as the Rams' third-leading rebounder (922) and tenth-leading shot blocker (102) of all time. [1] On March 6, 2018, Tillman earned a spot in the All-Atlantic 10 First Team, All-Defensive Team and All-Championship Team. [2]

Professional career

Wonju DB Promy (2018)

After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Tillman joined the Miami Heat for the 2018 NBA Summer League. [3]

On July 26, 2018, Tillman started his professional career with the Wonju DB Promy of the Korean Basketball League. [4] On November 4, 2018, Tillman recorded a career-high 46 points, shooting 18-of-24 from the field, along with 13 rebounds in an 89–74 win over the Goyang Orion Orions. [5] Tillman started in all 11 games for Wonju Dongbu Promy, averaging 25.5 points and 11.7 rebounds in 30.4 minutes per game.

Memphis Hustle (2019)

On January 21, 2019, Tillman was acquired by the Memphis Hustle, the NBA G League affiliate of the Memphis Grizzlies. [6] In 8 games played for the Hustle, he averaged 8.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1 assist in 18.1 minutes per game.

Hapoel Gilboa Galil (2019–2020)

On July 3, 2019, Tillman joined the Phoenix Suns for the 2019 NBA Summer League. [7]

On July 28, 2019, Tillman signed a one-year deal with Hapoel Gilboa Galil of the Israeli Premier League. [8] On October 7, 2019, Tillman recorded a double-double of 26 points and 11 rebounds in his debut, shooting 13-of-17 from the field in a 100–73 blowout win over Hapoel Be'er Sheva. [9] On November 1, 2019, Tillman was named Israeli League Player of the Month after averaging a double-double of 24.3 points and 14.7 rebounds for 31.3 PIR in three games played in October. [10] On December 1, 2019, Tillman recorded a double-double of 10 rebounds and a season-high 34 points, while shooting 13-of-26 from the field, in a 115–106 double overtime win over Ironi Nes Ziona. [11] Two days later, he was named co-Israeli League Round 8 MVP, alongside his teammate Jarmar Gulley. [12]

Dinamo Sassari (2020–2021)

On June 24, 2020, Tillman signed a one year contract with Dinamo Sassari in the Italian Serie A and FIBA Basketball Champions League. [13]

Bursaspor (2021)

On January 10, 2021, Tillman signed with Frutti Extra Bursaspor of the Turkish Super League (BSL). [14]

Hapoel Tel Aviv (2021)

On February 19, 2021, Tillman signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv B.C. of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. [15]

College Park Skyhawks (2021–2022)

In October 2021, Tillman signed with the College Park Skyhawks. [16] On December 28, 2021, Tillman signed a 10-day contract with the Atlanta Hawks, but never appeared in a game for the team. [17] On January 3, 2022, Tillman was reacquired by the College Park Skyhawks of the NBA G League. [18]

Gigantes de Carolina (2022)

On April 17, 2022, Tillman signed with the Gigantes de Carolina of the BSN. [19]

Grand Rapids Gold (2022)

On November 4, 2022, Tillman was named to the opening night roster for the Grand Rapids Gold. [20]

Zhejiang Golden Bulls (2022–2023)

Hapoel Haifa (2023)

On February 3, 2023, Tillman signed with Hapoel Haifa, making his return to the Israeli Premier League. [21] He made his debut with the team on February 19, 2023, where he put up 12 points, and grabbed 6 rebounds, in a 70-78 loss to Hapoel Galil Elyon. [22]

AEK Athens (2023–2024)

On August 14, 2023, he signed a one-year contract with AEK Athens of the Greek Basket League. [23] On April 11, 2024, it was reported that Tillman had left the club of his own volition due to payment delays and had returned to the United States in the middle of recovering from an injury.

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References

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  2. ↑ "Tillman was named to All-Atlantic 10 teams". VCUAthletics.com. March 6, 2018. Archived from the original on August 3, 2019. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
  3. ↑ "News: Justin Tillman joins Miami Heat summer league roster". NBA.com. June 22, 2018. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Former Rams in Professional Leagues". CommonwealthTimes.org. October 24, 2018. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Wonju Dongbu Promy 89 at Goyang Orions 74". RealGM.com. November 4, 2018. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
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  7. ↑ "Phoenix Suns Announce 2019 Summer League Roster". NBA.com . July 3, 2019. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
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  19. ↑ La Guerra del BSN [@LaGuerraBSN] (April 17, 2022). "#BSN OFICIAL: El delantero fuerte Justin Tillman es el nuevo refuerzo de los Gigantes de Carolina en sustitución de Aric Holman quien sale por enfermedad. Tillman mide 6'8 y promedió 23.5 PPJ, 11.8 RPJ y 42% en triples durante esta temporada en la G-League" (Tweet). Retrieved April 17, 2022– via Twitter.
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