Antoine Joseph

Antoine Joseph (born October 27, 1989) is a Haitian professional basketball player.[3][4]

Antoine Joseph
No. 22 – Free agent
PositionPower forward
LeagueAmerican Basketball League
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 (Argentina-LNG)[2]
2012–2013Club Deportivo Pucón (Chile-LNB)[2]
2013–2014Palm Beach Piranahs (ABL)[2]
2014–2015Georgia Gwizzlies (ABA)[2]

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.[5] He studied business management, and completed all four years obtaining a bachelor's degree.[6]

Professional career

Joseph has played for Argentina TNA, and for the Dep. Pucon of Chile in the Liga Movistar.[7] In 2014, he tried out for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, a NBA Development League team, who is currently attempting a shot at the NBA.[8]

References
  1. Union University Athletic Information: Antoine Joseph
  2. "INT Hoops: Antoine Joseph". Archived from the original on 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2015-11-27.
  3. 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.
  4. "Athlete Information > Antoine Joseph". Union University. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
  5. 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.
  6. "Athlete Information > Antoine Joseph". Union University. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
  7. "Union players in the pros". Union University. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
  8. 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.


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