Jameel Warney
 Warney playing for Stony Brook in 2016. | |
| No. 0 – Texas Legends | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | NBA Development League |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
January 31, 1994 New Brunswick, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 259 lb (117 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
Roselle Catholic (Roselle, New Jersey) |
| College | Stony Brook (2012–2016) |
| NBA draft | 2016 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 2016–present |
| Career history | |
| 2016–present | Texas Legends |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jameel Warney (born January 31, 1994) is an American professional basketball player for the Texas Legends of the NBA Development League. He played college basketball for Stony Brook.
High school career
Warney attended Roselle Catholic High School. As a sophomore, he averaged 20.0 points, 12.0 rebounds and 4.0 blocks and was named All-Union County. In his senior season, he averaged 17.0 points, 13.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.5 blocks. He graduated as the school's all-time leading scorer.[1]
College career
After graduating high school, Warney attended Stony Brook, where he was named America East Conference Player of the Year in 2014, 2015 and 2016,[2] becoming the third player in conference history to win Player of the Year three times, joining Reggie Lewis and Taylor Coppenrath.
As a senior, Warney averaged 19.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 3.0 blocks in 33 games[3] and was named to the 35-man midseason watch list for the Naismith Trophy.[4] On March 12, 2016, he led the Seawolves to their first NCAA Tournament appearance by scoring 43 points in the America East Conference Men's Basketball Tournament finals against Vermont.[5]
He graduated with averages of 15.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 2.0 blocks and 30.7 minutes in 135 games and ended as the school’s all-time leader in points (2,132), rebounds (1,275), blocks (275) and games played.[3]
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft, Warney joined the Dallas Mavericks for the 2016 NBA Summer League.[6] On July 27, 2016, he signed with the Mavericks,[3] but was later waived on October 16 after appearing in three preseason games.[7] On October 30, 2016, he was acquired by the Texas Legends of the NBA Development League as an affiliate player of the Mavericks.[8]
See also
References
- ↑ Gardner, David (February 17, 2016). "HUNGRY WOLF: JAMEEL WARNEY MAY BE COLLEGE HOOPS' MVP, BUT FIRST HE WANTS TO MAKE SCHOOL HISTORY". CampusRush.com. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ↑ "Warney Tabbed Player of Year to Highlight MBB Award Winners". America East Conference. March 7, 2014. Retrieved March 9, 2014.
- 1 2 3 Karalla, Bobby (July 27, 2016). "Mavs sign Jameel Warney and Keith Hornsby". Mavs.com. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ↑ Payne, Terrence (February 11, 2016). "Naismith Trophy midseason list announced". Fox Sports. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Jameel Warney scored 43 points and Stony Brook reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time by coming from behind to win the America East Tournament championship 80-74 against Vermont on Saturday". Associated Press. March 12, 2016. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
- ↑ Ahmadi, Arya (July 4, 2016). "Samsung NBA Summer League 2016 Roster and Schedule". Mavs.com. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ↑ "Mavericks waive Jameel Warney". InsideHoops.com. October 16, 2016. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
- ↑ "Legends Announce Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. October 30, 2016. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
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