Devoe Joseph facts for kids
| No. 7 – Scarborough Shooting Stars | |
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| Shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 21, 1989 Toronto, Ontario |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| High school | Pickering (Ajax, Ontario) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 176 lb (80 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
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| NBA Draft | 2012 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2012–present |
| League | CEBL |
| Career history | |
| 2012–2013 | Khimik |
| 2013–2014 | Joventut Badalona |
| 2014 | Türk Telekom |
| 2015 | Cholet Basket |
| 2015–2016 | Budućnost Podgorica |
| 2016 | Maccabi Kiryat Gat |
| 2016–2017 | Rethymno |
| 2017 | Bucaneros de La Guaira |
| 2017–2018 | BC Nokia |
| 2018–2019 | Bandırma Kırmızı |
| 2019–2020 | Śląsk Wrocław |
| 2020–2021 | CSO Voluntari |
| 2021–2022 | Stelmet Zielona Góra |
| 2023 | Peja |
| 2023 | Prishtina |
| 2023–2024 | BCH Garid |
| 2024–present | Scarborough Shooting Stars |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Devoe Joseph (born June 21, 1989) is a Canadian professional basketball player. He plays as a shooting guard for the Scarborough Shooting Stars in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). Devoe also plays for the Canadian national team.
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High School Basketball Success
Devoe Joseph went to Pickering High School in Ajax, Ontario. He and his younger brother, Cory, were amazing players. They led their school's top basketball team to win two provincial championships. These wins happened in 2007 and 2008.
In the 2008 championship game, Devoe made a shot that won the game. His team won by just one point! Their father, David, was an assistant coach for the team.
As a senior, Devoe scored about 24 points per game. He also got 6 rebounds and 5 assists. He was named the Canadian High School Player of the Year three times. The Toronto Star newspaper also picked him as an All-Star three times. In 2008, both Devoe and Cory played in the All-Canada Classic. This game features the best high school players in Canada.
College Basketball Journey
Devoe started his college basketball career at the University of Minnesota. He played there from 2008 to 2011. After that, he moved to the University of Oregon for his final year.
During his senior season at Oregon, he played really well. He scored an average of 16.7 points per game. Because of his great performance, he was chosen for the first-team All-Pac-12. This is a big honor in college basketball.
Professional Career Around the World
After college, Devoe Joseph started his professional basketball journey. Even though he was not picked in the NBA draft in 2012, he still joined the Toronto Raptors for the 2012 NBA Summer League. This showed his determination to play at a high level.
Devoe has played for many different teams in various countries. His career has taken him all over the world! He has played in Ukraine, Spain, Turkey, France, and Montenegro. He also played in Israel, Greece, Venezuela, Finland, Poland, and Romania. More recently, he played in Kosovo and Mongolia.
Some of his achievements include:
- Winning the Montenegrin Cup in 2016.
- Becoming the Kosovo Superleague champion in 2023.
In 2019, while playing for Śląsk Wrocław in Poland, he had a great season. He averaged 16.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. Today, he plays for the Scarborough Shooting Stars in Canada.
Playing for Team Canada
Devoe has also proudly represented his country, Canada, in basketball. He played for the Canadian junior national team in 2007. This was at the 2007 FIBA Under-19 World Championship. He was the second-highest scorer in the whole tournament, averaging 22.6 points per game.
Later, he joined the senior national team. He played alongside his brother, Cory, at the 2013 FIBA Americas Championship.
About His Family
Devoe comes from a family of basketball players. His parents, Connie and David Joseph, both played basketball in college. They met at Mount Royal College.
His younger brother, Cory, is also a professional basketball player. Cory currently plays in the NBA. Devoe also has two older sisters named Chantal and Danielle.
See also
In Spanish: Devoe Joseph para niños
