Jamel Artis facts for kids
Artis in 2018
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| No. 0 – Al Wahda Damascus | |
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| Shooting guard / small forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 12, 1993 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| High school | Notre Dame Prep (Fitchburg, Massachusetts) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 213 lb (97 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Pittsburgh (2013–2017) |
| NBA Draft | 2017 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2017–present |
| Career history | |
| 2017–2018 | Orlando Magic |
| 2017–2018 | →Lakeland Magic |
| 2018–2019 | Agua Caliente Clippers |
| 2019–2020 | Levallois Metropolitans |
| 2020 | BC Juventus |
| 2021 | Chorale Roanne Basket |
| 2021 | Kyoto Hannaryz |
| 2021 | Ionikos Nikaias |
| 2022 | NorthPort Batang Pier |
| 2022 | Cape Town Tigers |
| 2022–2023 | Trepça |
| 2023 | Mineros de Zacatecas |
| 2023–2024 | CS Maristes |
| 2024–present | Al Wahda |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jamel Gurley Artis (born January 12, 1993) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for Al Wahda. Jamel is from Baltimore, Maryland. He played college basketball for the University of Pittsburgh.
Contents
- College Basketball Journey
- Professional Basketball Career
- Starting with the NBA: Orlando Magic
- Playing for the Agua Caliente Clippers
- Playing in France: Levallois Metropolitans
- Playing in Lithuania: BC Juventus
- Back to France: Chorale Roanne
- Playing in Japan: Kyoto Hannaryz
- Playing in Greece: Ionikos Nikaias
- Playing in the Philippines: NorthPort Batang Pier
- Playing in Africa: Cape Town Tigers
- Playing in Kosovo: Trepça
- NBA Career Statistics Overview
- See also
College Basketball Journey
Jamel Artis went to Notre Dame Prep in Massachusetts. On April 12, 2013, he decided to play college basketball for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
As a first-year player, called a freshman, Artis played as a power forward. He often came into the game from the bench. After the 2014–15 season, Artis was recognized for his great play. He was named to the All-ACC third team. In his final year, he also received an honorable mention for the All-ACC team.
Professional Basketball Career
Starting with the NBA: Orlando Magic
After the 2017 NBA draft, Jamel Artis was not chosen by any team. However, he still got a chance to play. On June 24, 2017, he signed a contract with the New York Knicks. He joined their team for the 2017 NBA Summer League. During the Summer League, he played well. He scored about 8.8 points per game.
On August 18, 2017, Artis officially signed with the New York Knicks. But he was released from the team on October 4, before the regular season started. A few days later, on October 16, Artis signed a special contract with the Orlando Magic. This was a "two-way contract." It meant he would split his time playing for the Orlando Magic and their minor league team, the Lakeland Magic. Jamel Artis made his first NBA appearance for Orlando on December 13. He played for one minute in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Playing for the Agua Caliente Clippers
On September 24, 2018, Artis signed with the Sacramento Kings. He joined them for their training camp. However, on October 7, 2018, the Kings released him from their team.
Playing in France: Levallois Metropolitans
On July 3, 2019, Jamel Artis moved to France. He joined the Levallois Metropolitans basketball team. He played well there, averaging 13.3 points per game. He also grabbed 4.1 rebounds and made 1.7 assists per game.
Playing in Lithuania: BC Juventus
On September 21, 2020, Artis signed with BC Juventus. This team plays in the Lithuanian Basketball League.
Back to France: Chorale Roanne
On December 25, 2020, Artis returned to France. He signed with Chorale Roanne Basket in the LNB Pro A league. He played 26 games for them. In those games, he averaged 11.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.
Playing in Japan: Kyoto Hannaryz
On August 31, 2021, Jamel Artis signed with Kyoto Hannaryz. This team plays in Japan's B.League.
Playing in Greece: Ionikos Nikaias
On September 29, 2021, Artis moved to Greece. He signed with Ionikos Nikaias in the Greek Basket League. However, he was released from the team on November 1, 2021.
Playing in the Philippines: NorthPort Batang Pier
On December 31, 2021, Artis joined the NorthPort Batang Pier. This team is part of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He joined them for the 2021 PBA Governors' Cup. He was a replacement player for an injured teammate.
Playing in Africa: Cape Town Tigers
In April 2022, Jamel Artis was part of the Cape Town Tigers team. They played in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) for its second season.
Playing in Kosovo: Trepça
On December 12, 2022, Artis signed with Trepça. This team plays in the Kosovo Superleague. Artis helped Trepça win the Kosovo Cup in 2023.
NBA Career Statistics Overview
Here are Jamel Artis's statistics from his time in the NBA regular season:
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2017–18 | Orlando | 15 | 1 | 18.6 | .392 | .276 | .583 | 2.5 | 1.2 | .1 | .2 | 5.1 |
| Career | 15 | 1 | 18.6 | .392 | .276 | .583 | 2.5 | 1.2 | .1 | .2 | 5.1 | |
See also
In Spanish: Jamel Artis para niños
