Julius Hodge facts for kids
Hodge with Paris-Levallois in 2012
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| Lincoln Lions | |
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| Head coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 18, 1983 Harlem, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American / Antiguan |
| High school | St. Raymond (Bronx, New York) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | NC State (2001–2005) |
| NBA Draft | 2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall |
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | |
| Pro career | 2005–2015 |
| Coaching career | 2015–present |
| League | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 2005–2007 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2006 | →Austin Toros |
| 2006–2007 | →Colorado 14ers |
| 2007 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2007 | Albuquerque Thunderbirds |
| 2007 | Cimberio Varese |
| 2007 | Legea Scafati |
| 2007–2009 | Adelaide 36ers |
| 2009–2010 | Melbourne Tigers |
| 2010 | Trotamundos de Carabobo |
| 2010 | Guangzhou Free Man |
| 2010–2011 | Petrochimi Bandar Imam |
| 2011 | BK Minsk-2006 |
| 2011 | Jiangsu Tongxi |
| 2011–2012 | Saigon Heat |
| 2012 | Caciques de Humacao |
| 2012 | Marinos de Anzoátegui |
| 2012 | Vaqueros de Bayamón |
| 2012–2013 | Paris-Levallois |
| 2013 | Saint John Mill Rats |
| 2014 | Champville SC |
| 2014 | Cheshire Phoenix |
| As coach: | |
| 2015–2016 | Buffalo (dir. player personnel) |
| 2016–2018 | Santa Clara (assistant) |
| 2018–2021 | San Jose State (assistant) |
| 2021–2024 | Little Rock (assistant) |
| 2024–present | Lincoln (PA) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Julius Melvin Hodge (born November 18, 1983) is a basketball coach and former professional player. He is currently the head coach for the Lincoln Lions men's basketball team. Julius grew up in Harlem, New York.
He played college basketball at NC State. In 2005, the Denver Nuggets picked him in the 2005 NBA draft. Julius was named the ACC Player of the Year in 2004. He finished his college career by leading his team to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament.
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Early Life and Basketball Dreams
Julius Hodge was born in Harlem, a neighborhood in Manhattan. He grew up near Yankee Stadium. His mother, Mary Hodge, worked two jobs to support Julius and his two siblings. One of her jobs was as a teacher's aide.
Julius fell in love with basketball when he was five years old. His father took him to a New York Knicks game. They watched the Knicks play the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden. During the game, Magic Johnson smiled at Julius from the court. Julius's older brother, Steven, was a big role model for him. Steven also played college basketball. He decided to name his younger brother after the famous basketball player Julius Erving.
High School Success
Julius Hodge went to St. Raymond High School for Boys in the Bronx, New York. In his senior year (2001), he was a top high school player. He was part of the McDonald's All-American Team. He was also named a First-team Parade All-American.
Julius also won the New York Mr. Basketball Award. The New York Daily News named him Player of the Year. He was also on the New York All-Metro Squad. Sports Illustrated named him their Old Spice Athlete of the Month. He scored 684 points in his senior year, which was a school record. ESPN rated him as the best shooting guard in the country. Many people were surprised when he chose to attend NC State for college.
College Career Highlights
As a freshman at NC State, Julius was a leading scorer. He averaged 10.7 points per game. He was named to the second-team All-ACC Tournament team. He also won the Lorenzo Charles Offensive Rebounding Award in 2002.
In the 2002–03 season, Hodge was chosen as a First Team All-ACC player. He set four personal bests during the ACC tournament. He also made the first-ever triple-double in Wolfpack history. A triple-double means getting double-digit numbers in three different stats (like points, rebounds, and assists). He was named ACC Player of the Week after leading his team to wins against Duke and North Carolina.
During the 2005 NCAA tournament, Julius made a game-winning shot against UConn. After finishing his senior year, Julius stayed at NC State. He completed his degree in communications.
Professional Basketball Journey
NBA Experience
The Denver Nuggets picked Julius Hodge 20th overall in the 2005 NBA Draft. He played in 14 games for the Nuggets in the 2005–06 season. He averaged 0.9 points in about 2.4 minutes per game.
On January 5, 2007, Julius started his first NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Six days later, he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. He was later released by the Bucks. In 2007, he played for the Seattle SuperSonics summer league team.
Playing in Italy
On August 10, 2007, Julius signed with an Italian team called Cimberio Varese. Later that season, he moved to another Italian team, Legea Scafati.
Adelaide 36ers in Australia
On December 21, 2007, Julius signed with the Adelaide 36ers in Australia's NBL. He arrived in Adelaide on December 23. He played his first game for the 36ers against the South Dragons and helped them win.
In January 2008, Julius was named the league's Player of the Week. He averaged 27 points, 4 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in two games. He had a great game with 39 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists against the Cairns Taipans. On February 2, Julius became the first 36er since 1994 to get a triple-double. He had 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists.
He won Player of the Week two more times in a row. This made him only the second player to win the award three times in a row. Even though he only played half the season, he was named to the All NBL Third Team.
On November 15, 2008, Julius returned to play for the Adelaide 36ers. He won another NBL Player of the Week award. The opposing coach, Brian Goorjian, even called him "possibly the best player in the league."
Melbourne Tigers
In November 2009, Julius signed with the Melbourne Tigers. He helped the team when many players were injured. In his first game on November 14, 2009, he scored 22 points. He also had 9 rebounds and 7 assists.
When he returned to Adelaide as a Melbourne Tiger, fans booed him. After the game, he stepped on Brett Maher's signature on the court. He needed police to escort him out of the building.
Playing Around the World
Julius played for many teams in different countries:
- In 2010, he played in Venezuela for Trotamundos de Carabobo.
- Then, he played in China for Guangzhou Free Man.
- Later in 2010, he played in Iran for Petrochimi Bandar Imam BC.
- In 2011, he played in Belarus for BC Tsmoki-Minsk.
- He returned to China in 2011 to play for Jiangsu Tongxi. He averaged 25.6 points per game. He was named the All-Chinese NBL Import Player of the Year.
- In December 2011, he signed with Vietnam's Saigon Heat. He described playing in Vietnam as an "adventure." He played with teammates who had regular day jobs.
- In November 2012, Julius joined Paris-Levallois Basket in France. He played with friends from his teenage basketball days.
- In February 2013, he signed with the Saint John Mill Rats in Canada. He was one of only nine former NBA players to play in that league.
National Team Play
In 2011, Julius Hodge played for the Antigua and Barbuda national basketball team. He competed in the Caribbean Basketball Confederation Championship.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Julius Hodge became a coach.
- On May 18, 2015, he became the Director of Player Development for the Buffalo Bulls.
- On March 29, 2016, he joined his former college coach, Herb Sendek, as an assistant coach at Santa Clara University.
- On April 26, 2018, he became an assistant coach at San Jose State.
- In July 2021, Julius became an assistant coach at Little Rock.
Personal Life
Julius Hodge is married and has two children. He enjoys watching movies. During his off-seasons, he would return to live in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he played college basketball.
Images for kids
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Hodge with Paris-Levallois in 2012
See also
In Spanish: Julius Hodge para niños
