Isaiah Charles Austin (born October 25, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for Champville from the Lebanese Basketball League. He played a two-year basketball at Baylor University. He has been considered the first-round prospect of the 2014 NBA draft until he was diagnosed with Marfan's syndrome. In 2016, he was released to continue playing basketball after two years away from the match due to Marfan's syndrome.
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High school career
Austin attended the Grace Preparatory Academy in Arlington, Texas. As a senior in 2011-12, he averaged 15 points, 11 rebounds, and five blocks per game, earning the Player of the Year back-to-back Fort Worth Star-Telegram Super Team. Austin participated in the McDonald's All-American Game 2012, Adidas Nations 2012, and Jordan Brand Classic 2012. He was appointed to the second team of ESPNHS All-American Elite and is no. 3 recruits based on ESPN.
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College career
As a freshman at Baylor in 2012-13, Austin won the All-Big 12 and 12 Big All-Rookie Team awards. On April 4, 2013, he recorded 15 points, nine rebounds, five blocks, four assists and two steals in the NIT championship game in which Baylor beat Iowa 74-54. In 35 games (all started), he averaged 13.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.7 blocks in 29.9 minutes per game.
In April 2013, Austin declared for the NBA draft of 2013, but then returned to Baylor with a shoulder injury.
As a second-year student in 2013-14, Austin earned the All-Defensive 12 Big Team award. In 38 games, he averaged 11.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 3.1 blocks in 28.0 minutes per game.
On April 22, 2014, Austin declared for the 2014 NBA draft, which canceled its college eligibility for the past two years.
Professional career
Diagnosis of Marfan syndrome
On June 22, 2014, Austin learned that he had been diagnosed with Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects the body's connective tissue. In an emotional interview with ESPN's Holly Rowe, Austin says that he can no longer play basketball at a competitive level because the arteries in his heart are very large, and there is too much risk of aortic rupture if he continues to play. In response, NBA commissioner Adam Silver invited Austin to attend the draft as his guest. Shortly after Austin's diagnosis was published, his agent revealed that Austin had issued an insurance policy against an inability to end a career through a special NCAA program, which is worth at least $ 1 million. The policy will not be paid if Austin's career ends due to his sight or shoulder, but is expected to pay because of his Marfan diagnosis.
On June 26, 2014, between the 15th and 16th taking of the NBA draft 2014, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made Austin as ceremonial, fulfilling his dream of conscription. The crowd gave him a round of applause as he walked to the podium. He was offered a job in the NBA by Adam Silver, provided that he completed his degree at Baylor University.
Return to basketball
On November 30, 2016, Austin was medically liberated to play basketball and began to consider offers from abroad. On January 7, 2017, he signed his first professional contract with the Serbian club FMP. He made his debut for FMP on January 15, 2017, scoring nine points and four rebounds in a 92-85 win over Mornar Bar. In 12 KLS matches, he averaged 7.6 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. He also averaged 9.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in nine Adriatic League matches.
In July 2017, Austin joined the Guangxi Rhinos from NBL China. In 16 games for Guangxi, he averages 34.6 points, 13.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 steal and 4.3 blocks per game.
On November 11, 2017, Austin signed a contract with Yulon Luxgen Dinos of the Super Basketball League. He appeared in three games for Yulon before leaving the team in mid-December.
On January 20, 2018, Austin signed with Champville from the Lebanese Basketball League.
Philippine national team
In September 2017, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas began a process including Austin on their son's basketball team, to be considered a naturalized player in the future. He fits in as import for Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas, the national team that competes as a club, at FIBA's 2017 Asia Champions Cup. They finish the tournament in fifth place, with Austin recording 37 points, 15 rebounds, six assists and six blocks in their last game in the tournament.
Career statistics
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Personal life
Austin blinded his right eye from the spontaneous release of retina that occurred during middle school. He has kept the loss of vision as a secret, known only to his teammates and close friends until January 17, 2014.
On December 16, 2014, Austin entered into 2K Sports' NBA 2K15 as a free agent.
Austin is a nine-year nephew of veteran NBA, Isaac Austin.
References
External links
- Isaiah Austin at baylorbears.com
- Isaiah Austin on draftexpress.com
- Isaiah Austin on espn.com
- Isaiah Austin on Facebook
- Isaiah Austin on Twitter
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