Justin Jaworski
| No. 25 – MLP Academics Heidelberg | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard |
| League | Basketball Bundesliga |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 21, 1999 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 196 lb (89 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Perkiomen Valley (Collegeville, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Lafayette (2017–2021) |
| NBA draft | 2021: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2021–present |
| Career history | |
| 2021–2022 | Oklahoma City Blue |
| 2022–2023 | Iowa Wolves |
| 2023 | Napoli Basket |
| 2024–present | MLP Academics Heidelberg |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Justin Jaworski (born June 21, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for MLP Academics Heidelberg of the German Basketball Bundesliga (BBL). He played college basketball for the Lafayette Leopards.
High school career[edit]
Jaworski played basketball for Perkiomen Valley High School in Collegeville, Pennsylvania.[1] He averaged 22.2 points per game as a senior, and was named All-Area Player of the Year by The Mercury.[2] Jaworski committed to playing college basketball for Lafayette, his only other NCAA Division I offer coming from American.[3] He was also a standout football player in high school and turned down over 20 college football offers.[4]
College career[edit]
On November 29, 2017, Jaworski scored a freshman season-high 24 points in a 74–70 loss to Drexel.[5] As a freshman, he averaged 10.8 points and 2.2 rebounds per game.[4] On November 7, 2018, Jaworski posted a sophomore season-high 28 points and five rebounds in a 93–86 loss to Saint Peter's.[6] He averaged 14.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game as a sophomore, earning Third Team All-Patriot League recognition. Jaworski shot 48.9 percent from three-point range, which ranked second in the nation.[7] On February 1, 2020, he scored a junior season-high 32 points in an 82–70 win against American.[8] Jaworski missed the final seven games of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament.[4] As a junior, he averaged 17.1 points, 2.8 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game, and was a Second Team All-Patriot League selection.[9] On January 2, 2021, Jaworski made his senior season debut, recording a career-high 37 points, eight rebounds and four assists in a 90–89 overtime loss to Lehigh.[10] As a senior, he averaged 21.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. Jaworski was named to the First Team All-Patriot League and led the conference in scoring. He chose to forgo his additional year of college eligibility.[11]
Professional career[edit]
After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, Jaworski joined the Atlanta Hawks for the 2021 NBA Summer League.[12] He was signed by the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 16, 2021,[13] but was waived the following day.[14] He subsequently joined the G League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue.[15]
On February 12, 2023, Jaworski was traded from the Iowa Wolves to the Lakeland Magic in exchange for Simisola Shittu.[16]
On July 12, 2023, he signed with Napoli Basket of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA).[17]
Career statistics[edit]
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College[edit]
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | Lafayette | 29 | 13 | 28.7 | .440 | .430 | .852 | 2.2 | 1.7 | .5 | .1 | 10.8 |
| 2018–19 | Lafayette | 30 | 29 | 30.6 | .505 | .489 | .864 | 2.9 | 2.7 | .7 | .0 | 14.6 |
| 2019–20 | Lafayette | 24 | 24 | 32.3 | .442 | .360 | .867 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 1.0 | .0 | 17.1 |
| 2020–21 | Lafayette | 15 | 15 | 36.1 | .463 | .398 | .913 | 3.7 | 2.3 | 1.5 | .0 | 21.5 |
| Career | 98 | 81 | 31.3 | .463 | .422 | .876 | 2.7 | 2.4 | .8 | .0 | 15.1 | |
References[edit]
- ^ Verlin, Josh (December 4, 2019). "Perk Valley alum Jaworski making a big splash for Lafayette". City of Basketball Love. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
- ^ Stewart, Samuel (April 17, 2017). "Jaworski's commitment to his craft led Perkiomen Valley to new heights". PA Prep Live. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ O'Brien, Rick (March 30, 2017). "Perkiomen Valley's Jaworski commits to play basketball at Lafayette". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ a b c McParland, Caroline (February 12, 2021). "'The last go around' for senior sharpshooter Justin Jaworski, who looks to lead men's basketball to a deep playoff run in March". The Lafayette. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ Arsenault, Bill (December 17, 2017). "College Corner: Lafayette getting a lift from Perk Valley grad Jaworski". The Mercury. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ "Jaworski's Career Night Not Enough in Season Opener". Lafayette College Athletics. November 7, 2018. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ Post, Matthew (March 15, 2019). "'Jawsdropping' performance: Justin Jaworski closes season second nationally in three-point shooting, third team all-conference". The Lafayette. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ "Jaworski's career-high 32 leads Lafayette past American". ESPN. Associated Press. February 1, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ "Jaworski to Miss Remainder of 2019-20 Season". Lafayette College Athletics. February 14, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ Arsenault, Bill (January 17, 2021). "College Corner: Senior Jaworski recovered and riding high for Lafayette". The Mercury. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
- ^ McCue, Owen (July 27, 2021). "Perkiomen Valley grad Jaworski hoping for chance to chase NBA dream". The Mercury. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ McCue, Owen (August 1, 2021). "Justin Jaworski to play for Atlanta Hawks in NBA Summer League". The Mercury. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ Shaw, JD (October 16, 2021). "Thunder Sign Olivier Sarr, Justin Jaworski". HoopsRumors. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
- ^ Almanza, Clemente (October 17, 2021). "Thunder regular season roster set". Welcome to Loud City. SB Nation. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
- ^ McCue, Owen (October 17, 2021). "PV grad Jaworski to play in NBA G League". The Mercury. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
- ^ "Magic Acquire D.J. Wilson from Blue". 12 February 2023.
- ^ "Justin Jaworski È Un Nuovo Giocatore Della Gevi Napoli Basket". napolibasket.it (in Italian). July 12, 2023. Retrieved July 30, 2023.