Justin Tillman
{{short description|American basketball player}}
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Justin Tillman
| image = Justin_Tillman_AEK.jpg
| caption = Tillman in 2023
| position = Center / Power forward
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 7
| weight_lb = 220
| league = LNB Pro A
| team = Nanterre 92
| number = 1
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1996|2|2|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
| high_school = Pershing (Detroit, Michigan)
| college = VCU (2014–2018)
| draft_year = 2018
| career_start = 2018
| career_end =
| years1 = 2018
| team1 = Wonju DB Promy
| years2 = 2019
| team2 = Memphis Hustle
| years3 = 2019–2020
| team3 = Hapoel Gilboa Galil
| years4 = 2020–2021
| team4 = Dinamo Sassari
| years5 = 2021
| team5 = Bursaspor
| years6 = 2021
| team6 = Hapoel Tel Aviv
| years7 = 2021–2022
| team7 = College Park Skyhawks
| years8 = 2022
| team8 = Gigantes de Carolina
| years9 = 2022
| team9 = Grand Rapids Gold
| years10 = 2022–2023
| team10 = Zhejiang Golden Bulls
| years11 = 2023
| team11 = Hapoel Haifa
| years12 = 2023–2024
| team12 = AEK Athens
| years13 = 2024–present
| team13 = Nanterre 92
| highlights = * All-NBA G League First Team (2022)
- First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2018)
- Third-team All-Atlantic 10 (2017)
- Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team (2018)
}}
Justin Tillman (born February 2, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for Nanterre 92 of the LNB Pro A. He played college basketball for Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).
Early life and college career
File:Justin Tillman with VCU.jpg
Tillman attended Pershing High School in Detroit, Michigan, where he averaged 23 points, 16 rebounds, 3 assists and 4.5 blocks during his senior season.{{cite news | title=Justin Tillman - VCU | url=https://vcuathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/bios/tillman_justin_yx63 | work=VCUAthletics.com | access-date=August 4, 2019 | archive-date=August 3, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190803221200/https://vcuathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/bios/tillman_justin_yx63 | url-status=dead }}
Tillman played four years of college basketball at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he averaged 18.9 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game in his senior year. Tillman finished as the Rams' third-leading rebounder (922) and tenth-leading shot blocker (102) of all time. On March 6, 2018, Tillman earned a spot in the All-Atlantic 10 First Team, All-Defensive Team and All-Championship Team.{{cite news | title=Tillman was named to All-Atlantic 10 teams | url=https://www.vcuathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180306j54zgf | date=March 6, 2018 | work=VCUAthletics.com | access-date=August 4, 2019 | archive-date=August 3, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190803223149/https://vcuathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180306j54zgf | url-status=dead }}
Professional career
=Wonju DB Promy (2018)=
After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Tillman joined the Miami Heat for the 2018 NBA Summer League.{{cite news | title=News: Justin Tillman joins Miami Heat summer league roster | url=https://www.vcuramnation.com/2018/06/news-justin-tillman-joins-miami-heat-summer-league-roster/ | date=June 22, 2018 | work=NBA.com | access-date=August 4, 2019}}
On July 26, 2018, Tillman started his professional career with the Wonju DB Promy of the Korean Basketball League.{{cite news | title=Former Rams in Professional Leagues | url=https://commonwealthtimes.org/2018/10/24/former-rams-in-professional-leagues/ | date=October 24, 2018 | work=CommonwealthTimes.org | access-date=August 4, 2019}} On November 4, 2018, Tillman recorded a career-high 46 points, shooting 18-of-24 from the field, along with 13 rebounds in an 89–74 win over the Goyang Orion Orions.{{cite news | title=Wonju Dongbu Promy 89 at Goyang Orions 74 | url=https://basketball.realgm.com/international/boxscore/2018-11-04/Wonju-Dongbu-Promy-at-Goyang-Orions/324280 | date=November 4, 2018 | work=RealGM.com | access-date=August 4, 2019}} Tillman started in all 11 games for Wonju Dongbu Promy, averaging 25.5 points and 11.7 rebounds in 30.4 minutes per game.
=Memphis Hustle (2019)=
On January 21, 2019, Tillman was acquired by the Memphis Hustle, the NBA G League affiliate of the Memphis Grizzlies.{{cite news | title=Memphis Hustle acquire Justin Tillman | url=https://memphis.gleague.nba.com/news/memphis-hustle-acquire-justin-tillman-190121/ | date=January 21, 2019 | work=NBA.com | access-date=August 4, 2019 | archive-date=August 3, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190803220725/https://memphis.gleague.nba.com/news/memphis-hustle-acquire-justin-tillman-190121/ | url-status=dead }} In 8 games played for the Hustle, he averaged 8.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1 assist in 18.1 minutes per game.
=Hapoel Gilboa Galil (2019–2020)=
On July 3, 2019, Tillman joined the Phoenix Suns for the 2019 NBA Summer League.{{cite news | title=Phoenix Suns Announce 2019 Summer League Roster | url=https://www.nba.com/suns/press-release/phoenix-suns-announce-2019-summer-league-roster | date=July 3, 2019 | work=NBA.com | access-date=August 4, 2019}}
On July 28, 2019, Tillman signed a one-year deal with Hapoel Gilboa Galil of the Israeli Premier League.{{cite news | title=Hapoel Gilboa inks Justin Tillman | url=https://sportando.basketball/en/hapoel-gilboa-inks-justin-tillman/ | date=July 28, 2019 | work=Sportando.basketball | access-date=August 4, 2019}} On October 7, 2019, Tillman recorded a double-double of 26 points and 11 rebounds in his debut, shooting 13-of-17 from the field in a 100–73 blowout win over Hapoel Be'er Sheva.{{cite news | title=Winner League, Game 1: Gilboa Galil Vs Be'er Sheva | url=http://basket.co.il/game-zone.asp?GameId=24025&lang=en | date=October 7, 2019 | work=basket.co.il | access-date=October 7, 2019}} On November 1, 2019, Tillman was named Israeli League Player of the Month after averaging a double-double of 24.3 points and 14.7 rebounds for 31.3 PIR in three games played in October.{{cite news | title=שחקן חודש אוקטובר: ג'סטין טילמן | url=http://basket.co.il/news.asp?id=22730 | work=basket.co.il | access-date=November 1, 2019 | date=November 1, 2019 | language=he}} On December 1, 2019, Tillman recorded a double-double of 10 rebounds and a season-high 34 points, while shooting 13-of-26 from the field, in a 115–106 double overtime win over Ironi Nes Ziona.{{cite news | title=Winner League, Game 8: Nes Ziona Vs Gilboa Galil | url=http://basket.co.il/game-zone.asp?GameId=24065&lang=en | date=December 1, 2019 | work=basket.co.il | access-date=December 4, 2019}} Two days later, he was named co-Israeli League Round 8 MVP, alongside his teammate Jarmar Gulley.{{cite news | title=מצטייני המחזור השמיני: טילמן וגאלי | url=http://basket.co.il/news.asp?id=22843 | date=December 3, 2019 | work=basket.co.il | access-date=December 4, 2019 | language=he}}
=Dinamo Sassari (2020–2021)=
On June 24, 2020, Tillman signed a one-year contract with Dinamo Sassari in the Italian Serie A and FIBA Basketball Champions League.{{cite web |title=Il Banco spicca il volo con Justin Tillman |url=https://www.dinamobasket.com/it/blog/il-banco-spicca-il-volo-con-justin-tillman |publisher=dinamobasket.com |date=24 June 2020 |language=it |access-date=24 June 2020 |archive-date=26 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200626082617/https://www.dinamobasket.com/it/blog/il-banco-spicca-il-volo-con-justin-tillman |url-status=dead }}
=Bursaspor (2021)=
On January 10, 2021, Tillman signed with Frutti Extra Bursaspor of the Turkish Super League (BSL).{{Cite news|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/bursaspor-announces-signings-of-justin-tillman-marial-shayok/|title=Bursaspor announces signings of Justin Tillman, Marial Shayok|date=January 9, 2021|newspaper=Sportando|language=En|access-date=January 10, 2021|last1=Borghesan |first1=Ennio Terrasi }}
=Hapoel Tel Aviv (2021)=
On February 19, 2021, Tillman signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv B.C. of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sport5.co.il/articles.aspx?FolderID=274&docID=361123|title=חיזוק מרשים: הפועל ת"א החתימה את טילמן |date=February 19, 2021|publisher=Sport5|language=he|access-date=February 19, 2021}}
=College Park Skyhawks (2021–2022)=
In October 2021, Tillman signed with the College Park Skyhawks.{{cite news|title=College Park Skyhawks fall in preseason scrimmage|url=https://www.news-daily.com/sports/college-park-skyhawks-fall-in-preseason-scrimmage/article_d761010e-39c7-11ec-80d5-cfd35a4dd6f8.html|work=Clayton News-Daily|date=October 30, 2021|access-date=November 3, 2021}} On December 28, 2021, Tillman signed a 10-day contract with the Atlanta Hawks, but never appeared in a game for the team.{{cite web|title=Hawks Sign Justin Tillman to 10-Day Contract|url=https://www.nba.com/hawks/hawks-sign-justin-tillman-10-day-contract|website=NBA.com|date=December 28, 2021|access-date=December 28, 2021}} On January 3, 2022, Tillman was reacquired by the College Park Skyhawks of the NBA G League.{{cite web|title=2021-22 NBA G League transactions|url=https://gleague.nba.com/transactions/|website=NBA.com|access-date=January 3, 2022}}
=Gigantes de Carolina (2022)=
On April 17, 2022, Tillman signed with the Gigantes de Carolina of the BSN.{{cite tweet|author=La Guerra del BSN|number=1515766137711206402|title=#BSN OFICIAL: El delantero fuerte Justin Tillman es el nuevo refuerzo de los Gigantes de Carolina en sustitución de Aric Holman quien sale por enfermedad. Tillman mide 6'8 y promedió 23.5 PPJ, 11.8 RPJ y 42% en triples durante esta temporada en la G-League.|user=LaGuerraBSN|date=April 17, 2022|access-date=April 17, 2022}}
=Grand Rapids Gold (2022)=
On November 4, 2022, Tillman was named to the opening night roster for the Grand Rapids Gold.{{cite web|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/grand-rapids-gold-announce-2022-23-opening-night-roster/n-5895829|title=Grand Rapids Gold Announce 2022-23 Opening Night Roster|website=oursportscentral.com|date=November 4, 2022|access-date=November 4, 2022}}
=Zhejiang Golden Bulls (2022–2023)=
=Hapoel Haifa (2023)=
On February 3, 2023, Tillman signed with Hapoel Haifa, making his return to the Israeli Premier League.{{Cite web |title=Basketball News, Scores, Stats, Analysis, Standings |url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Israel/news/791711/Justin-Tillman-signed-with-Hapoel-Haifa |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=www.eurobasket.com}} He made his debut with the team on February 19, 2023, where he put up 12 points, and grabbed 6 rebounds, in a 70–78 loss to Hapoel Galil Elyon.{{Cite web |last=Proballers |title=Hapoel Haifa vs. Galil Elion - Feb 19, 2023 - Game recap |url=https://www.proballers.com/basketball/game/713367/hapoel-haifa-hapoel-galil-elyon-2023-02-19 |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Proballers |language=en}}
=AEK Athens (2023–2024)=
On August 14, 2023, he signed a one-year contract with AEK Athens of the Greek Basket League.{{cite web |title=Επίσημα στην ΑΕΚ και ο Τίλμαν |url=https://www.sport-fm.gr/article/basket/greece/aek-anakoinwse-tilman/4903093 |website=sport-fm.gr |access-date=14 August 2023 |archive-date= |location=Online |language=el}}
=Nanterre 92 (2024–present)=
On August 27, 2024, he signed with Nanterre 92 of the LNB Pro A.{{Cite news|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/justin-tillman-joins-nanterre-92/|title=Justin Tillman joins Nanterre 92|last=|first=|date=August 27, 2024|website=|newspaper=Sportando|language=En|access-date=August 27, 2024 |last1=Skerletic |first1=Dario }}
References
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External links
- [https://vcuathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/bios/tillman_justin_yx63 VCU Rams bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190803221200/https://vcuathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/bios/tillman_justin_yx63 |date=2019-08-03 }}
- [https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Justin-Tillman/Summary/80387 RealGM profile]
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