Michael Foster (basketball)

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Michael Foster
No. 11 – NBA G League Ignite
PositionPower forward
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (2003-01-16) January 16, 2003 (age 19)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–presentNBA G League Ignite
Career highlights and awards

Michael Foster Jr. (born January 16, 2003) is an American professional basketball player for the NBA G League Ignite of the NBA G League.

High school career[]

Foster attended Washington High School of Information Technology in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1] He led his team to a state runner-up finish in each of his first two years.[2] For his junior season, Foster transferred to Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, Arizona.[3] As a senior, he averaged 32.2 points and 18.4 rebounds per game.[4] Foster was named to the McDonald's All-American Game and Jordan Brand Classic rosters.[5]

Recruiting[]

Foster was rated a five-star recruit by ESPN and 247Sports, and a four-star recruit by Rivals. As a freshman in high school, Foster committed to playing college basketball for Arizona State,[6] but reopened his recruitment in the following year.[7] On April 23, 2021, he announced that he would join the NBA G League, forgoing college basketball. He chose the G League over offers from Florida State and Georgia.[8]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Michael Foster
PF 		Milwaukee, WI Hillcrest Prep (AZ) 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 220 lb (100 kg) — 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars   ESPN grade: 96
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 31  247Sports: 20  ESPN: 9
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2021 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 17, 2021.

Professional career[]

NBA G League Ignite (2021–present)[]

On April 23, 2021, Foster signed with the NBA G League Ignite, a developmental team affiliated with the NBA G League.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ Stewart, Mark (December 18, 2017). "Freshman Michael Foster playing like a veteran for Milwaukee Washington". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  2. ^ Obert, Richard (May 20, 2019). "Hillcrest Prep could be grooming another No.1 NBA draft pick in Michael Foster". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  3. ^ Obert, Richard (January 21, 2021). "Hillcrest Prep's Michael Foster aspires to be better than Deandre Ayton". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Five-star Prospect Michael Foster Jr. Signs With NBA G League Ignite". NBA G League. April 23, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  5. ^ Obert, Richard (February 23, 2021). "Hillcrest's Michael Foster is only Arizona player named to McDonald's All-American basketball team". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  6. ^ Stewart, Mark (December 18, 2017). "Recruiting: Milwaukee Washington freshman Michael Foster commits to Arizona State". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  7. ^ Evans, Corey (June 26, 2018). "Elite 2021 forward Michael Foster decommits from Arizona State". Rivals. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  8. ^ Spears, Marc J. (April 23, 2021). "Top prep forward Michael Foster chooses G League Ignite over Florida State, Georgia". ESPN. Retrieved April 23, 2021.

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