James Augustine
- January 10, 2024
- Basketball Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | James Augustine |
Occupation | Basketball Player |
Date Of Birth | Feb 27, 1984(1984-02-27) |
Age | 40 |
Birthplace | Midlothian |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Midlothian |
Horoscope | Pisces |
James Augustine Biography
Name | James Augustine |
Birthday | Feb 27 |
Birth Year | 1984 |
Place Of Birth | Midlothian |
Home Town | Midlothian |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Pisces |
Parents | Barb Augustine, Dale Augustine |
James Augustine is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on February 27, 1984 in Midlothian, Midlothian, United States. His uncle, Jerry Augustine, played professional baseball for the MLB’s Milwaukee Brewers from 1975 to 1984 and was the head baseball coach at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee for the 1995-2006 seasons. Augustine is also the cousin of former NFL safety Nick Sorensen.
Augustine was born in Midlothian, Illinois, but eventually moved to Mokena, Illinois where he attended Lincoln-Way Central High School in New Lenox, Illinois where he graduated in 2002. While at Lincoln-Way, Augustine played both football and basketball.
Augustine was selected with the 41st pick by the Orlando Magic in the 2006 NBA draft. In August 2008, after playing two seasons in the NBA and its affiliate Development League, Augustine signed with Gran Canaria of the Spanish league.
Before playing in a regular-season game with the Magic, Augustine was assigned to an affiliate NBA Development League team, the Anaheim Arsenal, in January 2007, appearing in 8 games and averaging 10 points and eight rebounds. He recorded 4 double-doubles in his 8 games. Augustine made his first appearance in a regular-season game on February 2, 2007 against the New Jersey Nets, recording two points, two assists, and three rebounds in four minutes of playing time.
Augustine played for the University of Illinois men’s basketball team from 2002 to 2006. As a freshman, Augustine was a starter for a team that finished second in the Big Ten. Playing both the power forward and center positions, his career with the Illini included many team records, a trip to the national championship game, and several awards. Throughout his college career, Augustine was often complimented by announcers for his athleticism for a big man. Many attributed this ability to the fact that Augustine played Quarterback for his high school football team. Augustine is the first player in school history and just the 12th player in Big Ten history with 1,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds. Augustine finished his college career with 1,383 points and 1,023 rebounds. He is also the school-record holder for career field goal percentage at 61.7 percent (534-865), which also ranks fifth in Big Ten history. Augustine Played in 137 games during his college career, the second most in school history (tied with Dee Brown).
James Augustine Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Basketball Player |
House | Living in own house. |
James Augustine is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Augustine 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
James Augustine (born February 27, 1984) is a retired American professional basketball player who played as a forward. During the career he played college basketball for the Illinois Fighting Illini before being drafted 41st overall in the 2006 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic. Later he relocated in Europe and concluded his playing career for Malaga. Augustine has played over 400 official games in different clubs. A tall, imposing sportsman, he was considered to be one of the best USA talents.
Augustine holds the school record for career rebounds with 1,023. He became the first Fighting Illini player and the 12th player in Big Ten Conference history to accumulate 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. This feat was last accomplished Indiana’s by Alan Henderson, who played from 1992 to 1995. Augustine holds the school record for career field goal percentage at 61.7 and shares the school award for career victories with Dee Brown, with 114 wins.
Augustine was also named Most Outstanding Player in the 2005 Big Ten Tournament.
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On 20 October 2019, Augustine decided, that he would retire from professional sport, at age 35.
Facts & Trivia
James Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Augustine celebrates birthday on February 27 of every year.