Cory Joseph
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Cory Ephraim Joseph is a Canadian basketball player drafted by the San Antonio Spurs
in the first round of the 2011 NBA Draft
. Cory is also the younger brother of Devoe Joseph who plays for Oregon
.
. He increased his recruiting demand taking Finlay to their first National Championship in 2009, he was ranked ranked as the No. 7 prospect nationally by Rivals.com and No. 11 in the ESPNU 100 following his senior season. Cory and Tristan then took part in the 2010 McDonald's All-American Game
becoming the third and fourth Canadians to be named McDonald's All-Americans. Joseph also won the McDonald's Three Point Competition and was named a Jordan Brand Classic All-American. On April 23, 2010 Joseph committed to join Thompson at Texas
.
. Texas entered 2011 NCAA March Madness
as a four seed in the West Regional Division. Texas lost to fifth seeded Arizona
in the third round with a stand out performance and game winning shot from Derrick Williams
. Following the end of the season Joseph was considering entering the NBA Draft even with fellow countryman Myck Kabongo
's decision to commit to Texas.
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by the San Antonio Spurs
. Fellow Canadian and Longhorn Tristan Thompson was drafted 4th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers
becoming the highest ever Canadian born and bred player in NBA history. It was also the first time two Canadians were drafted in the first round of the same draft as well as the first time three Texas Longhorn basketball players went in the first round of a draft when his former collegiate teammate Jordan Hamilton
went 26th overall to Dallas Mavericks
.
at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship
in 2008 where Canada won the bronze medal placing behind Argentina and the United States. Thompson once again competed for Canada, this time at the 2009 FIBA Under-19 World Championship in Auckland
, New Zealand
along side his good friend, high school teammate and Texas commit Tristan Thompson.
Joseph joined the Canadian national men's basketball team
for stage two of their pre 2011 FIBA Americas Championship training camp in early August. He made his debut for the Senior squad in the 2011 Jack Donohue International Classic on August 13, 2011 at Ryerson University
against Belgium
. In Joseph's debut he posted 3 points and 2 assists in 15 minutes of game time in a 79-74 victory.
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
in the first round of the 2011 NBA Draft
2011 NBA Draft
The 2011 NBA Draft was held on June 23, 2011 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The draft started at 7:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time , and was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball...
. Cory is also the younger brother of Devoe Joseph who plays for Oregon
Oregon Ducks men's basketball
Oregon Ducks men’s college basketball is an intercollegiate basketball program that competes in the NCAA Division I and is a member of the Pac-12 Conference, representing the University of Oregon. The Ducks play their home games at Matthew Knight Arena. Oregon, then coached by Howard Hobson, won...
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High school career
Joseph attended Pickering High School with his friend, AAU teammate and future Texas Longhorn Tristan ThompsonTristan Thompson
Tristan Trevor James Thompson is a Canadian basketball player who played for the 2010–11 Texas Longhorns men's basketball team. He is 6'9" and weighs 225 pounds. Thompson plays as a power forward...
. He increased his recruiting demand taking Finlay to their first National Championship in 2009, he was ranked ranked as the No. 7 prospect nationally by Rivals.com and No. 11 in the ESPNU 100 following his senior season. Cory and Tristan then took part in the 2010 McDonald's All-American Game
2010 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
The 2010 McDonald's All-American Boys Game was an All-star basketball game played on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at the Jerome Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio, home of the Ohio State Buckeyes. The game's rosters featured the best and most highly-recruited high school boys graduating in 2010...
becoming the third and fourth Canadians to be named McDonald's All-Americans. Joseph also won the McDonald's Three Point Competition and was named a Jordan Brand Classic All-American. On April 23, 2010 Joseph committed to join Thompson at Texas
Texas Longhorns men's basketball
The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team represents The University of Texas at Austin in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The Longhorns currently compete in the Big 12 Conference....
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College career
Joseph started all 36 games on his freshman season, led the team in scoring four times and rebounding in twice. Joseph played one of his best game recording his career high 21 points and a game winning jumper December 18, 2010 against North CarolinaNorth Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball
The North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is considered one of the most successful programs in NCAA history...
. Texas entered 2011 NCAA March Madness
2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The following sites were selected to host each round of the 2011 tournament:First Four*March 15 and 16**University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, OhioSecond and third rounds*March 17 and 19**Verizon Center, Washington, D.C....
as a four seed in the West Regional Division. Texas lost to fifth seeded Arizona
Arizona Wildcats men's basketball
The Arizona Wildcats basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The team competes in the Pacific-12 Conference of NCAA Division I. They are currently coached by Sean Miller.Arizona has a long and rich...
in the third round with a stand out performance and game winning shot from Derrick Williams
Derrick Williams (basketball)
Derrick LeRon Williams , nicknamed D-Will, is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was considered one of the top prospects for the 2011 NBA Draft and was selected as the second overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves...
. Following the end of the season Joseph was considering entering the NBA Draft even with fellow countryman Myck Kabongo
Myck Kabongo
Myck Kabongo is a Canadian college basketball player for the University of Texas Longhorns men's basketball team. He was one of the top-rated high school basketball players in the United States in the class of 2011.-High school career:...
's decision to commit to Texas.
College statistics
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2010–11 Texas Longhorns men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Texas Longhorns men's basketball team represented the University of Texas in the 2010–11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Rick Barnes, who was in his 13th year. The team played its home games at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas and are members of the...
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Texas Longhorns men's basketball
The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team represents The University of Texas at Austin in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The Longhorns currently compete in the Big 12 Conference....
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Professional career
Joseph took a risk and entered the draft receiving heavy criticism that he was not NBA ready, he was projected to lad in early second round. However on June 23, 2011, Joseph was drafted 29th overall in the 2011 NBA Draft2011 NBA Draft
The 2011 NBA Draft was held on June 23, 2011 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The draft started at 7:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time , and was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball...
by the San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
. Fellow Canadian and Longhorn Tristan Thompson was drafted 4th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
becoming the highest ever Canadian born and bred player in NBA history. It was also the first time two Canadians were drafted in the first round of the same draft as well as the first time three Texas Longhorn basketball players went in the first round of a draft when his former collegiate teammate Jordan Hamilton
Jordan Hamilton
Jordan Christian Hamilton is an American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the NBA. He was a forward for the Texas Longhorns.As a sophomore he was a second team All-American by the USBWA...
went 26th overall to Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011...
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International career
Joseph represented his country and Canada BasketballCanada Basketball
Canada Basketball is a non-profit organization and the governing body for basketball in Canada. This national federation was founded in 1923...
at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship
FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship
The FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship is the name commonly used to refer to the American basketball championships for players under 18 years that take place every two years among national teams of the continent. Before the 2006 edition the championship was played by under-19 teams.-Men's Americas...
in 2008 where Canada won the bronze medal placing behind Argentina and the United States. Thompson once again competed for Canada, this time at the 2009 FIBA Under-19 World Championship in Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
along side his good friend, high school teammate and Texas commit Tristan Thompson.
Joseph joined the Canadian national men's basketball team
Canadian national men's basketball team
The Canadian national men's basketball team represents Canada in international basketball competitions. The team is currently ranked 24th by FIBA. Athletes for this team are selected by Canada Basketball...
for stage two of their pre 2011 FIBA Americas Championship training camp in early August. He made his debut for the Senior squad in the 2011 Jack Donohue International Classic on August 13, 2011 at Ryerson University
Ryerson University
Ryerson University is a public research university located in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its urban campus is adjacent to Yonge-Dundas Square located at the busiest intersection in Downtown Toronto. The majority of its buildings are in the blocks northeast of the square in Toronto's Garden...
against Belgium
Belgium national basketball team
The Belgian national basketball team is the basketball side that represents Belgium in international competitions. The country side has qualified 13 times for EuroBasket, having their best result as the 4th place in EuroBasket 1947, but haven't qualified since 1993 to the major European...
. In Joseph's debut he posted 3 points and 2 assists in 15 minutes of game time in a 79-74 victory.