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Justin John Champagnie (/ˌʃæmˈpɛni/ sham-PEH-nee; born June 29, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Capital City Go-Go of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Pittsburgh Panthers.

Early life and high school career

Champagnie was born in Staten Island, New York and grew up in Brooklyn, New York and attended Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School. As a senior, he averaged 19.8 points per game and was named first team Class AA All-State. A three-star recruit, he committed to playing college basketball for Pittsburgh over offers from Cincinnati, Dayton, Seton Hall, Saint Louis and Rutgers.[1]

College career

As a true freshman, Champagnie led the Panthers with 12.7 points and 7 rebounds per game.[2][3] He was named the CBS Sports/USBWA National Freshman of the Week and the ACC Freshman of the Week after averaging 25 points and 10 rebounds in games against Notre Dame and Georgia Tech.[4][5] On December 22, 2020, Champagnie was ruled out for at least six weeks after sustaining a knee injury during practice.[6] On January 19, 2021, he recorded 31 points and 14 rebounds in a 79–73 win over Duke.[7] At the conclusion of the regular season, Champagnie was selected to the First Team All-ACC. As a sophomore, Champagnie averaged 18 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game. Following the season, he declared for the 2021 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.[8]

Professional career

Toronto Raptors / Raptors 905 (2021–2022)

Champagnie was projected as a late first round pick to an early second round pick in the 2021 NBA draft. After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, Champagnie signed a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors on August 7, 2021, splitting time with their G League affiliate, Raptors 905.[9] With Scottie Barnes injured and unable to play,[10] Champagnie was called by the Raptors to make his professional debut on November 1, 2021, scoring his first two points in the NBA on free throws in a win against the New York Knicks.[11]

On July 14, 2022, Champagnie re-signed with the Raptors on a two-year contract.[12][13] On December 29, he was waived by the Raptors.[14]

Sioux Falls Skyforce (2023)

On January 10, 2023, Champagnie was claimed off waivers by the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA G League.[15]

Boston Celtics (2023)

On April 7, 2023, Champagnie signed with the Boston Celtics.[16] On July 31, he was waived by the Celtics.[17]

Return to Sioux Falls (2023–2024)

On August 11, 2023, Champagnie signed with the Miami Heat,[18] but was waived on October 21, prior to the start of the 2023–24 season.[19] Nine days later, he returned to the Sioux Falls Skyforce.[20]

Washington Wizards / Capital City Go-Go (2024–present)

On February 22, 2024, Champagnie signed a 10-day contract with the Washington Wizards[21] and on March 3, he signed a two-way contract.[22]

Career statistics

Legend
  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

NBA

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2021–22 Toronto 36 0 7.8 .463 .357 1.000 2.0 .3 .2 .1 2.3
2022–23 Toronto 3 0 3.7 1.000 — — 1.3 .3 .0 .0 2.0
2022–23 Boston 2 0 11.5 .167 .200 — 2.0 1.5 .5 .0 2.5
2023–24 Washington 15 1 15.7 .410 .289 .800 3.5 1.3 .7 .6 5.9
Career 56 1 9.8 .425 .308 .875 2.4 .6 .3 .2 3.2

Playoffs

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2023 Boston 4 0 2.6 .250 .000 — .0 .0 .0 .0 .5
Career 4 0 2.6 .250 .000 — .0 .0 .0 .0 .5

College

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2019–20 Pittsburgh 33 27 32.9 .421 .262 .777 7.0 .7 1.1 .8 12.7
2020–21 Pittsburgh 20 19 34.4 .477 .311 .711 11.1 1.6 1.2 1.3 18.0
Career 53 46 33.4 .446 .280 .745 8.5 1.0 1.1 1.0 14.7

Personal life

Champagnie's twin brother, Julian, plays professional basketball for the San Antonio Spurs.[23] His father, Ranford, played soccer for St. John's in the mid-1990s and was a member of the 1996 national championship team.[24]

References

  1. ^ "Pitt signs 4-star wing player to letter of intent". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. April 18, 2019.
  2. ^ "2020 Pitt basketball exit interview: Justin Champagnie". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. March 15, 2020. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
  3. ^ "Pitt's Champagnie faces second year challenge". 24 November 2020. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
  4. ^ Norlander, Matt (February 11, 2020). "Freshman rankings: Pitt's Justin Champagnie is Freshman of the Week; teams slumping with Frosh Watch stars". CBSSports.com. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
  5. ^ "Justin Champagnie blossoming into Pitt's latest freshman star". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. February 12, 2020. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
  6. ^ Borzello, Jeff (December 22, 2020). "Pittsburgh Panthers leading scorer Justin Champagnie out 6-8 weeks". ESPN. Associated Press. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
  7. ^ Rego, Max (January 19, 2021). "Champagnie Showers: Pittsburgh upsets Duke men's basketball behind Justin Champagnie's dominance". Duke Chronicle. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  8. ^ DiPaola, Jerry (May 10, 2021). "Justin Champagnie decides to leave Pitt, declare for the NBA Draft". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  9. ^ "Raptors Sign Wainright & Champagnie". NBA.com. August 7, 2021. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  10. ^ "Raptors rookie Scottie Barnes out for Monday's game against Knicks". Sportsnet.ca. 1 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  11. ^ Michalowski, George (2 November 2021). "Justin Champagnie Scores First NBA Points in Raptors' Win Over Knicks". Pittsburgh Sports Now. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  12. ^ "RAPTORS SIGN CHAMPAGNIE". NBA.com. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  13. ^ Rose, Aaron (14 July 2022). "Raptors Sign Justin Champagnie to Two-Year, Partially Guaranteed Deal". Sports Illustrated Toronto Raptors News, Analysis and More. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  14. ^ "Raptors waive Justin Champagnie". Inside Hoops. 29 December 2022. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  15. ^ "Skyforce acquires Justin Champagnie". NBA.com. January 12, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  16. ^ "Celtics Sign Forward Justin Champagnie". NBA.com. April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  17. ^ Gauruder, Dana (August 1, 2023). "Celtics Waive Justin Champagnie". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  18. ^ "HEAT MAKE ROSTER MOVES". NBA.com. August 11, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  19. ^ "HEAT WAIVE CHAMPAGNIE AND DIALLO". NBA.com. October 21, 2023. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  20. ^ "Skyforce Announces Training Camp Roster Ahead of 2023-24 Season". NBA.com. October 30, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  21. ^ "Wizards Sign Justin Champagnie to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. February 22, 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  22. ^ "Wizards Sign Champagnie to Two-Way Contract/Sign Hampton to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. March 3, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  23. ^ Braziller, Zach (February 5, 2020). "Justin and Julian Champagnie find success apart for first time". New York Post.
  24. ^ Rose, Mike (June 3, 2019). "NYC's Champagnie to play for Anderson at St. John's". Newsday. Retrieved January 20, 2021.

External links

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Champagnie