Michael Foster (basketball)

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

For other people named Michael Foster, see Michael Foster (disambiguation).
Michael Foster
No. 11 – NBA G League Ignite
PositionPower forward
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (2003-01-16) January 16, 2003
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

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:   247Sports:    ESPN:   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. "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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