James Augustine (born February 27, 1984) is an American professional basketball player. He 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. In August 2008, after playing two seasons in the NBA and its affiliate Development League, Augustine signed with C...
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James Augustine (born February 27, 1984) is an American professional basketball player. He 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. In August 2008, after playing two seasons in the NBA and its affiliate Development League, Augustine signed with CB Gran Canaria of the Spanish league.
Augustine played for the University of Illinois men's basketball team from 2002 to 2006. 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.
Augustine was selected with the 41st pick by the Orlando Magic in the 2006 NBA Draft.
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...
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