NBA-Experienced Guard Signed
May 29, 2023 - Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL)
Saskatchewan Rattlers News Release
The Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Monday that they have signed American guard Justin Wright-Foreman to their roster. Wright-Foreman was drafted in the 2019 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz with the 53rd overall pick. Wright-Foreman brings four years of NCAA experience and five years of professional experience from the NBA, NBA G League, NBA Summer League, USA Basketball, and international teams. The six-foot two guard from New York will reunite with 2019-20 teammate Malik Benlevi ahead of his CEBL debut on Wednesday May 31st at SaskTel Centre.
"Justin is going to bring some impressive experience to a key position in our lineup" said Rattlers General Manager Barry Rawlyk "We expect that his talent and high basketball IQ will be critical to the success of our team."
During his professional career, Wright-Foreman has played with eleven professional teams in the NBA, NBA Summer League, NBA G League, USA Basketball, Germany, China, Turkey, and France. Wright-Foreman has a career average of 15.1 points, 2.5 assists, 2.7 rebounds, and 25.1 minutes in 142 professional games.
Wright-Foreman made his professional debut after signing a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz in 2019. He played as a starter for the Jazz in the 2019 NBA Summer League averaging 11.8 points, 3.3 assists, 2.5 rebounds, and 26.0 minutes. Setting his NBA career game-highs during the 2019 Summer League with 20 points (July 2nd), 6 rebounds (July 6th), 3 steals twice, and 4 assists twice. He went on to play three games with the Jazz during the NBA Preseason, and returned to the Jazz rotation on February while making appearances during the NBA Bubble. As a two-way player, he played alongside Malik Benlevi with Salt Lake City Stars. He ranked third on the team in points per game (17.3), and second on the team in total 3-pointers made (79) while shooting 40% from deep. Wright-Foreman finished his rookie year with 17.3 points, 2.5 assists, 3.1 rebounds, and 28.1 minutes in 36 games with the Stars.
Wright-Foreman entered the 2020-21 season with the New Orleans NBA G League-affiliate the Erie Bayhawks averaging 12.8 points, 2.2 assists, 2.3 rebounds, and 23.8 minutes while playing 15 games. During this season, he played alongside former-Rattler Tony Carr. After an exit in the NBA G League semi-finals, Wright-Foreman joined Chorale Roanne Basket in France in the first division of LNB Pro A. He averaged 16.9 points, 3.7 assists, 2.1 rebounds, and 30.9 minutes playing 12 games. He returned to the New Orleans-affiliate now called the Birmingham Squadron for the 2021-22 season. He averaged 12.3 points, 1.4 assists, 3.2 rebounds, and 24.7 minutes while playing 14 games. During this season he joined the USA Basketball Team for the FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifiers. Wright-Foreman averaged 11.5 points, 1.5 assists, 2.0 rebounds, and 17.5 minutes over two games. Team USA finished with bronze.
Prior to the 2022-23 season, Wright-Foreman joined the Chicago Bulls for the NBA Summer League. After Summer League, he joined Brose Bamberg of Basketball Bundesliga in Germany. Wright-Foreman helped Brose Bamberg during the German Cup, Basketball Champions League Qualifiers, Europe Cup and league play averaging 18.5 points, 2.5 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 28.1 minutes over 11 games. He spent a short time with the Shenzhen Aviators in China, before returning to the NBA G League by signing with the Westchester Knicks for the remainder of the 2022-23 season. Wright-Foreman averaged 14.6 points, 3.3 assists, 3.1 rebounds, and 25.4 minutes while playing 18 games.
Prior to his professional career, Wright-Foreman attended High School for Construction Trades in New York City. The Queens, New York product led Construction to win the PSAL Queens borough championship twice. He was named Second Team All-New York State as a senior before beginning his collegiate career in 2015 with Hofstra Pride in the NCAA D1. During his four-year collegiate career, Wright-Forman averaged 18.6 points, 2.1 assists, 2.9 rebounds, and 28.1 minutes in 125 games for the Hofstra University Pride. The University located in Hempstead, New York made two appearances in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) with Wright-Foreman leading the Pride. He finished his career second all-time at Hofstra for total points (2,327) and total three-pointers made (277). Closed his career by scoring double figures in 88 consecutive games, the seventh longest in the history of NCAA Division 1. He was named to the NABC All-District First Team three times, All-CAA First Team twice, All-CAA Second Team, CAA All-Tournament Team, and named back-to-back CAA Player of the Year (2018 and 2019).
"What's going on Rattlers fans, it's JWF! I'm excited to get started" said Wright-Foreman "I am looking forward to getting to work with my teammates and staff."
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