Joey Hauser

For the baseball player, see Joe Hauser.
Joey Hauser
Hauser in 2021
No. 14 – College Park Skyhawks
PositionPower forward
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1999-07-17) July 17, 1999 (age 25)
Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolStevens Point Area
(Stevens Point, Wisconsin)
College
NBA draft2023: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–2024Ontario Clippers
2024–presentCollege Park Skyhawks
Career highlights and awards
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Joey Hauser (born July 17, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the College Park Skyhawks of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Michigan State Spartans and Marquette Golden Eagles.

High school career

Hauser attended Stevens Point Area Senior High School in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He helped his team win three straight Division 1 state titles. As a junior, he averaged 23.6 points, 11.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game, earning unanimous All-State and Wisconsin Valley Conference Co-Player of the Year recognition.[1] In December 2017, he suffered a season-ending ankle injury which required surgery, re-aggravating an existing injury.[2] One month later, Hauser graduated early from high school.[3] A four-star recruit, he committed to playing college basketball for Marquette over offers from Wisconsin and Michigan State, among others.[4]

College career

After graduating early from high school, Hauser enrolled at Marquette for the spring 2018 semester due to an open scholarship on the team. He sat out as a redshirt while rehabilitating from his ankle injury.[3] On January 26, 2019, Hauser scored a freshman season-high 21 points in an 87–82 win over Xavier.[5] As a freshman, he averaged 9.7 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. He was named to the Big East All-Freshman Team and was a five-time Big East Freshman of the Week selection.[6] After the season, Hauser transferred to Michigan State.[7] He sat out his next season due to National Collegiate Athletic Association transfer rules, with his appeal for immediate eligibility being denied.[8] Hauser averaged 9.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game as a redshirt junior, and earned First-team Academic All-District recognition.[9]

Professional career

Ontario Clippers (2023–2024)

After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Hauser signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz on July 3, 2023,[10] but was waived on October 13.[11] On October 20, he signed with the Los Angeles Clippers,[12] but was waived the next day[13] and on October 30, he joined the Ontario Clippers.[14]

College Park Skyhawks (2024–present)

On September 19, 2024, Hauser signed with the Atlanta Hawks.[15] However, he was waived four days later.[16] On October 26, he joined the College Park Skyhawks.[17]

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

College

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 Marquette 34 31 29.2 .447 .425 .791 5.3 2.4 .4 .1 9.7
2019–20 Michigan State Redshirt Redshirt
2020–21 Michigan State 28 16 21.5 .475 .340 .721 5.6 1.4 .4 .2 9.7
2021–22 Michigan State 35 29 22.2 .446 .408 .862 5.3 1.7 .3 .2 7.3
2022–23 Michigan State 32 32 33.9 .488 .465 .871 7.0 1.9 .4 .2 14.3
Career 129 108 26.8 .466 .416 .811 5.8 1.9 .4 .2 10.2

Personal life

Hauser is the son of Dave and Stephanie Hauser.[2] Hauser's older brother, Sam, played college basketball with him at Marquette before transferring to Virginia and in the NBA for the Boston Celtics. Sam won an NBA championship with the Celtics in 2024. They also played together in high school.[18] Hauser also has an older sister, Nicole Hauser who played volleyball at Southern Connecticut State University.

References

  1. ^ Charboneau, Matt (July 23, 2019). "'They win': Transfer Joey Hauser already fitting in with Michigan State basketball". The Detroit News. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Williams, Scott A. (December 12, 2017). "Marquette recruit Joey Hauser to miss rest of season at Stevens Point with ankle injury". Stevens Point Journal. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Hand, John (March 13, 2018). "Joey Hauser shouldn't be here yet, but says "it's all worth it" to enroll at MU". OnMilwaukee. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  4. ^ Potrykus, Jeff (July 13, 2017). "Prized basketball recruit Joey Hauser commits to Marquette". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  5. ^ "Howard posts 31 as Marquette rallies past Xavier, 87-82". Marquette University Athletics. January 26, 2019. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  6. ^ Charboneau, Matt (May 28, 2019). "Michigan State basketball gets a 'winner' as Joey Hauser transfers from Marquette". The Detroit News. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  7. ^ Quinn, Brendan (July 9, 2019). "How Joey Hauser found his own way to Michigan State". The Athletic. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  8. ^ Solari, Chris (November 21, 2019). "Michigan State basketball's Joey Hauser transfer waiver appeal denied by NCAA". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  9. ^ Brooks, Stephen (May 7, 2021). "Michigan State's Joey Hauser honored on Academic All-District team". 247 Sports. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  10. ^ Rincon, Jeremy (July 3, 2023). "Jazz Sign Joey Hauser to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  11. ^ "Utah Jazz Sign Josh Christopher to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. October 13, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  12. ^ Adams, Luke (October 20, 2023). "Clippers Sign Joey Hauser, Cut Two Players". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  13. ^ Santomauro, Brandon (October 21, 2023). "Clippers Waive Xavier Moon, Joey Hauser". HoopsWire.com. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  14. ^ "Ontario Clippers Announce Training Camp Roster for 2023-24 NBA G League Season". OurSportsCentral.com. October 30, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  15. ^ Adams, Luke (September 19, 2024). "Hawks Sign Joey Hauser To Exhibit 10 Deal". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  16. ^ Maher, Rory (September 23, 2024). "Hawks Waive Joey Hauser". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
  17. ^ "College Park Skyhawks Finalize Training Camp Schedule and Roster". OurSportsCentral.com. October 26, 2024. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  18. ^ Conlin, Bennett (January 31, 2020). "After transferring from Marquette, Hauser brothers adjusting to life as practice players". The Daily Progress. Retrieved October 31, 2020.