Nate Britt

Nate Britt
Britt at Oak Hill Academy
Free agent
Position Point guard
Personal information
Born (1994-01-13) January 13, 1994
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight 165 lb (75 kg)
Career information
High school
College North Carolina (2013–2017)
NBA draft 2017 / Undrafted
Playing career 2017–present
Career history
2017 Westchester Knicks
2017–2018 Glasgow Rocks
Career highlights and awards

Nathaniel C. Britt II (born January 13, 1994) is an American professional basketball player. He played college at North Carolina where he won a National championship in 2017.

Early life

Britt is the son of Melody Britt and Nate Britt Sr, a police officer. He has a youngersister, Natalia. His friendship with Kris Jenkins, who went on to play for Villanova, began when they were 11 years old playing for the same AAU team coached by Britt's father. The Britts adopted Jenkins in 2007 into their Upper Marlboro, Maryland home.[1] Britt was named Washington, D.C. player of the year in high school. He played for the USA under-18 national team, winning gold in the FIBA Americas under-18 Championships in Brazil in 2012.[2]

College career

Britt started his first ten games as a freshman at North Carolina. He had 10 points in a NCAA Tournament win over Arkansas.[3] As a junior, Britt posted 5.4 points and 1.7 assists while only playing 15.4 minutes per game as a backup to Joel Berry II. He shot 38% from the field and 32% from behind the arc as the Tar Heels reached the NCAA Tournament final.[4] As a senior, Britt averaged 4.5 points and 2.4 assists per game. The Tar Heels won the 2017 NCAA Tournament, defeating Gonzaga in the title game.[5]

Professional career

Britt played with the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA summer league.[2] He was signed by the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League on November 16, 2017.[6] However, he was waived on November 28.[7] In December 2017, he signed with the Glasgow Rocks of the British Basketball League.[5] On July 24, 2018, Britt signed with Panionios in Greece.[8] On September 24, 2018, he was replaced on the roster of the Greek team.

References

  1. ↑ Brown, C.L. (March 29, 2016). "Nate Britt and Kris Jenkins, brought together as brothers, could meet in title game". ESPN. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Rocks sign UNC Tar Heels title winner Britt". British Basketball League. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  3. ↑ Carter, Andrew (March 18, 2017). "After dreams of stardom, how UNC's Nate Britt found peace with himself and his role". The News & Observer. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  4. ↑ "UNC Basketball: Nate Britt season preview 2016-17". Fox Sports. June 30, 2017. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  5. 1 2 Martin, Ross (December 16, 2017). "Former Tar Heel Nate Britt Signs with Glasgow Rocks". 247sports.com. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  6. ↑ Hatch, Katie (November 16, 2017). "Westchester Knicks Acquire Nate Britt". NBA G League. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  7. ↑ Hatch, Katie (November 28, 2017). "Westchester Knicks Waive Nate Britt". NBA G League. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Ο Πανιώνιος ανακοίνωσε τον Νέιτ Μπριτ (vid)". Gazzetta.gr (in Greek). July 24, 2018.


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