Mac Koshwal

Mac Koshwal
No. 24 – Bakersfield Jam
Position Power forward / Center
League NBA D-League
Personal information
Born October 19, 1987
Sudan
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight 240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school Boys to Men Academy
(Chicago, Illinois)
College DePaul (2007–2010)
NBA draft 2010 / Undrafted
Pro career 2010–present
Career history
2010–2011 La Laguna Socas Canarias (Spain 2nd)
2013 Rochester Razorsharks (PBL)
2013–present Bakersfield Jam (D-League)
Career highlights and awards
  • Big East All-Freshman Team (2008)

Nayal Martin "Mac" Koshwal (born October 19, 1987) is a Sudanese professional basketball player who currently plays for the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA D-League. He played college basketball at DePaul University.

High school career

Koshwal attended Boys to Men Academy in Chicago, Illinois. He averaged a double-double in each of his three high school seasons – 15 points and 10 rebounds as a sophomore, 18 points and 15 rebounds as a junior and 18 points and 10 boards as a senior.[1]

College career

In 58 career games over his freshman and sophomore seasons, Koshwal averaged 12.0 points and 9.1 rebounds while starting 56 times. He totaled 16 double-doubles and 42 career games in double-figures. Koshwal ranked among DePaul’s all-time leaders in rebounding average (t11th - 9.1 rpg) and field goal percentage (t12th - .514).[2]

In April 2009, Koshwal declared for the 2009 NBA draft, but he later withdrew his name and returned to DePaul for his junior season.[2]

Koshwal played in 36 games during his junior season, averaging 16.1 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.8 steals per game.[3]

Professional career

2010–11 season

After going undrafted in the 2010 NBA draft, Koshwal joined the Detroit Pistons for the 2010 NBA Summer League. He later signed with La Laguna Socas Canarias of Spain for the 2010–11 season.

2011–12 season

On November 3, 2011, Koshwal was drafted with the 8th overall pick in the 2011 NBA D-League draft by the Bakersfield Jam.[4] On November 23, 2011, Koshwal's contact was terminated by the Jam.[5]

2012–13 season

In July 2012, Koshwal joined the New Orleans Hornets for the 2012 NBA Summer League. On November 1, 2012, he was reacquired by the Bakersfield Jam, but was waived again on November 21, 2012.[5] On April 30, 2013, he signed with the Rochester Razorsharks for the 2013 PBL finals.[6]

2013–14 season

On September 28, 2013, Koshwal signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.[7] However, he was later waived by the 76ers on October 25, 2013.[8] On November 2, 2013, he was reacquired by the Bakersfield Jam.[9]

2014–15 season

On November 2, 2014, Koshwal was once again reacquired by the Bakersfield Jam.[10]

Personal

Koshwal is the son of Martion Koshwal and Franda Akja.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mac Koshwal Bio
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 DePaul's Mac Koshwal Withdraws From NBA Draft
  3. ↑ Mac Koshwal Stats
  4. ↑ Bakersfield Adds 10 Players in Draft
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Mac Koshwal Player Profile – RealGM
  6. ↑ Guess who's bizzaack?!
  7. ↑ Sixers Sign Free Agents Solomon Alabi and Nayal "Mac" Koshwal
  8. ↑ Roster Transaction (10/25/2013)
  9. ↑ Bakersfield Jam Set Training Camp Roster
  10. ↑ Bakersfield Jam Announce 2014-15 Training Camp Roster

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