Michael Foster Jr.

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Michael Foster Jr.
Foster with the Capital City Go-Go in 2023
No. 11 – Sioux Falls Skyforce
PositionPower forward
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (2003-01-16) January 16, 2003 (age 23)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school
NBA draft2022: undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–2022NBA G League Ignite
2022Philadelphia 76ers
2022→Delaware Blue Coats
2022–2023Delaware Blue Coats
2023–2024Capital City Go-Go
2024Cangrejeros de Santurce
2024Jiangxi Ganchi
2024–2025Capital City Go-Go
2025–presentSioux Falls Skyforce
Career highlights
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

Michael Foster Jr. (born January 16, 2003) is an American professional basketball player for the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA G League.

High school career

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Foster attended Washington High School of Information Technology in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1] He led his team to a state runner-up finish in each of his first two years.[2] For his junior season, Foster transferred to Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, Arizona.[3] As a senior, he averaged 32.2 points and 18.4 rebounds per game.[4] Foster was named to the McDonald's All-American Game and Jordan Brand Classic rosters.[5]

Recruiting

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Foster was rated a five-star recruit by ESPN and 247Sports, and a four-star recruit by Rivals. As a freshman in high school, Foster committed to playing college basketball for Arizona State,[6] but reopened his recruitment in the following year.[7] On April 23, 2021, he announced that he would join the NBA G League, forgoing college basketball. He chose the G League over offers from Florida State and Georgia.[8]

College recruiting information
Name Hometown School Height Weight Commit date
Michael Foster
PF 		Milwaukee, WI Hillcrest Prep (AZ) 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 220 lb (100 kg) — 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 5/5 stars   ESPN: 5/5 stars   (96)
Overall recruit ranking:    Rivals: 31    247Sports: 20    ESPN: 9
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

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Professional career

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NBA G League Ignite (2021–2022)

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On April 23, 2021, Foster signed with the NBA G League Ignite, a developmental team affiliated with the NBA G League.[4]

Philadelphia 76ers (2022)

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After going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, Foster signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.[9][10] Foster joined the 76ers' roster in the 2022 NBA Summer League.[11] In his Summer League debut, Foster scored five points in a Salt Lake City Summer League game against the Memphis Grizzlies.[12] On October 16, 2022, Foster's contract was converted to a two-way.[13] He was released into free agency on November 23 following the signing of Saben Lee.[14]

Delaware Blue Coats (2022–2023)

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On December 5, Foster re-joined the Delaware Blue Coats[15] and eventually helped the team win the NBA G League title.[16]

Capital City Go-Go (2023–2024)

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On October 11, 2023, Foster signed with the Washington Wizards,[17] but was waived on October 20.[18] Ten days later, he joined the Capital City Go-Go.[19]

Cangrejeros de Santurce (2024)

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On April 13, 2024, Foster signed with the Cangrejeros de Santurce of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.[20]

Jiangxi Ganchi (2024)

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On June 12, 2024, Foster signed with Jiangxi Ganchi of the National Basketball League.[21]

Return to Capital City (2024–present)

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On October 28, 2024, Foster rejoined the Capital City Go-Go.[22]

Career statistics

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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

NBA

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2022–23 Philadelphia 1 0 1.0 – – – .0 .0 .0 .0 .0
Career 1 0 1.0 – – – .0 .0 .0 .0 .0

References

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