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Jeb Ivey
American basketball player (born 1980) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jeb Mikel Ivey[1] (born November 7, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player. He won the Icelandic championship twice, with Njarðvík in 2006, [2][3] and with Snæfell in 2010.[4] He also won the Finnish championship twice with Nilan Bisons Loimaa in 2012 and 2013[5] where he was named the Korisliiga Finals MVP both times.[6]
From September 24, 2010, to December 6, 2013, he scored a three pointer in 177 consecutive games, setting a world record according to Guinness World Records.[7]
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Career
In 2018, Ivey returned to Njarðvík where he played 11 years before.[8] He retired from basketball following Njarðvík's first round loss against ÍR in the 2019 Úrvalsdeild playoffs.[9][10] In 27 regular seasons and playoff games for Njarðvík, Ivey averaged 16.5 points and 5.0 assists per game while shooting 37.8% from the three point range. On April 1, following Njarðvík's first round loss to ÍR, Ivey announced his retirement from professional basketball.[11] Ivey then started coaching at Valley Catholic High School in late 2022, where he earned coach of the year in the OSAA 3a division in 2023.
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Honours
Finland
Club
Individual
Iceland
Club
- Icelandic Champion: 2006, 2010
- Icelandic Super Cup: 2006
- Icelandic Company Cup: 2006
Personal life
Ivey is the son of Mitch Ivey, who won bronze in 200 meters backstroke at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[12]
References
External links
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