Maurice Ager
Personal information | |
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Born |
Detroit, Michigan | February 9, 1984
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Listed weight | 202 lb (92 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Crockett (Detroit, Michigan) |
College | Michigan State (2002–2006) |
NBA draft | 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 28th overall |
Selected by the Dallas Mavericks | |
Playing career | 2006–2010 |
Position | Shooting guard |
Career history | |
2006–2008 | Dallas Mavericks |
2006–2007 | Fort Worth Flyers |
2008 | Tulsa 66ers |
2008–2009 | New Jersey Nets |
2009–2010 | Cajasol Sevilla |
2010 | Maine Red Claws |
2010 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Maurice Darnell Ager (born February 9, 1984) is an American former professional basketball player. He played collegiately for the Michigan State Spartans from 2002 until 2006. The 6' 5" (1.95 m) guard was best known for being salary filler in the 2008 trade between the Dallas Mavericks and New Jersey Nets, which centered on all-stars Jason Kidd and Devin Harris. An accomplished music producer, Ager was considered for the 56th Annual Grammy Awards for his song "Far From Home." Ager released his debut album, Moe Town Vol. 1 in 2013.
College
In 2005, Ager was the top scorer for Michigan State, who reached the Final Four by defeating the Kentucky Wildcats in a memorable double-overtime game in the Elite Eight. He was named to the Austin All-Regional team after averaging 16.8 points and 5 rebounds a game. Ager scored 24 points against North Carolina in the Final Four, but the Spartans lost to the eventual champions.[1]
Even though Ager averaged a team-high 19.3 points a game, the Spartans did not live up to the expectations that analysts put on them. Once ranked #5 in the country, they received a #6 seed in the NCAA Tournament, where they fell to George Mason in the first round. (George Mason went on to the Final Four). Ager finished his career with 1,554 points with Spartans.
On November 22, 2005, at the Maui Invitational Tournament, Ager faced off against Gonzaga's Adam Morrison in one of the most thrilling battles of the year. Down by three with virtually no time remaining on the clock, Ager sank a three-point shot at the buzzer to send the game into overtime. Despite Ager's team-high 36 points, Gonzaga knocked off the Spartans in triple overtime 109–106.[2] The next day Ager led the Spartans with 20 points to defeat Arizona 74–71 in overtime.[3]
Professional career
On June 28, 2006, Ager was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA draft with the 28th overall pick.[4]
While with the Mavericks in 2006, Ager was assigned to the Fort Worth Flyers of the D-League.[5] On February 19, 2008, Ager was traded, among others, by the Mavericks to the New Jersey Nets in a multi-player deal involving point guard Jason Kidd.[6]
NBA career statistics
Legend | |||||
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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 |
Regular season
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2006–07 | Dallas | 32 | 1 | 6.7 | .314 | .333 | .606 | .7 | .2 | .1 | .1 | 2.2 |
2007–08 | Dallas | 12 | 3 | 6.4 | .185 | .000 | .833 | .3 | .3 | .0 | .1 | 1.3 |
2007–08 | New Jersey | 14 | 0 | 6.3 | .421 | .273 | .167 | .6 | .3 | .0 | .0 | 2.6 |
2008–09 | New Jersey | 20 | 0 | 4.9 | .349 | .000 | .500 | .5 | .2 | .1 | .1 | 1.7 |
2010–11 | Minnesota | 4 | 0 | 7.3 | .545 | .750 | .000 | .5 | .3 | .3 | .0 | 3.8 |
Career | 82 | 4 | 6.2 | .339 | .250 | .566 | .6 | .2 | .1 | .1 | 2.1 |
Playoffs
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2007 | Dallas | 3 | 0 | 8.0 | .556 | .667 | .500 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | 5.0 |
Career | 3 | 0 | 8.0 | .556 | .667 | .500 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | 5.0 |
Music career
As a music producer, Ager's musical talent is becoming ever increasingly known and recognised, a talent which he has developed since his teenage years. In 2013, he was nominated for Producer of the Year at the EOTM Awards in Los Angeles. Even more impressive, Ager received ballot consideration for the 56th Annual Grammy Awards for his single, "Far From Home." He has produced for not only himself, but artists such as Royce Da 5'9, E-40, Lazy Bone, Major Williams, Yukmouf, Rashaun Will,[7][8] and B-Real of Cypress Hill. One of Ager's most popular works is his single, "Forever I'm a Spartan" released as an anthem for the Michigan State University football team in 2010.
References
- ↑ "Maurice Ager Michigan State profile". Michigan State Spartans. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
- ↑ Dye, Dave (December 11, 2005). "Ager's stellar game does his talking now". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
- ↑ "Spartans beat out Wildcats in close game, finish third in Maui Invitational". CBSSports.com. November 23, 2005. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
- ↑ "Mavericks sign first-round pick Maurice Ager". ESPN.com. July 1, 2006. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
- ↑ MAVERICKS: Mavericks Recall Ager From Ft. Worth
- ↑ New Nets Arrive, but Harris's Debut Is Delayed
- ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-show-off/id761283453?i=761283488
- ↑ http://www.twitter.com/rashaunwill
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com
- Maurice Ager at Basketball-Reference.com
- Player profile
- http://statenews.com/article/2013/10/former-msu-basketball-player-receives-grammy-nomination