1. Isaiah Charles Austin was born on October 25,1993 and is an American basketball coach and former professional player who is an assistant coach for the Florida Atlantic Owls men's team.
24 Facts About Isaiah Austin
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Isaiah Austin played two years of college basketball for Baylor University and was set to enter the NBA in 2014 until he was diagnosed with a mild form of Marfan syndrome.
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On June 22,2014, Isaiah Austin learned that he had been diagnosed with a mild case of Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects the body's connective tissue, which caused NBA teams to reassess selecting him.
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Shortly after Isaiah Austin's diagnosis was made public, his agent revealed that Isaiah Austin had taken out an insurance policy against career-ending disability through a special NCAA program, which was worth at least $1 million.
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The policy would not have paid out if Isaiah Austin's career ended due to his eyesight or his shoulder, but was expected to pay out due to his Marfan diagnosis.
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Isaiah Austin was offered a job in the NBA by Adam Silver, with the stipulation that he finish his degree at Baylor University.
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On November 30,2016, Isaiah Austin was medically cleared to play basketball and began considering offers from overseas.
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Isaiah Austin averaged 9.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in nine Adriatic League games.
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In July 2017, Isaiah Austin joined Guangxi Rhinos of the Chinese NBL.
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On November 11,2017, Isaiah Austin signed with the Yulon Luxgen Dinos of the Super Basketball League.
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On January 20,2018, Isaiah Austin signed with Champville of the Lebanese Basketball League.
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In June 2018, Isaiah Austin re-joined Guangxi Rhinos of the Chinese NBL.
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On October 16,2018, Isaiah Austin signed with Nanjing Monkey King of the Chinese Basketball Association.
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Isaiah Austin appeared in four games for Beirut in October 2019.
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In December 2019, Isaiah Austin joined Mets de Guaynabo for their return to the Baloncesto Superior Nacional in 2020.
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On September 30,2020, Isaiah Austin signed with Panteras de Aguascalientes of the Mexican Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional.
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Isaiah Austin then had a five-game stint in the Dominican Republic with San Carlos in May 2021.
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On June 15,2021, Isaiah Austin was selected with the 1st overall pick by Enemies in the 2021 BIG3 draft.
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Isaiah Austin suited up as an import for Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas, the national team competing as a club, at the 2017 FIBA Asia Champions Cup.
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Isaiah Austin joined the Florida Atlantic Owls as an assistant coach in 2024.
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Isaiah Austin is partially blind in his right eye from a spontaneous retinal detachment that occurred during middle school.
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Isaiah Austin had kept the visual loss a secret, known only to his teammates and close friends until January 17,2014.
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On December 16,2014, Isaiah Austin was put into 2K Sports' NBA 2K15 as a free agent.
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Isaiah Austin is the nephew of nine-year NBA veteran Isaac Isaiah Austin.