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Augusta University

2023-24 Men's Basketball Roster

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3 Ja'Queze Kirby

  • Height
    6-6
  • Weight
    172
  • Year
    Junior
  • Hometown
    Hazlehurst, GA
  • Position
    F
  • Previous School
    Jeff Davis HS

Biography

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2022-23: started in 27 of 31 games played ... averaged 10.1 points per game and 2.0 assists per game ... led the team in three-point field goal percentage ... was second on the team in rebounds with 5.5 per game... averaged just under a block per game ...  carded 15 games in double-digit scoring ... had a season high 23 points at Mount Olive Nov 11 in the Pickle Classic ...had 6 assists in the same game... snatched 13 rebounds Jan 28 at Clayton State ... had 4 blocks against USC Aiken Feb 15 ... had a season-high 5 steals against Emmanuel on Dec 31 ... helped the team to a PBC Regular Season and Tournament titles

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2021-22: started in 33 of 34 games played ... averaged 10.6 ppg, 5.3 rebounds per game, and 1.3 assists per game ... shot 50.6 perfect from the three point line ... had a season high 25 points against Belmont Abbey in the first round on the NCAA tournament ... had a season-high three blocks against Columbus State on March 4 ... Named to the NCAA Elite Eight All-Tournament Team ....named to the NCAA Southeast Region All-Tournament Team ... helped the team to a National Championship game appearance

FRESHMAN AT MURRAY STATE: (2020-2021): The 2020-21 season was shortened by the Covid-19 pandemic... appeared in 12 games with an average of 5.2 minutes played per game... scored 2.0 points per game with 1.9 rebounds... had a season-high 10 points and nine rebounds in the opener vs Greenville (Nov. 29). For the season, he was 10-of-15 from the field for a percentage of .667.

JEFF DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, Davis scored 19.4 points per game with 11.6 rebounds per game. Additionally, he averaged 4.8 blocked shots per game, 4.1 assists and 2.9 steals. He recorded 17 double-doubles and three triple-doubles and finished with career totals of more than 2,000 points and 1,500 rebounds. Kirby leaves a legacy at JDHS that includes him being a four-time All-State selection by the Georgia Basketball Coaches Association and back-to-back 2A Player of the Year awards. The Atlanta Journal Constitution named him 2A Mr. Basketball in Georgia in 2020.

PERSONAL: Born Ja'Queze Xavier Kirby on April 4, 2001 to parents Marquita Clements and Jason Kirby. Siblings: Brothers Ahmod, Jalen, Jashawn and Tyree. Sisters: Octavia, Kalyla, Nijae and Jasmine.

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Historical Player Information

  • 13

    2021-22Freshman

    F
    6'6" 181 lbs
    13
  • 13

    2022-23Sophomore

    F
    6'6" 172 lbs
    13
  • 3

    2023-24Junior

    F
    6'6" 172 lbs
    3