Ivey in 2008
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1980-11-07) November 7, 1980 (age 43) San Jose, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Listed weight | 198 lb (90 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Bellarmine College Preparatory (San Jose, California) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2003: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2003–2019 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 5 |
| Career history | |
| 2003–2004 | KFÍ |
| 2004–2005 | Fjölnir |
| 2005 | Vancouver Volcanoes |
| 2005–2007 | Njarðvík |
| 2007–2008 | Göttingen |
| 2008–2009 | Eisbären Bremerhaven |
| 2009–2010 | Kataja |
| 2010 | Snæfell |
| 2010–2011 | KTP |
| 2011–2013 | Bisons Loimaa |
| 2013–2014 | Aix Maurienne |
| 2014–2016 | Denain Voltaire |
| 2016–2018 | Espoo United |
| 2018–2019 | Njarðvík |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jeb Ivey (born November 7, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player. He won the Icelandic championship twice, with Njarðvík in 2006, [1][2] and with Snæfell in 2010.[3] He also won the Finnish championship twice with Nilan Bisons Loimaa in 2012 and 2013[4] where he was named the Korisliiga Finals MVP both times.[5]
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.[6]
In 2018, Ivey returned to Njarðvík where he played 11 years before.[7] He retired from basketball following Njarðvík's first round loss against ÍR in the 2019 Úrvalsdeild playoffs.[8][9] 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.[10]
Ivey is the son of Mitch Ivey, who won bronze in 200 meters backstroke at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[11]
