Zack Austin
Zack Austin is a basketball player who had a notable collegiate career before becoming a free agent. Standing at 6’5″ and weighing 216 lbs, Austin played high school basketball at Moravian Preparatory School in Hudson, North Carolina, and Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Austin’s collegiate journey began at High Point, where he played from 2021 to 2023. During his redshirt freshman year in the 2022-23 season, he started 26 of 31 games, averaging 29.2 minutes per game. He recorded averages of 14.1 points per game, shooting 43.7% from the field, 33.3% from the three-point line, and 78.6% from the free-throw line. He set career highs of 16 rebounds, 6 assists, 7 blocks, and 26 points (twice). After his time at High Point, Austin transferred to Pitt, playing there from 2023 to 2025. In his first season at Pitt (2023-24), he averaged 6.5 points and 1.3 blocks per game. He reached a significant milestone in January 2024, scoring his 1000th career point in a game against Louisville. In his final collegiate season (2024-25), Austin’s performance improved, averaging 9.2 points per game and leading the ACC in blocks per game with 1.6, which earned him a spot on the All-ACC Defensive Team. Throughout his entire collegiate career, Austin accumulated 1,408 points, 710 rebounds, 230 blocks, and 213 three-pointers in 128 games. He is recognized as the first player in NCAA history to achieve three seasons with at least 50 three-pointers and 50 blocks. In 2025, Zack Austin is a free agent, with his career history indicating a potential path to the Oklahoma City Thunder for the 2025-present period. While specific details about his professional draft or recent news beyond his collegiate performance are not extensively detailed, his collegiate statistics and accolades highlight his defensive prowess and ability to contribute significantly on both ends of the court.
