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'{{Infobox basketball biography | name = Elijah Millsap | image = | caption = | position = [[Small forward]] | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 6 | weight_lbs = 215 | league = D-League | team = Northern Arizona Suns | number = 18 | nationality = American | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|8|12|mf=y}} | birth_place = [[Grambling, Louisiana]] | high school = [[Grambling High School|Grambling]] (Grambling, Louisiana) | college = [[Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball|Louisiana–Lafayette]] (2006–2008)<br/>[[UAB Blazers men's basketball|UAB]] (2009–2010) | draft_year = 2010 | career_start = 2010 | years1 = 2010–2011 | team1 = [[Tulsa 66ers]] | years2 = 2011–2013 | team2 = [[Los Angeles D-Fenders]] | years3 = 2013 | team3 = [[San Miguel Beermen|Petron Blaze Boosters]] | years4 = 2014 | team4 = [[Maccabi Ashdod B.C.|Maccabi Ashdod]] | years5 = 2014 | team5 = Los Angeles D-Fenders | years6 = 2014–2015 | team6 = [[Bakersfield Jam]] | years7 = {{nbay|2014|end}}–{{nbay|2015|end}} | team7 = [[Utah Jazz]] | years8 = 2016 | team8 = [[Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C.|Maccabi Tel Aviv]] | years9 = 2016 | team9 = [[San Miguel Beermen]] | years10 = 2016–present | team10 = [[Northern Arizona Suns]] | highlights = * [[All-NBA Development League Team|All-NBA D-League Second Team]] (2012) * NBA D-League All-Star (2012) * NBA D-League All-Rookie Second Team (2011) * First-team All-[[Conference USA]] (2010) * [[Sun Belt Conference|Sun Belt]] Freshman of the Year (2007) }} '''Elijah Millsap''' (born August 12, 1987) is an American professional [[basketball]] player. He currently plays for the [[Northern Arizona Suns]] in the [[NBA Development League]] (D-League). He played [[college basketball]] for the [[University of Louisiana at Lafayette]] and the [[University of Alabama at Birmingham]]. ==High school career== Millsap attended [[Grambling High School]], averaging 29.8 points and 14.5 rebounds as a senior, earning the MVP on the Louisiana Class A ranks.<ref name="bio">{{cite web|title=Elijah Millsap bio|url=http://www.uabsports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/millsap_elijah00.html|accessdate=January 5, 2016|work=UABSports.com}}</ref> ==College career== Millsap attended [[Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball|Louisiana–Lafayette]], playing in 53 games and starting 40 while averaging 9.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.5 steals as a sophomore.<ref name="bio" /> After two years, he transferred to [[UAB Blazers men's basketball|Alabama-Birmingham]], where he averaged 16.1 points per game as a senior, earning an All-Conference USA selection.<ref name="OKCThunder">{{cite web|first=J. Michael|last=Falgoust|title=Thunder invite Paul Millsap's brother, Elijah, to camp|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/thunder/2010-09-25-elijah-millsap-camp-invite_N.htm|accessdate=September 25, 2010|work=USAToday.com|date=September 25, 2010}}</ref> ==Professional career== ===Tulsa 66ers=== After going undrafted in the [[2010 NBA draft]], Millsap joined the [[Detroit Pistons]] for the 2010 NBA Summer League. On September 26, he signed with the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]].<ref name="OKCThunder" /> However, he was later waived by the Thunder on October 20.<ref>{{cite news|title=OKC Thunder waive Jerome Dyson, Elijah Millsap|url=http://newsok.com/article/3506336|accessdate=October 20, 2010|work=NewsOK.com|date=October 20, 2010}}</ref> On October 30, he was acquired by the [[Tulsa 66ers]] of the [[NBA Development League]] as an affiliate player of the Thunder.<ref name="RealGM">{{cite web|title=Elijah Millsap Player Profile – RealGM|url=http://basketball.realgm.com/player/Elijah_Millsap/Summary/8158|accessdate=June 22, 2013|work=RealGM.com}}</ref> He went on to be named to the D-League All-Rookie second team for the 2010–11 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dyson, Millsap Named All-Rookies |url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/tulsa/dyson_millsap_named_allrooki_2011_04_15.html |accessdate=April 15, 2011 |work=NBA.com |date=April 15, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407093336/http://www.nba.com/dleague/tulsa/dyson_millsap_named_allrooki_2011_04_15.html |archivedate=April 7, 2014 }}</ref> ===Los Angeles D-Fenders=== On November 28, 2011, Millsap was acquired by the [[Los Angeles D-Fenders]].<ref>{{cite news|title=D-Fenders Acquire Elijah Millsap|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/losangeles/dfenders_acquire_elijah_millsap.html|accessdate=November 28, 2011|work=NBA.com|date=November 28, 2011}}</ref> On December 9, he signed with the [[Los Angeles Lakers]],<ref name="RealGM" /> but was waived on December 22 prior to the start of the [[2011–12 NBA season|regular season]].<ref name="RealGM" /> He then re-joined the D-Fenders.<ref name="RealGM" /> In July 2012, Millsap joined the [[Atlanta Hawks]] for the 2012 NBA Summer League. On September 17, he signed with the [[Shanghai Sharks]] of the [[Chinese Basketball Association]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Shanghai Sharks tab Elijah Milsap|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/world/asia/95274/shanghai-sharks-tab-elijah-milsap.html|accessdate=September 17, 2012|work=Sportando.com|date=September 17, 2012}}</ref> However, he was later released by the Sharks in November 2012 in favor of [[Gilbert Arenas]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Gilbert Arenas will replace Elijah Millsap in the Sharks?|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/world/asia/96318/gilbert-arenas-will-replace-elijah-millsap-in-the-sharks.html|accessdate=November 6, 2012|work=Sportando.com|date=November 6, 2012}}</ref> On December 12, 2012, he was reacquired by the D-Fenders,<ref name="RealGM" /> where he played out the 2012–13 season. ===Philippines=== In June 2013, Millsap joined the [[Petron Blaze Boosters]] of the [[Philippine Basketball Association]] for the 2013 Governor's Cup.<ref>{{cite news|title=Petron signs D-League wingman Elijah Millsap as import for Governors’ Cup|url=http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/petron-signs-d-league-wingman-elijah-millsap-as-import-for-governors-cup|accessdate=June 22, 2013|work=Interaksyon.com|date=June 22, 2013}}</ref> In September 2016, he again joined the Blaze Boosters, now named as [[San Miguel Beermen]] for the [[2016 PBA Governors' Cup|2016 Governors' Cup]]. Elijah Millsap replaces SMB Import Mike Singletary in the remaining games of the San Miguel Beermen. They fall short on returning to the Finals as they where beaten by sister team Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in game 5 of the PBA Governors Cup Semi Final.<ref>http://pba.inquirer.net/77088/ginebra-returns-to-finals</ref> ===Israel and D-League=== On January 13, 2014, Millsap signed with [[Maccabi Ashdod B.C.|Maccabi Ashdod]] for the rest of the 2013–14 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Elijah Millsap signs with Maccabi Ashdod|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/israel/110279/elijah-millsap-signs-with-maccabi-ashdod.html|accessdate=January 13, 2014|work=Sportando.com|date=January 13, 2014}}</ref> On March 19, he left Maccabi and returned to the United States.<ref>{{cite news|title=Elijah Millsap leaves Maccabi Ashdod|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/israel/114328/elijah-millsap-leaves-maccabi-ashdod.html|accessdate=March 19, 2014|work=Sportando.com|date=March 19, 2014}}</ref> Ten days later, he was re-acquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders.<ref name="RealGM" /> In July 2014, Millsap joined the [[Philadelphia 76ers]] for the [[2014 NBA Summer League]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Sixers Announce Samsung NBA Summer League Camp Invitees|url=http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/140707-vegas-camp-invitees|accessdate=July 7, 2014|work=NBA.com|date=July 7, 2014}}</ref> On September 27, he signed with the [[Milwaukee Bucks]].<ref>{{cite news|title=BUCKS ANNOUNCE 2014 TRAINING CAMP ROSTER|url=http://www.nba.com/bucks/release/bucks-announce-2014-training-camp-roster|accessdate=September 27, 2014|work=NBA.com|date=September 27, 2014}}</ref> However, he was later waived by the Bucks on October 16.<ref>{{cite news|title=BUCKS REQUEST WAIVERS ON WRIGHT AND MILLSAP|url=http://www.nba.com/bucks/release/bucks-request-waivers-wright-and-millsap|accessdate=October 16, 2014|work=NBA.com|date=October 16, 2014}}</ref> On October 30, Millsap was reacquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders.<ref name="RealGM" /> The next day, he was traded to the [[Bakersfield Jam]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Jam Acquire Elijah Millsap in Trade with D-Fenders|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/bakersfield/jam_acquire_elijah_millsap___2014_10_31.html|accessdate=October 31, 2014|work=NBA.com|date=October 31, 2014}}</ref> ===Utah Jazz=== On January 5, 2015, Millsap signed a 10-day contract with the [[Utah Jazz]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Jazz Sign Elijah Millsap to a 10-Day Contract|url=http://www.nba.com/jazz/news/jazz-sign-elijah-millsap-10-day-contract|accessdate=January 5, 2015|work=NBA.com|date=January 5, 2015}}</ref> and made his NBA debut that night against the [[Indiana Pacers]]. In just over 18 minutes of action, he recorded 2 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal in a 105–101 loss.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hibbert scores 22 to lead Pacers to 105-101 win over Jazz|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400578808|accessdate=January 6, 2015|work=ESPN.com|date=January 6, 2015}}</ref> On January 15, he signed a second 10-day contract with the Jazz,<ref>{{cite news|title=Jazz Sign Elijah Millsap to a Second 10-Day Contract|url=http://www.nba.com/jazz/news/jazz-sign-elijah-millsap-second-10-day-contract|accessdate=January 15, 2015|work=NBA.com|date=January 15, 2015}}</ref> and on January 25, he signed a multi-year contract with the Jazz.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jazz Sign Elijah Millsap to a Multi-Year Deal|url=http://www.nba.com/jazz/news/jazz-sign-elijah-millsap-multi-year-deal|accessdate=January 25, 2015|work=NBA.com|date=January 25, 2015}}</ref> On January 5, 2016, Millsap was waived by the Jazz.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/jazz/news/jazz-waive-elijah-millsap|title=Jazz Waive Elijah Millsap|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=January 5, 2016|accessdate=January 5, 2016}}</ref> ===Maccabi Tel Aviv=== On January 23, 2016, Millsap signed with [[Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C.|Maccabi Tel Aviv]] of the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League|Israeli League]] for the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Maccabi adds defensive ace Millsap|url=http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/news/i/6mr3oswp5qi5alss/maccabi-adds-defensive-ace-millsap|work=Eurocupbasketball.com|date=January 23, 2016|accessdate=January 23, 2016}}</ref> On March 10, 2016, he was released by the club after appearing in six games.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pearls oak: Do not interfere. Damage caused Maccabi players; Millsap released|url=http://www.sport5.co.il/HTML/Articles/Article.274.210310.html|work=Sport5.co.il|date=March 10, 2016|accessdate=March 10, 2016|language=Hebrew}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Maccabi '' FOX '' TA: Elijah Millsap released a joint decision of the two parties, Brian Randle returned to full training|url=http://basket.co.il/NewsFlash.asp?id=7402&lang=|work=Basket.co.il|date=March 10, 2016|accessdate=March 10, 2016|language=Hebrew}}</ref> ===San Miguel Beermen=== After being waived by Maccabi Tel Aviv, Millsap signed with the [[San Miguel Beermen]] of the Philippines for the rest of the season. ===Northern Arizona Suns=== On October 31, 2016, Millsap would sign back up with the [[Northern Arizona Suns]] (formerly the Bakersfield Jam). ==NBA career statistics== {{NBA player statistics legend}} ===Regular season=== {{NBA player statistics start}} |- | style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2014}} | style="text-align:left;"| [[2014–15 Utah Jazz season|Utah]] | '''47''' || '''5''' || '''19.7''' || '''.340''' || '''.311''' || .674 || '''3.2''' || '''1.2''' || '''1.2''' || '''.3''' || '''5.3''' |- | style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2015}} | style="text-align:left;"| [[2015–16 Utah Jazz season|Utah]] | 20 || 0 || 8.7 || .282 || .083 || '''.722''' || 1.8 || 1.0 || .4 || .2 || 1.8 |- | style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|'''Career''' | 67 || 5 || 16.4 || .332 || .284 || .683 || 2.8 || 1.1 || .9 || .3 || 4.2 |} ==Personal life== Millsap was born in [[Grambling, Louisiana]] to an American father and a Mexican mother. He has three brothers who also play basketball:<ref>{{cite web|title=My Life: The Millsap Brothers |url=http://www.paulmillsap.com/the-millsap-brothers/ |accessdate=May 10, 2015 |work=PaulMillsap.com |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150510023417/http://www.paulmillsap.com/the-millsap-brothers/ |archivedate=May 10, 2015 }}</ref> John, [[Paul Millsap|Paul]] and Abraham. ==References== {{reflist|2}} ==External links== {{basketballstats|nba=elijah_millsap|bbr=m/millsel01}} *[http://stats.nbadleague.com/player/#!/202407/ NBA D-League profile] {{DEFAULTSORT:Millsap, Elijah}} [[Category:1987 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:African-American basketball players]] [[Category:American expatriate basketball people in Israel]] [[Category:American expatriate basketball people in the Philippines]] [[Category:American sportspeople of Mexican descent]] [[Category:Bakersfield Jam players]] [[Category:Basketball players from Louisiana]] [[Category:Los Angeles D-Fenders players]] [[Category:Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball players]] [[Category:Maccabi Ashdod B.C. players]] [[Category:Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C. players]] [[Category:Northern Arizona Suns players]] [[Category:Philippine Basketball Association imports]] [[Category:San Miguel Beermen players]] [[Category:Shooting guards]] [[Category:Small forwards]] [[Category:Sportspeople from Grambling, Louisiana]] [[Category:Tulsa 66ers players]] [[Category:UAB Blazers men's basketball players]] [[Category:Undrafted National Basketball Association players]] [[Category:Utah Jazz players]]'