The Washington Wizards announced earlier this week that they have signed forward Justin Champagnie to a 10-day contract. Champagnie (6-6, 206) has started in all 34 games with the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA G League this season, averaging 22.3 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 2.4 steals per game. Champagnie is shooting .494 from the field in 37.6 minutes per game and his 15 double-doubles rank fourth in the G League this season.

The 22-year-old has played with the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics, averaging 2.2 points and 2.0 rebounds in 41 total NBA games in his three-year career. Champagnie (pronounced sham-penny) attended the University of Pittsburgh for two seasons and was named a first team All-ACC selection as a sophomore after averaging 18.0 points and 11.0 rebounds per game.

In last night’s Wizards game against the Denver Nuggets, Champagnie scored seven points in a little over four minutes of play.

Inside the Wizards Staff Writer, Tyrone Montgomery, had this to say about Champagnie:

“He has been impressive in the G-League scoring over 22 points per game and grabbing almost nine boards a game too. That certainly is something the Wizards need to focus on as well. What’s also interesting is the fact that he shoots 50% from the field. That means he likes to take smart high percentage shots from the field. Justin Champagnie should help the Wizards out tremendously during his tenure.”

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