Mark Armstrong (basketball)
Mark Armstrong is an American college basketball player for the Villanova Wildcats of the Big East Conference.
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Position | Point guard | ||||||||||||||
League | Big East Conference | ||||||||||||||
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Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||
Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||||||
Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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Early life and high school
Armstrong grew up in South Orange, New Jersey and attended St. Peter's Preparatory School in Jersey City, New Jersey.[1] He was a four-year starter on the basketball team and averaged 15.9 points per game as a freshman. Armstrong was named third team All-State after averaging 19.9 points per game during his sophomore season.[2] He averaged 14.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 2.2 steals in eleven games during his junior season, which was shortened due to Covid-19.[3] Armstrong was named the Hudson County Interscholastic League Player the Year as a senior after averaging 23.4 points, five rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game.[4]
Armstrong was rated a four-star recruit and a consensus top-75 prospect by major recruiting services.[5] He committed to play college basketball at Villanova over offers from Auburn, UConn, Louisville, Seton Hall, Rutgers, Stanford, and Kansas.[6]
College career
Armstrong began his freshman season at Villanova as a key reserve.[7] He started six of the team's seven games in December before returning to a backup role.[8] He was named the Big East Conference Freshman of the Week after scoring 10 points on 3-of-4 shooting from the field in his first career start against Oklahoma.[9] Armstrong was named to the Big East All-Freshman team at the end of the regular season.[10]
National team career
Armstrong played for the United States under-18 basketball team at the 2022 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship.[11] He averaged 10.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game as the United States won the gold medal.[12] Armstrong was also named the United States' roster for the 2023 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup.[13]
References
- McIlwain, Maria (June 2, 2022). "Villanova recruits Mark Armstrong and Cam Whitmore stuck to their commitments". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- Bernstein, Jason (January 30, 2021). "St. Peter's Prep junior Mark Armstrong scores his 1,000th point". The Jersey Journal. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- Bernstein, Jason (February 26, 2022). "Mark Armstrong soars to the St. Peter's Prep career scoring record". NJ.com. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- Godin, Tommy (October 12, 2022). "Villanova Basketball 2022-23 Player Preview: Mark Armstrong". VUHoops.com. SB Nation. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- Holmes, C.J. (April 19, 2021). "What Villanova is getting in 4-star point guard Mark Armstrong, a 2022 commitment". The Athletic. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- Juliano, Joe (April 8, 2021). "New Jersey combination guard Mark Armstrong commits to Villanova for 2022". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- "South Orange's Mark Armstrong Impresses as a Villanova Wildcat". The Village Green. December 11, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- O'Neil, Dana (December 3, 2022). "Cam Whitmore is back, Mark Armstrong is starting and Villanova gets a necessary win". The Athletic. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
- Godin, Tommy (December 6, 2022). "Catching up with the 'Cats: From Team USA to Main Line, Whitmore, Armstrong look to leave their mark, and other Villanova updates". VUHoops.com. SB Nation. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- Neiburg, Jeff (March 8, 2023). "Villanova forward Cam Whitmore named top Big East freshman". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
- Naso, Josh (May 31, 2022). "Cam Whitmore, Mark Armstrong make USA Basketball U18 team". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
- Zagoria, Adam (June 13, 2022). "N.J. prep star, Villanova commit Mark Armstrong wins gold medal with USA U18 National Team". NJ.com. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
- Greene, Jordan (June 17, 2023). "Dylan Harper, Mark Armstrong Make USA National Basketball Team". TAPinto. Retrieved June 21, 2023.