Josh Cohen (basketball)
| Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 29, 2001 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Christian Brothers Academy (Lincroft, New Jersey) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2025: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2025–present |
| Career history | |
| 2025–2026 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| Career highlights | |
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Joshua Cohen (born May 29, 2001) is an American basketball player who most recently played for the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Saint Francis Red Flash, UMass Minutemen and USC Trojans.
High school career
Raised in the Lincroft section of Middletown Township, New Jersey, Cohen attended Christian Brothers Academy and was coached by Geoff Billett.[1] He averaged 21 points per game as a senior, earning all-conference honors. Cohen finished his career with 1,224 points. He committed to play college basketball at Saint Francis Red Flash.[2]
College career
Cohen redshirted his true freshman season and averaged 5.7 points and 4.6 rebounds per game as a redshirt freshman.[3] As a sophomore, he averaged 12.9 points and seven rebounds per game, earning NEC Most Improved Player honors.[4] Cohen was named NEC Co-player of the Year as a junior, alongside Jordan Minor of Merrimack.[5] Cohen averaged 21.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per game with seven double-doubles and two 40-point games. Following the season, he transferred to UMass, choosing the Minutemen over Penn State, Iowa and Florida.[6]
In his single season at UMass, Cohen averaged 16 points and seven rebounds per game, earning First Team All-Atlantic 10 honors. He initially transferred as a graduate student to Arkansas, before flipping his commitment when coach Eric Musselman was hired at USC.[7] In 2024-25 with USC, Cohen averaged 5.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game.[8]
Professional career
Cohen went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft. He was selected with the 14th pick in the 2025 NBA G League draft by the Sioux Falls Skyforce.[9]
References
- ^ Josh Cohen, Saint Francis Red Flash men's basketball. Accessed January 22, 2025. "Hometown: Lincroft, N.J. High school: Christian Brothers Academy"
- ^ Rotolo, Chris (December 19, 2020). "CBA Basketball Alum Josh Cohen Steps Into a New Role at St. Francis University". TAPintoMiddletown. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ Rucosky, John (March 8, 2023). "St. Francis star Cohen enters transfer portal". The Tribune-Democrat. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ Soares, Pedro Gray and Aliberti, Joey (April 6, 2023). "UMass lands St. Francis PA transfer Josh Cohen". Massachusetts Daily Collegian. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ "Two Of A Kind: SFU's Josh Cohen & Merrimack's Jordan Minor Share #NECMBB Player of the Year Honors" (Press release). Northeast Conference. February 28, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ Grabowski, Kyle (April 6, 2023). "UMass basketball: St. Francis transfer big man Josh Cohen commits to Minutemen". Daily Hampshire Gazette. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ Cote, Garrett (April 4, 2024). "Former UMass basketball player Josh Cohen follows Eric Musselman, will transfer to Southern California". Daily Hampshire Gazette. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ^ "Josh Cohen Selected 14th By The Sioux Falls Skyforce". USC Trojans. October 25, 2025. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ^ Handwork, Caden (October 25, 2025). "USC's Josh Cohen Joins Elite Group of Players After NBA G-League Draft". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 20, 2025.