2017-18
Named ASUN Freshman of the Year after averaging 15.4 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 1.8 spg and shooting 41% from three...started all 28 games he appeard in, until injuring his foot and missing the final five games of the year...scored 432 points, the second-most ever in a single-season in JU history...scored a career-high 30 points vs. Middle Georgia State...scored 20 or more points seven times, four times in ASUN play...knocked down a season-best five three-pointers twice (at UAB, at Michigan)...hit two free throws with one second left to lead the Dolphins to a win at Stetson...led ASUN freshman in scoring (15.4 ppg), minutes (31.4 mpg) and steals (49)...named ASUN Player of the Week 1x and Newcomer of the Week 2x
Before JU
Was a four-year starter at Newton High School ... Averaged 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 2.5 steals per game ... Led his team to the 2016-17 7A Elite 8 with a 26-2 record ... 2016 & 2017 team captain ... 2015-16 Region Tourney Player of the Year ... 2015-16 All-Region 2 AAAAAA team ... 2015-16 GACA All-State member ... 2015-16 Hoopseen.com All-State squad ... In AAU ball was named the Atlanta Lightning MVP in 2014, 2016, and 2017
Personal
Born Oct. 27, 1998 in Covington, Ga. ... Son of Megal Tuggle and Stacy Notae ... Has five siblings ... Plans to major in business management at JU with a goal of playing professional basketball ... Favorite color is blue ... Favorite movie is Friday ... Favorite athlete is LeBron James ... Favorite restaurant is IHOP ... Has met Charles Barkley
What Head Coach Tony Jasick is Saying
"JD is a scorer who won a bunch at Newton County High School. We are excited about his versatility and his ability to put the ball in the basket."
