Jeb Ivey
# Jeb Ivey

Jeb Ivey (born November 7, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player. He won the Icelandic championship twice, with Njarðvík in 2006 and with Snæfell in 2010, and the Finnish championship twice, with Nilan Bisons Loimaa in 2012 and 2013 where he was named the Korisliiga Finals MVP both times.

From September 24, 2010, to December 6, 2013, he scored a three pointer in 177 consecutive games, setting a world record according to Guinness World Records.

## Career

In 2018, Ivey returned to Njarðvík where he last played 11-years prior. He retired from basketball following Njarðvík's first round loss against ÍR in the 2019 Úrvalsdeild playoffs. In 27 regular season and playoffs games for Njarðvík, Ivey averaged 16.5 points and 5.0 assists per game while shooting 37.8% from the three point range. On April 1, following Njarðvík's first round loss to ÍR, Ivey announced his retirement from professional basketball.

## Honours

### Finland

**Club**

* Finnish Champion: 2012, 2013

**Individual**

* Korisliiga Finals MVP: 2012, 2013
* Korisliiga Foreign Player of the Year: 2012

### Iceland

**Club**

* Icelandic Champion: 2006, 2010
* Icelandic Super Cup: 2006
* Icelandic Company Cup: 2006

## Personal life

Ivey is the son of Mitch Ivey, who won bronze in 200 meters backstroke at the 1972 Summer Olympics.

