Accaoui attended the University of Vermont from 2008 to 2011, where he appeared in 126 games, scoring 845 points, while finishing second on the team in scoring during his senior year in 2010-2011, averaging 11.3 points per game. He was also a member of the Catamounts" 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament squad.
He played his collegiate basketball at the University of Vermont. Accaoui was a two-time team captain who earned team Most Valuable Player honors as a senior. He also was selected to the all-state team twice and was a McDonald’s All-American nominee.
Upon graduation from Vermont, Accaoui signed with Sagesse in Lebanon, appearing in 26 games, finishing third on the team in scoring with 8.5 points per game and 2.8 assists as well, helping Sagesse to a fourth-place finish in the league.
On May 30, 2012, Accaoui signed a two-year deal with Anibal Zahle. Joey signed with Amchit in Lebanon as a Point Guard and averaging 11.0 pts per game with 64% Field Goals and 50% for 3 pts.
He was also a member of the Catamounts" 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament squad.
