Tyler Davis (basketball)

Tyler Davis
Davis in 2017
No. 34 – Oklahoma City Thunder
Position Center
League NBA
Personal information
Born (1997-05-22) May 22, 1997
San Jose, California
Nationality Puerto Rican
Listed height 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight 266 lb (121 kg)
Career information
High school Plano West (Plano, Texas)
College Texas A&M (2015–2018)
NBA draft 2018 / Undrafted
Playing career 2018–present
Career history
2018–present Oklahoma City Thunder
2018–present →Oklahoma City Blue
Career highlights and awards

Tyler Lee-Deon Davis (born May 22, 1997) is a Puerto Rican basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Oklahoma City Blue of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Texas A&M Aggies.[1] He also represents the senior Puerto Rican national basketball team in international national team competitions. Standing at a height of 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m), he plays at the center position.[2]

College career

As a sophomore, Davis was a second-team All-SEC player. Between his sophomore and junior season Davis slimmed down to better compete in SEC play. He led the team in scoring as a junior with 14.9 points per game while finishing second in rebounding behind Robert Williams with 8.9 rebounds per game. Following the season he declared for the NBA draft.[3]

College statistics

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2015–16 Texas A&M 363422.8.655.000.6256.2.7.61.111.3
2016–17 Texas A&M 313126.2.617.000.6937.01.4.5.914.1
2017–18 Texas A&M 353529.1.585.280.6238.91.3.31.414.9
Career 10210026.0.614.269.6467.41.1.51.214.4

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Davis joined the Brooklyn Nets for NBA Summer League play.[4] On August 13, 2018, the Oklahoma City Thunder signed Davis to a two-way contract.[5]

International career

Davis represented the Puerto Rican national team at the 2017 FIBA AmeriCup.[6] Davis averaged 12.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in the tournament.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Tyler Davis has been the one constant for the A&M basketball team
  2. ↑ Tyler Davis joins Puerto Rico basketball family
  3. ↑ Sayles, Damon (March 29, 2018). "Tyler Davis declares for the NBA Draft". 247sports. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  4. ↑ Lewis, Brian (June 23, 2018). "Surprising Nets connections run deep for first-round draft pick". New York Post. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Thunder Signs Tyler Davis to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. August 13, 2018. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
  6. ↑ New and improved Tyler Davis: 'I'm in the best shape of my life'
  7. ↑ Tyler Davis's profile | 2017 FIBA AmeriCup
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