Jehyve Floyd

Jehyve Floyd (born June 27, 1997) is an American basketball player for Promitheas Patras of the Greek Basket League. Born and raised in Parlin, New Jersey, Floyd played high school basketball at Sayreville War Memorial. He played college basketball for the Holy Cross Crusaders.

Jehyve Floyd
Promitheas Patras
PositionCenter / Power forward
LeagueGreek Basket League
EuroCup
Personal information
Born (1997-06-27) June 27, 1997
Parlin, New Jersey
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight226 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft2019 / Undrafted
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019–2020Larisa
2020–presentPromitheas Patras
Career highlights and awards

High school career

Floyd began his high school tenure at Sayreville War Memorial High School, in Sayreville, New Jersey. During his high school career, Floyd was recognized for his low post game and his dunking abilities and served as the team captain in his senior year.[1]

College career

After high school, Floyd committed to Holy Cross under head coach Bill Carmody. During his tenure with the Crusaders, he established himself as one of the best defensive players in the Patriot League, being inducted to the All-Defensive team two times. He was also selected as the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year both in 2018 and 2019.[2] As a senior, Floyd averaged 12.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.4 blocked shots per game. He is the all-time leader in career field goal percentage (.656) in the Patriot League.[3]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, Floyd joined MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg of the Basketball Bundesliga.[4] He left the team before appearing in a single game. On September 13, 2019, he joined Larisa of the Greek Basket League.[5] In 20 games, Floyd averaged 5.1 points, five rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game.

On June 1, 2020, he signed with Promitheas Patras of the same league.[6]

References
  1. "Floyd Reflects on Basketball Journey". nmnathletics.com. November 22, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
  2. "Patriot League Men's Basketball Major Awards and All-League Teams Announced". patriotleague.org. April 3, 2019. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
  3. Toland, Jennifer (March 26, 2019). "Colleges: Holy Cross's Jehyve Floyd selected for Dos Equis 3X3U National Championship". Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  4. "COULD JEHYVE FLOYD(MHP RIESEN) BE THAT NEXT FINE HOLY CROSS CATCH THAT HAVE ENRICHED THE BBL OVER THE YEARS". germanhoops.com. September 8, 2019. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  5. "Ermis Agias Larissa sign Jehyve Floyd". sportando.basketball. September 13, 2019. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
  6. Mammides, Chris (June 1, 2020). "Promitheas add Floyd to their roster". Eurobasket.com. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
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