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Tyler Davis
Davis in 2017
No. 34 – Osos de Manatí
PositionCenter
LeagueBSN
Personal information
Born (1997-05-22) May 22, 1997 (age 27)
San Jose, California
NationalityAmerican / Puerto Rican
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High schoolPlano West (Plano, Texas)
CollegeTexas A&M (2015–2018)
NBA draft2018: undrafted
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018Oklahoma City Thunder
2018→Oklahoma City Blue
2019Xinjiang Flying Tigers
2019–2020Oklahoma City Blue
2020–2021Jeonju KCC Egis
2021–2022Capitanes de Ciudad de México
2022Texas Legends
2024–presentOsos de Manatí
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Tyler Lee-Deon Davis (born May 22, 1997) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball for the Osos de Manatí of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). 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 11 in (2.11 m), he plays at the center position.[2]

College career

As a freshman, Davis averaged 11.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, joining Admon Gilder and D. J. Hogg on a team that reached the Sweet 16.[3] 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.[4]

Professional career

Oklahoma City Thunder (2018)

After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Davis joined the Brooklyn Nets for NBA Summer League play.[5] On August 13, 2018, the Oklahoma City Thunder signed Davis to a two-way contract.[6] Davis made his NBA debut on November 28, 2018 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, playing one minute and grabbing a rebound.[7] On December 28, 2018, Davis was waived by the Oklahoma City Thunder.[8] He averaged 17.2 points and 11.5 rebounds per game for the Oklahoma City Blue.

Oklahoma City Blue (2019–2020)

Davis was re-acquired by the Blue in a trade with the Agua Caliente Clippers on November 29, 2019.[9]

Jeonju KCC Egis (2020–2021)

On July 15, 2020, he signed with Jeonju KCC Egis of the Korean Basketball League.[10]

Capitanes de Ciudad de México (2021–2022)

On October 22, 2021, Davis signed with Capitanes de Ciudad de México of the NBA G League.[11] Davis was then later waived by the Capitanes after appearing in 10 games and averaged 11.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.6 blocks per game.[12]

Texas Legends (2022)

On January 11, 2022, Davis cleared waivers and was acquired by the Texas Legends.[12] However, he was waived on February 9 after a season-ending injury.[13]

National team career

Davis represented the Puerto Rican national team at the 2017 FIBA AmeriCup.[14] Davis averaged 12.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in the tournament.[15]

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 Oklahoma City 1 0 .9 .000 – – 1.0 .0 .0 .0 .0

NBA G League

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 Oklahoma City 15 8 26.7 .573 – .765 11.7 1.7 .6 1.8 17.2

College

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2015–16 Texas A&M 36 34 22.8 .655 – .625 6.2 .7 .6 1.1 11.3
2016–17 Texas A&M 31 31 26.2 .617 .000 .693 7.0 1.4 .5 .9 14.1
2017–18 Texas A&M 35 35 29.1 .585 .280 .623 8.9 1.3 .3 1.3 14.9
Career 102 100 26.0 .614 .269 .646 7.4 1.1 .5 1.1 13.4

References

  1. ^ Tyler Davis has been the one constant for the A&M basketball team
  2. ^ Tyler Davis joins Puerto Rico basketball family
  3. ^ Baby, Ben (November 11, 2016). "Three former D-FW area standouts who will be 'a major factor' for Texas A&M men's basketball". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
  4. ^ Sayles, Damon (March 29, 2018). "Tyler Davis declares for the NBA Draft". 247sports. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  5. ^ Lewis, Brian (June 23, 2018). "Surprising Nets connections run deep for first-round draft pick". New York Post. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  6. ^ "Thunder Signs Tyler Davis to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. August 13, 2018. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
  7. ^ "Tyler Davis 2018–19 Game Log". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
  8. ^ "Thunder Waives Tyler Davis". NBA.com. December 27, 2018. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
  9. ^ Mussatto, Joe (November 29, 2019). "Oklahoma City Blue acquires center Tyler Davis". The Oklahoman. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
  10. ^ "Tyler Davis signs in South Korea with KCC Egis". Sportando. July 15, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
  11. ^ "Capitanes begin to announce 2021–22 roster". NBA.com. October 22, 2021. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
  12. ^ a b "Legends Acquire Tyler Davis". OurSportsCentral.com. January 11, 2022. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  13. ^ "2021-2022 Texas Legends Transactions History". RealGM.com. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  14. ^ New and improved Tyler Davis: 'I'm in the best shape of my life'
  15. ^ Tyler Davis's profile | 2017 FIBA AmeriCup
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