T.J. Atwood
| Svendborg Rabbits | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | Basketligaen |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 4, 1997 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | |
| College | Lamar (2016–2020) |
| Playing career | 2020–present |
| Career history | |
| 2020–present | Svendborg Rabbits |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Tyrin J. Atwood (born November 4, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for Svendborg Rabbits of the Danish Basketligaen. He played college basketball for Lamar.
Early life and high school career
Atwood attended Central High School in Beaumont, Texas. He was a 2015 District 22-5A first-team selection, alongside teammate Nijal Pearson. Atwood committed to Lamar University out of high school.[1]
College career
Atwood was mostly a bench player during his first two seasons at Lamar. On January 26, 2019, Atwood was ruled out for the season after suffering a leg injury during an overtime win over Incarnate Word.[2] He averaged 10.9 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in 19 games as a junior.[3] Atwood scored a career-high 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds on December 18, in a 79-73 overtime win over Southeastern Louisiana.[4] He was named Southland Conference player of the week on February 24, 2020, after scoring 22 points in a 79-62 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.[5] As a senior, Atwood averaged 16.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game, earning Second Team All-Southland honors.[6] Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the season was cancelled following a win against McNeese State in the Southland Tournament. Lamar coach Tic Price called Atwood "one of the classiest guys I ever coached."[7]
Professional career
On July 16, 2020, Atwood signed with the Svendborg Rabbits of the Basketligaen.[8]
References
- ^ Thompson, David (July 9, 2015). "Paul introduced as Jaguars coach". Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- ^ Faye, Matt (January 26, 2019). "Lamar junior swingman, Beaumont Central grad out for the season". Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- ^ Scott, Thomas (October 9, 2019). "LU's Atwood earns pre-season honor". Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- ^ Faye, Matt (December 18, 2019). "T.J. Atwood scores career-high in conference opener". Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- ^ "LU'S T.J. ATWOOD CLAIMS SOUTHLAND MEN'S BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK AWARD". Southland Conference. February 24, 2020. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- ^ Faye, Matt (July 16, 2020). "LU's Atwood signs pro deal with Danish squad". Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- ^ Canizales, Mike (April 15, 2020). "Lamar's T.J. Atwood bounces back from season ending injury". 12 News Now. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- ^ "Svendborg Rabbits sign rookie TJ Atwood". Sportando. July 18, 2020. Retrieved July 19, 2020.