Tyler Harvey (basketball)
.jpg) Harvey with the Eastern Washington Eagles in 2015 | |
| No. 1 – Illawarra Hawks | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
| League | NBL |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 17, 1993 Torrance, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Bishop Montgomery (Torrance, California) |
| College | Eastern Washington (2012–2015) |
| NBA draft | 2015: 2nd round, 51st overall pick |
| Selected by the Orlando Magic | |
| Playing career | 2015–present |
| Career history | |
| 2015–2016 | Erie BayHawks |
| 2016–2017 | FIAT Torino |
| 2017–2018 | Antibes Sharks |
| 2018–2019 | Memphis Hustle |
| 2019–2020 | Ratiopharm Ulm |
| 2020–present | Illawarra Hawks |
| 2024 | Cangrejeros de Santurce |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Tyler Jordan Harvey (born July 17, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for the Illawarra Hawks of the National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball for the Eastern Washington Eagles, where he led Division I in scoring as a junior. He primarily plays the point guard and shooting guard positions. Harvey graduated from Bishop Montgomery High School of Torrance, California, in 2011.
College career
[edit]According to Eagles head coach Jim Hayford, Harvey was the player the team was "building their basketball program on" as a sophomore.[1]
As a junior, Harvey led Eastern Washington to Division I school-record 26 wins and a share of the Big Sky Conference regular season title, the Big Sky tournament title, and a spot in the 2015 NCAA Tournament. The Eagles received a thirteen seed and played fourth seed Georgetown in the second round of the tournament. The Eagles fell to the Hoyas, 74–84, ending their season.
Harvey finished the season as the Division I national scoring leader at 23.1 points per game. Harvey also led the nation in three-point shots made as well. Harvey would earn Honorable Mention All-American honors by the Associated Press, the first Eastern Washington player to do so since Rodney Stuckey in 2007. Harvey would be named to the Big Sky Conference first-team for the second-straight year. He was also named a first-team Academic All-American, and was also named to the Lou Henson Mid-Major All-American Team.[2]
On April 1, 2015, Harvey announced his decision to forgo his final season at Eastern Washington and declared for the 2015 NBA draft.
Professional career
[edit]Erie BayHawks (2015)
[edit]On June 25, 2015, Harvey was selected with the 51st overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic.[3] He later joined the Magic blue team for the 2015 NBA Summer League.[4] On October 31, 2015, he was acquired by the Erie BayHawks of the NBA Development League, the affiliate team of the Magic.[5] On November 20, he made his professional debut in a 103–93 loss to the Delaware 87ers, recording 9 points, 1 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 29 minutes. On December 30, the Bayhawks trailed by 21 points with 4 minutes and 23 seconds. Over those 4 minutes and 23 seconds, Harvey proceeded to sink six straight threes, teaming with fellow guard John Jordan to send the game to overtime. The Bayhawks ended up winning the game, 125–120.[6]
Auxilium Pallacanestro Torino (2016–2017)
[edit]On July 22, 2016, Harvey signed with FIAT Torino of the Italian Serie A.[7]
Olympique Antibes (2017–2018)
[edit]On August 16, 2017, Harvey signed with Olympique Antibes of LNB Pro A.[8]
Memphis Hustle (2018–2019)
[edit]On July 23, 2018, the Magic traded Harvey's NBA rights, alongside Dakari Johnson to the Memphis Grizzlies for Jarell Martin and cash considerations.[9] For the 2018–19 season, Harvey was added to the roster of the Grizzlies’ G League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle.[10] On February 2, 2019 Harvey converted 13 3-point shots, tying the NBA G League single-game record established by Brady Heslip on November 29, 2014 that continued to stand As of March 3, 2022[update].[11]
Ratiopharm Ulm (2019–2020)
[edit]On July 19, 2019, Harvey signed with Ratiopharm Ulm of the Basketball Bundesliga.[12]
Illawarra Hawks / Cangrejeros de Santurce (2020–present)
[edit]On July 28, 2020, Harvey signed a one-year deal with the Illawarra Hawks of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL).[13] He averaged 20.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals per game during the 2020–21 season while shooting 38% from beyond the three-point line. He was subsequently named to the All-NBL First Team.[14]
On July 9, 2021, Harvey re-signed with the Hawks on a three-year deal.[14]
In 33 games in the 2023–24 NBL season, Harvey averaged 15.1 points per game on 40 per cent shooting from the field.[15] Following the NBL season, he joined Cangrejeros de Santurce of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.[16]
On May 9, 2024, Harvey re-signed with the Hawks on a three-year deal.[15][17]
Draft rights
[edit]On June 25, 2015, Harvey was selected with the 51st overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic.[3]
On July 23, 2018, the Magic traded Harvey's NBA rights, alongside Dakari Johnson to the Memphis Grizzlies for Jarell Martin and cash considerations.[9]
On August 7, 2021, Harvey's NBA rights were traded to the Charlotte Hornets.[18]
Personal life
[edit]Harvey met his wife, Haley Stading, at Eastern Washington University where she was a player on the women's soccer team.[19] The two married in July 2019.[19] They have a son who was born in March 2023.[19]
Harvey and his family appeared on two episodes of Family Feud in May 2023.[19]
See also
[edit]- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball season scoring leaders
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball season 3-point field goal leaders
References
[edit]- ^ "Tyler Harvey Bio". Eastern Washington University. Archived from the original on 9 April 2015. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
- ^ "Capital one academic All-America Team selected by CoSIDA" (PDF). College Sports Information Directors of America. February 26, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
- ^ a b "Magic Select Tyler Harvey With 51st Overall Pick". NBA.com. June 26, 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
- ^ "Orlando Magic Announce Rosters for Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League". NBA.com (Press release). Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. June 30, 2015. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
- ^ "BayHawks Finalize Training Camp Roster and Draft Five". NBA.com. October 31, 2015. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
- ^ "Delaware 87ers Top Erie BayHawks". NBA.com. November 20, 2015. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
- ^ "Tyler Harvey signs with Auxilium Cus Torino". Sportando.com. July 22, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ "Tyler Harvey signs with Antibes Sharks". Sportando.com. August 16, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
- ^ a b "Memphis Grizzlies complete trade with Orlando Magic". NBA.com. July 23, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
- ^ "Memphis Hustle announce 2018–19 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 20, 2018. Archived from the original on October 26, 2018. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
- ^ "Breaking Down Nik Stauskas' Wild Two-Game Stretch". NBA.com. March 3, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
- ^ Lupo, Nicola (July 19, 2019). "Tyler Harvey signs with Ratiopharm Ulm". Sportando. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
- ^ "Hawks Announce Tyler Harvey as First Import". NBL.com.au. July 28, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
- ^ a b "Tyler Harvey Re-Signs with Hawks on Three-Year Deal". NBL.com.au. July 9, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
- ^ a b "Hawks star signs three-year extension". NBL.com.au. May 9, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ La Guerra del BSN [@LaGuerraBSN] (June 3, 2024). "#BSNPR │ OFICIAL: El escolta Tyler Harvey es el nuevo refuerzo de los Cangrejeros de Santurce en sustitución de Will Barton quien sale por lesión. Harvey tiene 30 años, mide 6'5 y viene de promediar 15.1 PPJ en 28.2 MPJ durante 33 partidos con el club Illawarra Hawks en la NBL de Australia" (Tweet) (in Spanish). Retrieved June 4, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Harvey returns to lead the Hawks in their NBL25 Championship pursuit". Hawks.com.au. May 9, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ "Hornets Acquire Wes Iwundu and Protected 2022 First-Round Pick in Three-Team Sign-and-Trade". NBA.com. August 7, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Cook, Dave (July 5, 2023). "'Without Eastern, I'm not where I'm at': Former Eagles guard Tyler Harvey carving out role in Australia's professional basketball league". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
External links
[edit]- 1993 births
- Living people
- 21st-century African-American sportsmen
- American expatriate basketball people in Australia
- American expatriate basketball people in France
- American expatriate basketball people in Germany
- American expatriate basketball people in Italy
- American men's basketball players
- Basketball players from Torrance, California
- Cangrejeros de Santurce basketball players
- Eastern Washington Eagles men's basketball players
- Erie BayHawks (2008–2017) players
- Illawarra Hawks players
- Lega Basket Serie A players
- Memphis Hustle players
- Olympique Antibes basketball players
- Orlando Magic draft picks
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