Jeremy Tyler
Encyclopedia
Jeremy Tyler is an American professional basketball
player for the Golden State Warriors
of the NBA. Tyler is a 6'11" center from San Diego, California
, United States
. He was drafted with the thirty-ninth pick in the 2011 NBA Draft
by the Charlotte Bobcats
. The Golden State Warriors then acquired Tyler by purchasing his draft rights.
, and played for the Cavers from 2006 to 2008. Tyler averaged 28.7 points per game during his junior season. He decided to forgo his senior season to go play internationally for two years until he was eligible for the NBA Draft.
. He chose Louisville over UCLA
and USC. Tyler later retracted his commitment to Louisville and instead signed with an Israeli professional basketball club.
of the Israeli Super League.
Tyler played just 10 games, averaging only 2.1 PPG in 7.6 MPG. On March 18, 2010, he officially quit the team and headed home to San Diego.
of Japan's professional basketball league
because he was not eligible to place his name into the NBA draft until 2011. In 33 games, he averaged 9.9 points on 51.7% shooting and 6.4 rebounds in 15.4 minutes per game.
in the 2011 NBA Draft
, but was announced a few minutes later that the Bobcats traded his rights to the Golden State Warriors
for cash considerations.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player for the Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
of the NBA. Tyler is a 6'11" center from San Diego, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United States
United States
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. He was drafted with the thirty-ninth pick in the 2011 NBA Draft
2011 NBA Draft
The 2011 NBA Draft was held on June 23, 2011 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The draft started at 7:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time , and was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball...
by the Charlotte Bobcats
Charlotte Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA...
. The Golden State Warriors then acquired Tyler by purchasing his draft rights.
High school
Tyler attended San Diego High SchoolSan Diego High School
San Diego High School is an urban public educational complex comprising six small schools located on the southern edge of Balboa Park, in San Diego, California. It is part of the San Diego Unified School District. It is the oldest high school in the San Diego Unified School District and one of the...
, and played for the Cavers from 2006 to 2008. Tyler averaged 28.7 points per game during his junior season. He decided to forgo his senior season to go play internationally for two years until he was eligible for the NBA Draft.
College
On October 12, 2008, Tyler committed to LouisvilleLouisville Cardinals men's basketball
The Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team is the 18th winningest college basketball team in NCAA Division I history and has the 10th best winning percentage in college basketball history. Currently coached by Rick Pitino, the Cardinals of the University of Louisville have been to 37 NCAA...
. He chose Louisville over UCLA
UCLA Bruins men's basketball
The UCLA Bruins men's basketball program, established in 1920, owns a record 11 Division I NCAA championships. UCLA teams coached by John Wooden won 10 national titles in 12 seasons from 1964 to 1975, including 7 straight from 1967 to 1973. UCLA went undefeated a record 4 times, in 1964, 1967,...
and USC. Tyler later retracted his commitment to Louisville and instead signed with an Israeli professional basketball club.
Israel
On April 22, 2009, Tyler announced his intentions to skip his senior year in high school to play professionally abroad. On August 7, 2009, he signed a $140,000 deal with Maccabi HaifaMaccabi Haifa B.C.
Maccabi Haifa Basketball Club is a professional Israeli basketball club that belongs to the Maccabi Haifa association. After a 10-year absence, the team returned to the top division in 2008–09.-History:...
of the Israeli Super League.
Tyler played just 10 games, averaging only 2.1 PPG in 7.6 MPG. On March 18, 2010, he officially quit the team and headed home to San Diego.
Japan
On July 29, 2010, Tyler signed a contract with the Tokyo ApacheTokyo Apache
Tokyo Apache is a Japanese basketball club, based in the city of Tokyo, Kantō Region. They play in the bj league, the top-level Japanese professional League.Their home games are played at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium II, located at Shibuya, Tokyo....
of Japan's professional basketball league
Bj league
The bj league is a professional basketball league in Japan that began on November 5, 2005. The ten team league is divided into two conferences, the Eastern Conference, and the Western Conference. It had its inaugural All-Star game in 2006. One of its major sponsors is Spalding.The bj league...
because he was not eligible to place his name into the NBA draft until 2011. In 33 games, he averaged 9.9 points on 51.7% shooting and 6.4 rebounds in 15.4 minutes per game.
NBA
He was drafted 39th overall to the Charlotte BobcatsCharlotte Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA...
in the 2011 NBA Draft
2011 NBA Draft
The 2011 NBA Draft was held on June 23, 2011 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The draft started at 7:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time , and was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball...
, but was announced a few minutes later that the Bobcats traded his rights to the Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
for cash considerations.