Daishen Nix's Nationality

Last Modified Dec 8, 2024 13:32 GMT
Daishen Nix Nationality
Daishen Nix

Daishen Nix is a professional basketball player who plays point guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. After graduating from high school, Nix signed a national letter of intent to attend the University of California and play for the UCLA Bruins; however, he forewent his college eligibility to play in the NBA G League Ignite and signed a one-year contract worth $3 million. He averaged 8.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per game with NBA G League Ignite.

Nix declared for the 2021 NBA draft but went undrafted; however, he played in the NBA Summer League for the Philadelphia 76ers in 2021. He joined the Houston Rockets and later signed a two-way contract with them on October 16, 2021. Nix scored a career-high 16 points against the Portland Trail Blazers on February 26, 2023. As of December 7, 2024, Nix has played 99 games in his NBA career, scoring 331 points, grabbing 138 rebounds, and making 181 assists. He is also playing in the NBA G League 2024-25 season for the Iowa Wolves, averaging 24.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 8.0 assists in 6 games.

What is Daishen Nix's nationality?

Daishen Nix holds American nationality. Nix was one of the 54 national top prep basketball players who attended the USA Basketball men’s junior team training camp in 2019, according to the official website of UCLA.

Daishen Nix's Hometown

Daishen Nix's hometown is Anchorage, Alaska. Daishen attended Trinity International School in Nevada. He averaged 19.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game as a junior in the Grind Session circuit. Nix helped Trinity International School lift two NCSAA Division I championships in his junior and sophomore years. He was ranked No. 14 nationally by 247Sports.com and was also named to the Boys All-Tournament Team in 2019.

Daishen Nix's Birthplace

Daishen Nix was born on February 13, 2002, in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. He is the son of Mina Tupuola.

FAQs on Daishen Nix

A. Daishen Nix stands  6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall.

A. As of December 2024, Daishen Nix is 22 years old.

A. Daishen Nix started his professional playing career in 2020.

A. Daishen Nix wears jersey number 1 in the Minnesota Timberwolves as of December 2024.

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