Hunter Tyson is an American professional basketball player for the Grand Rapids Gold in the NBA G League, an affiliated team of the Denver Nuggets of the NBA. He is 6 feet 8 inches tall, weighs about 215 lbs and plays at the Small Forward/ Power Forward position. He started his high school career at Piedmont High School, which is situated in Unionville, North Carolina. Following that, he went to Clemson University, where he won First Team All-ACC honors in his final year in 2023.
Tyson declared for the 2023 NBA Draft and was picked with the 37th overall pick in the second round by the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was subsequently traded to the Denver Nuggets. There he was sent to the Grand Rapids Gold in the G League, to further hone his skills, which would help him transition well into the NBA. He has also represented the USA at the 2019 Summer Universiade, which was held in Italy and helped the team win a gold medal.
What is Hunter Tyson's nationality?
Hunter Tyson holds American nationality and he was born on June 13, 2000.
Hunter Tyson's hometown
Hunter Tyson was raised in Monroe, North Carolina, choosing to attend Piedmont High School. He averaged a solid 27.1 points per game in his high school career. He also has a younger brother, Cade Tyson, who plays for the University of North Carolina.
Hunter Tyson's birthplace
Hunter Tyson was born in Monroe, North Carolina.
FAQs on Hunter Tyson Nationality
A. Hunter Tyson plays at the Small Forward/ Power Forward position.
A. Hunter Tyson is 24 years old, as of October 2024.
A. Hunter Tyson was drafted with the 37th overall pick in the 2nd round of the 2023 NBA Drafts by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
A. Hunter Tyson attended and played for Clemson University from 2018 to 2023.
