Tyrese Kendrid Maxey is an American professional basketball player who plays as a shooting guard for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. Born November 4, 2000, in Dallas, Texas, Maxey was born into a sporting family. His father Tyrone Maxey was a former college basketball player, who turned to coaching after his playing career.
Maxey attended the South Garland High School in his hometown and was integral in helping them win their first-ever Texas State High School basketball tournament in 2018. He graduated from high school as a five-star recruit and attended the University of Kentucky for college. He scored a record 26 points in his collegiate debut, a school record for a freshman debut.
After a couple of fantastic seasons in college, and interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Maxey was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2020 NBA draft, picked up 21st overall. He made his NBA debut for them on December 23, 2020, against the Washington Wizards, and quickly cemented himself as an important member of the team.
In 60 games in the 2022/23 season, Maxey averaged 20.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.
Tyrese Maxey Height
Tyrese Maxey is listed at 1.88m or 6 feet 2 inches tall. He is a versatile guard who can score at all three levels.
Tyrese Maxey Wingspan
Tyrese Maxey’s wingspan is measured around 6 feet 6 inches. He weighs around 200 lb or 90 kg.
Tyrese Maxey National Team Career
Tyrese Maxey represented his country internationally while still in school. He was selected to the United States men's national under-19 basketball team for their 2018 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship campaign in Canada.
Maxey averaged 13 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 3.0 steals during the preliminary round-robin. After missing the quarterfinals and semifinals due to injury, Maxey played the gold medal match, helping his country take the game 113–74.
FAQs
A. Tyrese Maxey is six feet two inches or 1.88m tall.
A. Tyrese Maxey weighs around 200 lb or 90 kg.
A. Tyrese Maxey was born in Denver, Texas, U.S., on November 4, 2000.
A. Tyrese Maxey has a wingspan of around 6 feet 6 inches.
A. Tyrese Maxey currently plays for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association and has only played for them during his time in the NBA.
