Which college did Tamin Lipsey go to?

Last Modified Mar 5, 2025 14:12 GMT
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Tamin Lipsey, born on June 25, 2003, is a college basketball athlete, plying his trade with the Iowa State Cyclones, as of March 2025. The 6 ft 1-inch point guard started his journey with Ames High School and was hailed as a three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals. He averaged 16.3 points, 5.3 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game during his high school career. He was named the 2022 Gatorade High School Player of the Year in Iowa. His talent caught the attention of several college programs, but he ultimately committed to Iowa State over other programs.

In the 2023-24 season, Lipsey averaged 12.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 2.4 steals per game, making him one of the favorites for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award. He also won gold at the FIBA Americas U16 Championship in Brazil with the US national team.

Tamin Lipsey college career

Tamin Lipsey embarked on his collegiate journey with the Iowa State Cyclones and has already made 98 appearances, garnering 995 points and 408 assists. As of February 2025, Lipsey is averaging 10.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, as per ESPN. Tamin Lipsey is majoring in communications at Iowa State University.

Iowa State Cyclones point guard Tamin Lipsey has earned a few accolades in his collegiate basketball career over the years. He has been named as one of the four finalists for the Naismith National Defensive Player of the Year award in 2024 and is the only sophomore on the list. His exceptional form in 2024 led the Cyclones to their sixth Big 12 Championship. Lipsey was also selected to the Big 12 Championship All-Tournament team.

How much did Tamin Lipsey average in college?

During his three-year collegiate journey with the Iowa State Cyclones, Tamin Lipsey averaged 10.2 points, 4.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game as of February 2025. Last season, he averaged a career-high 12.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game and was a Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Finalist as per the Cyclones website.

Where did Tamin Lipsey go to school?

Tamin Lipsey began his high school journey at Ames High School where he averaged 16.2 points, 5.3 assists, and 2.2 steals per game during his prep career (via Cyclones website). Despite missing his sophomore season with an injury, Lipsey concluded his prep career with 1,046 points and 340 assists. During his senior season, he was the recipient of Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year and led the Little Cyclones to a 22-3 record. As a senior, he averaged 15.9 points, 6.2 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.5 steals through 25 games and won a Gold medal representing the USA in the 2019 FIBA Americas U16 Championship.

FAQs on Tamin Lipsey

A. Tamin Lipsey plays point guard for the Iowa State Cyclones.

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A. Tamin Lipsey stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inches (1.85 meters).

A. Tamin Lipsey plays for the Iowa State Cyclones of the Big 12 Conference.

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