TyTy Washington Jr.
![]() Washington with Kentucky in 2022 | |
Phoenix Suns | |
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Position | Point guard |
League | NBA |
Personal information | |
Born | (2001-11-15) November 15, 2001 (age 22) Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
Career information | |
High school |
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College | Kentucky (2021–2022) |
NBA draft | 2022: 1st round, 29th overall pick |
Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies | |
Playing career | 2022–present |
Career history | |
2022–2023 | Houston Rockets |
2022–2023 | →Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
2023–2024 | Milwaukee Bucks |
2023–2024 | →Wisconsin Herd |
2024–present | Phoenix Suns |
2024–present | →Valley Suns |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Tyrone Lewis "TyTy" Washington Jr. (born November 15, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Valley Suns of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top point guards in the 2021 class.
High school career
Washington played basketball for Cesar Chavez High School in Phoenix, Arizona. As a sophomore, he averaged 23.2 points, 4.1 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.3 steals per game.[1] Washington transferred to AZ Compass Prep School in Chandler, Arizona during his junior season.[2] As a senior, he averaged 24 points, seven assists, and six rebounds per game, leading his team to a 30–2 record.[3] He was named to the Jordan Brand Classic roster.[4]
Recruiting
Washington was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top point guards in the 2021 class. On November 15, 2020, he committed to playing college basketball for Creighton.[5] He decommitted on March 11, 2021, nine days after head coach Greg McDermott recalled telling his players, "I need everybody to stay on the plantation. I can't have anybody leave the plantation," following a loss in February.[6] On May 12, 2021, Washington committed to Kentucky over offers from Arizona, Baylor, Kansas, LSU and Oregon.[7]
Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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TyTy Washington PG | Phoenix, AZ | AZ Compass Prep (AZ) | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | May 12, 2021 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 14 247Sports: 19 ESPN: 14 | ||||||
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College career
On January 8, 2022, Washington recorded 17 points and 17 assists in a 92–77 win against Georgia, surpassing John Wall's single-game school record for assists.[8] On January 15, Washington scored a career-high 28 points in a 107–79 win against Tennessee.[9] As a freshman, Washington averaged 12.5 points, 3.9 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game. He was named to the Second Team All-SEC as well as the All-Freshman Team.[10] On April 6, Washington declared for the 2022 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.[11]
Professional career
Houston Rockets (2022–2023)
Washington was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with the 29th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft. The Grizzlies traded Washington and Walker Kessler to the Minnesota Timberwolves on draft night for Jake LaRavia. The Timberwolves subsequently traded Washington to the Houston Rockets for Wendell Moore. On October 2, 2022, Washington made his preseason debut, registering eight points along with three rebounds and one assist in a 134–96 win against the San Antonio Spurs.[12]
On July 8, 2023, Washington was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in a five-team trade.[13] On July 12, he was traded again, this time to the Oklahoma City Thunder, along with Usman Garuba, Rudy Gay and a 2026 second-round pick, in exchange for Patty Mills.[14] On August 18, he was waived by the Thunder.[15]
Milwaukee Bucks (2023–2024)
On August 29, 2023, Washington signed a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.[16]
Phoenix Suns (2024–present)
On August 2, 2024, Washington signed a two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns.[17]
Career statistics
GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2022–23 | Houston | 31 | 2 | 14.0 | .363 | .238 | .556 | 1.5 | 1.5 | .5 | .1 | 4.7 |
2023–24 | Milwaukee | 11 | 0 | 5.1 | .300 | .333 | — | .5 | .5 | .3 | .0 | 1.3 |
Career | 42 | 2 | 11.6 | .356 | .244 | .556 | 1.2 | 1.2 | .4 | .0 | 3.8 |
College
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2021–22 | Kentucky | 31 | 29 | 29.2 | .451 | .350 | .750 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 1.3 | .2 | 12.5 |
References
- ^ Obert, Richard (November 14, 2019). "TyTy Washington ready to make hoops history at Cesar Chavez". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ^ Obert, Richard (December 26, 2019). "Cesar Chavez hoops moves on without star TyTy Washington, routs Tempe". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ^ Tucker, Kyle (April 14, 2021). "After his decommitment from Creighton, TyTy Washington is blowing up — and could head to Kentucky". The Athletic. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ^ Lindsey, Eric (May 23, 2021). "Three UK MBB Signees Selected to Jordan Brand Classic Roster". University of Kentucky Athletics. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ^ Nyatawa, Jon (November 15, 2020). "Four-star guard TyTy Washington commits to Creighton". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ^ Boren, Cindy (April 15, 2021). "Creighton loses a prized recruit over Coach Greg McDermott's plantation comment". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ^ Borzello, Jeff and Biancardi, Paul (May 12, 2021). "Five-star point guard TyTy Washington commits to Kentucky Wildcats". ESPN. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
- ^ "Tshiebwe, Washington help No. 16 Kentucky top Georgia 92–77". ESPN. Associated Press. January 8, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
- ^ "Washington helps No. 18 Kentucky rout No. 22 Tennessee". ESPN. Associated Press. January 15, 2022. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
- ^ "Men's Basketball All-SEC Teams & Awards Announced" (Press release). Southeastern Conference. March 8, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ Wojnarowski, Adrian (April 6, 2022). "Kentucky freshman guard TyTy Washington Jr. entering NBA draft, plans to hire agent". ESPN. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- ^ "San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets - NBA Box Score - October 2, 2022". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ "Atlanta Hawks Acquire Usman Garuba, Tyty Washington Jr., Future Draft Picks and Cash Considerations". NBA.com. July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ "Thunder Acquires Usman Garuba, Rudy Gay, Tyty Washington Jr. and 2026 Second-Round Draft Pick". NBA.com. July 12, 2023. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ^ Adams, Luke (August 18, 2023). "Thunder Waive TyTy Washington Jr". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
- ^ "Milwaukee Bucks sign TyTy Washington Jr. to a two-way contract". NBA.com. August 29, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ "SUNS SIGN TYTY WASHINGTON JR. TO TWO-WAY CONTRACT". NBA.com. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
External links
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- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
- Kentucky Wildcats bio
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