Tyson Etienne (born September 17, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Long Island Nets of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Wichita State Shockers.
.jpg) Etienne with Wichita State in 2021 | |
| No. 11 – Long Island Nets | |
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| Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
| League | NBA G League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 17, 1999 Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 203 lb (92 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
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| College | Wichita State (2019–2022) |
| NBA draft | 2022: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2022–present |
| Career history | |
| 2022–2024 | College Park Skyhawks |
| 2024–present | Long Island Nets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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High school career
editEtienne began playing high school basketball as a freshman at Dwight-Englewood School in Englewood, New Jersey. For his junior season, he transferred to Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School in Brookville, New York. As a junior, Etienne averaged 16.5 points and 3.4 assists per game.[1] He competed alongside Cole Anthony with the PSA Cardinals Amateur Athletic Union program.[2] He played for Putnam Science Academy in Putnam, Connecticut for a postgraduate year, helping his team reach the National Prep Championship semifinals.[3] After high school, Etienne worked with NBA trainer Chris Brickley and trained with several NBA players.[4] A four-star recruit, he committed to playing college basketball for Wichita State over offers from Oklahoma, VCU, Seton Hall, Auburn, Minnesota and St. John's.[5]
College career
editOn November 16, 2019, Etienne scored a freshman season-high 21 points, shooting 5-of-8 from three-point range, in a 103–62 win over UT Martin.[6] As a freshman, he averaged 9.4 points and shot 38.8 percent from the three-point line. In the offseason, Etienne improved his athleticism and strength.[7] On January 2, 2021, he scored 29 points in an 83–79 win over Ole Miss.[8] As a sophomore, Etienne averaged 16.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.0 steals per game, earning AAC co-Player of the Year honors. Following the season, he declared for the 2021 NBA draft, but ultimately returned to Wichita State.[9] In his junior season, Etienne averaged 14.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, earning a selection to the Third Team All-AAC.[10] On April 21, 2022, he declared for the 2022 NBA draft while foregoing his remaining college eligibility.[11]
Professional career
editCollege Park Skyhawks (2022–2024)
editAfter going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, Etienne signed with the College Park Skyhawks on October 22, 2022.[12]
Long Island Nets (2024–present)
editOn September 10, 2024, Etienne signed with the Brooklyn Nets, but was waived the next day.[13] On October 27, he joined the Long Island Nets.[14]
Career statistics
edit| 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 |
College
edit| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | Wichita State | 31 | 17 | 24.6 | .376 | .388 | .800 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 1.2 | .1 | 9.4 |
| 2020–21 | Wichita State | 22 | 22 | 33.8 | .371 | .392 | .757 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 1.0 | .1 | 16.3 |
| 2021–22 | Wichita State | 27 | 26 | 34.3 | .359 | .326 | .768 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 1.1 | .0 | 14.9 |
| Career | 80 | 65 | 30.4 | .367 | .364 | .772 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 1.1 | .1 | 13.2 | |
Personal life
editHis father, Max Etienne, played college basketball for Maryland.[15] His mother, Anita Gibson, is an Emmy-nominated make-up artist. Etienne is a nephew of former NBA player Marcus Camby and actor Omari Hardwick. He is a cousin of NBA player DeAndre Jordan. Etienne's childhood friend Armoni Sexton was shot and killed in 2015, and Etienne plays basketball to honor him.[2]
References
edit- ^ Cordova, David (July 5, 2018). "Tyson's Journey: A Jersey Guard Makes A Move To Long Island Powerhouse". Dave's Joint. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ a b Sunner, Marshall (October 28, 2019). "Through fire and flames: Tyson Etienne's winding journey has him poised to be a breakout star". The Sunflower. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ "Tyson Etienne - Men's Basketball". Wichita State Athletics. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ Tan, John (November 3, 2019). "NBA: Future Prospect Learns From CJ McCollum, Carmelo Anthony And JR Smith". International Business Times. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ Eldridge, Taylor (October 13, 2018). "WSU lands second-highest rated recruit in Gregg Marshall era with 2019 four-star guard". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ "Shockers Surge Past Skyhawks". Wichita State Athletics. November 16, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ Eldridge, Taylor (January 5, 2021). "Breaking down WSU's breakout star: Trainer takes you inside the game of Tyson Etienne". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ Lilly, Chris (January 3, 2021). "Tyson Etienne is having a special start to sophomore season". KAKE (TV). Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ Eldridge, Taylor (July 7, 2021). "He's coming back: Tyson Etienne exits NBA Draft to return to Wichita State basketball". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
- ^ "American Athletic Conference Announces Men's Basketball Honors" (Press release). American Athletic Conference. March 9, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ Marty, Sean (April 21, 2022). "Tyson Etienne turns pro and declares for 2022 NBA Draft". The Sunflower. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ "College Park Skyhawks Finalize Training Camp Schedule and Roster". NBA.com. October 22, 2022. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Gauruder, Dana (September 11, 2024). "Nets Sign, Waive Tyson Etienne". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
- ^ Long Island Nets [@LongIslandNets] (October 27, 2024). "Our official training camp roster 🔥 #StrongIsland 💪" (Tweet). Retrieved October 28, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Lomonico, Dave (May 14, 2018). "PG Etienne Has High-Major Looks, Terps Connections". 247Sports. Retrieved January 11, 2021.