Tyler Davis (basketball)

Tyler Davis

Davis in 2017
Free agent
Position	Center
Personal information
Born	(1997-05-22) May 22, 1997 (age 27) San Jose, California, U.S.
Nationality	American / Puerto Rican
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school	Plano West (Plano, Texas)
College	Texas A&M (2015–2018)
NBA draft	2018: undrafted
Playing career	2018–present
Career history
2018	Oklahoma City Thunder
2018	→Oklahoma City Blue
2020	Oklahoma City Blue
2020–2021	Jeonju KCC Egis
2021–2022	Mexico City Capitanes
2022	Texas Legends
2024	Osos de Manatí
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-SEC – Coaches (2018) Second-team All-SEC (2017) SEC All-Freshman Team (2016) Jordan Brand Classic (2015) Texas Mr. Basketball (2015)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

Tyler Lee-Deon Davis (born May 22, 1997) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player who last played for the Osos de Manatí of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). He played college basketball for the Texas A&M Aggies.^[1] He also represents the senior Puerto Rican national basketball team in international national team competitions. Standing at a height of 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m), he plays at the center position.^[2]

As a freshman, Davis averaged 11.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, joining Admon Gilder and D. J. Hogg on a team that reached the Sweet 16.^[3] As a sophomore, Davis was a second-team All-SEC player. Between his sophomore and junior season Davis slimmed down to better compete in SEC play. He led the team in scoring as a junior with 14.9 points per game while finishing second in rebounding behind Robert Williams with 8.9 rebounds per game. Following the season, he declared for the NBA draft.^[4]

After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Davis joined the Brooklyn Nets for NBA Summer League play.^[5] On August 13, 2018, the Oklahoma City Thunder signed Davis to a two-way contract.^[6] Davis made his NBA debut on November 28, 2018, against the Cleveland Cavaliers, playing one minute and grabbing a rebound.^[7] On December 28, 2018, Davis was waived by the Oklahoma City Thunder.^[8] He averaged 17.2 points and 11.5 rebounds per game for the Oklahoma City Blue.

Davis was re-acquired by the Blue in a trade with the Agua Caliente Clippers on November 29, 2019.^[9]

On July 15, 2020, he signed with Jeonju KCC Egis of the Korean Basketball League.^[10]

On October 22, 2021, Davis signed with the Mexico City Capitanes of the NBA G League.^[11] Davis was then later waived by the Capitanes after appearing in 10 games and averaged 11.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.6 blocks per game.^[12]

On January 11, 2022, Davis cleared waivers and was acquired by the Texas Legends.^[12] However, he was waived on February 9 after a season-ending injury.^[13]

In February 2024, Davis joined the Osos de Manatí of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN).^[14]

In July 2024, Davis signed with the Busan KCC Egis of the Korean Basketball League.^[15][16] On October 15, he was replaced by Leon Williams.^[17]

Davis represented the Puerto Rican national team at the 2017 FIBA AmeriCup.^[18] Davis averaged 12.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in the tournament.^[19]

Davis' mother is from Puerto Rico.^[20] He visited Puerto Rico for the first time in 2017.^[20]

• Career statistics from NBA.com  and Basketball Reference 
• Tyler Davis at FIBA (archive)
• Tyler Davis at Eurobasket.com
• Tyler Davis at Texas A&M Aggies
• Tyler Davis – college basketball player statistics at Sports Reference