Tylor Perry

Not to be confused with Tyler Perry.
Tylor Perry
No. 45 – Raptors 905
PositionPoint guard
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (2001-01-17) January 17, 2001 (age 23)
Fort Coffee, Oklahoma, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolSpiro (Spiro, Oklahoma)
College
NBA draft2024: undrafted
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024–presentRaptors 905
Career highlights and awards

Tylor Timar Perry (born January 17, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for Raptors 905 of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Kansas State Wildcats of the Big 12 Conference. He previously played for the North Texas Mean Green of the Conference USA.

Early life and high school

Perry grew up in Spiro, Oklahoma and attended Spiro High School.[1] He averaged 25 points per game as a senior and was named to the Oklahoma 3A All-State team.[2] Perry originally committed to attend Central Missouri, a Division II institution, before his parents persuaded him to enroll at Coffeyville Community College.[3]

College career

As a freshman at Coffeyville, Perry averaged 11.8 points per game.[2] Perry averaged 17.6 points per game as a sophomore and led the Red Ravens to the junior college national title. He was a first-team selection on the NJCAA All-Region VI team.[4] Perry committed to continue his college career at North Texas.[3]

As a junior, Perry averaged 13.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.[5] He scored a career-high 35 points on November 25, 2022, in a 69-54 win over San Jose State.[6] Perry averaged 17.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game as a senior, while also shooting 43.7 percent from the floor. Perry earned Conference USA Player of the Year honors and led North Texas to the NIT championship, receiving MVP accolades.[5]

Following the season, Perry transferred to Kansas State, choosing the Wildcats over Texas Tech, Florida and Ole Miss.[7]

Professional career

Raptors 905 (2024–present)

Perry went undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft. On October 26, 2024, Perry joined Raptors 905 after being selected in the 2024 G League draft.[8][9]

References

  1. ^ Kemp, Adam (March 7, 2019). "Class 3A boys basketball: Tylor Perry's buzzer beater wins it for Spiro". The Oklahoman. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Gilbert, Ryan (May 5, 2023). "Jerome Tang signs North Texas transfer Tylor Perry". 247 Sports. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Vito, Brett (April 18, 2021). "North Texas picks up commitment from Coffeyville Community College guard Tylor Perry". Denton Record-Chronicle. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  4. ^ Vito, Brett (April 30, 2021). "UNT point guard recruit Tylor Perry named to all-region team". Denton Record-Chronicle. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  5. ^ a b McGavic, Matthew (April 13, 2023). "Report: Louisville Makes Top Eight for North Texas Transfer Tylor Perry". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  6. ^ "Terry scores 35, makes 7 3s in North Texas' 69-54 win". ESPN. Associated Press. November 25, 2022. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  7. ^ Moore, CJ (May 2, 2023). "Former UNT guard Tylor Perry transfers to Kansas State: How he fits with the Wildcats". The Athletic. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  8. ^ "Perry Chosen by Raptors in NBA G-League Draft". BMVSports.com. October 26, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  9. ^ "Westchester Knicks Select Matt Ryan With First Pick In 2024 NBA G League Draft". NBA.com. October 26, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
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