T. J. Haws
 Haws in 2021 | |
| Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 3, 1995 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Lone Peak (Highland, Utah) |
| College | BYU (2016–2020) |
| NBA draft | 2020: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2020–present |
| Career history | |
| 2020–2021 | Trefl Sopot |
| 2021–2022 | Lakeland Magic |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Tyson Jay Haws (born August 3, 1995) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Lakeland Magic of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Brigham Young University (BYU) Cougars.
High school career
[edit]Haws was a four-year starter at Lone Peak High School in Highland, Utah, and the team won Utah's 5A state championship in each of his seasons. He was also a four-time All-State selection.[1] As a junior, he averaged 17.1 points per game and led his team to the mythical national championship. The trio of Haws, Eric Mika, and Nick Emery were nicknamed the "Lone Peak Three."[2][3] In his senior season, he averaged 25.2 points and 5.2 assists per game and was named Utah Mr. Basketball and Utah Gatorade Player of the Year.[4] A four-star recruit, Haws committed to play college basketball at BYU before his sophomore season in high school.[5]
College career
[edit]After high school, Haws embarked on a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in France.[6] Following his return, Haws averaged 13.8 points, 3.2 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game as a freshman at BYU, earning First Team All-West Coast Conference (WCC) honors.[7] As a sophomore, Haws averaged 11.7 points and 4.2 assists per game.[8]
On February 15, 2019, he scored a career-high 35 points in an 88–82 overtime victory over San Diego.[9] Haws averaged 17.8 points and a team-high 5.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game as a junior.[10] He earned Second Team All-WCC honors.[11] On January 11, 2020, Haws posted a career-high 14 assists against Portland. He had his second double-double on February 15, recording 17 points and 10 assists in a 72–71 win against San Diego. As a senior, Haws averaged 14.0 points and 5.7 assists per game, shooting 45.9% from the field.[12] He was named to the First Team All-WCC.[13] He finished his career ranked second in BYU history in assists with 603.[12]
Professional career
[edit]On July 22, 2020, Haws signed with Trefl Sopot of the Polish Basketball League.[14] He was selected with the 15th pick in the 2021 NBA G League draft by the Lakeland Magic.[15]
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | BYU | 34 | 34 | 30.6 | .424 | .404 | .787 | 2.9 | 3.2 | 1.0 | .1 | 13.8 |
| 2017–18 | BYU | 35 | 35 | 33.7 | .410 | .309 | .837 | 2.7 | 4.2 | 1.2 | .3 | 11.7 |
| 2018–19 | BYU | 32 | 32 | 33.4 | .463 | .352 | .868 | 3.5 | 5.1 | 1.2 | .3 | 17.8 |
| 2019–20 | BYU | 32 | 32 | 32.5 | .459 | .371 | .762 | 2.5 | 5.7 | 1.3 | .2 | 14.0 |
| Career | 133 | 133 | 32.5 | .440 | .361 | .824 | 2.9 | 4.5 | 1.2 | .2 | 14.3 | |
Personal life
[edit]Haws and his wife, Lauren, have a son named Tyson, who was born in February 2020.[16] Haws has an older brother, Tyler, who also played basketball at BYU and finished as its all-time leading scorer, and now plays at the professional level. His father, Marty, was also a standout basketball player at BYU from 1986 to 1990.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Gurney, Brandon (March 26, 2014). "TJ Haws caps off his unprecedented prep career being named 2014's Mr. Basketball". Deseret News. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
- ^ a b Gonzalez, Norma (January 29, 2020). "TJ Haws is BYU basketball's new iron man". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ Coon, John (December 17, 2013). "T.J. Haws works to lead Lone Peak basketball to another championship". MaxPreps. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
- ^ Beaton, Beky (March 21, 2014). "TJ Haws earns Gatorade Player of the Year". Daily Herald. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
- ^ Gurney, Brandon (August 29, 2011). "BYU basketball: Nick Emery and TJ Haws commit to Cougars". Deseret News. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
- ^ Harmon, Dick (June 6, 2016). "Fresh off an LDS mission, BYU's TJ Haws ready to follow in father's, brother's footsteps". Deseret News. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ Judd, Brandon (October 17, 2017). "BYU's TJ Haws named to Jerry West Award watch list". Deseret News. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "BYU-Nevada Preview". Yahoo Sports. November 6, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "Haws has career-high 35 to lead BYU over USD, 88–82". ESPN. Associated Press. February 15, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ Call, Jeff (May 2, 2019). "TJ Haws reflects on big changes in BYU basketball program — Rose's retirement, Pope's hiring". Deseret News. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "WCC Announces 2018-19 Men's Basketball All-Conference Team". West Coast Conference. March 5, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- ^ a b Fleming, Sydney (April 24, 2020). "TJ Haws: Establishing a legacy of excellence with BYU basketball". Universe Sports. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ "WCC Announces 2019-20 Men's Basketball All-Conference Team". West Coast Conference. March 3, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- ^ Carchia, Emiliano (July 22, 2020). "Trefl Sopot inks TJ Haws". Sportando. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
- ^ Larsen, Andy (October 23, 2021). "Zaire Wade officially drafted by Salt Lake City Stars — to much Wade family rejoicing". Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
- ^ Drew, Jay (February 2, 2020). "'Today was even better' — After hitting game-winning shot Saturday, BYU guard TJ Haws and his wife, Lauren, welcome newborn son". Deseret News. Retrieved July 24, 2020.