Rayjon Tucker

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Rayjon Tucker
Rayjon Tucker.jpg
Tucker with Wisconsin Herd
No. 24 – Minnesota Timberwolves
PositionShooting guard
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1997-09-24) September 24, 1997 (age 24)
Charlotte, North Carolina
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight209 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolNorthside Christian Academy
(Charlotte, North Carolina)
College
NBA draft2019 / Undrafted
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019Wisconsin Herd
2019–2020Utah Jazz
2020→Salt Lake City Stars
2021Philadelphia 76ers
2021→Delaware Blue Coats
2021Wisconsin Herd
2021–presentMinnesota Timberwolves
Career highlights and awards
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Rayjon Tucker (born September 24, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles and the Little Rock Trojans.

Early life and high school[]

Tucker grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina and attended Northside Christian Academy. As a senior, he averaged 24 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks per game and helped lead Knights to the state championship game.[1] Tucker committed to play college basketball at Florida Gulf Coast over offers from Virginia Tech, Boston College, VCU, Clemson, and Auburn.[2]

College career[]

Tucker began his collegiate career with the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles. As a freshman, he averaged 6.2 points and 3.1 rebounds per game in 35 games played, starting one. Tucker averaged 7.7 points and 2.9 rebounds in 18.8 minutes per game as a sophomore.[3] He announced his intention to transfer from the school at the end of the season.[4]

Tucker transferred to the University of Arkansas-Little Rock. After sitting out a season due to NCAA transfer rules, he averaged 20.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game and was named second team All-Sun Belt Conference.[5] Following the season, Tucker left the program with the intention of joining a higher-level program as a graduate transfer while also declaring for the 2019 NBA Draft.[6][7] He committed to transfer to Memphis over offers from Auburn, West Virginia, Kansas and Iowa State.[8] However, Tucker ultimately decided not to pull out of the Draft and to pursue professional basketball instead.[9]

Professional career[]

Wisconsin Herd (2019)[]

After going unselected in the 2019 NBA Draft, Tucker played for the Milwaukee Bucks NBA Summer League team.[10] After averaging 10.2 points and 3.6 rebounds in five summer league games, the Bucks signed Tucker to an Exhibit 10 contract on August 16, 2019.[11] Tucker was waived by the Bucks on October 19, 2019 and was subsequently assigned to their NBA G League affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd.[12][13] He was considered an excellent teammate who once grabbed water for the players in a game he did not play in.[14] Tucker averaged 23.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 0.9 steals per game in 33.8 minutes played in 16 games with the Herd before signing an NBA contract with the Jazz.[15] Tucker was named the G League Player of the Month for December and Midseason All-NBA G League for the Eastern Conference.[16][17]

Utah Jazz (2019–2020)[]

Tucker signed a rest-of-season contract with the Utah Jazz on December 24, 2019 after the Jazz waived Jeff Green.[18][19] Tucker made his NBA debut on December 30, 2019 against the Detroit Pistons, scoring two points and grabbing a rebound in a 104–81 win.[20] He began to see rotational minutes in January 2020 due to his focus on defense.[21]

On November 27, 2020, Tucker was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers along with a 2027 Utah Jazz second-round pick.[22][23] One day later, he was waived by the Cavs.[24]

On December 1, 2020, Tucker signed a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.[25] He was waived at the conclusion of training camp.[26]

Philadelphia 76ers (2021)[]

On January 22, 2021, Tucker signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.[27] On August 8, he re-signed with the Sixers to a new two-way deal.[28] On August 18, the 76ers waived him.[29]

Return to Wisconsin (2021–present)[]

In October 2021, Tucker joined the Wisconsin Herd.[30] In 13 games, he averaged 17.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 32.2 minutes per game.[31]

Minnesota Timberwolves (2021–present)[]

On December 21, 2021, Tucker signed a 10-day contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves.[31]

Career statistics[]

Legend
  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[]

Regular season[]

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2019–20 Utah 20 0 8.1 .465 .176 .826 1.0 .3 .1 .1 3.1
2020–21 Philadelphia 14 0 4.9 .500 .286 .737 .8 .4 .1 .0 2.4
Career 34 0 6.7 .475 .208 .786 .9 .3 .1 .0 2.8

Playoffs[]

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2020 Utah 2 0 5.5 .400 .333 N/A 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.5
Career 2 0 5.5 .400 .333 N/A 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.5

College[]

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2015–16 Florida Gulf Coast 35 1 18.5 .545 .359 .714 3.0 .8 .6 .2 6.2
2016–17 Florida Gulf Coast 33 6 18.8 .509 .453 .753 3.9 1.0 .4 .3 7.7
2018–19 Little Rock 30 30 36.6 .491 .411 .777 6.7 1.8 1.1 .4 20.3
Career 98 37 24.2 .505 .414 .756 4.1 1.2 .7 .3 11.0

References[]

  1. ^ Caldwell, Dana (January 6, 2016). "Eagles' Tucker starting to take flight". Naples Daily News. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
  2. ^ "2015 SF Rayjon Tucker Commits To FGCU". NestBackUp.Blogspot.com/. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
  3. ^ Caldwell, Dana (June 19, 2017). "Tucker's loss makes three transferring from FGCU". Naples Daily News. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  4. ^ Phillips, Scott (June 17, 2017). "High-flying guard Rayjon Tucker to transfer from Florida Gulf Coast". NBCSports.com. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  5. ^ Borzello, Jeff (March 19, 2019). "Little Rock's Tucker to be coveted as transfer". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  6. ^ Chasen, Scott (May 5, 2019). "Report: Rayjon Tucker zeroing in on transfer decision". 247Sports.com. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  7. ^ Daniels, Evan (April 15, 2019). "Rayjon Tucker declares for Draft, sets visits to Auburn, Memphis". 247Sports.com. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  8. ^ West, Jenna (May 12, 2019). "Top Grad Transfer Rayjon Tucker Commits to Memphis, Leaves Name in NBA Draft". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
  9. ^ Hines, Travis. "Rayjon Tucker to stay in NBA draft weeks after committing to Memphis". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
  10. ^ Cobb, David (July 5, 2019). "Former Memphis Tigers commit Rayjon Tucker not looking back as NBA summer league begins". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  11. ^ Velazquez, Matt (August 16, 2019). "The Milwaukee Bucks add Rayjon Tucker, Jaylen Adams to fill training-camp roster". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  12. ^ Hill, Arthur (October 19, 2019). "Bucks Waive Tucker, Lacey, Jones". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  13. ^ Treske, Jordan (October 26, 2019). "Wisconsin Herd add through the G League Draft ahead of 2019-20 season". BehindTheBuckPass.com. FanSided. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  14. ^ Jerell, Rushin (January 23, 2020). "Rayjon Tucker was the ideal teammate with the Wisconsin Herd before getting NBA contract". Oshkosh Northwestern. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  15. ^ Lowman, Mychal (December 23, 2019). "Utah Jazz sign Rayjon Tucker from G-League Wisconsin Herd". SLCDunk.com. SB Nation. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
  16. ^ Ireland, Kyle (January 2, 2020). "Jazz Guard Rayjon Tucker Named G-League Player Of Month For December". KSLSports.com. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
  17. ^ Treske, Jordan (February 11, 2020). "Bucks G League: Wisconsin Herd headline midseason All-NBA G League teams". BehindTheBuckPass.com. FanSided. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  18. ^ Wojnarowski, Adrian (December 23, 2019). "Jazz to sign guard Rayjon Tucker, cut Jeff Green, sources say". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
  19. ^ "Utah Jazz sign Rayjon Tucker". NBA.com. December 26, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
  20. ^ Taylor, Cody (December 31, 2019). "Rayjon Tucker scored his first career bucket in the NBA with the Jazz". The Rookie Wire. USA Today. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  21. ^ Larsen, Andy (January 11, 2020). "Rayjon Tucker getting meaningful minutes for Jazz, thanks to his defensive focus". Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  22. ^ "Cleveland Cavaliers acquire future second-round pick, Rayjon Tucker from Utah Jazz". Cleveland.com. November 27, 2020. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
  23. ^ "Cavaliers Acquire Rayjon Tucker and Second Round Draft Pick From Utah". NBA.com. November 27, 2020. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
  24. ^ "Cavaliers Sign Lamar Stevens to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. November 28, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  25. ^ "LA Clippers Sign Bowman, Fitts, Ford and Tucker". NBA.com. December 1, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  26. ^ Adams, Luke (December 18, 2020). "Clippers Release Rayjon Tucker". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  27. ^ "76ers Sign Rayjon Tucker to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. January 22, 2021. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
  28. ^ "76ers Sign Aaron Henry, Re-Sign Rayjon Tucker to Two-Way Contracts". NBA.com. August 8, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  29. ^ Carlin, Ky (August 18, 2021). "Sixers roster news: Team to waive third-year guard Rayjon Tucker". sixerswire.usatoday.com. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  30. ^ "Wisconsin Herd Announces 2021 Training Camp Roster". OurSportsCentral.com. October 26, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  31. ^ a b "TIMBERWOLVES SIGN FORWARD CHRIS SILVA AND GUARD RAYJON TUCKER TO 10-DAY CONTRACTS". NBA.com. December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021.

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