Day'Ron Sharpe

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Day'Ron Sharpe
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Sharpe with the Brooklyn Nets in 2022
No. 20–Brooklyn Nets
Position Center
League NBA
Personal information
Born (2001-11-06) November 6, 2001 (age 23)
Greenville, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school
College North Carolina (2020–2021)
NBA draft 2021: 1st round, 29th overall pick
Drafted by Phoenix Suns
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–present Brooklyn Nets
2021–2023 →Long Island Nets
Career highlights
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Day'Ron Yusha Sharpe (born November 6, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

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Early life

Sharpe began his high school career playing for South Central High School in Winterville, North Carolina. As a sophomore, he averaged 14.3 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. [1] Sharpe averaged 16.5 points and 10.7 rebounds per game as a junior, helping South Central finish with a 30–1 record and win the NCHSAA Class 4A state title. He announced he was transferring to Montverde Academy for his senior season. [2] Sharpe averaged 12.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game as a senior, leading Montverde to a 25–0 record and No. 1 national ranking according to MaxPreps. [3] He was named a McDonald's All-American as well as a Jordan Brand All-American. [4] [5] In AAU play, he played for Garner Road. [6]

Sharpe was considered a five-star recruit ranked the No. 5 center in the class of 2020 and the No. 22 overall player by 247Sports. [2] He committed to North Carolina on June 17, 2018, becoming the first member of the class of 2020 to commit to the Tar Heels. Sharpe turned down scholarship offers from Virginia, East Carolina and Georgetown. [1]

College recruiting information
NameHometownSchoolHeightWeightCommit date
Day'Ron Sharpe
C 		Greenville, NC Montverde Academy (FL)6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)246 lb (112 kg)Jun 17, 2018 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  5 stars.svg     247Sports:  5 stars.svg     ESPN:  5 stars.svg    (94)
Overall recruit ranking:    Rivals: 13    247Sports: 22    ESPN: 12
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "North Carolina 2020 Basketball Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  • "2020 North Carolina Tar Heels Recruiting Class". ESPN. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  • "2020 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved December 1, 2020.

College career

In Sharpe's freshman debut on November 25, 2020, he had 13 points and 10 rebounds in a 79–60 win against College of Charleston. [7] He became the fourth North Carolina player to record a double-double in his debut game, joining Lennie Rosenbluth, Sam Perkins, and Cole Anthony. [8] Sharpe averaged 9.5 points and 7.6 rebounds per game as a freshman. On March 24, 2021, Sharpe declared for the 2021 NBA draft. [9]

Professional career

Brooklyn Nets (2021–present)

Sharpe was selected with the 29th pick in the 2021 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns. [10] On August 6, 2021, Jevon Carter and the draft rights to Sharpe were traded to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Landry Shamet. [11]

On January 13, 2022, the Nets beat the Bulls 138–112. In this game, Sharpe played 21 minutes, made 10 of 14 shots, scored 20 points, had seven rebounds and one block. The 20 points in this game set a new personal season high (his previous record was 14 points, against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 11).

On January 10, 2024, Sharpe was diagnosed with hyperextension of his left knee, according to Brooklyn Nets reporter Brian Lewis. He had suffered the injury during a January 8 against the Trail Blazers, and was scheduled to be re-evaluated in two weeks time.Day’Ron Sharpe diagnosed with hyper-extended left knee, out at least two weeks In a March 19 game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Sharpe played 23 minutes and shot 4-for-11 from the field, registering 8 points, a career-high 17 rebounds (previously 15 on December 21, 2023 against the New York Knicks), 3 assists, and 2 blocks.

Sharpe made 50 appearances (two starts) for the Nets during the 2024–25 NBA season, averaging 7.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists. On June 30, 2025, Sharpe re-signed with the Nets on a two-year, $12 million contract. [12]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames 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

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2021–22 Brooklyn 32812.2.577.286.5855.0.5.3.56.2
2022–23 Brooklyn 48311.5.544.545.6364.2.8.3.74.7
2023–24 Brooklyn 61115.1.571.267.6106.41.4.4.76.8
2024–25 Brooklyn 50218.1.521.244.7576.61.8.8.87.9
Career1911414.5.550.295.6485.61.2.5.76.5

Playoffs

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2022 Brooklyn 10.4———.0.0.0.0.0
2023 Brooklyn 209.8.667—1.0003.02.5.0.53.0
Career306.7.667—1.0002.01.7.0.32.0

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2020–21 North Carolina 29419.2.519.000.5057.61.4.8.99.5

Personal life

Sharpe was born in Greenville, North Carolina. He was an honor student and also plays piano. [13]

References

  1. 1 2 Pope, Jonas (June 18, 2018). "What kind of player is UNC getting in big man Day'Ron Sharpe?". Charlotte Observer . Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  2. 1 2 Pope, Jonas (July 29, 2019). "UNC 2020 basketball commit, Day'Ron Sharpe to transfer". The News & Observer . Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  3. ↑ Jones, Andrew; King, Deana (April 11, 2020). "The Final Book On Day'Ron Sharpe". Rivals.com . Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  4. ↑ McMillan, Sherrell (January 23, 2020). "Four UNC Signees Named McDonald's All-Americans". 247 Sports. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  5. ↑ Martin, Ross (February 15, 2020). "Three UNC Signees Named to Jordan Brand All-Star Game". 247 Sports. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  6. ↑ Jordan, Jason (April 13, 2019). "adidas Gauntlet: UNC commit Day'Ron Sharpe motivated to kickoff spring/summer ball". USA Today . Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Freshmen lead No. 16 UNC past College of Charleston 79–60". ESPN . Associated Press. November 25, 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  8. ↑ Brown, C.L. (November 25, 2020). "UNC basketball: Day'Ron Sharpe gives North Carolina's frontcourt an edge". The News & Observer . Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  9. ↑ Boone, Kyle (March 24, 2021). "2021 NBA Draft: North Carolina's Day'Ron Sharpe declares as potential first-round selection". CBS Sports . Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  10. ↑ Brown, C.L. (July 29, 2021). "Former UNC standout Day'Ron Sharpe selected in NBA draft by championship contender". The News & Observer . Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  11. ↑ "BROOKLYN NETS ACQUIRE JEVON CARTER, DRAFT RIGHTS TO DAY'RON SHARPE FROM PHOENIX SUNS". NBA.com. August 6, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Sources: Ziaire Williams, Day'Ron Sharpe to re-sign with Nets". espn.com. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Day'Ron Sharpe - Men's Basketball". University of North Carolina Athletics. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
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