Nae'Qwan Tomlin

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Nae'Qwan Tomlin
No. 30–Cleveland Cavaliers
Position Power forward
League NBA
Personal information
Born (2000-12-10) December 10, 2000 (age 24)
Harlem, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolUrban Assembly
(New York City, New York)
College
NBA draft 2024: undrafted
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024–2025 Cleveland Charge
2025–present Cleveland Cavaliers
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Nae'Qwan Tomlin (born December 10, 2000) [1] is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Monroe CC Tribunes, Chipola Indians, Kansas State Wildcats and the Memphis Tigers.

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High school and college career

In high school, Tomlin attended Urban Assembly school in New York City, but didn't play basketball. [2] [3]

College career

Tomlin began his college career at the junior college level, playing for the Monroe CC Tribunes [4] before spending two seasons with the Chipola Indians. [5] Afterwards, he transferred to the Kansas State Wildcats, helping the team advance to the Elite Eight. In his final season, he transferred mid-season to the Memphis Tigers, playing 21 games and averaging 14 points and 6 rebounds, the latter the second most on the team. [6]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft, Tomlin joined the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2024 NBA Summer League [7] and on September 24, 2024, he signed with the team. [6] [8] However, he was waived that day [9] and on October 26, he joined the Cleveland Charge. [10] On February 20, 2025 in a game against the Brooklyn Nets, Tomlin scored his first NBA points as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Personal life

Tomlin is the son of Aisha Ishmael and has two siblings. He majored in social transformation studies. [2] [3]

References

  1. ↑ "Nae'Qwan Tomlin – College Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Nae'Qwan Tomlin - 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster". KStateSports.com. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Nae'Qwan Tomlin - 2023-24 Men's Basketball Roster". GoTigersGo.com. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Nae'Qwan Tomlin - Monroe Community College". MCCTribunes.com. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Nae'Qwan Tomlin - Chipola Athletics". ChipolaAthletics.com. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  6. 1 2 Hilliard, Caleb (June 29, 2024). "Nae'Qwan Tomlin Inks Contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers". LocalMemphis.com. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Cavaliers Announce 2024 Summer League Roster". NBA.com. July 5, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  8. ↑ Gauruder, Dana (September 23, 2024). "Cavs Adding Four Players To Fortify Camp Roster". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  9. ↑ Gauruder, Dana (September 24, 2024). "Hornets' Soriano, Pelicans' Robinson, Two Cavs Among Tuesday's Cuts". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Cleveland Charge 2024 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 26, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
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