Tahj Eaddy

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Tahj Eaddy
No. 2–Kauhajoki Karhu
Position Point guard / shooting guard
League Korisliiga
Personal information
Born (1996-07-05) July 5, 1996 (age 27)
West Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight165 lb (75 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft 2021: undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–2022 BC Prienai
2022–2023 Lučenec
2023 Lavrio
2023–present Kauhajoki Karhu
Career highlights and awards

Tahj Eaddy (born July 5, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for Kauhajoki Karhu of the Finnish Korisliiga. He played college basketball for the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, the Santa Clara Broncos, and the USC Trojans.

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High school career

Eaddy played basketball at Notre Dame High School in West Haven, Connecticut for three years. He moved to Tennessee Preparatory Academy in Memphis, Tennessee for his senior year. Eaddy averaged 24.6 points and was named MVP of the National Association of Christian Athletes Elite Division. He attended The Skill Factory in Atlanta, Georgia for a prep year. He committed to playing college basketball for Southeast Missouri State. [1]

College career

As a freshman at Southeast Missouri State, Eaddy averaged 7.5 points and shot a team-high 42 percent from three-point range. [2] For his sophomore season, he transferred to Santa Clara. After sitting out for one year due to NCAA transfer rules, Eaddy averaged 15 points and 3.2 assists per game, earning Second Team All-West Coast Conference honors. [3] He scored a season-high 30 points in a 68–56 win over San Diego on January 3, 2019. [4] During his junior season, Eaddy received less playing time and averaged 9.1 points. [2] He transferred to USC for his senior season as a graduate transfer. [5] On February 13, 2021, Eaddy scored 29 points in a 76–65 win over Washington State. [6] As a senior, Eaddy averaged 13.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. [7] He was named to the Second Team All-Pac-12. Following the season, he declared for the 2021 NBA draft instead of taking advantage of the NCAA's offer of an additional year of eligibility. [8]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, Eaddy signed with the Orlando Magic for the Summer League in Las Vegas.

Eaddy was drafted with the first pick in the second round by the Raptors 905 in the 2021 NBA G League draft. [9] However he did not make the final roster. [10]

On December 17, 2021, Eaddy signed with BC Prienai of the Lithuanian Basketball League. [11] In 17 games, he averaged 9.2 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest, shooting with 44% from beyond the 3-point arc.

Eaddy started the 2022–23 season with the Slovakian club Lučenec. In 21 games, he averaged 18.1 points, 2.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists per contest, shooting with 45% from beyond the 3-point arc.

On March 17, 2023, Eaddy moved to Greek club Lavrio for the rest of the season. In 4 league games, he averaged 7.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists, playing around 19 minutes per contest.

For the 2023–24 season, Eaddy moved to Kauhajoki Karhu in Finland.

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

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2016–17 Southeast Missouri State 301222.2.372.424.9252.32.3.8.07.5
2017–18 Santa Clara Redshirt.svg Redshirt
2018–19 Santa Clara 313135.5.401.379.8022.73.2.9.015.0
2019–20 Santa Clara 331425.2.407.333.8302.12.1.9.09.1
2020–21 USC 333232.3.448.388.7762.92.8.6.013.6
Career1278928.8.412.378.8182.52.6.8.011.3

Personal life

Eaddy is the son of Tanisha Younger-Eaddy and Emery Eaddy. His father played college basketball at Norfolk State. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ Borges, David (March 24, 2020). "Notre Dame-West Haven coach Jason Shea not surprised by Tahj Eaddy's college success". New Haven Register . Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  2. 1 2 Kartje, Ryan (February 20, 2021). "Point guard Tahj Eaddy has found the ideal situation at USC". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  3. 1 2 Borges, David (November 29, 2020). "Tahj Eaddy, USC's point guard and a West Haven product, returns 'home' this week to Bubbleville". New Haven Register . Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Eaddy has career night, leads Santa Clara past San Diego". USA Today . Associated Press. January 4, 2019. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  5. ↑ Grosbard, Adam (January 18, 2021). "Grad transfer Tahj Eaddy providing steadying presence for USC men's basketball". Orange County Register . Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  6. ↑ Zemek, Matt (February 14, 2021). "Tahj Eaddy, with 29 points vs Washington State, approaches star status". Trojans Wire. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  7. ↑ Wadleigh, Matt (July 31, 2021). "Tahj Eaddy signs with the Orlando Magic". Trojans Wire. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  8. ↑ Kartje, Ryan (April 8, 2021). "Tahj Eaddy will forgo final year at USC and declare for NBA draft". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  9. ↑ "2021 NBA G League Draft Board". NBA G League. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
  10. ↑ Murphy, Blake (November 5, 2021). "Raptors 905: 10 storylines to follow for 2021-22 G League season". Sportsnet.ca. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  11. ↑ "„Labas GAS" gynėjų grandyje – naujokas iš dukterinės NBA lygos". Basketnews.lt (in Lithuanian). December 17, 2021. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
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