Tyson Etienne

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Tyson Etienne
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Etienne with Wichita State in 2021
No. 10–Brooklyn Nets
Position Point guard / shooting guard
League NBA
Personal information
Born (1999-09-17) September 17, 1999 (age 25)
Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school
College Wichita State (2019–2022)
NBA draft 2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2024 College Park Skyhawks
2024–present Brooklyn Nets
2024–present→Long Island Nets
Career highlights
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Tyson Etienne (born September 17, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Long Island Nets of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Wichita State Shockers.

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High school career

Etienne began playing high school basketball as a freshman at Dwight-Englewood School in Englewood, New Jersey. For his junior season, he transferred to Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School in Brookville, New York. As a junior, Etienne averaged 16.5 points and 3.4 assists per game. [1] He competed alongside Cole Anthony with the PSA Cardinals Amateur Athletic Union program. [2] He played for Putnam Science Academy in Putnam, Connecticut for a postgraduate year, helping his team reach the National Prep Championship semifinals. [3] After high school, Etienne worked with NBA trainer Chris Brickley and trained with several NBA players. [4] A four-star recruit, he committed to playing college basketball for Wichita State over offers from Oklahoma, VCU, Seton Hall, Auburn, Minnesota and St. John's. [5]

College career

On November 16, 2019, Etienne scored a freshman season-high 21 points, shooting 5-of-8 from three-point range, in a 103–62 win over UT Martin. [6] As a freshman, he averaged 9.4 points and shot 38.8 percent from the three-point line. In the offseason, Etienne improved his athleticism and strength. [7] On January 2, 2021, he scored 29 points in an 83–79 win over Ole Miss. [8] As a sophomore, Etienne averaged 16.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.0 steals per game, earning AAC co-Player of the Year honors. Following the season, he declared for the 2021 NBA draft, but ultimately returned to Wichita State. [9] In his junior season, Etienne averaged 14.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, earning a selection to the Third Team All-AAC. [10] On April 21, 2022, he declared for the 2022 NBA draft while foregoing his remaining college eligibility. [11]

Professional career

Atlanta Hawks / College Park Skyhawks

After going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, Etienne signed with the College Park Skyhawks on October 22, 2022. [12]

Brooklyn Nets / Long Island Nets

On September 10, 2024, Etienne signed with the Brooklyn Nets, but was waived the next day. [13] On October 27, he joined the Long Island Nets. [14] After consistently strong performances all season for their G-League affiliate, the Brooklyn Nets and Etienne agreed on a two-way contract on March 4, 2025. [15] He made his NBA debut on March 28, recording eight points and one assist in a 100–132 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. [16]

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

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2024–25 Brooklyn 7021.6.327.295.8001.31.7.4.17.9
Career7021.6.327.295.8001.31.7.4.17.9

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2019–20 Wichita State 311724.6.376.388.8002.11.41.2.19.4
2020–21 Wichita State 222233.8.371.392.7573.42.51.0.116.3
2021–22 Wichita State 272634.3.359.326.7682.92.01.1.014.9
Career806530.4.367.364.7722.71.91.1.113.2

Personal life

His father, Max Etienne, played college basketball for Maryland. [17] His mother, Anita Gibson, is an Emmy-nominated make-up artist. Etienne is a nephew of former NBA player Marcus Camby and actor Omari Hardwick. He is a cousin of NBA player DeAndre Jordan. Etienne's childhood friend Armoni Sexton was shot and killed in 2015, and Etienne plays basketball to honor him. [2]

References

  1. ↑ Cordova, David (July 5, 2018). "Tyson's Journey: A Jersey Guard Makes A Move To Long Island Powerhouse". Dave's Joint. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  2. 1 2 Sunner, Marshall (October 28, 2019). "Through fire and flames: Tyson Etienne's winding journey has him poised to be a breakout star". The Sunflower. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Tyson Etienne - Men's Basketball". Wichita State Athletics. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  4. ↑ Tan, John (November 3, 2019). "NBA: Future Prospect Learns From CJ McCollum, Carmelo Anthony And JR Smith". International Business Times . Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  5. ↑ Eldridge, Taylor (October 13, 2018). "WSU lands second-highest rated recruit in Gregg Marshall era with 2019 four-star guard". The Wichita Eagle . Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Shockers Surge Past Skyhawks". Wichita State Athletics. November 16, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  7. ↑ Eldridge, Taylor (January 5, 2021). "Breaking down WSU's breakout star: Trainer takes you inside the game of Tyson Etienne". The Wichita Eagle . Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  8. ↑ Lilly, Chris (January 3, 2021). "Tyson Etienne is having a special start to sophomore season". KAKE (TV) . Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  9. ↑ Eldridge, Taylor (July 7, 2021). "He's coming back: Tyson Etienne exits NBA Draft to return to Wichita State basketball". The Wichita Eagle . Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  10. ↑ "American Athletic Conference Announces Men's Basketball Honors" (Press release). American Athletic Conference. March 9, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  11. ↑ Marty, Sean (April 21, 2022). "Tyson Etienne turns pro and declares for 2022 NBA Draft". The Sunflower. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  12. ↑ "College Park Skyhawks Finalize Training Camp Schedule and Roster". NBA.com. October 22, 2022. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  13. ↑ Gauruder, Dana (September 11, 2024). "Nets Sign, Waive Tyson Etienne". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  14. ↑ Long Island Nets [@LongIslandNets] (October 27, 2024). "Our official training camp roster 🔥 #StrongIsland 💪" (Tweet). Retrieved October 28, 2024– via Twitter.
  15. ↑ "Nets sign Tyson Etienne to a two-way deal, waive Kendall Brown". nydailynews.com. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  16. ↑ ""A Lot of Blood, Sweat, and Tears": Tyson Etienne Reflects on Journey to NBA Debut with Brooklyn Nets". rg.org. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  17. ↑ Lomonico, Dave (May 14, 2018). "PG Etienne Has High-Major Looks, Terps Connections". 247Sports . Retrieved January 11, 2021.
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