Xavier Sneed

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Xavier Sneed
Xavier Sneed 2019.png
Sneed with Kansas State in 2019
No. 20–Bnei Herzliya
Position Small forward / power forward
League Israeli Basketball Premier League
Personal information
Born (1997-12-21) December 21, 1997 (age 26)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school Hazelwood Central
(Florissant, Missouri)
College Kansas State (2016–2020)
NBA draft 2020: undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021 Greensboro Swarm
2021 Niagara River Lions
2021–2022 Greensboro Swarm
2021–2022 Memphis Grizzlies
2022 Utah Jazz
2022 →Salt Lake City Stars
2022–2023 Greensboro Swarm
2023 Charlotte Hornets
2023–2024 Happy Casa Brindisi
2024–present Bnei Herzliya
Stats at NBA.com  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Stats at Basketball Reference  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Xavier Tyron Sneed (born December 21, 1997) [1] is an American professional basketball player who plays for Bnei Herzliya of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. He played college basketball for the Kansas State Wildcats. He played in the NBA from 2021-23.

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High school career

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, [2] Sneed attended Hazelwood Central High School where he helped the Hawks reach a 70–18 record during his final three seasons, which included at least 23 wins each year and a 5–0 mark in conference play in the 2015–16 season. He committed to playing college basketball for Kansas State over offers from Illinois and Xavier. In 2016, he was a consensus Top 160 prospect by most recruiting services, ranking No. 93 by Rivals and No. 152 by 247Sports. [3]

College career

Sneed with K-State in 2020 Xavier Sneed.jpg
Sneed with K-State in 2020

Sneed played college basketball for Kansas State, where he appeared in 137 contests. Those included 32 games as a senior in 2019-20. [4]

In 2017-18 he averaged 4431 points and 1.6 steals per game (6th in the Big 12 Conference). In 2018-19 he averaged 10.6 points and 1.4 steals per game (8th in the Conference). In 2019-20, he averaged 14.2 points (9th in the Conference), 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals (3rd), and 1.7 assists in 32.5 minutes per game, earning an All-Big 12 honorable mention. [5] [6]

Professional career

Greensboro Swarm (2021)

After going undrafted in the 2020 NBA draft, Sneed signed on November 30, 2020, an Exhibit 10 deal with the Charlotte Hornets [4] and was waived on December 19 after three preseason appearances. [5] On January 27, 2021, he signed as an affiliate player with the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA G League [7] and averaged 8.1 points, 4 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 13 games. [8]

Niagara River Lions (2021)

On April 7, 2021, Sneed signed with the Niagara River Lions of the Canadian Elite Basketball League [8] where he averaged 17.8 points (3rd in the league), 4.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.6 steals (4th). [9]

Return to the Swarm / Memphis Grizzlies (2021–2022)

On September 20, 2021, Sneed signed another deal with the Hornets. [10] However, he was waived on October 8. [11] On October 24, he re-signed with the Greensboro Swarm. [12] Sneed averaged 10 points, 4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.9 steals per game. [13]

On December 27, 2021, Sneed signed a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. [13] After the contract expired, he re-joined the Swarm. [14]

Utah Jazz (2022)

On February 16, 2022, Sneed signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz. [9] He was waived by the Jazz on September 16. [15]

Third stint with the Swarm (2022–2023)

On November 4, 2022, Sneed was named to the opening night roster for the Greensboro Swarm. [16]

Charlotte Hornets (2023)

On March 28, 2023, Sneed signed a 10-day contract with the Charlotte Hornets [17] and on April 7, he signed a two-way contract with the Hornets. [18]

Sneed was waived by the Hornets on August 3, 2023. [19]

Happy Casa Brindisi (2023–2024)

On August 30, 2023, Sneed signed with Happy Casa Brindisi of the Lega Basket Serie A. [20] He scored 16.2 points per game (6th). [21]

Bnei Herzliya (2024–present)

In July 2024, Sneed signed with Bnei Herzliya of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. [22]

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
2021–22 Memphis 204.0.000.000—1.0.0.0.0.0
Utah 704.4.250.167—.6.1.0.0.7
2022–23 Charlotte 4012.0.500.5001.0001.31.3.0.34.3
Career1306.7.350.2861.000.8.5.0.11.7

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2016–17 Kansas State 35218.3.429.339.7262.6.6.9.27.1
2017–18 Kansas State 373731.4.417.344.7395.11.81.6.311.1
2018–19 Kansas State 333330.7.396.346.6705.51.91.4.310.6
2019–20 Kansas State 323232.5.365.304.6904.81.71.8.314.2
Career13710428.1.397.332.7034.51.51.4.310.7

Personal life

He is the son of Anthonie and Erica Sneed and has a younger sister, Ania. He earned a degree in organizational management in May 2020. [3]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Xavier Sneed at Yahoo! Sports". Yahoo.com. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
  3. 1 2 "Xavier Sneed - Kansas State University Athletics". KStateSports.com. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
  4. 1 2 "Charlotte Hornets Announce 2020 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. November 30, 2020. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
  5. 1 2 Wash, Quinton (December 19, 2020). "Charlotte Hornets Waive Keandre Cook, Javin Delaurier, Xavier Sneed and Khalil Whitney". NBA.com. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Xavier Sneed," sports-reference.com.
  7. ↑ Trujillo, Justin (January 27, 2021). "Greensboro Announces Roster For Single-Site In Orlando". NBA.com. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
  8. 1 2 "River Lions Sign American Guard Xavier Sneed". CEBL.com. April 7, 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
  9. 1 2 Hundman, Gabby (February 16, 2022). "Jazz Sign Xavier Sneed to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Hornets Sign Xavier Sneed". NBA.com. September 20, 2021. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  11. ↑ Wash, Quinton (October 8, 2021). "Charlotte Hornets Waive DJ Carton and Xavier Sneed". NBA.com. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  12. ↑ Trujillo, Justin (October 24, 2021). "Swarm Announce Training Camp Roster And Coaching Staff For 2021-22". NBA.com. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  13. 1 2 "Memphis Grizzlies sign Xavier Sneed to 10-day contract". NBA.com. December 27, 2021. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  14. ↑ "Xavier Sneed: Back in G League". CBSSports.com. January 9, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
  15. ↑ Hundman, Gabby (September 16, 2022). "Utah Jazz Waive Bass and Sneed". NBA.com. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  16. ↑ "Greensboro Swarm Announce 2022-23 Opening Night Roster". OurSportsCentral.com. November 4, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  17. ↑ "Hornets Sign Xavier Sneed To 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Hornets Sign Simmons And Sneed". NBA.com. April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  19. ↑ "Charlotte Hornets Waive Xavier Sneed". NBA.com. August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  20. ↑ "XAVIER SNEED COMPLETA IL ROSTER 2023/24". NewBasketBrindisi.it (in Italian). August 30, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  21. ↑ "2023-2024 Italian Lega Basket Serie A Leaders" basketball.realgm.com.
  22. ↑ "Xavier Sneed joins Bnei Hertzeliya," Eurobasket.
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