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Tyson Etienne
Tyson Etienne (born September 17, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Long Island Nets of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Wichita State Shockers. High school careerEtienne 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 careerOn 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 careerCollege Park Skyhawks (2022–2024)After going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, Etienne signed with the College Park Skyhawks on October 22, 2022.[12] Long Island Nets (2024–present)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] Career statistics
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Personal lifeHis father, Max Etienne, played college basketball for Maryland.[15] 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
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