Tyler Cavanaugh

Former professional basketball player in the NBA

What is Tyler Cavanaugh known for?

Tyler Cavanaugh, born February 9, 1994 in Syracuse, New York, is a notable alumnus of Jamesville-DeWitt High School. Standing at 6 ft 9 in and weighing 238 lb, he embarked on a career in professional basketball, making a mark on both national and international courts.

Post high school, Cavanaugh attended both Wake Forest University and George Washington University, playing for their basketball squads between 2012 and 2017. While in college, Cavanaugh made a name for himself, earning the impressive title of second-team All-Atlantic 10 Conference twice and even claiming the MVP title in the 2016 National Invitation Tournament. During his senior year, he averaged a commendable 18.3 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game.

In his professional career, Cavanaugh initially signed a training camp deal with the Atlanta Hawks in 2017, which swiftly led to a two-way contract. He made his NBA debut the very same day he signed the contract, marking an auspicious start to his career in the league. Within weeks, his contract was expanded to a two-year stint, thanks to his outstanding three-point field goal percentage. During this period, he also had a stint with the Erie BayHawks.

His journey then took him to the Utah Jazz, the Salt Lake City Stars, and even crossed the Atlantic, where he played for Alba Berlin, Lenovo Tenerife, and Žalgiris Kaunas. Currently, Cavanaugh is a player for Bahçeşehir Koleji in the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi.

Over the course of his career, Cavanaugh won several awards including the prestigious King Mindaugas Cup twice (2022, 2023) and became the Bundesliga champion in 2020. He was also named the EuroLeague free throw percentage leader the same year. His notable achievements serve as a testament to his outstanding contribution to the sport.

For more detailed statistics about his professional career, you can check out his profile on the NBA website or at Basketball-Reference.com.