Tyler Harvey (basketball)


Tyler Jordon Harvey is an American professional basketball player for The Hawks of the Australian National Basketball League. He played college basketball for the Eastern Washington Eagles. He primarily plays the point guard and shooting guard positions. Harvey graduated from Bishop Montgomery High School of Torrance, California in 2011. According to Eagles head coach Jim Hayford, Harvey was the player the team was "building their basketball program on" as a sophomore.

College career

As a junior, Harvey led Eastern Washington to Division I school-record 26 wins and a share of the Big Sky Conference regular season title, the Big Sky tournament title, and a spot in the 2015 NCAA Tournament. The Eagles received a thirteen seed and played fourth seed Georgetown in the second round of the tournament. The Eagles fell to the Hoyas, 74-84, ending their season.
Harvey finished the season as the Division I national scoring leader at 23.1 points per game. Harvey also led the nation in three-point shots made as well. Harvey would earn Honorable Mention All-American honors by the Associated Press, the first Eastern Washington player to do so since Rodney Stuckey in 2007. Harvey would be named to the Big Sky Conference first-team for the second-straight year. He was also named a first-team Academic All-American, and was also named to the Lou Henson Mid-Major All-American Team.
On April 1, 2015, Harvey announced his decision to forgo his final season at Eastern Washington and declared for the 2015 NBA draft.

Professional career

Erie BayHawks (2015)

On June 25, 2015, Harvey was selected with the 51st overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic. He later joined the Magic blue team for the 2015 NBA Summer League. On October 31, 2015, he was acquired by the Erie BayHawks of the NBA Development League, the affiliate team of the Magic. On November 20, he made his professional debut in a 103–93 loss to the Delaware 87ers, recording 9 points, 1 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 29 minutes. On December 30, the Bayhawks trailed by 21 points with 4 minutes and 23 seconds. Over those 4 minutes and 23 seconds, Harvey proceeded to sink six straight threes, teaming with fellow guard John Jordan to send the game to overtime. The Bayhawks ended up winning the game, 125-120.

Auxilium Pallacanestro Torino (2016–2017)

On July 22, 2016, Harvey signed with FIAT Torino of the Italian Serie A.

Olympique Antibes (2017–2018)

On August 16, 2017, Harvey signed with Olympique Antibes of LNB Pro A.

Memphis Hustle (2018–2019)

On July 23, 2018, the Magic traded Harvey's NBA rights, alongside Dakari Johnson to the Memphis Grizzlies for Jarell Martin and cash considerations. For the 2018–19 season, Harvey was added to the roster of the Grizzlies’ G League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle.

Ratiopharm Ulm (2019–2020)

On July 19, 2019, Harvey signed with Ratiopharm Ulm of the Basketball Bundesliga.

The Hawks (2020–present)

On July 28, 2020, Harvey signed a one-year deal with The Hawks of the Australian National Basketball League.