Adam Thoseby
July 23, 2020
Jeremy Tyler
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: San Diego, California (USA)
- Position: F/C
- Height (CM): 208
- Weight (KG): 113
- Junior Assoc:
- College: San Diego High School
- AGE AT DEBUT: 0
- NBL History: Sydney 2018
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Jeremy Tyler was born in San Diego, California (USA).
NBL EXPERIENCE
Jeremy Tyler made his NBL debut with the Sydney Kings on 30/12/1899. He went scoreless in his first NBL game.
After missing the playoffs the previous season, Sydney parted ways with Greg Whittington, Josh Powell, Steve Blake, Aleks Maric, Garrett Jackson and Craig Moller (to Melbourne). Brad Newley, Kevin Lisch, Jason Cadee and Tom Garlepp returned, while head coach Andrew Gaze added Todd Blanchfield (via Melbourne), Perry Ellis (via Greensboro), Travis Leslie (via Fort Wayne), Isaac Humphries (via Kentucky), Dane Pineau (via Saint Mary’s), Amritpal Singh (via Pune), Sam Daly (via Chaminade) and Adam Thoseby (via Knox).
Sydney started the season 2-6 and lost captain Lisch (11.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.5 steals across 11 games) to a serious calf injury, leading the Kings to reshape the roster in November. Leslie (12.3 points, 5 rebounds, and 1.3 steals across 8 games, released) was moved on as Sydney decided it had a greater need for a dominant big man, with Jeremy Tyler (via China) signed for the remainder of the season alongside reigning NBL MVP Jerome Randle (via Bahçeşehir). Tyler arrived after three seasons in China, including averaging 20.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks with Tianjin the previous season, with Sydney hoping his size, rebounding and NBA experience would strengthen a struggling frontcourt.
Tyler (8 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 steal) made his Kings debut against Melbourne at Hisense Arena on November 11, but foul trouble restricted him to less than 11 minutes as he fouled out in a 108-90 loss. Newley (17 points and 5 rebounds) and Cadee (17 points, 5 assists, and 2 steals) led Sydney, while Casey Prather (22 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals), Tai Wesley (21 points and 5 rebounds) and Josh Boone (19 points and 13 rebounds) led Melbourne.
Tyler (13.3 points and 5.8 rebounds across 11 games) started nine of his 11 appearances and shot 56.7 percent from the field, but his arrival did not immediately solve Sydney’s problems. He committed 14 fouls across his first three games, fouling out against Melbourne and Adelaide, while media criticism began early when his attitude during the overtime loss to Illawarra was questioned after he finished with 6 points and 6 rebounds.
Ahead of Randle’s first appearance for Sydney, Tyler joined Randle, Lisch and Gaze for the Kings’ official unveiling, saying he wanted to bring his “fire” to the group.
Tyler produced one of his best games against Cairns at the Cairns Convention Centre on December 2, where Tyler (21 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, and 4 blocks) made 9 of 15 shots from the field. Randle (24 points and 3 steals) led Sydney in scoring, while Cadee (7 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists) and Newley (3 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals) contributed elsewhere, but Jerry Evans Jr (15 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks) and Alex Loughton (15 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks) helped Cairns recover late for an 80-71 win.
A week later Tyler (23 points, 8 rebounds, 1 steal, and 2 blocks) made 10 of 16 shots and led Sydney in scoring against Brisbane at Qudos Bank Arena. Randle (22 points and 4 assists) and Newley (12 points and 5 rebounds) provided support, while Travis Trice (19 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks) led Brisbane to an 85-77 win.
Two days later Tyler (13 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals) became involved in a heated exchange with David Andersen and Chris Goulding late in Sydney’s 95-69 loss to Melbourne and had to be pulled away by members of the Kings’ coaching staff. Goulding (23 points and 6 rebounds) led Melbourne, while Josh Boone (17 points and 17 rebounds) controlled the boards.
Tyler’s best game of the season came against New Zealand at Qudos Bank Arena on December 21, where Tyler (23 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 2 blocks) made 10 of 15 shots from the field and all three free throws. Randle (20 points and 3 assists) and Newley (15 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists) provided support as Sydney led by 10 points during the second half, but Rob Loe (23 points) and Edgar Sosa (21 points) helped the Breakers recover for a 98-95 win. Tyler injured his knee during the game and remained in Sydney for scans after it became swollen, forcing him to miss the following game against Brisbane, his only injury absence during his time with the Kings.
Tyler returned against Melbourne on December 30 before making what proved to be his final appearance against Perth at Qudos Bank Arena on January 6. Tyler (10 points and 3 rebounds) started as Randle (18 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals) and Newley (13 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals) led Sydney, while Bryce Cotton (18 points and 4 assists) and JP Tokoto (14 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals) helped Perth win 76-68, leaving the Kings at 5-15.
Three days later Sydney released Tyler (released) with eight games remaining. The Kings publicly said the decision had been made to use the remainder of the season to develop its younger frontcourt players, with managing director Jeff Van Groningen describing Tyler as “an undoubted talent” but adding, “at this time we are keen to look closely at some of the young big men.” Humphries (6.9 points and 3.7 rebounds across 26 games) and Pineau were specifically identified as players the Kings wanted to give greater opportunities.
Tyler’s departure also became a major storyline around the struggling Kings. Contemporary coverage described him as “a clear distraction” and reported claims that he had missed numerous training sessions and struggled to control his emotions during games. Earlier coverage had already criticised his attitude during the Illawarra loss, while Randle later spoke publicly about the difficulties he faced playing alongside Tyler during the season. Reports following the move also suggested removing Tyler had helped improve the environment around the team, although Sydney maintained that developing its younger frontcourt was the reason for his release.
Tyler (to TNT KaTropa) returned to professional basketball in March when he signed as an import for the 2018 PBA Commissioner’s Cup in the Philippines.
Randle (19.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 5.4 assists across 19 games) became the first player since Andrew Gaze in 1989 to lead the NBL in both scoring and assists and earned All-NBL Second Team honours. Ellis (14.8 points and 5.8 rebounds across 27 games), Newley (11.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists across 27 games), Cadee (11.1 points and 3.3 assists across 28 games) and Blanchfield (9.1 points and 4 rebounds across 25 games) were Sydney’s other major contributors, while Humphries was named NBL Rookie of the Year.
Following Tyler’s release and Lisch’s return, Sydney won six of its final seven games. The Kings closed the season against New Zealand at Qudos Bank Arena on February 18, where Cadee (30 points and 3 assists), Blanchfield (19 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 block) and Randle (18 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists) led Sydney to a 101-86 win, while Jordan Ngatai (17 points) led New Zealand as the Kings finished seventh with an 11-17 record.
Jeremy Tyler played one season in the NBL. He averaged 13.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 11 NBL games.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 0 | Sydney | 11-17 (7) | 11 | 237 | 146 | 64 | 14 | 22 | 42 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 37 | 59 | 104 | 57% | 0 | 1 | 0% | 59 | 103 | 57% | 48% | 57% | 23 | Totals | 11 | 237 | 146 | 64 | 14 | 22 | 42 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 37 | 59 | 104 | 56.7% | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 59 | 103 | 57.3% | 23 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 0 | Sydney | 11-17 (7) | 11 | 21.5 | 13.3 | 5.8 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 3.8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 3.4 | 5.4 | 9.5 | 57% | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0% | 5.4 | 9.4 | 57% | 48% | 57% | 23 | Total | 11 | 21.5 | 13.3 | 5.8 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 3.8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 3.4 | 56.7% | 0.0% | 57.3% | 23 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 23 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
|---|
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 77% | 64% | 70% | 93% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 4 | ||||||
| Total | 59 | 104 | 56.7% | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
NBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 22 | New York | C | 41 | 0 | 398 | 146 | 109 | 8 | 38 | 71 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 70 | 60 | 116 | 52% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 26 | 48 | 54% | 53% | 52% |
| 2012-13 | 21 | Atlanta | C | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 2012-13 | 21 | Golden State | C | 20 | 0 | 63 | 22 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 24 | 38% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 6 | 67% | 41% | 38% |
| 2011-12 | 20 | Golden State | C | 42 | 23 | 568 | 205 | 140 | 16 | 54 | 86 | 16 | 20 | 36 | 84 | 88 | 209 | 42% | 0 | 1 | 0% | 29 | 52 | 56% | 44% | 42% |
| 2013-14 | 22 | New York | C | 41 | 0 | 398 | 146 | 109 | 8 | 38 | 71 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 70 | 60 | 116 | 52% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 26 | 48 | 54% | 53% | 52% |
| 2012-13 | 21 | Atlanta | C | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 2012-13 | 21 | Golden State | C | 20 | 0 | 63 | 22 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 24 | 38% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 6 | 67% | 41% | 38% |
| 2011-12 | 20 | Golden State | C | 42 | 23 | 568 | 205 | 140 | 16 | 54 | 86 | 16 | 20 | 36 | 84 | 88 | 209 | 42% | 0 | 1 | 0% | 29 | 52 | 56% | 44% | 42% | Total | 104 | 23 | 1034 | 373 | 269 | 25 | 98 | 171 | 23 | 42 | 68 | 164 | 157 | 349 | 45% | 0 | 1 | 0% | 59 | 106 | 56% |
NBA PER GAME STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 22 | New York | C | 41 | 0 | 9.7 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 52% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.6 | 1.2 | 54% | 53% | 52% |
| 2012-13 | 21 | Atlanta | C | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 2012-13 | 21 | Golden State | C | 20 | 0 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 38% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.2 | 0.3 | 67% | 41% | 38% |
| 2011-12 | 20 | Golden State | C | 42 | 23 | 13.5 | 4.9 | 3.3 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 | 42% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.7 | 1.2 | 56% | 44% | 42% | Total | 104 | 23 | 9.9 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 3.4 | 45% | 0.0 | 0% | 0.6 | 1.0 | 56% |
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Israel - Maccabi Haifa (2009–2010) | Japan - Tokyo Apache (2010–2011)
Tyler joined Maccabi Haifa for the 2009–10 Israeli Basketball Premier League season, playing his first season in Israel after signing with the club on 23 August 2009.
Tyler appeared in 10 league games for Maccabi Haifa in 2009–10, averaging 2.1 points and 1.9 rebounds in 7.6 minutes per game, and he left the team on 19 March 2010 due to personal matters before the season concluded.
Tyler joined the Tokyo Apache for the 2010–11 bj-league season in Japan after signing on 29 July 2010, and he played 33 games while averaging 9.9 points and 6.4 rebounds in 15.4 minutes per game, shooting 51.7% from the field.
During the 2010–11 season in Tokyo, he shared the Apache roster with big man Robert Swift, while the team also featured guard Byron Eaton during the campaign.
COLLEGE
Whilst attending San Diego High School, Tyler committed to play with Lousiville buy later chose to bypass both his senior year of high school and the NCAA route. After walking out on Louisville and coach Rick Pitino he made headlines for becoming the first U.S.-born player to leave high school early to play professionally overseas.
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