Tyler Harvey (basketball)
Tyler Harvey | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 17, 1993 United States |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Leading scorer in NCAA Division I (junior year), playing for Illawarra Hawks in Australian NBL |
Tyler Jordon Harvey (born July 17, 1993) is a professional basketball athlete from the United States currently playing for the Illawarra Hawks in the Australian NBL. He competed at the collegiate level with the Eastern Washington Eagles, where he emerged as the leading scorer in Division I during his junior year. Harvey mainly occupies the roles of point guard and shooting guard. He completed his high school education at Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance, California, graduating in 2011.
College career
By his sophomore year, head coach Jim Hayford identified Harvey as a central figure around whom the program was built.
During his junior season, Harvey propelled Eastern Washington to achieve a school-best 26 victories, secured a share of the Big Sky Conference regular season championship, won the Big Sky tournament title, and earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Entering as the thirteenth seed, the Eagles were defeated 84–74 by fourth-seeded Georgetown in the tournament's second round.
Harvey concluded that season as Division I’s top scorer, averaging 23.1 points per game, while also leading all players nationally in three-point field goals made. He received Honorable Mention All-American accolades from the Associated Press, marking Eastern Washington’s first such honor since Rodney Stuckey in 2007. Additionally, Harvey was named to the Big Sky first team for a second straight year and earned first-team Academic All-American status. His accomplishments also included selection to the Lou Henson Mid-Major All-American Team.
On April 1, 2015, Harvey announced his decision to enter the 2015 NBA draft, foregoing his remaining college eligibility.
Erie BayHawks (2015)
Harvey was picked 51st overall by the Orlando Magic during the 2015 NBA draft on June 25, 2015. He participated with Orlando’s blue squad in the 2015 NBA Summer League. Subsequently, on October 31, 2015, he was acquired by the Magic’s NBA Development League affiliate, the Erie BayHawks. Making his debut on November 20, Harvey contributed nine points along with rebounds, assists, and steals. On December 30, he delivered a remarkable performance by hitting six straight three-pointers within five minutes to send the game into overtime, ultimately securing a 125–120 win for the BayHawks.
Auxilium Pallacanestro Torino (2016–2017)
Harvey signed with Italy’s Serie A team FIAT Torino on July 22, 2016.
Olympique Antibes (2017–2018)
On August 16, 2017, he joined French LNB Pro A club Olympique Antibes.
Memphis Hustle (2018–2019)
The Magic traded Harvey’s NBA rights along with Dakari Johnson to the Memphis Grizzlies on July 23, 2018, receiving Jarell Martin and cash considerations in return. Subsequently, he played for Memphis’ G League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle, during the 2018–19 campaign. On February 2, 2019, Harvey equaled the NBA G League single-game record by making thirteen three-point shots, tying Brady Heslip’s record established in 2014.
Ratiopharm Ulm (2019–2020)
On July 19, 2019, Harvey inked a contract with German club Ratiopharm Ulm competing in the Basketball Bundesliga.
Illawarra Hawks / Cangrejeros de Santurce / Shanghai Sharks (2020–present)
On July 28, 2020, Harvey inked a one-year contract with the Illawarra Hawks competing in Australia's National Basketball League (NBL). Throughout the 2020–21 NBL season, he posted averages of 20.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.4 steals per contest, connecting on 38% of his three-point attempts, which earned him a place on the All-NBL First Team.
Harvey committed to remain with the Hawks by signing a three-year extension on July 9, 2021.
During the 2023–24 NBL season, across 33 games, he averaged 15.1 points per outing while shooting at a 40% clip from the field. Following that season, he joined Cangrejeros de Santurce in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional league.
On May 9, 2024, Harvey secured another three-year contract extension with the Hawks. In the 2024–25 NBL season, he earned his second All-NBL First Team honor and played a key role in guiding Illawarra to finish first in the regular-season standings.
Later, on March 28, 2025, Harvey signed with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) to complete the remainder of the 2024–25 campaign.
Draft rights
Harvey was chosen as the 51st overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic on June 25, 2015.
On July 23, 2018, his NBA rights were traded alongside Dakari Johnson to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Jarell Martin and cash considerations.
Subsequently, on August 7, 2021, Harvey's NBA rights were transferred to the Charlotte Hornets.
Personal life
Harvey met his wife, Haley Stading—who played collegiate women's soccer—while attending Eastern Washington University. The couple married in July 2019 and welcomed their son in March 2023.
In May 2023, Harvey and his family appeared as contestants on two episodes of Family Feud.
See also
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball season scoring leaders
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball season 3-point field goal leaders