T. J. Haws

Tyson Jay Haws (born August 3, 1995) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Lakeland Magic of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Brigham Young University (BYU) Cougars.

T. J. Haws
Haws in 2021
Free agent
PositionShooting guard
Personal information
Born (1995-08-03) August 3, 1995
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High schoolLone Peak
(Highland, Utah)
CollegeBYU (2016–2020)
NBA draft2020: undrafted
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020–2021Trefl Sopot
2021–2022Lakeland Magic
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× First-team All-WCC (2017, 2020)
  • Second-team All-WCC (2019)
  • WCC All-Freshman Team (2017)
  • Utah Mr. Basketball (2014)

High school career

Haws was a four-year starter at Lone Peak High School in Highland, Utah, and the team won Utah's 5A state championship in each of his seasons. He was also a four-time All-State selection.[1] As a junior, he averaged 17.1 points per game and led his team to the mythical national championship. The trio of Haws, Eric Mika, and Nick Emery were nicknamed the "Lone Peak Three."[2][3] In his senior season, he averaged 25.2 points and 5.2 assists per game and was named Utah Mr. Basketball and Utah Gatorade Player of the Year.[4] A four-star recruit, Haws committed to play college basketball at BYU before his sophomore season in high school.[5]

College career

After high school, Haws embarked on a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in France.[6] Following his return, Haws averaged 13.8 points, 3.2 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game as a freshman at BYU, earning First Team All-West Coast Conference (WCC) honors.[7] As a sophomore, Haws averaged 11.7 points and 4.2 assists per game.[8]

Haws with BYU in January 2017

On February 15, 2019, he scored a career-high 35 points in an 88–82 overtime victory over San Diego.[9] Haws averaged 17.8 points and a team-high 5.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game as a junior.[10] He earned Second Team All-WCC honors.[11] On January 11, 2020, Haws posted a career-high 14 assists against Portland. He had his second double-double on February 15, recording 17 points and 10 assists in a 72–71 win against San Diego. As a senior, Haws averaged 14.0 points and 5.7 assists per game, shooting 45.9% from the field.[12] He was named to the First Team All-WCC.[13] He finished his career ranked second in BYU history in assists with 603.[12]

Professional career

On July 22, 2020, Haws signed with Trefl Sopot of the Polish Basketball League.[14] He was selected with the 15th pick in the 2021 NBA G League draft by the Lakeland Magic.[15]

Career statistics
Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2016–17 BYU 343430.6.424.404.7872.93.21.0.113.8
2017–18 BYU 353533.7.410.309.8372.74.21.2.311.7
2018–19 BYU 323233.4.463.352.8683.55.11.2.317.8
2019–20 BYU 323232.5.459.371.7622.55.71.3.214.0
Career 13313332.5.440.361.8242.94.51.2.214.3

Personal life

Haws and his wife, Lauren, have a son named Tyson, who was born in February 2020.[16] Haws has an older brother, Tyler, who also played basketball at BYU and finished as its all-time leading scorer, and now plays at the professional level. His father, Marty, was also a standout basketball player at BYU from 1986 to 1990.[2]

References
  1. Gurney, Brandon (March 26, 2014). "TJ Haws caps off his unprecedented prep career being named 2014's Mr. Basketball". Deseret News. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  2. Gonzalez, Norma (January 29, 2020). "TJ Haws is BYU basketball's new iron man". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. Coon, John (December 17, 2013). "T.J. Haws works to lead Lone Peak basketball to another championship". MaxPreps. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  4. Beaton, Beky (March 21, 2014). "TJ Haws earns Gatorade Player of the Year". Daily Herald. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  5. Gurney, Brandon (August 29, 2011). "BYU basketball: Nick Emery and TJ Haws commit to Cougars". Deseret News. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  6. Harmon, Dick (June 6, 2016). "Fresh off an LDS mission, BYU's TJ Haws ready to follow in father's, brother's footsteps". Deseret News. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  7. Judd, Brandon (October 17, 2017). "BYU's TJ Haws named to Jerry West Award watch list". Deseret News. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  8. "BYU-Nevada Preview". Yahoo Sports. November 6, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  9. "Haws has career-high 35 to lead BYU over USD, 88–82". ESPN. Associated Press. February 15, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  10. Call, Jeff (May 2, 2019). "TJ Haws reflects on big changes in BYU basketball program — Rose's retirement, Pope's hiring". Deseret News. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  11. "WCC Announces 2018-19 Men's Basketball All-Conference Team". West Coast Conference. March 5, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  12. Fleming, Sydney (April 24, 2020). "TJ Haws: Establishing a legacy of excellence with BYU basketball". Universe Sports. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  13. "WCC Announces 2019-20 Men's Basketball All-Conference Team". West Coast Conference. March 3, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  14. Carchia, Emiliano (July 22, 2020). "Trefl Sopot inks TJ Haws". Sportando. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  15. Larsen, Andy (October 23, 2021). "Zaire Wade officially drafted by Salt Lake City Stars — to much Wade family rejoicing". Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
  16. Drew, Jay (February 2, 2020). "'Today was even better' — After hitting game-winning shot Saturday, BYU guard TJ Haws and his wife, Lauren, welcome newborn son". Deseret News. Retrieved July 24, 2020.


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