Cole Swider is a small forward/power forward who, before being waived, last played for the Toronto Raptors in the National Basketball Association (NBA) in April 2025. He enrolled at Villanova University after finishing high school in 2018. He appeared in 77 contests, averaging 5.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 0.7 assists, for the Villanova Wildcats. He moved to Syracuse University in 2021 and played his senior year for the Syracuse Orange, where he averaged 13.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists.
After going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, Swider signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers in July 2022. He played in seven games for the Lakers prior to signing with the Miami Heat in August 2023. In October 2024, Swider signed a two-way contract with the Detroit Pistons. He penned a contract with the Raptors in March 2025 but was waived on April 10, 2025.
Cole Swider Nationality
Cole Swider holds American nationality. He was a member of the USA Junior National Team, which competed at the 2018 Nike Hoop Summit, according to the Syracuse Orange's website.
Cole Swider Hometown
Cole Swider's hometown is Portsmouth, Rhode Island, United States, according to the Syracuse Orange's website.
Swider played under head coach Michael Hart during his time at St. Andrew's School in Barrington, Rhode Island. The former Toronto Raptors star averaged 26.5 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists for the Saints and was named the 2016-17 Rhode Island Gatorade Player of the Year.
Cole Swider Birthplace
Cole Swider was in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, United States on May 8, 1999, as per reports.
FAQs on Cole Swider
A. Cole Swider is 26 years old, as of May 2025.
A. Cole Swider is 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters) tall.
A. Cole Swider wore the number 12 jersey for the Toronto Raptors.
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