Hunter Tyson Parents

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Hunter Tyson Parents
Hunter Tyson during a Utah Jazz vs. Denver Nuggets match

Hunter Tyson is a professional basketball athlete playing for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA as of May 2025. He was born on June 13, 2000, in Monroe, North Carolina. During his high school years, he showcased his basketball talent at Piedmont High School. As a senior in high school, Tyson averaged 27.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. He was ranked as the eighth-best forward in North Carolina by both Phenom Hoops and ESPN. Tyson chose Clemson University over offers from Michigan, Davidson, Tennessee, and Wake Forest, as per his college profile.

In his final year at Clemson University, he earned first-team honors in the All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) for 2023 and posted averages of 15.3 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. He was also shortlisted for the 2022-23 Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Award, as per his college profile. He was named on the watchlist for the 2022-23 Oscar Robertson Player of the Year. Tyson was originally selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder as the 37th overall pick during the second round of the 2023 NBA draft. Later, Hunter Tyson was traded to the Denver Nuggets and signed a four-year contract that extends through the 2026-27 season, including a club option for an additional year in 2027-28.

Who are Hunter Tyson's parents?

Hunter Tyson's Parents
Hunter Tyson's Family

Hunter Tyson's parents are Dr. Jonathan Tyson and Torri Tyson, as per Clemson Sports Talk. According to his Instagram post, he has two siblings, an older brother named Cade Tyson and a younger sister, Laikyn Tyson. His brother, Cade Tyson, is a college basketball player for the North Carolina Tar Heels of the Atlantic Coast Conference. He committed to play college basketball at Belmont University, where he had a two-year stint. After his sophomore season, Cade transferred to the University of North Carolina.

Who is Hunter Tyson’s Mother?

Hunter Tyson's mother is Torri Tyson. She has an instagram account named @jtyson5, which has 630 followers as of May 9, 2025.

Who is Hunter Tyson’s Father?

Hunter Tyson's father is Dr. Jonathan Tyson, as per Clemson Sports Talk. He is the Assistant Superintendent of School Performance for Union County Public Schools and a former principal of Piedmont High School. Apart from this, he has also been a sports athlete, playing basketball at Wingate University during his college career.

What nationality are Hunter Tyson’s parents?

Hunter Tyson's parents, Dr. Jonathan Tyson and Torri Tyson, are Americans. Dr. Jonathan Tyson studied at Wingate University and has lived in the United States, where he had a career in teaching. Both of their sons Hunter and Cade, were born in Monroe, North Carolina, and studied in the United States.

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FAQs on Hunter Tyson

 A. Hunter Tyson is from Monroe, North Carolina, United States.

A. Hunter Tyson was born on June 13, 2000, and is 24 years old as of May 2025.

A. Hunter Tyson plays as a Small forward and power forward in basketball for the Denver Nuggets.

A. Hunter Tyson attended Clemson University, where he played college basketball from 2018 to 2023.

A. Hunter Tyson is 6'8" (203 cm) tall and weighs 215 lbs (98 kg).

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