Jaylon La Rone Tyson is a professional American basketball player who the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA as of March 2025. Tyson was selected to play in the NBA as the 20th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He attended John Paul II High School and won his first state championship when he was in his junior year. Tyson was named to the first-team all-state selection and was being recruited as the 34th-best pick by the Rivals in 2021.
After completing high school, Tyson attended the University of Texas, where he played for the Texas Longhorns men’s basketball team. He also represented Texas Tech University and the University of California after getting transferred through the NCAA transfer portal twice. Tyson played 70 games in his college career, scoring 952 points, grabbing 409 rebounds and making 151 assists.
Jaylon Tyson’s Wingspan
Tyson’s wingspan is 6 feet 8 inches according to the official NBA website. Tyson plays as a shooting guard for his team.
Jaylon Tyson’s Height
Jaylon Tyson's height is 6 feet 5.50 inches as per the official NBA website. He was named to the First Team All-Pac in his last year of college.
Jaylon Tyson’s Weight
Jaylon Tyson weighs 215 lbs (95 kg), according to his NBA profile.
Jaylon Tyson’s Age
Jaylon Tyson is 22 years old. He was born on December 2, 2002, in Allen, Texas, United States.
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FAQ's On Jaylon Tyson
A. As of March 2025, Jaylon Tyson is 22 years old. He was born on December 02, 2002.
A. Jaylon Tyson played for three colleges throughout his college career. These were the University of Texas, Texas Tech University and the University of California, Berkeley.
A. Yes, Jaylon Tyson has declared for the 2024 NBA draft and was invited to the NBA Draft Combine.
A. Jaylon Tyson is a United States national. He was born and brought up in Texas.
A. Jaylon Tyson has played the position of small forward throughout his college basketball career.
