Tyrese Proctor is a college basketball player, playing as a dynamic guard for the Duke Blue Devils as of the 2024/25 season. He was born in Sydney, New South Wales, and is the son of former Sydney Kings player Rod Proctor. Tyrese's journey began at Trinity Grammar School. He also went to the NBA Global Academy in 2021 and committed to Duke University in 2022. During his freshman season, Proctor was named to the ACC All-Freshman Team. In his sophomore year, Proctor was named the team captain and posted 10.5 points, 3.7 assists, and 3.0 rebounds. As of June 2025, Proctor averaged a career-high 10.8 points with 3.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 38 games for the Blue Devils (via ESPN).
Proctor clinched the gold medal for Australia at the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup held in Jakarta. He completed the 2024-25 season as Duke's 52nd with around 1,143 career points. He received the ACC Tournament All-Tournament Second Team and was included in the Wooden Award Preseason Watch List (Top 50). He registered his 1000 career point win against Miami with a three-pointer in the first half.
Tyrese Proctor's parents
Tyrese Proctor's parents are Roderick Proctor and Melissa Proctor, according to his official Duke Blue Devils roster.
Who is the mother of Tyrese Proctor?
Melissa Proctor is Tyrese Proctor's mother. Melissa Proctor serves as the Principal at Greenacre Public School in Greenacre, New South Wales, as per her official X account. She previously worked at Bass Hill Public School in Bass Hill, NSW, addressing student discipline issues and improving overall school management. She earned a scholarship from the Harvard Club of Australia, allowing her to participate in a leadership course at Harvard University, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.
Who is the father of Tyrese Proctor?
Roderick "Rod" Proctor, Tyrese Proctor's father, hails from Mississippi and is a former basketball player. Playing college basketball as a point guard for Mississippi College, Rod led his team to victory in the Gulf South Conference during the 1993-94 season. His college career spanned from 1990 to 1994, amassing 283 assists with an average of 2.6 assists per game. After college, Rod moved to Australia, where he played for the Bankstown Bruins and later became the captain of the West Sydney Slammers in 1997, according to reports.
He also led the Sydney Comets to three consecutive Waratah League Championship wins from 2002 to 2004. Over his remarkable 18-season career, Rod earned prestigious awards like the Peter Lopez Most Inspirational Player Award, NSW State League Player of the Year Award, and Golden Hands Award. In 2023, he served as the Coaching Director and Skills/Development Manager for the Bankstown Basketball Association.
Tyrese Proctor's Nationality
Melissa Proctor is an Australian national, while Tyrese Proctor's father is an American national.
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FAQs about Tyrese Proctor
A. Tyrese Proctor is from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
A. Tyrese Proctor's parents are Roderick "Rod" Proctor and Melissa Proctor.
A. Tyrese Proctor attended Duke University.
A. Tyrese Proctor stands 6 feet 6 inches in height.
A. Yes, Tyrese Proctor's parents have dual nationality. Rod is from Mississippi, USA, and Melissa is Australian.
