Tyrone Lewis "TyTy" Washington Jr. is a professional basketball player who plays in the NBA for the Phoenix Suns and their G League affiliate, the Valley Suns, as of December 2024. Washington Jr. attended the University of Kentucky and played for the Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team. As per his NBA bio, as a freshman, he played 31 games and started 29 of them while maintaining 12.5 points, 3.9 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game. He was named to the All-SEC squad by the league’s coaches.
Washington Jr. declared for the 2022 NBA draft and was selected as the 29th overall pick by the Memphis Grizzlies in the second round. He was later traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves traded Washington Jr. to the Houston Rockets for Wendell Moore. As per Real GM, Washington Jr. scored his career-high 53 points against the Stockton Kings of the NBA G League on January 13, 2023. As of December 24, 2024, he has played 45 NBA games, scoring 167 points, grabbing 51 rebounds, and making 56 assists, as per Basketball Reference.
TyTy Washington Jr. Nationality
Ty Ty Washington was born in Phoenix, Arizona, and holds American nationality. Washington Jr. is playing with the Valley Suns of the G-League. According to G-League's official website, as of December 24, 2024, he has played 11 games for the Valley Suns, averaging 20.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game.
TyTy Washington Jr. Hometown
TyTy Washington Jr.’s hometown is Phoenix, Arizona. He attended AZ Compass Prep and led his team to a record of 30-2 while averaging 24.0 points, 7.0 assists, and 6.0 rebounds per game as a senior. He was named a five-star prospect and was ranked the No. 14 overall player by Rivals and ESPN and the No. 19 overall player by 247Sports. Washington Jr. was also named to the Jordan Brand Classic squad for the 2021 game.
TyTy Washington Jr. Birthplace
TyTy Washington Jr. was born on November 15, 2001, in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. According to his NBA bio, he is the son of Felicia Caldwell and Tyrone Washington Sr. Washington Jr. grew up with his two siblings, Tatyana and Tyrique.
FAQs on TyTy Washington Jr.
A. As of December 2024, TyTy Washington Jr. is 23 years old.
A. TyTy Washington Jr. wears jersey number 14 in the Phoenix Suns as of December 2024.
A. TyTy Washington Jr. started his professional playing career in 2022.
A. TyTy Washington Jr. stands 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall.
