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Tyrn Flowers

Tyrn Bryan Flowers (born January 17, 1998) is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Long Island University.

Tyrn Flowers
AEL Limassol B.C.
Personal information
Born (1998-01-17) January 17, 1998 (age 26)
Waterbury, CT
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolSacred Heart High School
CollegeLong Island University
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022Ontario Clippers
2023Sheffield Sharks
2023Svendborg Rabbits
2023–PresentAEL Limassol

Early life and high school

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Flowers attended Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury, CT where he was a 3-star recruit according to ESPN and 247Sports. He was number 4 in his recruiting class in Connecticut, number 45 small forward, number 54 in the Northeast region. He played AAU for NY RENS basketball.

Flowers chose to attend University of Massachusetts Amherst over Boston College, Maryland, and Providence College.[1]

College career

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2016–2017

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Flowers played his freshman season at University of Massachusetts Amherst. As a freshman he made 33 appearances and started five games. He averaged 4.5 points per game and 2.6 rebounds per game.[1]

2017–2018

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Flowers transferred to Long Island University from UMass. He sat out the season due to NCAA transfer rules.[2]

2018–2019

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During the 2018–2019 season, Flowers was Third Team All-NEC. He played in 32 games and started in all 32 games. He set new career highs in every single category including points, rebounds, assists, and blocks. He finished the year ranked 14th in the league in scoring with 13.7 points per game.

2019–2020

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During the 2019–2020 season, Flowers was Second Team All-NEC. He appeared in 33 games and started in 32. He averaged 14.3 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2 assists per game. He led the team in rebounds and second in scoring. He was ninth in conference in scoring and 20th in the nation in double-doubles.[citation needed]

On February 8, 2020, Flowers broke the record set by Carey Scurry on February 8, 1983 of most rebounds caught in a single game. Scurry's record has been 26; Flowers caught 27, while also scoring 25 points during the game.[3]

2020–2021

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During the 2020–2021 season, he started every game. He averaged 17.3 points, 8.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. He scored in double figures in all but one game.

2021–2022

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During the 2021–2022 season, Flowers was First Team All-NEC and NABC Division I All-District.[4] He appeared and started in 29 games. He averaged 19.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. Flowers led the team in scoring, rebounds, three-point percentage, and free throw percentage.[2][5]

The season was not without controversy. In a game against Bryant on January 30, 2022, Flowers received a one-game suspension and a public reprimand from the NEC for unsportsmanlike conduct.[6]

Professional career

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Wisconsin Herd (2022)

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Flowers was drafted by the Wisconsin Herd in the first round as the 23rd pick.[7] On October 28, 2022, The Wisconsin Herd placed the Flowers' contract on waivers.

Ontario Clippers (2022)

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On November 27, 2022, The Ontario Clippers claimed Flowers from the player pool. On December 6, 2022, the Clippers placed the contract of Flowers on waivers.[8]

Sheffield Sharks (2023)

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In January 2023, Flowers signed with the Sheffield Sharks of the Super League Basketball.[9]

Svendborg Rabbits (2023)

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On August 22, 2023, Flowers signed a two-year deal with Svendborg Rabbits of the Basketligaen.[10] However, Rabbits management terminated the contract on November 2, 2023 due to what was termed unprofessional behavior.[11] He had played seven games with the Rabbits.[12]

AEL Limassol (2023–Present)

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On November 20, 2023, Flowers signed with AEL Limassol B.C..[12][13]

On August 17, 2024, Flowers signed a contract renewal to play on the team for the next two years until 2026.[14]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Tyrn Flowers – Men's Basketball". University of Massachusetts Athletics. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Ty Flowers – 2021–22 – Men's Basketball". Long Island University. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  3. ^ Borges, David (2020-02-10). "It was an historic Saturday night for Connecticut products Raiquan Clark, Ty Flowers". New Haven Register. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
  4. ^ Koch, Bill (2022-03-01). "Bryant basketball's Jared Grasso named NEC coach of the year". The Providence Journal. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
  5. ^ "Utah Men's Basketball Announces the 2022–23 Season Opener as Schedule Comes Together". BCSNN. 2022-06-06. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
  6. ^ Koch, Bill (2022-02-01). "Bryant's Peter Kiss suspended for two games for unsportsmanlike conduct". The Providence Journal. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
  7. ^ "Tyrn Flowers: Joining Herd". CBS Sports. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
  8. ^ "Tyrn Flowers Player Profile, Ontario Clippers – RealGM". basketball.realgm.com. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  9. ^ Mauro, Bryan (2020-09-18). "NCAA Basketball: In-depth look at Long Island Sharks senior Tyrn Flowers". Busting Brackets. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
  10. ^ Mikkelsen, Lasse Sylvest (2023-08-21). "Svendborg Rabbits præsenterer udenlandske forstærkning" [Svendborg Rabbits presents foreign reinforcements]. TV 2 Fyn (in Danish). Retrieved 2024-09-18.
  11. ^ Pfaff, Sebastian (2023-11-04). "Fullcourt.dk erfarer: Hollandsk casinotur kostede Svendborg Rabbits-spillere jobbet" [Fullcourt.dk learns: Dutch casino trip cost Svendborg Rabbits players their jobs]. Fullcourt.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  12. ^ a b Schmidt, Rasmus Lynge (2023-11-20). "Tyrn Flowers skifter Svendborg ud med Cypern" [Tyrn Flowers replaces Svendborg with Cyprus]. Fullcourt.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  13. ^ Katsaros, Antonis (2023-11-20). "Tyrn Bryan Flowers (ex Svendborg) joins AEL Limassol". EuroBasket. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  14. ^ Katsaros, Antonis (2024-08-17). "Flowers re-signs at Payabl EKA AEL Limassol". EuroBasket. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
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