Day'Ron Yusha Sharpe (born November 6, 2001) is an American professional

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player for the

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of the

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(NBA). He played

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for the

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Early life

Sharpe began his high school career playing for South Central High School in Winterville, North Carolina. As a sophomore, he averaged 14.3 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. Sharpe averaged 16.5 points and 10.7 rebounds per game as a junior, helping South Central finish with a 30–1 record and win the NCHSAA Class 4A state title. He announced he was transferring to

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for his senior season. Sharpe averaged 12.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game as a senior, leading Montverde to a 25–0 record and No. 1 national ranking according to MaxPreps. He was named a

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as well as a Jordan Brand All-American. In AAU play, he played for Garner Road. Sharpe was considered a five-star recruit ranked the No. 5 center in the class of 2020 and the No. 22 overall player by

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. He committed to

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on June 17, 2018, becoming the first member of the class of 2020 to commit to the Tar Heels. Sharpe turned down scholarship offers from

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, East Carolina and Georgetown.

College career

In Sharpe's freshman debut on November 25, 2020, he had 13 points and 10 rebounds in a 79–60 win against

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. He became the fourth

player to record a double-double in his debut game, joining

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, and Cole Anthony. Sharpe averaged 9.5 points and 7.6 rebounds per game as a freshman. On March 24, 2021, Sharpe declared for the 2021 NBA draft.

Professional career

Brooklyn Nets (2021–present)

Sharpe was selected with the 29th pick in the 2021 NBA draft by the

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. On August 6, 2021, Jevon Carter and the draft rights to Sharpe were traded to the

in exchange for Landry Shamet. On January 13, the Nets beat the Bulls 138–112. In this game, Sharpe played 21 minutes, made 10 of 14 shots, scored 20 points, had 7 rebounds and 1 block. The 20 points in this game set a new personal season high (his previous record was 14 points, against the Trail Blazers on January 11, 2022). On Jan. 10, team center Day'Ron Sharpe was diagnosed with hyperextension of his left knee, according to Brooklyn Nets reporter Brian Lewis. Sharpe, who suffered the injury during the Jan. 8 game against the Blazers, will be re-evaluated in about two week
Day’Ron Sharpe diagnosed with hyper-extended left knee, out at least two weeks
March 20 NBA regular season Brooklyn Nets 91-104 defeated Pelicans. In this game, Brooklyn Nets player Day'Ron Sharpe played 23 minutes, shooting 4 of 11 from the field, with 8 points, 17 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocked shots. The 17 rebounds in this game set a new personal season high, the previous record was 15 rebounds (December 21, 2023 against the Knicks).

Career statistics

NBA

Regular season

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Playoffs

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Personal life

Sharpe was born in Greenville, North Carolina. He was an honor student and also plays piano.

References

External links

Montverde Academy Eagles bio

North Carolina Tar Heels bio

USA Basketball bio
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