Tyson Etienne (born September 17, 1999) is an American professional

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player for the

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of the

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(NBA), on a

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with the

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of the

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. He played

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for the

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High school career

Etienne began playing high school basketball as a freshman at

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. For his junior season, he transferred to

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. As a junior, Etienne averaged 16.5 points and 3.4 assists per game. He competed alongside Cole Anthony with the PSA Cardinals

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program. He played for Putnam Science Academy in

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for a

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, helping his team reach the National Prep Championship semifinals. After high school, Etienne worked with NBA trainer Chris Brickley and trained with several NBA players. A four-star recruit, he committed to playing college basketball for

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over offers from

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, VCU,

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, Auburn,

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and St. John's.

College career

On November 16, 2019, Etienne scored a freshman season-high 21 points, shooting 5-of-8 from three-point range, in a 103–62 win over UT Martin. As a freshman, he averaged 9.4 points and shot 38.8 percent from the three-point line. In the offseason, Etienne improved his athleticism and strength. On January 2, 2021, he scored 29 points in an 83–79 win over

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. As a sophomore, Etienne averaged 16.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.0 steals per game, earning AAC co-Player of the Year honors. Following the season, he declared for the

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, but ultimately returned to Wichita State. In his junior season, Etienne averaged 14.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, earning a selection to the Third Team All-AAC. On April 21, 2022, he declared for the

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while foregoing his remaining college eligibility.

Professional career

After going undrafted in the

, Etienne signed with the

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on October 22, 2022. On September 10, 2024, Etienne signed with the

, but was waived the next day. On October 27, he joined the

. After consistently strong performances all season for their G-League affiliate, the

and Etienne agreed on a two-way contract on March 4, 2025.

Career statistics

NBA

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College

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Personal life

His father, Max Etienne, played college basketball for

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. His mother, Anita Gibson, is an

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-nominated

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. Etienne is a nephew of former NBA player

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and actor

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. He is a cousin of NBA player

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. Etienne's childhood friend Armoni Sexton was shot and killed in 2015, and Etienne plays basketball to honor him.

References

External links

Wichita State Shockers bio
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