T. J. Atwood
Tyrin J. Atwood (born November 4, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for Svendborg Rabbits of the Danish Basketligaen. He played college basketball for Lamar.
Svendborg Rabbits | |
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Position | Small forward |
League | Basketligaen |
Personal information | |
Born | November 4, 1997 |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | |
College | Lamar (2016–2020) |
Playing career | 2020–present |
Career history | |
2020–present | Svendborg Rabbits |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Early life and high school career
Atwood attended Central High School in Beaumont, Texas. He was a 2015 District 22-5A first-team selection, alongside teammate Nijal Pearson. Atwood committed to Lamar University out of high school.[1]
College career
Atwood was mostly a bench player during his first two seasons at Lamar. On January 26, 2019, Atwood was ruled out for the season after suffering a leg injury during an overtime win over Incarnate Word.[2] He averaged 10.9 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in 19 games as a junior.[3] Atwood scored a career-high 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds on December 18, in a 79-73 overtime win over Southeastern Louisiana.[4] He was named Southland Conference player of the week on February 24, 2020, after scoring 22 points in a 79-62 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.[5] As a senior, Atwood averaged 16.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game, earning Second Team All-Southland honors.[6] Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the season was cancelled following a win against McNeese State in the Southland Tournament. Lamar coach Tic Price called Atwood "one of the classiest guys I ever coached."[7]
Professional career
On July 16, 2020, Atwood signed with the Svendborg Rabbits of the Basketligaen.[8]
References
- Thompson, David (July 9, 2015). "Paul introduced as Jaguars coach". Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- Faye, Matt (January 26, 2019). "Lamar junior swingman, Beaumont Central grad out for the season". Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- Scott, Thomas (October 9, 2019). "LU's Atwood earns pre-season honor". Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- Faye, Matt (December 18, 2019). "T.J. Atwood scores career-high in conference opener". Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- "LU'S T.J. ATWOOD CLAIMS SOUTHLAND MEN'S BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK AWARD". Southland Conference. February 24, 2020. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- Faye, Matt (July 16, 2020). "LU's Atwood signs pro deal with Danish squad". Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- Canizales, Mike (April 15, 2020). "Lamar's T.J. Atwood bounces back from season ending injury". 12 News Now. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- "Svendborg Rabbits sign rookie TJ Atwood". Sportando. July 18, 2020. Retrieved July 19, 2020.