T. J. Haws

Tyson Jay Haws (born August 3, 1995) is an American professional basketball player for Trefl Sopot of the Polish Basketball League. He played college basketball for the BYU Cougars.

T. J. Haws
Haws with BYU in January 2017
No. 11 – Trefl Sopot
PositionShooting guard
LeaguePolish Basketball League
Personal information
Born (1995-08-03) August 3, 1995
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High schoolLone Peak
(Highland, Utah)
CollegeBYU (2016–2020)
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020–presentTrefl Sopot
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× First-team All-WCC (2017, 2020)
  • Second-team All-WCC (2019)
  • WCC All-Freshman Team (2017)
  • Utah Mr. Basketball (2014)

High school career

Haws was a four-year starter at Lone Peak High School in Highland, Utah and won a 5A state championship in each season. He was also a four-time All-State selection.[1] As a junior, he averaged 17.1 points per game and led his team to the mythical national championship. The trio of Haws, Eric Mika and Nick Emery were nicknamed the "Lone Peak Three."[2][3] In his senior season, he averaged 25.2 points and 5.2 assists per game and was named Utah Mr. Basketball and Utah Gatorade Player of the Year.[4] A four-star recruit, Haws committed to play college basketball for BYU before his sophomore season in high school.[5]

College career

After high school, Haws embarked on a two-year Latter-Day Saints mission to France.[6] Haws averaged 13.8 points, 3.2 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game as a freshman, earning First Team All-WCC honors.[7] As a sophomore, Haws averaged 11.7 points and 4.2 assists per game for BYU.[8] On February 15, 2019, he scored a career-high 35 points in an 88-82 overtime victory over San Diego.[9] Haws averaged 17.8 points and a team-high 5.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game as a junior.[10] He earned Second Team All-WCC honors.[11] On January 11, 2020, Haws posted a career-high 14 assists against Portland. He had his second double-double on February 15, recording 17 points and 10 assists in a 72-71 win against San Diego. As a senior, Haws averaged 14.0 points and 5.8 assists per game, shooting 45.9% from the field.[12] He was named to the First Team All-WCC.[13] He finished his career ranked second in BYU history in assists with 603.[12]

Professional career

On July 22, 2020, Haws signed with Trefl Sopot of the Polish Basketball League.[14]

Personal life

Haws' older brother, Tyler, played basketball for BYU and left as its all-time leading scorer, and now plays at the professional level. His father, Marty, was also a standout basketball player at BYU, playing from 1986 to 1990.[2] Haws is married to Lauren Haws. They has a son named Tyson, who was born in February 2020.[15]

References
  1. Gurney, Brandon (March 26, 2014). "TJ Haws caps off his unprecedented prep career being named 2014's Mr. Basketball". Deseret News. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  2. Gonzalez, Norma (January 29, 2020). "TJ Haws is BYU basketball's new iron man". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. Coon, John (December 17, 2013). "T.J. Haws works to lead Lone Peak basketball to another championship". MaxPreps. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  4. Beaton, Beky (March 21, 2014). "TJ Haws earns Gatorade Player of the Year". Daily Herald. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  5. Gurney, Brandon (August 29, 2011). "BYU basketball: Nick Emery and TJ Haws commit to Cougars". Deseret News. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  6. Harmon, Dick (June 6, 2016). "Fresh off an LDS mission, BYU's TJ Haws ready to follow in father's, brother's footsteps". Deseret News. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  7. Judd, Brandon (October 17, 2017). "BYU's TJ Haws named to Jerry West Award watch list". Deseret News. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  8. "BYU-Nevada Preview". Yahoo Sports. November 6, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  9. "Haws has career-high 35 to lead BYU over USD, 88-82". ESPN. Associated Press. February 15, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  10. Call, Jeff (May 2, 2019). "TJ Haws reflects on big changes in BYU basketball program — Rose's retirement, Pope's hiring". Deseret News. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  11. "WCC Announces 2018-19 Men's Basketball All-Conference Team". West Coast Conference. March 5, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  12. Fleming, Sydney (April 24, 2020). "TJ Haws: Establishing a legacy of excellence with BYU basketball". Universe Sports. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  13. "WCC Announces 2019-20 Men's Basketball All-Conference Team". West Coast Conference. March 3, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  14. Carchia, Emiliano (July 22, 2020). "Trefl Sopot inks TJ Haws". Sportando. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  15. Drew, Jay (February 2, 2020). "'Today was even better' — After hitting game-winning shot Saturday, BYU guard TJ Haws and his wife, Lauren, welcome newborn son". Deseret News. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
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