Tyler Dorsey
Basketball player, NCAA champion
Born
February 18th, 1996
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A basketball player with a notable collegiate career at the University of Oregon, achieved significant success during the 2017 NCAA Tournament. Played as a guard and contributed to the Ducks reaching the Final Four. Entered the NBA Draft after the 2016-2017 season, subsequently playing for teams in the NBA and overseas, including in the Greek Basket League. Gained recognition for scoring ability and shooting skills, impacting games at various levels of competition.
Won the 2017 NCAA Championship Runner-Up
Played for the Atlanta Hawks
Competed in EuroLeague with Olympiacos
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