Bones Hyland facts for kids
Hyland with VCU in 2020
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| Free agent | |
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| Point guard / shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 14, 2000 Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
| High school | St. Georges Tech (Middletown, Delaware) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 169 lb (77 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | VCU (2019–2021) |
| NBA Draft | 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall |
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | |
| Pro career | 2021–present |
| Career history | |
| 2021–2023 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2023–2025 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2025 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2025 | →Iowa Wolves |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Nah'Shon Lee "Bones" Hyland was born on September 14, 2000. He is an American professional basketball player. He last played for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also played for the Iowa Wolves in the NBA G League on a special contract.
Before joining the NBA, Bones played college basketball for the VCU Rams. He was chosen as the 26th player in the 2021 NBA draft by the Denver Nuggets.
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Early Life and Challenges
Bones Hyland grew up in Delaware. He started playing basketball after watching his older brother and a friend. They often played at the park. He got the nickname "Bones" because he was very thin.
Bones went to St. Georges Technical High School in Middletown, Delaware. During his junior year, he faced a very difficult time. He was in a house fire and had to jump from his second-floor bedroom to escape. He hurt his knee badly, tearing a tendon. This injury kept him from playing basketball for six months.
Despite this challenge, Bones worked hard to recover. In his senior year, he played amazingly well. He scored about 26.6 points per game. He also grabbed 6.6 rebounds, made 4.6 assists, and got 3.4 steals per game. He led his team to the state tournament semifinals. He was named Delaware Player of the Year. He also earned first-team All-State honors.
Bones was a highly sought-after player by colleges. He decided to play college basketball for VCU. He chose VCU over many other schools.
College Basketball Journey
Bones Hyland quickly made an impact in college. On January 18, 2020, he scored 21 points in a game against St. Bonaventure. He also made five three-pointers. This was his highest score as a freshman.
As a freshman, he averaged nine points per game. He also had 2.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists. He was named to the Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team. He was very good at shooting three-pointers, making 43.4 percent of them. He set a new record for freshmen at VCU with 63 three-pointers.
In his second year, Bones continued to shine. On November 25, he scored 23 points against Utah State. He made five three-pointers in that game. On December 9, he scored 30 points. He made 7 of 12 three-pointers against North Carolina A&T. Just six days later, he scored a career-high 31 points against Western Carolina.
On March 5, 2021, he had another great game. He scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. This was during the 2021 Atlantic 10 men's basketball tournament. As a sophomore, Bones averaged 19.5 points per game. He also had 4.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.9 steals. He was named Atlantic 10 Player of the Year.
On April 17, 2021, Bones decided to enter the 2021 NBA draft. This meant he would not play his final years of college basketball.
Professional Career in the NBA
Starting with the Denver Nuggets (2021–2023)
On July 29, 2021, Bones Hyland was picked by the Denver Nuggets. He was the 26th player chosen in the 2021 NBA draft. He was the first player from VCU to be drafted in 11 years.
On January 15, 2022, Bones had a fantastic game. He scored 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. This helped the Nuggets win against the Los Angeles Lakers. On April 24, during the playoffs, he helped the Nuggets win Game 4 against the Golden State Warriors. He scored 15 points and made 7 assists.
Bones played 42 games for the Nuggets during the 2022-23 season. He averaged more than 11 points per game. Even though he was traded before the Nuggets won the NBA title, he was not given a championship ring.
Moving to the Los Angeles Clippers (2023–2025)
On February 9, 2023, Bones Hyland was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. This was part of a big trade involving four teams. The other teams were the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic.
On April 10, 2024, Bones set a new career high. He scored 37 points in a game against the Phoenix Suns.
Joining the Minnesota Timberwolves (2025)
On February 6, 2025, Bones Hyland was traded again. He and Terance Mann went to the Atlanta Hawks. In return, the Clippers received Bogdan Bogdanović and three draft picks. However, Bones was waived by the Hawks the very next day.
On February 27, 2025, Bones Hyland signed a special contract. He joined the Minnesota Timberwolves on a two-way contract. This means he can play for both the Timberwolves and their G League team, the Iowa Wolves.
Images for kids
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Hyland with VCU in 2020
See also
In Spanish: Bones Hyland para niños
