Harry Giles III facts for kids
.png)
Giles with the Brooklyn Nets in 2023
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 20 – Shanxi Loongs | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power forward / center | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | April 22, 1998 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. |
||||||||||||||||||||||
| High school |
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| College | Duke (2016–2017) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2017–present | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| League | CBA | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2020 | Sacramento Kings | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2019 | →Stockton Kings | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020–2021 | Portland Trail Blazers | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | Agua Caliente Clippers | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | Brooklyn Nets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | Los Angeles Lakers | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | →South Bay Lakers | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024–present | Shanxi Loongs | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Medals
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Harry Lee Giles III (born April 22, 1998) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Shanxi Loongs team in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Before turning professional, he played college basketball for the famous Duke Blue Devils team.
Contents
Harry Giles' High School Basketball Journey
Starting Out: Freshman and Sophomore Years
Harry Giles III went to Wesleyan Christian Academy in High Point, North Carolina. His coach there was Keith Gatlin. In his first year, Harry was a strong player, averaging 12.5 points and 9.5 rebounds per game. He helped his team win the 2013 NCISAA 3A State Championship.
Sadly, Harry missed his entire second year of high school basketball because of a left knee injury. But he came back strong in the summer of 2014. He joined Team CP3 and played in the Under Armour Elite 24 game. He scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, even earning a Co-MVP award!
Junior Year Success
In his junior year, Harry and his Wesleyan team were ranked as the No. 2 team in the whole country by USA Today. He had an amazing game on November 14, 2014, scoring a career-high 38 points and getting 19 rebounds.
Harry also helped his team end Mater Dei's 46-game winning streak. He scored 29 points in that big win. Later, in a holiday tournament, Harry led Wesleyan to the championship game. There, they beat Orangeville Prep, a team with future NBA players Jamal Murray and Thon Maker. Harry scored 26 points and had 14 rebounds in that exciting game.
During his junior season, Harry averaged 23.9 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 3.0 blocks per game. He led his team to a great 30–5 record and to the state championship game. After this impressive year, he was named to the first-team All-USA by USA Today.
In the summer of 2015, Harry played for his AAU team, Team CP3 All-Stars. This team was sponsored by NBA superstar Chris Paul. Harry continued to play well, averaging 18.2 points and 12.0 rebounds per game. Slam magazine even named him to its Summer All-American Team.
Senior Year and College Choice
For his senior year, Harry decided to play for Oak Hill Academy, a famous high school basketball team. However, his senior year was cut short by another injury. He tore a ligament in his right knee during his very first scrimmage game.
Because of his injury, Harry finished high school by taking online courses. On November 6, 2015, Harry announced live on ESPN that he would attend Duke University. He joined other top players like Jayson Tatum and Frank Jackson in Duke's 2016 recruiting class.
Harry was considered one of the best high school basketball players in the 2016 class. ESPN ranked him as the No. 1 overall recruit.
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Giles III PF/C |
Winston-Salem, NC | Oak Hill Academy (VA) | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | Nov 6, 2015 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 97 |
||||||
| Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 2 Rivals: 2 ESPN: 1 | ||||||
Sources: |
||||||
College Basketball at Duke
Before his first college season, Harry was already getting attention. He was named to important watchlists for top college player awards. But on October 3, 2016, it was announced that he would need knee surgery and would miss several weeks.
Harry finally made his college debut for Duke on December 19, 2016, in a game against Tennessee State. On January 4, 2017, he had his first "double-double" (scoring 10 points and grabbing 12 rebounds) in a win over Georgia Tech.
Harry helped Duke win the ACC Tournament Championship in March 2017. He played well in the semi-finals against North Carolina, getting 4 blocks and 7 rebounds. Duke then won the championship game against Notre Dame.
In the NCAA Tournament, Duke won their first game but lost in the second round. In his freshman season, Harry played in 26 games, averaging 3.9 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. After this season, Harry decided to leave Duke early and enter the 2017 NBA draft to become a professional player.
Harry Giles' Professional Basketball Career
Starting in the NBA: Sacramento Kings (2017–2020)
On June 22, 2017, Harry Giles was chosen by the Portland Trail Blazers as the 20th pick in the 2017 NBA draft. However, his draft rights were soon traded to the Sacramento Kings. Harry signed a four-year contract with the Kings.
Due to his past injuries, Harry sat out his entire first NBA season (2017-2018) to focus on getting healthy. He finally made his NBA debut on October 17, 2018, scoring 2 points against the Utah Jazz.
Harry also spent some time playing for the Stockton Kings, the G League team connected to the Sacramento Kings. In his first game for Stockton, he scored an impressive 30 points. On January 31, 2019, Harry had a career-high 20 points and 7 rebounds in an NBA game against the Atlanta Hawks.
Playing for the Portland Trail Blazers (2020–2021)
On November 22, 2020, Harry signed with the Portland Trail Blazers. He played for them during the 2020–2021 season. On April 4, 2021, he scored 12 points in a big win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Time in the G League: Agua Caliente Clippers (2021–2022)
After his time with the Trail Blazers, Harry signed with the Los Angeles Clippers in September 2021. But he was later waived. In October, he joined the Agua Caliente Clippers, a G League team. Unfortunately, he suffered another season-ending injury in January 2022 and was waived.
Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers (2023–2024)
In August 2023, Harry worked out with the Golden State Warriors. He then signed with the Brooklyn Nets on September 6, 2023. He played for the Nets until February 2024.
On March 2, 2024, Harry signed a special "two-way contract" with the Los Angeles Lakers. This type of contract allows players to play for both the NBA team and its G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers.
Playing in China: Shanxi Loongs (2024–present)
On November 13, 2024, Harry Giles III signed with the Shanxi Loongs team in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).
Playing for Team USA
Harry Giles has also represented his country, playing for Team USA. He competed in the 2015 FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Greece.
In that tournament, Harry was one of the top players. He was third in points per 40 minutes and second in offensive rebounds. He was even named to the All-Tournament Team, which means he was one of the best players in the whole competition!
Career statistics
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | Sacramento | 58 | 0 | 14.1 | .503 | .000 | .637 | 3.8 | 1.5 | .5 | .4 | 7.0 |
| 2019–20 | Sacramento | 46 | 17 | 14.5 | .554 | .000 | .776 | 4.1 | 1.3 | .5 | .4 | 6.9 |
| 2020–21 | Portland | 38 | 0 | 9.2 | .433 | .348 | .593 | 3.5 | .8 | .2 | .3 | 2.8 |
| 2023–24 | Brooklyn | 16 | 0 | 5.1 | .500 | .273 | .538 | 1.6 | .4 | .1 | .2 | 3.4 |
| L.A. Lakers | 7 | 0 | 2.7 | .167 | .000 | — | .6 | .0 | .1 | .0 | .3 | |
| Career | 165 | 17 | 11.7 | .508 | .244 | .661 | 3.5 | 1.1 | .4 | .3 | 5.4 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Portland | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | .000 | — | — | 3.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | Duke | 26 | 6 | 11.5 | .577 | .000 | .500 | 3.9 | .4 | .4 | .7 | 3.9 |
About Harry Giles' Family and Friends
Harry Giles is the son of Harry and Melissa Giles. He has one brother and three sisters. His father, Harry Giles II, played both college basketball and football at Winston-Salem State University. Harry is also good friends with his former Duke teammate and current NBA player Jayson Tatum.
See also
In Spanish: Harry Giles para niños
