Harry Giles III facts for kids
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Giles with the Brooklyn Nets in 2023
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| Power forward / center | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | April 22, 1998 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| High school | Wesleyan Christian Academy (High Point, North Carolina) |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| College | Duke (2016–2017) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2017–present | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024–2025 | Shanxi Loongs | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Harry Lee Giles III (born April 22, 1998) is an American professional basketball player. He last played for the Shanxi Loongs in China. Before playing professionally, he was a college basketball star for the Duke Blue Devils.
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Harry Giles III: Early Basketball Years
Starting Strong in High School
Harry Giles III went to Wesleyan Christian Academy in High Point, North Carolina. As a freshman, he was already a great player. He helped his team win the 2013 NCISAA 3A State Championship. He scored about 12.5 points and grabbed 9.5 rebounds per game.
Overcoming Injuries and Making a Comeback
Harry faced a big challenge when he missed his entire sophomore year. This was due to a left knee injury. But he didn't give up! In the summer of 2014, he returned to play with Team CP3. He also played in the Under Armour Elite 24 game. There, he scored 16 points and had 11 rebounds. He even earned Co-MVP honors, showing he was back in action.
Junior Year Success and National Recognition
In his junior year, Harry and his team, Wesleyan, were ranked No. 2 in the country. He had an amazing game where he scored 38 points and grabbed 19 rebounds. He also helped his team end Mater Dei's 46-game winning streak. Harry played against future NBA stars like Jamal Murray and Thon Maker. He led Wesleyan to a big win, scoring 26 points and 14 rebounds.
During this season, Harry averaged 23.9 points and 12.5 rebounds per game. He also had 2.0 assists and 3.0 blocks per game. His team finished with a great record of 30 wins and 5 losses. He was named first-team All-USA by USA Today.
Senior Year Challenges and College Choice
Before his senior year, Harry decided to play for Oak Hill Academy. Sadly, he tore a ligament in his right knee during his first scrimmage game. This injury ended his senior season early.
Despite the injury, Harry was still a top recruit. On November 6, 2015, he announced he would play for Duke University. He joined other talented players like Jayson Tatum. Experts like ESPN, Scout.com, and Rivals ranked him as one of the best high school players in the 2016 class.
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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| 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 |
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| Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 2 Rivals: 2 ESPN: 1 | ||||||
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College Basketball Career at Duke
Preparing for His Debut
Before the 2016–17 season, Harry was on watchlists for top college player awards. He was expected to be a star. However, he needed knee surgery in October 2016. This meant he would miss the start of the season.
First Games and Key Moments
Harry finally made his college debut on December 19, 2016, in a win against Tennessee State. On January 4, 2017, he achieved his first "double-double." This means he had 10 points and 12 rebounds in one game.
He helped Duke win the ACC Tournament Championship. In the semi-finals, he had 4 blocks and 7 rebounds against rival North Carolina. Duke then won the championship game against Notre Dame. After his freshman year, Harry decided to enter the 2017 NBA draft. He played in 26 games, averaging 3.9 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.
Harry Giles III: Professional Basketball Journey
Joining the Sacramento Kings
On June 22, 2017, the Portland Trail Blazers picked Harry Giles III in the NBA draft. He was the 20th player chosen overall. His draft rights were then traded to the Sacramento Kings. Harry signed a four-year contract with the Kings. He sat out his first NBA season to recover from injuries.
Harry made his NBA debut on October 17, 2018. He scored 2 points in a game against the Utah Jazz. He also spent some time playing for the Stockton Kings, a G League team. In one game for Stockton, he scored 30 points! On January 31, 2019, he scored a career-high 20 points for the Sacramento Kings.
Playing for Other NBA Teams
After his time with the Kings, Harry signed with the Portland Trail Blazers in November 2020. He played for them during the 2020–21 season. In April 2021, he scored 12 points in a big win against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Later, he played for the Agua Caliente Clippers in the G League. He signed with the Brooklyn Nets in September 2023. In March 2024, he signed a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. He also played for their G League team, the South Bay Lakers.
Playing in China
In November 2024, Harry Giles III signed with the Shanxi Loongs team in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).
Playing for Team USA
Harry Giles III has also played for Team USA. He competed in the 2015 FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Greece. He was a top player in the tournament. He was even named to the All-Tournament Team. This shows he was one of the best young players in the world.
Career Statistics
NBA Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 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 | |
NBA Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2021 | Portland | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | .000 | — | — | 3.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
College Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2016–17 | Duke | 26 | 6 | 11.5 | .577 | .000 | .500 | 3.9 | .4 | .4 | .7 | 3.9 |
About Harry's Family
Harry Giles III 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
