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Kyle Weaver
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Weaver with Washington State in 2008
Personal information
Born (1986-02-18) February 18, 1986 (age 39)
Beloit, Wisconsin, U.S.
High school Beloit Memorial
(Beloit, Wisconsin)
Listed height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight 207 lb (94 kg)
Career information
College Washington State (2004–2008)
NBA Draft 2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 38th overall
Selected by the Charlotte Bobcats
Pro career 2008–2020
Career history
2008–2010 Oklahoma City Thunder
2009–2010 Tulsa 66ers
2010–2011 Iowa Energy
2011 Austin Toros
2011 Utah Jazz
2011 Spirou Charleroi
2011–2012 Alba Berlin
2012–2013 Austin Toros
2013 Canton Charge
2013–2014 Azzurro Napoli
2014–2015 Bnei Herzliya
2015 Caciques de Humacao
2015–2016 Roseto Sharks
2016–2017 Pierniki Toruń
2017–2018 Aris Thessaloniki
2018 Science City Jena
2018–2019 Neptūnas Klaipėda
2019–2020 Polski Cukier Toruń
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-Pac-10 (2007)
  • Second-team All-Pac-10 (2008)

Kyle Donovan Weaver (born February 18, 1986) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Washington State University. Kyle was chosen by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2008 NBA draft. Standing 6 feet 6 inches tall, he played as a shooting guard and small forward. Kyle was born in Beloit, Wisconsin. His father, LaMont Weaver, also played college basketball.

High School Basketball Journey

Kyle Weaver went to Beloit Memorial High School in Beloit, Wisconsin. This is where he first played high school basketball and showed his skills on the court.

College Career Highlights

Kyle played college basketball for Washington State University. One of his best games was on March 14, 2008. He scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds against Stanford. This game took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

Professional Basketball Career

Kyle Weaver had a long career playing basketball for many teams.

Starting in the NBA

On August 11, 2008, Kyle was traded from the Charlotte Bobcats to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was sometimes sent to play for the NBA Development League team, the Tulsa 66ers, to gain more experience.

In 2010, Kyle joined the training camp for the Chicago Bulls. Later, in March 2011, he signed with the Utah Jazz.

Playing Overseas

After his time in the NBA, Kyle played for several teams outside the United States:

  • In April 2011, he signed with Spirou Charleroi in Belgium.
  • In July 2011, he joined the German team Alba Berlin.
  • In October 2012, he signed with the Memphis Grizzlies but was later waived. He then played for the Austin Toros and the Canton Charge.
  • In August 2013, he signed a one-year deal with Azzurro Napoli in Italy.
  • In October 2014, he played for Bnei Herzliya in Israel.
  • In March 2015, he signed with Caciques de Humacao in Puerto Rico.
  • In August 2015, Kyle signed with the Roseto Sharks in Italy.
  • In October 2016, he joined the Polish club Pierniki Toruń.
  • In August 2017, he signed with the Greek club Aris Thessaloniki.
  • In August 2018, Kyle played for Neptūnas Klaipėda in Lithuania.
  • In August 2019, he signed with Polski Cukier Toruń in Poland.

Career Statistics Overview

Kyle's career statistics show his performance in the NBA and college.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Kyle played 73 games in the NBA regular season. He averaged 5.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game.

NBA Playoff Stats

He played in 1 playoff game, where he scored 2.0 points and had 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists.

College Career Stats

In college, Kyle played 121 games. He averaged 9.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. He was known for his defense, averaging 1.6 steals per game.

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