Kyle Weaver facts for kids
Weaver with Washington State in 2008
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | February 18, 1986 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 | |
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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.
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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.
