Sindarius Thornwell facts for kids
Thornwell with South Carolina in 2014
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| Personal information | |
| Born | November 15, 1994 Lancaster, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
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| College | South Carolina (2013–2017) |
| NBA Draft | 2017 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48th overall |
| Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks | |
| Pro career | 2017–present |
| League | PLK |
| Career history | |
| 2017–2019 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2018–2019 | →Agua Caliente Clippers |
| 2019–2020 | Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
| 2020–2021 | New Orleans Pelicans |
| 2021 | Orlando Magic |
| 2021–2022 | ratiopharm Ulm |
| 2022 | Frutti Extra Bursaspor |
| 2023–2024 | Avtodor |
| 2024–present | Zastal Zielona Góra |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Sindarius Thornwell (born November 15, 1994) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for Zastal Zielona Góra in the Polish Basketball League (PLK). Before becoming a pro, he played college basketball for the South Carolina Gamecocks. The Milwaukee Bucks picked him in the 2017 NBA draft, but he was soon traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.
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High School Basketball Journey
Sindarius Thornwell started his high school basketball career at Lancaster High School in South Carolina. For his final year, he moved to Oak Hill Academy. There, he was a star player. He scored about 26.8 points in each game. He also grabbed 8.6 rebounds and made 3.6 assists per game. His strong play helped his team achieve a great 33–5 record. Experts like ESPN.com ranked him as one of the best players in his class.
College Career Highlights
Sindarius Thornwell decided to play college basketball at South Carolina. He joined the team on October 2, 2012.
Freshman Year Success
In his first year, Sindarius was the second-highest scorer for his team. He averaged 13.4 points and 4.0 rebounds per game. He also had 3.0 assists per game. In games against other teams in his conference, he averaged 15.0 points. On January 22, 2014, he scored a personal best of 26 points against the University of Georgia. Because of his excellent performance, he was named to the All-SEC Freshman Team.
Later College Years and Big Achievements
His second year (sophomore) was not as strong as his first. His third year (junior) was similar to his freshman year. However, his senior year was his best. He truly shined as a player. He averaged 21.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game.
Because of his amazing play, he was named to the All-SEC First Team. Even better, he was voted the SEC Player of the Year by the coaches. Sindarius was the main reason his team, the South Carolina Gamecocks, made it to the Final Four in the 2017 NCAA tournament. This was the best result in South Carolina's basketball history!
Professional Basketball Journey
Starting with the Los Angeles Clippers (2017–2019)
On June 22, 2017, Sindarius Thornwell was chosen by the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA draft. He was the 48th pick overall. However, his draft rights were quickly traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. He officially signed with the Clippers on July 26, 2017.
Time with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2019–2020)
After leaving the Clippers, Sindarius signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers in August 2019. He played in a few preseason games. Later, in October 2019, he was traded to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the G-League. During the 2019–20 season, he averaged 9.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game.
Playing for the New Orleans Pelicans (2020–2021)
On July 6, 2020, Sindarius joined the New Orleans Pelicans as a substitute player. He stayed with them for the rest of the 2019–20 season. He re-signed with the Pelicans in December. The Pelicans later waived him in February 2021 but then signed him to two 10-day contracts.
Brief Stint with the Orlando Magic (2021)
On May 4, 2021, Sindarius signed a two-way contract with the Orlando Magic. He played in seven games for them. He averaged 3.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.
Playing Overseas (2021–Present)
After his time in the NBA, Sindarius moved to play basketball in Europe.
- On November 11, 2021, he signed with ratiopharm Ulm in Germany.
- On October 19, 2022, he joined Frutti Extra Bursaspor in Turkey.
- On August 23, 2024, he signed with Zastal Zielona Góra in Poland, where he plays now.
Career Statistics Overview
These tables show Sindarius Thornwell's performance in professional and college basketball games. They list his points, rebounds, assists, and other stats.
NBA Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2017–18 | L.A. Clippers | 73 | 17 | 15.8 | .429 | .377 | .670 | 1.9 | .9 | .7 | .3 | 3.9 |
| 2018–19 | L.A. Clippers | 64 | 1 | 4.9 | .347 | .200 | .735 | .7 | .3 | .2 | .1 | 1.0 |
| 2019–20 | New Orleans | 2 | 0 | 17.5 | .545 | .500 | .500 | 2.0 | 2.0 | .5 | .5 | 8.0 |
| 2020–21 | New Orleans | 14 | 1 | 5.2 | .333 | .333 | .000 | .4 | .3 | .4 | .1 | 1.2 |
| Orlando | 7 | 0 | 20.6 | .320 | .286 | .667 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 1.1 | .1 | 3.4 | |
| Career | 160 | 19 | 10.8 | .407 | .340 | .672 | 1.3 | .7 | .5 | .2 | 2.5 | |
NBA Playoffs Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2019 | L.A. Clippers | 4 | 0 | 3.0 | .333 | .333 | — | 1.0 | .0 | .3 | .0 | 1.3 |
| Career | 4 | 0 | 3.0 | .333 | .333 | — | 1.0 | .0 | .3 | .0 | 1.3 | |
College Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2013–14 | South Carolina | 34 | 34 | 29.6 | .386 | .370 | .736 | 4.1 | 3.0 | 1.2 | .6 | 13.4 |
| 2014–15 | South Carolina | 33 | 33 | 30.6 | .340 | .268 | .716 | 4.9 | 2.2 | 1.3 | .3 | 11.1 |
| 2015–16 | South Carolina | 34 | 34 | 33.1 | .382 | .333 | .764 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 1.5 | .5 | 13.4 |
| 2016–17 | South Carolina | 31 | 31 | 33.9 | .444 | .392 | .830 | 7.1 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 21.4 |
| Career | 132 | 132 | 31.8 | .392 | .339 | .771 | 5.2 | 3.0 | 1.5 | .6 | 14.7 | |
See also
In Spanish: Sindarius Thornwell para niños
