Sindarius Thornwell facts for kids
Thornwell with South Carolina in 2014
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| No. 7 – Xinjiang Flying Tigers | |
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| Shooting guard / point guard | |
| 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) |
| Career information | |
| College | South Carolina (2013–2017) |
| NBA Draft | 2017 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48th overall |
| Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks | |
| Pro career | 2017–present |
| League | CBA |
| 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 |
| 2024–2025 | Zastal Zielona Góra |
| 2025–present | Xinjiang Flying Tigers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Sindarius Dyquann Thornwell was born on November 15, 1994. He is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Before becoming a pro, he played college basketball for the South Carolina Gamecocks. In the 2017 NBA draft, the Milwaukee Bucks picked him as the 48th player overall. He was then 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. He played there for three years. For his final year, he moved to Oak Hill Academy.
Top Player at Oak Hill
At Oak Hill Academy, Sindarius was a star player.
- He scored an average of 26.8 points in each game.
- He also grabbed 8.6 rebounds and made 3.6 assists per game.
- He helped his team achieve an impressive record of 33 wins and only 5 losses.
- ESPN.com, a major sports network, ranked him as the 39th best player in the country.
- Rivals.com, another sports ranking site, called him a "four-star recruit." They also said he was the 11th best shooting guard in his age group.
- He also played in the 2012 Nike Global Challenge, a big basketball event.
College Career at South Carolina
Sindarius Thornwell decided to play college basketball for the South Carolina Gamecocks. He committed to the team on October 2, 2012.
Freshman Year Success
In his first year (freshman year), Sindarius was the second-highest scorer for his team.
- He averaged 13.4 points per game.
- He also had 4.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game.
- During games against other teams in his conference, he averaged 15.0 points.
- On January 22, 2014, he scored a career-high 26 points against the University of Georgia.
- Because of his great performance, he was named to the All-SEC Freshman Team. This means he was one of the best first-year players in his conference.
Senior Year Highlights
Sindarius really shined in his senior year.
- He averaged 21.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game.
- He was named to the All-SEC First Team.
- Even better, he was voted the SEC Player of the Year by the coaches. This is a huge honor!
- Sindarius was the main leader who helped South Carolina reach the Final Four in the 2017 NCAA tournament. This was the best result in South Carolina's basketball history!
Professional Basketball Career
After his amazing college career, Sindarius Thornwell began his professional journey.
Playing for the Los Angeles Clippers (2017–2019)
On June 22, 2017, Sindarius was chosen by the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA draft. 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 but was later waived. On October 26, 2019, he joined the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. This team is part of the G-League, which is like a development league for the NBA. During the 2019–20 season, he averaged 9.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game.
Joining the New Orleans Pelicans (2020–2021)
On July 6, 2020, Sindarius signed with the New Orleans Pelicans to finish the 2019–20 season. He re-signed with them on December 1, 2020. He later signed a couple of 10-day contracts with the Pelicans in early 2021.
Short Stint with the Orlando Magic (2021)
On May 4, 2021, Sindarius signed a two-way contract with the Orlando Magic. This type of contract allows players to play for both an NBA team and its G-League affiliate. He played in seven games for the Magic.
Playing Overseas: Germany and Turkey (2021–2022)
Sindarius then moved to play basketball in Europe.
- On November 11, 2021, he signed with ratiopharm Ulm in Germany.
- In October 2022, he joined Frutti Extra Bursaspor in Turkey.
Playing in Poland and China (2024–Present)
Sindarius continued his international career.
- On August 23, 2024, he signed with Zastal Zielona Góra in Poland. He left the team in February 2025.
- Soon after, on February 11, 2025, he joined the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in China, where he plays today.
Career Statistics
Here are some of Sindarius Thornwell's basketball statistics from his career.
NBA Regular Season Stats
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| 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 |
| 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 Playoff 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
