Career Timeline of Haywood Highsmith: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Haywood Highsmith made an impact.
Haywood Highsmith is an American professional basketball player. He most recently played for the Miami Heat in the NBA. Born in Baltimore, Highsmith played college basketball at Wheeling Jesuit University, where he earned NCAA Division II Player of the Year honors in 2018 during his senior year.
2018: End of College Career
In 2018, Haywood Highsmith concluded his four seasons playing basketball for the Wheeling Jesuit Cardinals.
2018: NCAA Division II Player of the Year
In 2018, Haywood Highsmith was named the NCAA Division II Player of the Year for his performance with the Wheeling Jesuit University Cardinals.
January 8, 2019: Signs with Philadelphia 76ers and NBA Debut
On January 8, 2019, Haywood Highsmith signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers and made his NBA debut the same day, scoring three points in a win against the Washington Wizards.
June 24, 2019: Waived by the Philadelphia 76ers
On June 24, 2019, Haywood Highsmith was waived by the Philadelphia 76ers.
2019: Rejoins the Delaware Blue Coats
In 2019, Haywood Highsmith re-joined the Delaware Blue Coats for the 2019-20 season.
September 4, 2020: Signs with Crailsheim Merlins
On September 4, 2020, Haywood Highsmith signed with the Crailsheim Merlins of the Basketball Bundesliga.
July 27, 2021: Signs with Vanoli Cremona
On July 27, 2021, Haywood Highsmith signed with Vanoli Cremona of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) with an NBA exit option.
December 30, 2021: Signs with the Miami Heat
On December 30, 2021, Haywood Highsmith signed a 10-day contract with the Miami Heat via the hardship exemption.
2021: Rejoins the Blue Coats
In 2021, Haywood Highsmith rejoined the Delaware Blue Coats.
January 9, 2022: Reacquired by the Delaware Blue Coats
On January 9, 2022, Haywood Highsmith was reacquired by the Delaware Blue Coats.
February 15, 2022: Signs with the Miami Heat
On February 15, 2022, Haywood Highsmith signed a standard 10-day contract with the Miami Heat.
December 20, 2022: Career High 18 Points
On December 20, 2022, Haywood Highsmith scored a career-high 18 points in a game against the Chicago Bulls.
July 8, 2024: Re-signs with the Heat
On July 8, 2024, Highsmith re-signed with the Miami Heat.
August 15, 2025: Traded to Brooklyn Nets
On August 15, 2025, Haywood Highsmith was traded to the Brooklyn Nets.
February 5, 2026: Waived by the Nets
On February 5, 2026, Haywood Highsmith was waived by the Brooklyn Nets.
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