History of Haywood Highsmith in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 14, 2026

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

December 9, 1996: Haywood Highsmith Born

On December 9, 1996, Haywood Lee Highsmith Jr. was born in Baltimore, Maryland.

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2014: Attends Wheeling Jesuit University

In 2014, Haywood Highsmith began attending Wheeling Jesuit University (now Wheeling University) to play basketball for the Wheeling Jesuit Cardinals.

2014: Graduation from Archbishop Curley High School

In 2014, Haywood Highsmith graduated from Archbishop Curley High School in Baltimore.

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.

2018: Signs with Delaware Blue Coats

In 2018, after going undrafted in the NBA draft, Haywood Highsmith signed with the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League.

2018: Professional Basketball Career Begins

In 2018, after going unselected in the NBA draft, Haywood Highsmith started his professional career with the Delaware Blue Coats in the NBA G League.

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 8, 2025: Suffers Meniscus Tear

On August 8, 2025, it was announced that Haywood Highsmith had suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee during a training session and would be out for 8-to-10 weeks after surgery.