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Jaylon Tyson

Jaylon Tyson is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. He was drafted as the 20th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft. Prior to his professional career, Tyson played college basketball for three different universities: the Texas Longhorns, the Texas Tech Red Raiders, and the California Golden Bears.

December 2, 2002: Jaylon Tyson Born

On December 2, 2002, Jaylon La Rone Tyson was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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2021: Committed to Texas

In 2021, Jaylon Tyson, ranked as the 34th-best recruit by Rivals, committed to playing college basketball for Texas after having flipped from Texas Tech.

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2022: Played for Texas Tech

In 2022-23, Jaylon Tyson started 31 games for Texas Tech and averaged 10.7 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.

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October 2023: Eligibility Waiver Denied

In October 2023, the NCAA initially denied Jaylon Tyson's eligibility waiver for being a two-time transfer, despite Tyson alleging discrimination.

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June 26, 2024: Drafted by Cleveland Cavaliers

On June 26, 2024, Jaylon Tyson was selected with the 20th overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2024 NBA draft.

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2024: Drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers

In 2024, Jaylon Tyson was drafted with the 20th overall pick in the NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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April 13, 2025: Season-High Performance

On April 13, 2025, Jaylon Tyson scored a season-high 31 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and recorded 4 assists and 3 steals in the Cavaliers' defeat by Indiana 126–118.

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October 29, 2025: Season-High points

On October 29, 2025, Jaylon Tyson scored a season-high 19 points, grabbed five rebounds and had three steals as the Cavaliers lost 105–125 to Boston.

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January 16, 2026: Career-High points

On January 16, 2026, Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, including going 7-for-9 from behind the three-point line, as well as five rebounds and four assists during a 117–115 win over Philadelphia.

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