Tyheim Monroe
Free agent
PositionPower forward
Personal information
Born (1995-11-22) November 22, 1995
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeCabrini (2014–2018)
NBA draft2018: undrafted
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018–2019Basquete UniFacisa
Career highlights and awards

Tyheim Demetrious Monroe (born November 22, 1995) is an American basketball player. He played college basketball for the Cabrini Cavaliers and was named NABC Division III Player of the Year after his senior season.

High school career

Monroe grew up in Philadelphia and began playing basketball at the age of six. He honed his basketball skills in playground courts and starred at Olney High School.[1] As a junior, Monroe grew from 6'1 to 6'6. He committed to Cabrini University over Rosemont College.[2]

College career

As a freshman at Cabrini University, Monroe averaged 12 points per game. He averaged 18.4 points, 15.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game as a sophomore and improved his three-point shooting.[3] As a junior, Monroe averaged 21.8 points and 15.8 rebounds per game. He was selected to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Division III All-America second team.[4] Monroe had 28 rebounds during his senior season against Centenary.[2] As a senior, he averaged 21.5 points and 14.7 rebounds per game, second in Division III. He led Division III with 427 rebounds, 25 double-doubles and two triple doubles. Monroe was named a D3hoops.com Third Team All-American and the CSAC Player of the Year for the second consecutive season.[5] He was named NABC Division III Player of the Year as well as NABC/Hero Sports First Team.[6][7] Monroe led Cabrini to a 25-4 record and the NCAA Division III tournament before losing to Springfield, 96-88, in the second round. Monroe finished his career playing in the 2018 Reese’s Division III College All-Star Game. He graduated from Cabrini with a degree in Business management with a double minor in sports management and History.[1]

Professional career

At the conclusion of his collegiate career, Monroe signed with the Brazilian team Basquete UniFacisa in December 2018.[8] He posted 16 points against Ranata/Rio Claro. In seven games, Monroe averaged 9.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.[9]

References

  1. 1 2 Hunt, Donald (March 16, 2018). "Cabrini's Tyheim Monroe to wrap up college career in D3 All-Star Game". Philadelphia Tribune. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  2. 1 2 Jensen, Mike (January 25, 2018). "How a growth spurt turned Cabrini's Tyheim Monroe into the best rebounder around". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  3. ↑ Bush, Kelly (April 10, 2017). "No pain no gain: a flashback of a Cabrini forward's season". The Loquitur. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  4. ↑ Hunt, Donald (March 17, 2017). "Sports Notes: Cabrini's Tyheim Monroe named NABC All-American". Philadelphia Tribune. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Monroe Named to D3Hoops.com All-America Third Team". Cabrini University. March 19, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  6. ↑ Hunt, Donald (March 24, 2018). "Sports Notes: Tyheim Monroe named NABC Division III Player of the Year". Philadelphia Tribune. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  7. ↑ "College Basketball: Another honor bestowed on Cabrini's Monroe". Delaware County Daily Times. March 21, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  8. ↑ Kelly, James (December 15, 2018). "Tyheim Monroe's journey from Cabrini to Brazil". The Loquitur. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  9. ↑ "#5 Monroe". Novo Basquete Brasil. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
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