| Tari Eason Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 8 in |
| Weight | 98 kg |
| Date of Birth | May 10, 2001 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Tari Eason is an American professional basketball player who has represented the Houston Rockets (2022-Present) as a power forward/small forward, in the NBA (National Basketball Association). He was selected 17th overall by the Houston Rockets in the 1st round of the 2022 NBA Draft. Tari was included in the ‘NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2023)’.
Born Name
Tari Jordan Eason
Nick Name
Ferrari Tari, Jordan, Peso
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
Residence
United States
Nationality
Education
Tari had attended the James A. Garfield High School, a public school located in Seattle, Washington, United States. For his high school junior year, he took a transfer to the Federal Way High School, a public school located in Federal Way, a city in King County, Washington.
After his high school graduation, he joined the University of Cincinnati, a public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. It is the oldest institution of higher education in Cincinnati and the 2nd largest university in the state of Ohio. There, between 2020 and 2021, he represented the Cincinnati Bearcats men’s basketball team.
For his university sophomore year, Tari transferred to the Louisiana State University (LSU), a public land-grant research university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. There, between 2021 and 2022, he represented the LSU Tigers men’s basketball team. In March 2022, Tari declared for the 2022 NBA Draft, thus foregoing the rest of his collegiate eligibility. While at LSU, he majored in interdisciplinary studies.
Occupation
Professional Basketball Player
Family
- Mother – Teroya ‘Tea’ Eason
- Siblings – Tega Eason (Brother), Angel Eason (Brother), Avante Eason (Brother)
Position
Power Forward, Small Forward
Shoots
Right
Shirt Number
- 13 – Cincinnati Bearcats, LSU Tigers
- 17 – Houston Rockets
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 8 in or 203 cm
Weight
98 kg or 216 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Black
He is of African-American descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Towering frame
- Slightly overgrown, afro hair
- Sports a rugged beard
- Has his right arm covered in tattoos
Tari Eason Facts
- Tari, in his high school senior year, led Federal Way High School to a 3A state title. He recorded 21 points and 14 rebounds in the final and was named the tournament’s ‘MVP’ (Most Valuable Player). He averaged 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals per game in his senior year and was named the ‘3A Player of the Year’.
- In his freshman year at the University of Cincinnati, Tari averaged 7.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, and 1.2 steals per game. For his performances, he was included in the ‘AAC All-Freshman Team (2021)’.
- The AAC (American Athletic Conference) is a collegiate athletic conference featuring 14 member universities and 5 affiliate member universities (a range of private and public universities located primarily in the urban metropolitan areas in the Northeastern, Midwestern, and Southern regions of the United States) that compete in the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)’s Division I.
- For his university sophomore year, Tari transferred to the Louisiana State University (LSU). That season, he averaged 16.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game, and was included in the ‘First-team All-SEC (2022)’.
- The SEC (Southeastern Conference) is a college athletic conference whose member institutions are located primarily in the South Central and Southeastern United States. The conference, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, participates in the NCAA‘s Division I.
- Tari was also named the ‘SEC Sixth Man of the Year (2022)’. The sixth man in basketball is a player who is not a starter but comes off the bench much more often than other reserves. Such a player is often capable of playing multiple positions, frequently plays minutes equal to or exceeding some of the starters, and posts similar statistics.
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