Tyler Hagedorn
Tyler Joseph Hagedorn (born June 11, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for Studentski centar of the Montenegrin Basketball League. He played college basketball for South Dakota.
![]() Hagedorn in November 2019 | |
No. 20 – Studentski centar | |
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Position | Power forward |
League | Montenegrin League Adriatic League 2 |
Personal information | |
Born | June 11, 1996 |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Norfolk (Norfolk, Nebraska) |
College | South Dakota (2015–2020) |
NBA draft | 2020 / Undrafted |
Playing career | 2020–present |
Career history | |
2020–present | Budućnost |
2020–present | →Studentski centar |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Early life and high school career
In middle school, Hagedorn helped his team win a tournament in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the moment he said he fell in love with basketball.[1] Hagedorn attended Norfolk High School in Norfolk, Nebraska. He grew to 6'6 as a freshman and was a three-year starter on the basketball team. Hagedorn was named to the Third Team All-Nebraska as a junior, helping the team finish 21-7 and reach the Class A semifinal. As a senior, he averaged 17.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.[2] Hagedorn helped Norfolk finish 25-1 and reach the Class A state quarterfinals. He was named Nebraska player of the year.[3] Hagedorn graduated as the Panthers' all-time leader in games played, rebounds and blocked shots. He committed to play at South Dakota over offers from Omaha and several other Summit League programs.[2]
College career
Hagedorn came off the bench during his first two seasons at South Dakota. As a sophomore, he averaged 5.1 points and 2.6 rebounds per game, helping the team reach the NIT.[4] Hagedorn averaged 13 points and 5.9 rebounds per game as a junior, earning Second Team All-Summit League honors. Shortly before the start of his senior season, he suffered a plantar fascia injury, forcing him to miss the season and redshirt.[5] On November 15, 2019, Hagedorn scored a career-high 33 points on 12 of 17 shooting and collected eight rebounds in a 88-69 win over Texas Southern.[6] He posted 31 points, nine rebounds and two blocks on January 25, 2020, in a 91-80 win against Oral Roberts.[7] As a redshirt senior, Hagedorn averaged 18.1 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, shooting 54 percent from the floor, 51 percent from three-point range and 82 percent from the foul line.[8] A first team All-Summit League honoree, Hagedorn was just short of qualifying for the Division I lead in three-point percentage.[1]
Professional career
On August 25, 2020, Hagedorn signed his first professional contract with Budućnost of the Montenegrin Basketball League.[9] He was subsequently loaned to Studentski centar.[10]
Personal life
Hagedorn is the son of Randy and Patti Hagedorn. His father works as a basketball referee and executive director of the Norfolk YMCA. Hagedorn has a younger brother Matt and an older sister Breanna, who played basketball at Doane University.[2] He is a member of the Nathional Honor Society and has volunteered for his church and Mercy Meals of America.[3]
References
- Hoeck, Jeremy (March 6, 2020). "Hoeck: Hagedorn — USD's 'Marked Man' And Historic Shooter — Is Quite The Thinker". Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- Kaipust, Rich (March 11, 2015). "Norfolk's Tyler Hagedorn earned stripes by tagging along with referee father". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- "Nebraska Boys Basketball POY: Tyler Hagedorn". USA Today. March 20, 2015. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- "Snow pushes Iowa tipoff back two hours". Iowa City Press-Citizen. March 15, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- Mitchell, Greg (October 23, 2019). "Back in the mix, Tyler Hagedorn looks to make history at South Dakota". Mid-Major Madness. SB Nation. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- Petersen, Ron (December 14, 2019). "Tyler Hagedorn shines at South Dakota". Norfolk Daily News. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- Schinzel, Gene (January 29, 2020). "13 months after a tough decision, former Norfolk star Tyler Hagedorn is having a comeback season". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- Zimmer, Matt (March 26, 2020). "Doug Wilson, Tyler Hagedorn earn all-district honors". Argus Leader. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- "Buducnost officially signs Fletcher Magee and Tyler Hagedorn". Sportando. August 25, 2020. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- "Budućnost dovela dva mlada Amerikanca i proslijedila ih u Studentski centar: Hagedorn i Megi za budućnost". Vijesti (in Serbian). August 25, 2020. Retrieved November 10, 2020.