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.

Tyler Hagedorn
Hagedorn in November 2019
No. 20 – Studentski centar
PositionPower forward
LeagueMontenegrin League
Adriatic League 2
Personal information
Born (1996-06-11) June 11, 1996
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolNorfolk
(Norfolk, Nebraska)
CollegeSouth Dakota (2015–2020)
NBA draft2020 / Undrafted
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020–presentBudućnost
2020–present→Studentski centar
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-Summit League (2020)
  • Second-team All-Summit League (2018)

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
  1. 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.
  2. Kaipust, Rich (March 11, 2015). "Norfolk's Tyler Hagedorn earned stripes by tagging along with referee father". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
  3. "Nebraska Boys Basketball POY: Tyler Hagedorn". USA Today. March 20, 2015. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
  4. "Snow pushes Iowa tipoff back two hours". Iowa City Press-Citizen. March 15, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. 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.
  6. Petersen, Ron (December 14, 2019). "Tyler Hagedorn shines at South Dakota". Norfolk Daily News. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
  7. 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.
  8. Zimmer, Matt (March 26, 2020). "Doug Wilson, Tyler Hagedorn earn all-district honors". Argus Leader. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
  9. "Buducnost officially signs Fletcher Magee and Tyler Hagedorn". Sportando. August 25, 2020. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
  10. "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.
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