Khyle Diaz
Khyle Diaz (born May 11, 1993) is a Jamaican-American basketball player for the London Greenhouse Pioneers of the National Basketball League (NBL). He plays the Shooting guard position and occasionally point guard. Diaz played college basketball at Broward College, Trinity College of Florida and lastly Keystone College.
High School Career[edit]
He attended Pembroke Pines Charter Highschool in Pembroke Pines, Florida where he was a member of the basketball team in both his Sophomore and Junior years. After not receiving much playing time and a dispute with the coaching staff, Diaz sat out his senior year.
College career[edit]
Diaz initially enrolled in Broward College near his hometown of Miramar, Florida however he was ineligible to play his freshman year. After impressing at a local showcase, Diaz received interest from various NAIA schools before deciding upon Division 2 NCCAA Trinity College of Florida. After finishing in third place in the 2014 Bible College NIT, Diaz transferred to Keystone College where he was recruited by Nevada Smith before Smith left for the NBA D-League.[1] In Diaz's junior year at the annual Chuck Resler Tournament at the University of Rochester he was named to the five player All-Tournament Team.[2] In his lone game against a Division 1 NCAA opponent, the Delaware State Hornets, Diaz posted 15 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist in 22 minutes.[3] Diaz averaged 9.0 points and 3.0 rebounds per game in 22 minutes per game in his senior year while breaking the record for 3 pointers made in his final game with a collegiate career high 27 points.[4]
Overseas career[edit]
After weighing options for his playing career Diaz decided to enroll at The University of Westminster to pursue his master's degree and play in Europe.[5] He won a BUCS championship to win promotion in 2017-2018 season.[6]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Rio Grande Valley Vipers hire Nevada Smith to be the next head coach". Space City Scoop. 2013-10-21. Retrieved 2018-12-04.
- ↑ "Khyle Diaz - 2015-2016 Men's Basketball - Keystone College". www.gokcgiants.com. Retrieved 2018-12-04.
- ↑ "Keystone Battles DI Delaware State, But Hornets Pull Away With 92-69 Win". Keystone College. Retrieved 2018-12-04.
- ↑ "Men's Basketball Edged in Four-OT Thriller in Season Finale". Keystone College. Retrieved 2018-12-04.
- ↑ "Keystone Giants Captain Khyle Diaz commits to Westminster - University of Westminster Men's Basketball Team Official Website". University of Westminster Men's Basketball Team Official Website. 2017-08-22. Retrieved 2018-12-04.
- ↑ "Relive our Westminster Championship Run 17-18 - University of Westminster Men's Basketball Team Official Website". University of Westminster Men's Basketball Team Official Website. 2018-08-10. Retrieved 2018-12-04.
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