Alex Tyus

Alexander Trent Tyus (born January 8, 1988) is an American-Israeli professional basketball player for Pallacanestro Varese of the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA).

He played a key role in the 2010–11 Gators' run to the Elite Eight with a 19-point, 17-rebound effort in the 83–74 overtime win over the BYU Cougars in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.

[2] On June 28, 2011, Tyus started his professional career with the Israeli team Maccabi Ashdod after finishing four years at Florida.

[4][5] On July 12, 2012, Tyus signed a contract with the Italian team Pallacanestro Cantù where he played his first EuroLeague season.

[10] On June 22, 2017, Tyus returned to Maccabi Tel Aviv for a second stint, signing a two-year contract.

[11] On May 27, 2018, Tyus recorded a season-high 20 points, shooting 10-of-12 from the field, along with five rebounds and two blocks in a 97–85 win over Bnei Herzliya.

[13] On June 14, 2018, Tyus led Maccabi Tel Aviv to win the 2018 Israeli League Championship after a 95–75 victory over Hapoel Holon.

[16] On March 28, 2019, Tyus recorded a EuroLeague career-high 20 points, shooting 9-of-11 from the field, along with six rebounds in a 90–55 win over Gran Canaria.

On November 8, 2021, he has signed with Pınar Karşıyaka of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and Basketball Champions League (BCL).

Tyus with Maccabi Ashdod in 2011