_(cropped).jpg) Sharpe with theBrooklyn Nets in 2022 | |
| No. 20 – Brooklyn Nets | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center /power forward |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (2001-11-06)November 6, 2001 (age 23) Greenville, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 265 lb (120 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | |
| College | North Carolina (2020–2021) |
| NBA draft | 2021: 1st round, 29th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Phoenix Suns |
| Playing career | 2021–present |
| Career history | |
| 2021–present | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2021–2023 | →Long Island Nets |
| Career highlights | |
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Stats at NBA.com  | |
| Stats atBasketball Reference | |
Day'Ron Yusha Sharpe (born November 6, 2001) is an American professionalbasketball player for theBrooklyn Nets of theNational Basketball Association (NBA). He playedcollege basketball for theNorth Carolina Tar Heels.
Sharpe began his high school career playing forSouth Central High School inWinterville, North Carolina. As a sophomore, he averaged 14.3 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.[1] Sharpe averaged 16.5 points and 10.7 rebounds per game as a junior, helping South Central finish with a 30–1 record and win the NCHSAA Class 4A state title. He announced he was transferring toMontverde Academy for his senior season.[2] Sharpe averaged 12.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game as a senior, leading Montverde to a 25–0 record and No. 1 national ranking according to MaxPreps.[3] He was named aMcDonald's All-American as well as aJordan Brand All-American.[4][5] In AAU play, he played for Garner Road.[6]
Sharpe was considered a five-starrecruit ranked the No. 5 center in the class of 2020 and the No. 22 overall player by247Sports.[2] He committed toNorth Carolina on June 17, 2018, becoming the first member of the class of 2020 to commit to the Tar Heels. Sharpe turned down scholarship offers fromVirginia,East Carolina andGeorgetown.[1]
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day'Ron Sharpe C | Greenville, NC | Montverde Academy (FL) | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | 246 lb (112 kg) | Jun 17, 2018 | |
Recruit ratings:Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 94 | ||||||
| Recruit rankings: Rivals:13 247Sports:22 ESPN:12 | ||||||
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In Sharpe's freshman debut on November 25, 2020, he had 13 points and 10 rebounds in a 79–60 win againstCollege of Charleston.[7] He became the fourthNorth Carolina player to record a double-double in his debut game, joiningLennie Rosenbluth,Sam Perkins, andCole Anthony.[8] Sharpe averaged 9.5 points and 7.6 rebounds per game as a freshman. On March 24, 2021, Sharpe declared for the2021 NBA draft.[9]
Sharpe was selected with the 29th pick in the 2021 NBA draft by thePhoenix Suns.[10] On August 6, 2021,Jevon Carter and the draft rights to Sharpe were traded to theBrooklyn Nets in exchange forLandry Shamet.[11]
On January 13, the Nets beat the Bulls 138–112. In this game, Sharpe played 21 minutes, made 10 of 14 shots, scored 20 points, had 7 rebounds and 1 block. The 20 points in this game set a new personal season high (his previous record was 14 points, against the Trail Blazers on January 11, 2022).
On Jan. 10, team center Day'Ron Sharpe was diagnosed with hyperextension of his left knee, according to Brooklyn Nets reporter Brian Lewis.
Sharpe, who suffered the injury during the Jan. 8 game against the Blazers, will be re-evaluated in about two weeks.Day’Ron Sharpe diagnosed with hyper-extended left knee, out at least two weeks
March 20 NBA regular season Brooklyn Nets 91-104 defeated Pelicans. In this game, Brooklyn Nets player Day'Ron Sharpe played 23 minutes, shooting 4 of 11 from the field, with 8 points, 17 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocked shots.
The 17 rebounds in this game set a new personal season high, the previous record was 15 rebounds (December 21, 2023 against the Knicks).
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Brooklyn | 32 | 8 | 12.2 | .577 | .286 | .585 | 5.0 | .5 | .3 | .5 | 6.2 |
| 2022–23 | Brooklyn | 48 | 3 | 11.5 | .544 | .545 | .636 | 4.2 | .8 | .3 | .7 | 4.7 |
| 2023–24 | Brooklyn | 61 | 1 | 15.1 | .571 | .267 | .610 | 6.4 | 1.4 | .4 | .7 | 6.8 |
| 2024–25 | Brooklyn | 50 | 2 | 18.1 | .521 | .244 | .757 | 6.6 | 1.8 | .8 | .8 | 7.9 |
| Career | 191 | 14 | 14.5 | .550 | .295 | .648 | 5.6 | 1.2 | .5 | .7 | 6.5 | |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Brooklyn | 1 | 0 | .4 | — | — | — | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| 2023 | Brooklyn | 2 | 0 | 9.8 | .667 | — | 1.000 | 3.0 | 2.5 | .0 | .5 | 3.0 |
| Career | 3 | 0 | 6.7 | .667 | — | 1.000 | 2.0 | 1.7 | .0 | .3 | 2.0 | |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | North Carolina | 29 | 4 | 19.2 | .519 | .000 | .505 | 7.6 | 1.4 | .8 | .9 | 9.5 |
Sharpe was born in Greenville, North Carolina. He was an honor student and also plays piano.[12]
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