Amauri Hardy Explained

Amauri Hardy
Position:Point guard
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:200
League:CIBACOPA
Team:Pioneros de Los Mochis
Number:7
Birth Date:30 April 1998
Birth Place:Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
High School:
College:
Draft Year:2021
Career Start:2021
Years1:2021–2022
Team1:NBA G League Ignite
Years2:2022–2023
Team2:Texas Legends
Years3:2023
Team3:Maroussi
Years4:2024
Team4:Iowa Wolves
Years5:2024–present
Team5:Pioneros de Los Mochis
Highlights:
  • Third-team All-MWC (2020)

Amauri Jeremiah Hardy (born April 30, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Pioneros de Los Mochis of the Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacífico (CIBACOPA). He played college basketball for the UNLV Runnin' Rebels and the Oregon Ducks.

High school career

Hardy began his high school career Southfield High School, where he averaged 12 points per game as a freshman. He averaged 19 points per game as a sophomore but was limited to four games because of an MCL injury. Following his sophomore season, Hardy transferred to North Farmington High School. He averaged 21 points, four rebounds, six assists and six steals per game as a junior, helping the team reach the Class A state championship game. On January 20, 2017, Hardy scored 46 points in a 63–58 overtime loss to West Bloomfield High School.[1] As a senior, Hardy averaged 29 points, seven rebounds, six assists and six steals per game, helping the team finish 11–9. He was a finalist for the Mr. Basketball of Michigan award.[2] On December 9, 2016, Hardy initially committed to playing college basketball for Oklahoma State over Georgia, Georgia Tech and Florida. However, he reopened his recruitment after coach Brad Underwood left to take the job at Illinois, and committed to UNLV in April 2017.[3]

College career

Hardy averaged 5 points and 1.6 assists per game as a freshman.[4] As a sophomore, Hardy averaged 13.1 points, 3.5 assists and 3 rebounds per game.[5] On November 9, 2019, he scored a career-high 27 points in a 60–56 overtime loss to Kansas State.[6] Hardy averaged 14.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game as a junior, earning Third Team All-Mountain West Conference honors.[7] He graduated and opted to transfer to Oregon, choosing the Ducks over Arkansas.[8] As a senior, Hardy averaged 3.9 points and 2.2 assists per game. He made 13 starts while Will Richardson recovered from a thumb injury. Following the season, Hardy declared for the 2021 NBA draft and signed with an agent.[9]

Professional career

NBA G League Ignite (2021–2022)

In September 2021, Hardy signed with the NBA G League Ignite, becoming the first college player to join the team.[10] He was suspended for breaking a team rule at the end of November.[11]

Texas Legends (2022–2023)

On November 3, 2022, Hardy was named to the opening night roster for the Texas Legends.[12]

Maroussi (2023)

On October 20, 2023, Hardy signed with Maroussi of the Greek Basket League, but appeared in only one game.[13]

Iowa Wolves (2024)

On February 5, 2024, Hardy joined the Iowa Wolves.[14]

Pioneros de Los Mochis (2024–present)

On May 3, 2024, Hardy signed with the Pioneros de Los Mochis of the Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacífico (CIBACOPA).[15]

Career statistics

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2017–18| style="text-align:left;"| UNLV| 33 || 0 || 18.9 || .405 || .294 || .727 || 1.5 || 1.6 || .4 || .2 || 5.0|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2018–19| style="text-align:left;"| UNLV| 31 || 19 || 29.6 || .439 || .341 || .685 || 3.0 || 3.5 || .7 || .2 || 13.1|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2019–20| style="text-align:left;"| UNLV| 32 || 30 || 34.6 || .409 || .333 || .697 || 3.3 || 3.3 || .7 || .2 || 14.5|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2020–21| style="text-align:left;"| Oregon| 28 || 13 || 19.5 || .413 || .241 || .647 || 1.3 || 2.2 || .2 || .1 || 3.9|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 124 || 62 || 25.8 || .419 || .323 || .693 || 2.3 || 2.7 || .5 || .2 || 9.2

Personal life

Hardy's younger brother, Jaden was a second round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft to the Mavericks. His father, Ramsey, competed for Tuskegee at the college level.[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Purcell . Jared . Meet Mr. Basketball finalist Amauri Hardy of North Farmington . December 26, 2021 . . May 20, 2019.
  2. News: Folsom . Brandon . Mr. Basketball finalist Amauri Hardy became North Farmington's leader . December 26, 2021 . . March 16, 2017.
  3. News: Nelsen . Chris . Former OSU commit Amauri Hardy signs with UNLV . December 26, 2021 . . April 28, 2017.
  4. News: Grimala . Mike . Analysis: Early UNLV roster projection for 2019-20 . December 26, 2021 . . March 8, 2019.
  5. News: Oregon Ducks land four-star transfer guard Amauri Hardy . December 26, 2021 . . April 12, 2020.
  6. Web site: Runnin' Rebels Fall In OT To Kansas State, 60–56 . . December 26, 2021 . November 9, 2019.
  7. News: Nemec . Andrew . Amauri Hardy, UNLV graduate transfer, officially signs with Oregon Ducks . December 26, 2021 . . May 1, 2020.
  8. News: Borzello . Jeff . Top-15 grad transfer Amauri Hardy commits to Oregon . December 26, 2021 . . April 12, 2020.
  9. News: Reubenking . Dylan . Amauri Hardy Declares for NBA Draft . December 26, 2021 . . May 31, 2021.
  10. News: Gordon . Sam . Jaden and Amauri Hardy return to Las Vegas as teammates . December 26, 2021 . . November 10, 2021.
  11. News: Amauri Hardy: Returns from suspension . December 26, 2021 . . December 16, 2021.
  12. Web site: Legends Announce 2022-23 Opening Night Roster. oursportscentral.com. November 3, 2022. November 3, 2022.
  13. Web site: ΗΡΘΕ Ο ΧΑΡΝΤΙ. Maroussi1896.gr. October 20, 2023. October 22, 2022. Greek.
  14. Web site: Wolves Add Amauri Hardy; Waive Daniel Giddens. NBA.com. February 5, 2024. February 5, 2024.
  15. News: Rocío. Contreras. Pioneros de Los Mochis se refuerza rumbo a cierre del rol regular de Cibacopa. LosNoticieristas.com. May 3, 2024. May 3, 2024. es.
  16. Web site: Bennett . Brian . Recruiting notebook: Jaden Hardy has his sights set on being No. 1 in '21 . . December 26, 2021 . July 31, 2020.