Welcome to "The One Percent & Health" podcast, where we celebrate individuals who have triumphed over health challenges and achieved success in their personal and professional lives. In our 11th episode, we delve into the inspiring story of Tyler Haws, a remarkable basketball player who navigated the ups and downs of anxiety throughout his extraordinary career. Join us as we explore how Tyler Haws overcame adversity and thrived on the basketball court, all while managing his anxiety.
Tyler Haws is an American professional basketball player who was born on April 11, 1991. He had an impressive basketball career starting from his high school days. Haws attended Lone Peak High School in Utah from 2005 to 2009, where he became a standout player. As a sophomore, he led his team to win the state championship and was named the 5A State Tournament MVP. He also won the 5A MVP award and became the leading scorer in his school's history, with 1,772 points. Haws continued to excel in his junior year, helping Lone Peak win another state championship while averaging 20.6 points per game. He was named Utah's Mr. Basketball and received the Tournament MVP award once again.
Haws gained national recognition for his skills and achievements. He was honored as Utah's Gatorade Player of the Year and became a finalist for the national award. His performances helped Lone Peak High School earn a national ranking of 15th according to Maxpreps.com. Haws also participated in AAU circuits, playing for Salt Lake Metro and Lone Peak AAU teams. In the 2008 Houston Kingwood Classic, he scored 35 points against Compton Magic, a strong team from California.
With his impressive high school career, Haws attracted the attention of several college basketball programs. Wake Forest, BYU, Utah, Stanford, Cal, Harvard, Penn, Marquette, UCLA, Pepperdine, USC, and Davidson were among the schools that recruited him. Ultimately, Haws decided to play collegiately at Brigham Young University (BYU) and signed his letter of intent in November 2008.
During his senior year at Lone Peak High School, Haws continued to excel, averaging 23.6 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. He set 21 school records and finished his high school career with 1,772 points, tying for 10th place in Utah state history. He received his second consecutive Mr. Basketball Award and was selected to play in the Senior Showcase High School All-Star Weekend and the Academic All-American Classic.
Haws' success at the high school level set the stage for his collegiate career at BYU, where he continued to make a name for himself. In 2014, he was named the West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year. Haws' basketball journey showcases his talent, dedication, and achievements as he progressed from being a standout high school player to a successful professional basketball player.
In addition to his basketball journey, Tyler Haws also dedicated two years of his life to serving as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2010 to 2012 in Quezon City, Philippines. This experience between his freshman and sophomore years of college shaped him as a person and had a profound impact on his outlook. Notably, Tyler comes from a basketball-oriented family, as his father, Marty Haws, was a former BYU point guard who played for the Cougars from 1986 to 1990. Furthermore, his younger brother, T.J. Haws, also played for BYU from 2016 to 2020, creating a strong basketball legacy within the Haws family.
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Disclaimer: The hosts of this podcast are not medical professionals and the information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should not rely solely on the content of this podcast for medical advice and should always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any health-related decisions.
