Peyton Siva
Juvecaserta | |
2016–2021 | Alba Berlin |
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2021–2022 | New Zealand Breakers |
2022 | Panathinaikos |
2022–2023 | Illawarra Hawks |
Career highlights and awards | |
*Later vacated | |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Peyton Robert Siva Jr. (born October 24, 1990)
Early life and education
Siva is of
Siva, determined to escape the fate of other family members, plunged himself into sports. When he first tried out for youth football, he was too light to play, but managed to make weight. He soon developed a reputation as a relentlessly aggressive athlete in both football and basketball, and as a promising young prospect. Siva also made it a point to avoid alcohol and drugs, and helped many other boys in his neighborhood avoid gang involvement, partially by persuading his mother to let them stay at her house on weekends.
High school career
Siva attended
High school awards and honors
- 2009 McDonald's All-Americanteam selection
- 2009 Washington Mr. Basketball
- 2009 AP Washington boys high school Player of the Year
- 2009 Seattle Times boys high school Player of the Year
- 2009 Washington Class 3A State Champion
- 2009 Class 3A State Tournament MVP
- 2009 Metro League MVP
- 2009 Third-team Parade All-American
Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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Peyton Siva PG |
Seattle, WA | Franklin (WA)
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6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | May 16, 2008 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 96 |
College career
Freshman year
During his
Sophomore year
In his
Junior year
During his junior year in
Senior year
Before the start of the
College awards and honors
- 2011 All-Big East Honorable Mention Selection
- 2011 Big East All-Tournament team
- 2012 NCAA West Regional all-tournament team selection
- 2012 Big East tournament MVP
- 2013 Big East tournament MVP
- 2013 NCAA National champion
- 2013 Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award
- 2013 American Eagle Outfitters Big East Men's Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year
- 2013 Academic All-American
- 2013 All-Big East Third Team
Professional career
Detroit Pistons (2013–2014)
Siva was drafted 56th overall in the 2013 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons. In July 2013, he joined the Pistons for the 2013 NBA Summer League. On August 5, 2013, he signed with the Pistons.[27] On December 26, 2013, he was assigned to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.[28] On January 13, 2014, he was recalled by the Pistons.[29] On January 31, 2014, he was reassigned to the Mad Ants.[30] He was recalled in mid-February 2014.
On July 15, 2014, he was waived by the Pistons following the 2014 NBA Summer League.[31][32]
Orlando Magic (2014)
On September 29, 2014, Siva signed with the
Juvecaserta Basket (2015–2016)
On August 12, 2015, Siva signed with
Siva led the Serie A in assists, as he had 6.5 per game.Alba Berlin (2016–2021)
On June 22, 2016, Siva signed a two-year deal with Alba Berlin.[37] For Berlin, Siva has been the starting point guard and has guided the team to two BBL championships, in 2020 and 2021. In 2018, he was named to the All-BBL First Team.
New Zealand Breakers (2021–2022)
On August 22, 2021, Siva signed with the New Zealand Breakers for the 2021–22 NBL season.[38] He suffered a grade 2 hamstring tear in the second game of the season was ruled out for up to eight weeks.[39][40] He returned to action on January 9, 2022.[41]
Panathinaikos (2022)
On April 28, 2022, Siva signed with Panathinaikos of the Greek Basket League for the rest of the 2021–22 season.[42] In 12 league games, he averaged 2.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists, playing around 17 minutes per contest.
Illawarra Hawks (2022–2023)
On October 19, 2022, Siva signed with the Illawarra Hawks for the rest of the 2022–23 NBL season.[43] On January 5, 2023, he was ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a right shoulder injury. He sustained a high-grade AC joint injury in the Hawks' New Year's Eve game against the Perth Wildcats.[44]
NBA career statistics
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 |
Regular season
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2013–14 | Detroit | 24 | 0 | 9.3 | .316 | .280 | .733 | .6 | 1.4 | .4 | .0 | 2.3 |
Career | 24 | 0 | 9.3 | .316 | .280 | .733 | .6 | 1.4 | .4 | .0 | 2.3 |
Personal life
Siva is a devout Christian and is involved with Louisville's Fellowship of Christian Athletes. After Siva successfully talked his father out of suicide, the two have become close, according to the younger Siva. His father gave up other drugs shortly after the suicide attempt; while he has continued to struggle with alcohol, family members say his condition has steadily improved.[2] Every year during his son's college career, his father came to Louisville to spend the season with his son, and was a fixture at Cardinals home games.[2] His siblings have also abandoned their previous criminal activity, and his mother, who had worked three jobs while he was growing up, is now a drug counselor.[2] Siva was one of the top searched college basketball players in his final season at Louisville.[45]
Shortly after his graduation, he married his longtime girlfriend, Patience McCroskey, on July 27, 2013, at Louisville's home arena, the KFC Yum! Center, in a large reception room that overlooks the Ohio River. The wedding was the first to be held at the arena.[46]
References
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- ^ a b c d e f Saslow, Eli (November 12, 2012). "The ascent from deuce-8". ESPN The Magazine. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ a b "Siva and Moore unanimous AP players of the year". Seattle Times. April 15, 2009. Retrieved February 2, 2011.
- Seattle P-I. Retrieved February 2, 2011.
- ^ "Peyton Siva Stats, News, Videos, Highlights, Pictures, Bio – Louisville Cardinals – ESPN". Espn.go.com. October 24, 1990. Retrieved April 9, 2013.
- ^ Freedom Hall, Louisville, KY (March 6, 2010). "Syracuse Orange vs. Louisville Cardinals – Recap – March 06, 2010 – ESPN". Espn.go.com. Retrieved April 9, 2013.
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- ^ a b "2011–12 Louisville Basketball Media Guide". Player Bio: Peyton Siva. University of Louisville. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
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- ^ "Basketball Hall of Fame Honors University of Louisville's Peyton Siva with the 2013 Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award" (Press release). Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. April 4, 2013. Archived from the original on April 8, 2013. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
- ^ "Pistons sign Siva". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. August 5, 2013. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- ^ "Detroit Pistons assign Tony Mitchell and Peyton Siva to D-League". Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
- ^ "Detroit Pistons recall Peyton Siva and Tony Mitchell from D-League". Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
- ^ Pistons Re-Assign Peyton Siva and Tony Mitchell to Ft. Wayne Mad Ants
- ^ Pistons waive Peyton Siva and Josh Harrellson
- ^ Detroit Pistons release Peyton Siva, Josh Harrellson from their non-guaranteed contracts
- ^ Orlando Magic add Kadeem Batts, Drew Crawford, Seth Curry, Peyton Siva to training camp
- ^ Orlando Magic training camp: Team waives Seth Curry, Peyton Siva, and two others
- ^ BayHawks Acquire Four Players, Complete Coaching Staff Archived June 10, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
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- ^ "NCAA-Champ Peyton Siva unterschreibt für zwei Jahre". Albaberlin.de (in German). June 22, 2016. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
- ^ "Breakers Confirm Peyton Siva Signing". NBL.com.au. August 22, 2021. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
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- ^ "Breakers Add Experienced NBA Guard as Injury Replacement". NBL.com.au. December 15, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
Walsh says Siva's hamstring tear could keep him out of action for up to eight weeks.
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- ^ "Στον Παναθηναϊκό ΟΠΑΠ ο Σίβα". paobc.gr. April 28, 2022. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
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- ^ "Illawarra Hawks Roster Update - Peyton Siva". hawks.com.au. January 5, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
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