Jump to content

Larry Tieu

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Larry Tieu
Free agent
PositionPoint guard / shooting guard
Personal information
Born (1986-07-13) July 13, 1986 (age 38)
NationalityAmerican / Vietnamese
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High schoolJohn A. Rowland High School
(Rowland Heights, California)
CollegeConcordia (2004–2007)
Biola (2007–2008)
NBA draft2008: undrafted
Playing career2012–present
Career history
2012–2014Saigon Heat
Career highlights and awards
  • San Gabriel Valley Player of the Year
  • 2003 Big Time "C" Division MVP

Larry Tieu (born July 13, 1986) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Saigon Heat of the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL). Tieu holds dual citizenship in the United States and Vietnam due to his parents having Vietnamese citizenship.

High school

[edit]

In high school, Tieu attended Rowland High School. He played 4 years of Varsity basketball and started all 4 years. Larry and the Raiders captured league championships in 2002, 2003, and 2004. In the summer prior to his senior year, Larry made the all tournament team at the prestigious 2003 Adidas "Big Time" tournament.[1] In his senior year, Larry was selected as the San Gabriel Valley Player of the Year.[2]

College

[edit]

Tieu started his college career at Concordia University in 2004. However, he would leave Concordia in his junior year and would finish his career at Biola University.

Pro career

[edit]

Saigon Heat

[edit]

In 2012, Tieu joined the Heat before the start of the 2013 ABL season.[3]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Scout.com: Josh Smith and Dwight Howard are co-MVPS". Archived from the original on 2013-06-29. Retrieved 2013-06-29.
  2. ^ "Rowland Basketball | College/Pro Alumni". Archived from the original on 2013-06-16. Retrieved 2013-05-09.
  3. ^ "05. Larry Tieu - Roster 2013 - Saigon Heat". Archived from the original on 2013-03-17. Retrieved 2013-05-09.
[edit]