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Who Are Tyrese Proctor’s Parents? Take a Closer Look at Family Background of the 49th Pick in 2025 NBA Draft

Tyrese Proctor will play for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA 2025-26 season.

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Tyrese Proctor is a former Duke Blue Devils Guard, who was the 49th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Proctor entered the 2025 Draft on the back of 12.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists on an average per game in the 2025-26 season. Proctor was shooting 45% from the field and 40% from the three-point arc. The 21-year-old went to Trinity Grammar School and this was the place where his love affair with sports began.

However, basketball was not his only love. While growing up, Proctor played multiple sports including cricket, soccer and baseball. He started playing junior basketball for the Sutherland Sharks and represented New South Wales at multiple championships. His college journey began with the Duke Blue Devils in the 2022-23 season, where he averaged 9.4 points and 3.3 assists per game. Following his freshman season, he was named to the ACC All-Freshman Team.

Proctor was promoted as the team captain in his sophomore season, and he finished the season with 10.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists. His career-high average with 10.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 38 appearances came in June 2025.

With the 49th pick for the 2025 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers select Tyrese Proctor. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/pPFc7QfUjX
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) June 27, 2025

Who Are Tyrese Proctor’s Parents?

Tyrese Proctor’s parents are Roderick Proctor and Melissa Proctor.

Who is Tyrese Proctor’s Father?

Tyrese Proctor’s father goes by the name of Roderick ‘Rod’ Proctor, and he is a former basketball player. Rod played for Mississippi College and had his college career spanning from 1990 to 1994. After moving to Australia, Rod played for the Bankstown Bruins and later became the captain of the West Sydney Slammers in 1997. Roderick Proctor enjoyed an 18-season long career with the Sydney Comets.

Who is Tyrese Proctor’s Mother?

Tyrese Proctor’s mother is Melissa Proctor. She is a principal at Greenacre Public School in Greenacre, New South Wales.

What Nationality are Tyrese Proctor’s Parents?

Tyrese Proctor’s father, Roderick “Rod” Proctor, is an American national. His mother, Melissa, is an Australian national.

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Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.