Tari Eason

Professional Basketball Player

American Portsmouth, Virginia Taurus 6'8"

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Basketball Player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth10/05/2001
Age25 years
BirthplacePortsmouth, Virginia
Zodiac SignTaurus

Latest News about Tari Eason

03/07/2026

Tari Eason agreed to a five-year, $81.5 million contract to remain with the Houston Rockets. The deal was reported as fully guaranteed and includes a player option for the fifth year along with a trade kicker.

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Bio/Wiki

Tari Jordan Eason is an American professional basketball player who currently plays as a forward for the Houston Rockets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, and raised in Seattle, Washington, he is known for his tenacity, versatile defense, and scoring ability. He is African American and is the son of Teroya Eason, with whom he grew up alongside his three brothers.
Tari Jordan Eason is an American professional basketball player who currently plays as a forward for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, and raised in Seattle, Washington, he is known for his tenacity, versatile defense, and scoring ability. He is African American and is the son of Teroya Eason, with whom he grew up alongside his three brothers.

Physical Stats & More

Height6'8"
Weight215-217 lbs
Wingspan7'2"-7'3"

Personal Life

Tari Eason was raised in Seattle, Washington, with his mother Teroya and his three brothers: Tega, Angel, and Avante. He is right-handed and majored in interdisciplinary studies during his college career.

Family

MotherTeroya Eason
SiblingsThree brothers: Tega, Angel, Avante

Career

High School Achievements
  • Garfield HS champ
  • State MVP
  • 23 PPG senior season
College
Cincinnati
AchievementsAAC All-Freshman Team
Stats7.3 PPG, 5.9 RPG
LSU
Achievements
  • SEC Sixth Man of the Year
  • First-Team All-SEC
  • AP Honorable Mention All-America
  • SI Third Team All-America
Stats16.9 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 1.9 SPG, 1.1 BPG
NBA
TeamHouston Rockets
Draft2022: 1st Round, 17th Pick
Achievements
  • All-NBA Summer League First Team
  • NBA All-Rookie Second Team
Stats2024-25: 12 PPG, 6.4 RPG

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Grew up in Seattle with three brothers
2. Right-handed
3. Major in interdisciplinary studies
4. Versatile defender who can guard positions 1-4

Also born on 10 May

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