Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 03/10/2003 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Birthplace | Liberty, Missouri, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Bennett Stirtz
23/06/2026
Stirtz was selected 16th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies at Barclays Center in New York. He was then traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder shortly afterward, following a four-year college career that included stops at Northwest Missouri State, Drake, and Iowa.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Bennett Carl Stirtz is an American basketball point guard who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for Northwest Missouri State, Drake, and Iowa. |
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| Current Team | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| NBA Draft | Selected 16th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies, then traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
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| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Position | Point guard |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Liberty High School, Liberty, Missouri |
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Family
| Father | Roger Stirtz |
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| Mother | Renee Stirtz |
Career
| College Basketball |
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| NBA |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was coached by his father at Liberty High School. | |
| 2. He was named Missouri Class 6 first-team all-state as a senior in high school. | |
| 3. He was the first Iowa first-round pick since Kris Murray in 2023 and the first ever first-round pick for head coach Ben McCollum. | |
| 4. He was traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round picks moments after being drafted. | |
| 5. He wore No. 14 at Liberty High School, Northwest Missouri State, Drake, Iowa, and continues to wear it with the Thunder. |
