Bennett Stirtz

Professional basketball player

American Liberty, Missouri, United States Libra 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional basketball player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth03/10/2003
Age23 years
BirthplaceLiberty, Missouri, United States
Zodiac SignLibra

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

SummaryBennett 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.
Current TeamOklahoma City Thunder
NBA DraftSelected 16th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies, then traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
PositionPoint guard

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolLiberty High School, Liberty, Missouri
Colleges Attended
  • Northwest Missouri State University (2022–2024)
  • Drake University (2024–2025)
  • University of Iowa (2025–2026)

Family

FatherRoger Stirtz
MotherRenee Stirtz

Career

College Basketball
  • School: Northwest Missouri State Bearcats Years: 2022–2024 Highlights: 2023 MIAA Freshman of the Year; two-time second-team All-MIAA (2023, 2024)
  • School: Drake Bulldogs Years: 2024–2025 Highlights: 2025 Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year; first-team All-MVC; MVC tournament MVP
  • School: Iowa Hawkeyes Years: 2025–2026 Highlights: First-team All-Big Ten (2026)
  • School: Iowa Hawkeyes Years: 2025–2026 Highlights: First-team All-Big Ten (2026); AP honorable mention All-American (2026); helped Iowa reach the Elite Eight
NBA
  • Team: Memphis Grizzlies Event: Drafted 16th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft
  • Team: Oklahoma City Thunder Event: Traded from Memphis shortly after the draft; current team
  • Team: Oklahoma City Thunder Event: Traded from Memphis shortly after the draft; current team; wears No. 14

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.

Also born on 3 October

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