Sindarius Thornwell
Position: 2/3
Height: 196cm/6’5”
Weight: 98kg
Date of Birth: 24/11/1994
College: S. Carolina
Passport: USA
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Player Profile
Sindarius Thornwell is a tough, defense-first wing who plays with a physical, competitive edge on both ends of the floor. Offensively, he’s a strong, downhill driver who uses his size and strength to attack the rim, draw contact, and finish through traffic, while also being capable of hitting spot-up threes when given space. He’s deliberate rather than flashy, valuing smart shot selection and ball security over high-risk plays. On defense, he thrives as an on-ball stopper, using his length, anticipation, and physicality to disrupt ball-handlers and guard multiple positions. His game is built on grit, fundamentals, and a high basketball IQ, making him a valuable glue guy who impacts winning without needing a high volume of touches.
Achievements
HS four-star prospect according to ESPN.com and the top rated player in the state of University of South Carolina -2013
SEC All-Freshman Team -2014
Kevin Durant Skills Academy in Washington, DC -2014
SEC All-Defensive Team -2016, 17
NIT Sweet 16 -2016
USBWA All-District III Team -2017
All-SEC Player of the Year -2017
All-SEC First Team -2017
CBS Sports All-Americans First Team -2017
NCAA Final Four -2017
InterContinental Cup Semifinals -2020
German BBL -2022 (Player of the Week Rd.20)
Eurocup Quarterfinals -2022
German NBBL Group South B Regular Season Runner-Up -2022
German NBBL Semifinals -2022
Chinese Cup Finalist -2025
Basketball Career & Stats
2012-2013: Mount Vilson, VA / Oak Hill Academy
2012: Nike Global Challenge
2013-2014: University of South Carolina (NCAA, starting five): 33 games: 13.7ppg, 4.2rpg, 3.1apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 40.0%, 3PT: 37.4%, FT: 73.9%
2014-2015: University of South Carolina (NCAA): 33 games: 11.1ppg, 4.9rpg, 2.2apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 39.4%, 3PT: 26.8%, FT: 71.6%
2015-2016: University of South Carolina (NCAA, starting five): 34 games: 13.4ppg, 4.8rpg, 3.8apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 41.0%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 76.4%
2016-2017: University of South Carolina (NCAA, starting five): 31 games: 21.4ppg, 7.1rpg, 2.8apg, 2.1spg, FGP: 47.1%, 3PT: 39.2%, FT: 83.0%
2017 May: NBA Combine in Chicago, IL
2017: Drafted by Milwaukee Bucks (NBA,2rd(48))
2017 July: NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, NV (Los Angeles Clippers): 4 games: 14.3ppg, 3.5rpg, 1.3apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 38.5%
2017-2018: $815,615: Los Angeles Clippers (NBA): 71 games: 4.0ppg, 2.0rpg, played also at Agua Caliente Clippers of Ontario (NBA G League, starting five): 1 game: 14pts, 10reb, 4ast, 1steal, 1block
2018 July: NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, NV (Los Angeles Clippers): 5 games: 14.4ppg, 5.0rpg, 3.0apg, 1.2bpg, FGP: 34.5%
2018-2019: $1,378,242: Los Angeles Clippers (NBA): 58 games: 1.2ppg, played also at Agua Caliente Clippers of Ontario (NBA G League): 6 games: 14.3ppg, 3.5rpg, 1.8apg, FGP: 59.5%, 3PT: 19.2%, FT: 75.0%
2019-2020: $1,618,520: Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA), left in pre-season, in Nov.'19 signed at Rio Grande Valley Vipers (NBA G League): 40 games: 9.2ppg, 5.3rpg, 4.5apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 50.8%, 3PT: 29.1%, FT: 76.2%, then signed at New Orleans Pelicans (NBA): 2 games: 8.0ppg, 2.0rpg, 2.0apg, 1.0bpg
2020-2021: $39,993 : New Orleans Pelicans (NBA): 14 games: 1.2ppg, then signed at Orlando Magic (NBA): 7 games: 3.4ppg, 1.9rpg, 2.4apg, 1.0spg
2021-2022: Orlando Magic (NBA), in Nov.'21 signed at Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany-BBL, starting five): 29 games: 13.4ppg, 5.6rpg, 2.2apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 55.1%, 3PT: 38.5%, FT: 77.7%; Eurocup: 13 games: 10.5ppg, 5.2rpg, 2.1apg, FGP: 30.4%, 3PT: 40.4%, FT: 90.2%
2022: Chicago Bulls (NBA Summer League in Las Vegas): 5 games: 5.8ppg, 2.0rpg, 1.4apg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 54.5%
2022-2023: Frutti Extra Bursaspor (Turkey-BSL): 2 games: 1.0ppg, 2.5rpg, 1.0apg, 1.0spg: Eurocup: 2 games: 9.0ppg, 4.5rpg, 1.0apg, 1.0spg, left in Nov.'22
2023: Sideline Cancer (The Basketball Tournament): 2 games: 2.5ppg, 3.5rpg, 1.0apg
2023-2024: Avtodor Saratov (Russia-VTB United League, starting five): 39 games: 11.1ppg, 5.5rpg, 2.6apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 48.9%, 3PT: 36.0%, FT: 86.7%
2024-2025: Zastal BC Zielona Gora (Poland-OBL): 17 games: 13.0ppg, 5.8rpg, 3.1apg, 2.1spg, 2FGP: 42.4%, 3FGP: 42.4%, FT: 80.5%, in Feb.'25 moved to Xinjiang Flying Tigers (China-CBA): 12 games: 9.2pp. 3.5rpg, 2.5apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 37.2%, FT: 76.2%