Travis Diener
Encyclopedia
Travis Lyle Diener is an American
professional basketball
player who used to play in the NBA. In August 2010, he was signed by Dinamo Sassari (Italian Lega A).
, and was a member of the Golden Eagles team that reached the NCAA Tournament Final Four
in 2003. Diener was one of three future NBA players from that Golden Eagles team; the others were Dwyane Wade
and Steve Novak
.
Following his college
career at Marquette, he was a second-round draft choice (38th overall) of the Orlando Magic
in the 2005 NBA Draft
.
Diener made his NBA debut on December 2, 2005, playing 12 minutes and scoring three points in a loss against the Memphis Grizzlies
.
On June 19, 2007, the Indiana Pacers
signed Diener (who was a free agent) to a three-year deal reportedly worth $14.86 million.
On July 6, 2009, Diener exercised his player option to remain with the Pacers for the 2009-10 NBA season. He was waived by Indiana and signed by the Portland Trail Blazers
in March 2010.
In high school, Travis Diener was a USA Today Player of the Year: 2000 All-America High School Baseball as a pitcher and a shortstop.
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Orlando
| 23 || 0 || 10.7 || .420 || .439 || .833 || .9 || .7 || .3 || .0 || 3.8
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Orlando
| 26 || 0 || 11.1 || .425 || .360 || .800 || .7 || 1.3 || .2 || .0 || 3.8
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Indiana
| 66 || 21 || 20.5 || .370 || .318 || .901 || 1.7 || 3.8 || .5 || .1 || 6.9
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Indiana
| 55 || 0 || 13.1 || .413 || .390 || .800 || 1.6 || 2.2 || .5 || .1 || 3.7
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Indiana
| 4 || 0 || 6.3 || .167 || .200 || .000 || .5 || 1.0 || .8 || .0 || .8
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Portland
| 5 || 0 || 5.2 || .250 || .200 || .500 || .2 || .8 || .2 || .0 || .6
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| align="left" | Career
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| 179 || 21 || 14.9 || .388 || .353 || .847 || 1.4 || 2.4 || .4 || .0 || 4.8
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Portland
| 2 || 0 || 3.5 || .000 || .000 || .000 || .0 || 1.0 || .0 || .0 || .0
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| align="left" | Career
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United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player who used to play in the NBA. In August 2010, he was signed by Dinamo Sassari (Italian Lega A).
Biography
Diener played collegiately at Marquette UniversityMarquette University
Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities...
, and was a member of the Golden Eagles team that reached the NCAA Tournament Final Four
NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship
The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single-elimination tournament held each spring in the United States, featuring 68 college basketball teams, to determine the national championship in the top tier of college basketball...
in 2003. Diener was one of three future NBA players from that Golden Eagles team; the others were Dwyane Wade
Dwyane Wade
Dwyane Tyrone Wade, Jr. nicknamed Flash or D-Wade, is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat. Awarded 2006 Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated, Wade has established himself as one of the most well-known and popular players in the league...
and Steve Novak
Steve Novak
Steve Novak is an American professional basketball player who last played with the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association. He is listed as 6'10", 240 lbs. He played college basketball in the NCAA at Marquette University...
.
Following his college
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
career at Marquette, he was a second-round draft choice (38th overall) of the Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy...
in the 2005 NBA Draft
2005 NBA Draft
The 2005 NBA Draft took place on June 28, 2005 in the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In this draft, NBA teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, such as players from high schools and non-North American leagues...
.
Diener made his NBA debut on December 2, 2005, playing 12 minutes and scoring three points in a loss against the Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's...
.
On June 19, 2007, the Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association...
signed Diener (who was a free agent) to a three-year deal reportedly worth $14.86 million.
On July 6, 2009, Diener exercised his player option to remain with the Pacers for the 2009-10 NBA season. He was waived by Indiana and signed by the Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
in March 2010.
Family
Diener's family has a storied basketball history, with many of his relatives coaching or playing at prominent universities:- His sister Brittney played basketball for NCAA D-II Lewis UniversityLewis UniversityLewis University is a private Roman Catholic and Lasallian university located in Romeoville, Illinois, United States . The enrollment is currently around 6,800 students...
. - His sister Rachel played basketball for Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis UniversitySaint Louis University is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by the Most Reverend Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. It is one of 28 member institutions of the...
. - His cousin DrakeDrake DienerDrake Diener is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Italian Serie A pro club Dinamo Sassari...
played basketball for DePaul UniversityDePaul UniversityDePaul University is a private institution of higher education and research in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th century French priest Saint Vincent de Paul...
and currently plays for Dinamo SassariDinamo Basket SassariDinamo Basket Sassari is an Italian professional basketball club based in Sassari, Sardinia.The club plays in the Italian Serie A, the highest level club competition in Italian professional basketball....
in Italy. - His cousin Drew played basketball for Saint Louis University and is currently the director of basketball operations at the University of VirginiaUniversity of VirginiaThe University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
. - His cousin Derek played basketball and handball at West Point.
- His cousin Shane Grube was a walk-on guard at Marquette UniversityMarquette UniversityMarquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities...
before transferring to D-III Lakeland CollegeLakeland CollegeLakeland College is a liberal arts college located in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin west of Howards Grove; however it uses a Sheboygan postal address for all correspondence...
. - His high school (Goodrich High SchoolFond du Lac High SchoolFond du Lac High School is a comprehensive public high school in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Fond du Lac High School was inaugurated in 2001, replacing the former Goodrich High School. Fondy High athletic teams are known as the Cardinals....
) basketball coach was his uncle Dick Diener. - Another uncle, Tom Diener, is the former boys basketball coach at Milwaukee VincentHarold S. Vincent High SchoolHarold S. Vincent High School is a public high school located on 7501 north Granville Road in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school is part of the Milwaukee Public School system. The school had 1630 students during the 2004-2005 school year....
, where he won five state titles, tied for the most of any coach in Wisconsin high school basketball history. He currently is the head coach at Milwaukee Hamilton High SchoolAlexander Hamilton High School (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)Alexander Hamilton High School is a public high school located at 6215 West Warnimont Avenue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Milwaukee's far southwest side. During the 2010-2011 school year enrollment was about 2,000 students. Hamilton is the largest school in the Milwaukee Public Schools system...
.
In high school, Travis Diener was a USA Today Player of the Year: 2000 All-America High School Baseball as a pitcher and a shortstop.
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Orlando
Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy...
| 23 || 0 || 10.7 || .420 || .439 || .833 || .9 || .7 || .3 || .0 || 3.8
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Orlando
| 26 || 0 || 11.1 || .425 || .360 || .800 || .7 || 1.3 || .2 || .0 || 3.8
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Indiana
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association...
| 66 || 21 || 20.5 || .370 || .318 || .901 || 1.7 || 3.8 || .5 || .1 || 6.9
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
| align="left" | Indiana
| 55 || 0 || 13.1 || .413 || .390 || .800 || 1.6 || 2.2 || .5 || .1 || 3.7
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
2009–10 NBA season
The 2009–10 NBA season was the 64th season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and ended on Wednesday, April 14, 2010....
| align="left" | Indiana
| 4 || 0 || 6.3 || .167 || .200 || .000 || .5 || 1.0 || .8 || .0 || .8
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
2009–10 NBA season
The 2009–10 NBA season was the 64th season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and ended on Wednesday, April 14, 2010....
| align="left" | Portland
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
| 5 || 0 || 5.2 || .250 || .200 || .500 || .2 || .8 || .2 || .0 || .6
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| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 179 || 21 || 14.9 || .388 || .353 || .847 || 1.4 || 2.4 || .4 || .0 || 4.8
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 2009–10
2010 NBA Playoffs
The 2010 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2009–10 season. The playoffs started on April 17, 2010 with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
| align="left" | Portland
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
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|-
| align="left" | Career
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