Cole Swider

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Cole Swider
File:Cole Swider.jpg
Swider in 2017
No. 21 – Anadolu Efes
PositionPower forward / small forward
LeagueBSL
EuroLeague
Personal information
Born (1999-05-08) May 8, 1999 (age 27)
Portsmouth, Rhode Island, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Andrew's School
(Barrington, Rhode Island)
College
NBA draft2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2023Los Angeles Lakers
2022–2023→South Bay Lakers
2023–2024Miami Heat
2023–2024→Sioux Falls Skyforce
2024–2025Detroit Pistons
2024–2025→Motor City Cruise
2025South Bay Lakers
2025Toronto Raptors
2025–presentAnadolu Efes
Career highlights
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

Cole Alexander Swider (/ˈswaɪdər/ SWY-dər;[1] born May 8, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for Anadolu Efes of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball for the Villanova Wildcats and the Syracuse Orange.

Early life

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Swider grew up in Portsmouth, Rhode Island and attended the St. Andrew's School.[2] Swider was named the Rhode Island Gatorade Player of the Year as a junior after averaging 26.5 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.9 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game.[3] He averaged 31 points per game in his senior season.[4] Swider was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college basketball at Villanova over offers from Syracuse, Xavier and Duke.[5]

College career

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Swider began his collegiate career at Villanova. He played in 31 games and started 15 during his sophomore season and averaged 6.1 points and 2.9 rebounds.[6] As a junior, he played in all 25 of Villanova's games and averaged 5.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. After the season, Swider entered the NCAA transfer portal.[7]

Swider ultimately transferred to Syracuse.[8] He became the Orange's starting power forward and averaged 13.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.[9] Following the end of the season, Swider announced that he would be entering the 2022 NBA draft and hiring an agent.[10]

Professional career

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Los Angeles / South Bay Lakers (2022–2023)

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After going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, Swider signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on July 1, 2022, splitting time with their G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers.[11] Swider joined the L.A. Lakers' 2022 NBA Summer League roster.[12] In his Summer League debut, Swider scored thirteen points, six rebounds and a block in a 100–66 win against the Miami Heat.[13] On July 26, 2023, Swider was waived by the Lakers.[14]

Miami Heat / Sioux Falls Skyforce (2023–2024)

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On August 11, 2023, Swider signed with the Miami Heat[15] and on October 21, his deal was converted into a two-way contract.[16]

Detroit Pistons / Motor City Cruise (2024–2025)

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On August 8, 2024, Swider signed with the Indiana Pacers,[17] but was waived on October 18.[18] Three days later, he signed a two-way contract with the Detroit Pistons.[19] However, he was waived on January 6, 2025.[20]

Return to South Bay (2025)

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On February 19, 2025, Swider was acquired by the South Bay Lakers via a trade with Motor City Cruise.[21] The next day Swider put up a season-high 36 points in a 123-112 loss against the Rip City Remix.[22]

Toronto Raptors (2025)

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On March 26, 2025, Swider signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors.[23] On April 5, Swider re-signed with Toronto for the remainder of the season.[24] In 8 games for the Raptors, he averaged 7.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 0.3 assists. On April 10, Swider was waived by Toronto.[25]

Anadolu Efes (2025–present)

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On August 11, 2025, Swider signed with the Turkish Anadolu Efes of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and the EuroLeague.[26]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 Villanova 21 0 9.5 .375 .283 .632 1.2 .6 .1 .0 3.5
2019–20 Villanova 31 15 18.5 .442 .352 .667 2.9 .6 .2 .3 6.1
2020–21 Villanova 25 2 18.8 .426 .402 .750 2.8 1.1 .5 .1 5.7
2021–22 Syracuse 33 33 34.3 .440 .411 .866 6.8 1.4 1.0 .4 13.9
Career 110 50 21.7 .432 .381 .794 3.7 .9 .5 .2 7.8

NBA

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2022–23 L.A. Lakers 7 0 5.9 .333 .375 — 1.0 .6 .0 .0 1.3
2023–24 Miami 18 0 4.8 .395 .333 1.000 .4 .3 .1 .1 2.3
2024–25 Detroit 2 0 6.5 .000 .000 — 1.0 .5 .0 .0 .0
Toronto 8 0 19.6 .379 .357 .000 3.1 .3 .5 .3 7.4
Career 35 0 8.5 .364 .329 .667 1.2 .3 .1 .1 3.1

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