In the 2016–17 campaign, Humphries appeared in 38 games for the Wildcats with one start, producing averages of 2.8 points and 2.8 boards per outing in 8.3 minutes a game.[6] He scored a career-high 12 points in his last college game, Kentucky's 73–75 loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels in the South Region finals where he was also named in the NCAA All-Regional tournament team.[7]
In April 2017, Humphries declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final two years of college eligibility.[8][9]
Professional career
Sydney Kings (2017–2018)
Opting to turn professional, Humphries worked out with several NBA franchises over the summer, including the Washington Wizards, after going undrafted in the 2017 NBA draft.[10] Humphries returned to Australia and signed with his hometown team the Sydney Kings on 27 July 2017 for the 2017–18 NBL season.[11] With the Kings, Humphries averaged 6.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.0 blocks while shooting 58 percent in 16 minutes per game, making six starts in 26 appearances. He was subsequently named the NBL Rookie of the Year.[12][13]
On 24 September 2019, Humphries signed with the Orlando Magic.[23][24] He was waived and assigned to the Lakeland Magic.[25] Humphries averaged 8.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game during the 2019–20 season.[26]
Adelaide 36ers (2020–2022)
On 16 July 2020, Humphries signed a two-year deal to return to the NBL with the Adelaide 36ers.[27] He averaged 13.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, and a league-leading 2.8 blocks per game during the 2020–21 season. His mutual option for a second season with the 36ers was not exercised.[28]
On 9 July 2021, Humphries re-signed with the 36ers for the 2021–22 NBL season.[29] He played just six matches, averaging 7.7 points in 17.7 minutes per game, before a knee injury ruled him out for the season in February 2022.[30]
On 26 April 2023, Humphries signed with the Adelaide 36ers for the 2023–24 NBL season, returning to the franchise for a second stint.[33][34][35] He had the most productive season of his career coinciding with his first relatively injury-free season in a number of years. Humphries played in all 28 games and averaging 15.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game.[36] He was subsequently named 36ers Club MVP.[37]
On 7 March 2024, Humphries re-signed with the 36ers on a three-year deal.[38]
On 16 November 2022, Humphries came out as gay.[41][42] The announcement saw Humphries become the only active openly gay male professional basketball player in a top-tier league anywhere in the world. He also became the first ever Australian male basketball player and first player in the NBL to be openly gay.[43][44] He said that he had struggled with his sexuality and contemplated suicide, but ultimately decided that he would be happier to be open about it with his teammates.[41][45]
