Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Kyle O’Quinn:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Kyle Brandon O’Quinn
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on March 26, 1990
  • Hometown: Jamaica, Queens, New York, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters)
  • Weight: 250 pounds (113 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 5 inches (2.26 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: 9, 10 (wore different numbers during his career)
  • Position: Center / Power Forward
  • High School: Campus Magnet High School (Queens, New York)
  • College: Norfolk State University (2008–2012)
  • NBA Draft: 2012 (2nd round, 49th pick overall by the Orlando Magic)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Orlando Magic (2012–2015)
    • New York Knicks (2015–2018)
    • Indiana Pacers (2018–2019)
    • Philadelphia 76ers (2019–2020)
    • Played internationally for teams in Turkey and France (2021–2023)
  • Championship Rings: None (as of 2024)
  • Kids: No widely known information on children
  • Siblings: 1 older sister (Kym O’Quinn)

Player Archetype / Play Style

Kyle O’Quinn’s player archetype was that of a rugged backup big who blended interior defense, rebounding, and underrated passing with just enough touch to keep an offense flowing. At 6-foot-9 and roughly 250 pounds, he had a broad, physical frame that helped him battle on the glass, absorb contact in the paint, and play with the kind of strength-first style that suited a reserve center or big forward role. Defensively, O’Quinn was most effective as a paint protector and help defender rather than a switch-heavy stopper, using timing, length, and positioning to contest shots and clean up possessions, though his mobility in space could be exposed against quicker actions. Offensively, he fit as a low-usage screener, finisher, short-roll passer, and occasional mid-range or pick-and-pop option, giving lineups some connective skill without needing plays run for him. His overall play style was practical and team-oriented: a tough, intelligent rotation big whose value came from doing the dirty work, moving the ball, and anchoring bench units with effort and feel. (Basketball Reference)

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Kyle O’Quinn Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Kyle O’Quinn
NBA.com — 2013-14 Season Review: Kyle O’Quinn
NBA.com — Pacers Sign Kyle O’Quinn