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14 Birgir Irving

14 Birgir Irving

  • Position:
    Forward
  • Hometown:
    Garðabær, Iceland
  • Academic Year:
    Sophomore
  • Height:
    6-7
  • Weight:
    215
  • High School:
    Rothesay Netherwood School

Summary

Biography

Sophomore (2025-26)
  • Appeared in 10 games during the season.
  • Played a career-high four minutes versus Gardner-Webb (Jan. 6).
  • Knocked down three free throws over the course of the season, going 3-7.
  • Registered a rebound versus Mary Baldwin (Dec.16).
  • Picked up a steal versus Averett (Nov. 8) in the season opener.
  • Was a part of HPU's second straight Big South Tournament title.
  • Was a part of High Point's first-ever NCAA Tournament win over No. 5 seed Wisconsin, HPU's first Power 4 upset.
Freshman (2024-25)
  • Appeared in nine games during his freshman season.
  • Scored his first points in an HPU jersey against Carolina U (Dec. 17).
  • Drained a corner three against USC Upstate (Feb. 26).
  • Picked up a rebound versus Gardner-Webb (Jan. 11) and Winthrop (Feb. 15).
  • Was a part of High Point's first-ever Big South Tournament title and its first bid to the NCAA Tournament.
High School
  • Played basketball for three years at Rothesay Netherwood School and was also apart of the rowing team for two years.
  • Named to the All Atlantic All Star Team in 2024.
  • Helped his team to the NPA playoffs.
  • Was a member of the International Round Council, the school musical, and game time club.
  • Honor roll student.
Personal
  • Born March 7, 2006.
  • From Garðabær, Iceland.
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Historical Player Information

  • 14

    2024-25Freshman

    Forward
    6'7" 215 lbs
    14
  • 14

    2025-26Sophomore

    Forward
    6'7" 215 lbs
    14