Týr Pratiksson: From Reykjavík to Chicago – The "Three-kjavík" Specialist!

“Back-back-back-back… GONE!” No, this isn’t baseball, but that’s the sound defenses are hearing as Týr Pratiksson lights them up from beyond the arc.

At 6'6” with a release smoother than fresh glacier water, Pratiksson has been making defenses pay for blinking. Whether it’s Vegas or Kentucky, his recent performances at the Grind Sessions have been nothing short of a long-distance clinic. Opposing defenders? They’ve been left looking around like they just lost their passport in the airport.

But let’s rewind this highlight reel.

Týr Pratiksson’s journey to this stage began with a jersey stitched with pride: the Icelandic National Team. Suiting up for his country, Týr learned what it meant to play with grit and precision, shaping him into a poised, confident competitor. After showcasing his talent in Europe, he landed with Real Betis in Spain during his sophomore year, where basketball’s technical side met his natural touch.

From Spain, Týr took his talents across the pond to DME Academy in Wisconsin, where he adjusted to the bruising physicality and breakneck pace of American hoops. But adjustments? Please. Týr doesn’t sweat it. He just kept shooting—and the ball just kept falling.

And now? Chicago Prep Sports Academy is his home for the 2024-2025 season, and college coaches better get familiar with the name. Pratiksson’s three-ball isn’t just a weapon; it’s a problem. Leave him open, and that’s “BAM! Count it!”

At 6'6”, he’s not just a shooter. He’s a nightmare matchup:

Too big for smaller guards.

Too quick for lumbering forwards.

Too automatic from deep to leave him alone.

His recent back-to-back Grind Session performances were straight-up volcanic. Defenders tried running him off the line, and he’d just relocate and… SWISH. One coach summed it up: “He’s the shooter who doesn’t miss. You blink, and he’s already backpedaling.”

But for Týr, the three-point stroke is only part of the story. His high basketball IQ, international experience, and adaptability make him more than just a catch-and-shoot player. He makes the right reads, moves without the ball, and keeps defenses guessing.

College programs looking for size, shooting, and experience across continents? Here he is. From Reykjavík to Spain to Wisconsin to Chicago, Týr Pratiksson’s game travels well.

And this season? You might want to reinforce those nets.