Tari Eason is a professional basketball player who plays for the Houston Rockets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Eason was born on May 10th, 2001, in Portsmouth, Virginia. He began his college career at the University of Cincinnati and then transferred to Lousiana State University. His versatility, athleticism, and defensive presence led the Houston Rockets to draft Eason 17th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft.