Laury began his college career at Lamar State where as a freshman, he averaged 16.2 points and 9.8 rebounds per game while shooting nearly 60% from the field and posted 14 double-digit point efforts and eight double-doubles.[2]
As a sophomore, Laury transferred to Iona where he averaged 20.1 points and 9.5 rebounds per game as a senior, second in both categories in the MAAC. For that, he was named the MAAC Player of the Year. He led Iona to a regular season MAAC championship and had 16 double-doubles.[3]
On August 5, 2017, Laury signed with the Israeli club Maccabi Ashdod for the 2017–18 season.[7] On October 29, 2017, Laury recorded 22 points, shooting 8-for-10 from the field, along with 11 rebounds and 3 assists in an 86–74 win over Hapoel Jerusalem.[8] Two days later, Laury was named co-Israeli League Round 4 MVP, alongside his teammate Sek Henry.[9]
On October 21, 2018, Laury was added to the training camp roster of the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League.[10] He did not make the final roster.
On November 24, 2019, Laury returned to Israel for a second stint, signing with Hapoel Tel Aviv for the rest of the season.[11] However, four days later, he parted ways with Hapoel for personal reasons.[12]
The Basketball Tournament
David Laury played for Gael Nation in the 2018 edition of The Basketball Tournament. In 2 games, he averaged 15 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2 blocks per game. Gael Nation reached the second round before falling to Armored Athlete.
