Jaden Edward Dhananjay Ivey is an American professional basketball player who currently plays as a point guard for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Personal Information Full Name: Jaden Edward Dhananjay Ivey Born: February 13, 2002 (23 years old) Birthplace: South Bend, Indiana, United States Nationality: American Height: 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) Weight: 90 kg (195 lb) Position: Point Guard Career Early Life and High School Ivey had a multi-sport childhood, playing American football, basketball, soccer, and practicing karate. However, he began to focus on basketball in his freshman year of high school. He played his first three years at Marian High School in Mishawaka, Indiana. In his senior year, he transferred to La Lumiere School in La Porte, Indiana, one of the best basketball programs in the country. He was considered a consensus four-star recruit. College Basketball (Purdue) Jaden Ivey committed to playing college basketball for Purdue University, turning down offers from Butler and Notre Dame. Freshman Season (2020–2021) In his freshman season, Ivey played in 23 games (starting 12). He averaged 11.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game. He missed five games early in the season due to a foot injury. In the NCAA Tournament, he scored a season-high 26 points in a loss to North Texas. He was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team. Sophomore Season (2021–2022) As a sophomore, Ivey made a big leap in his development, becoming one of the best players in the country. He averaged 17.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. His performance earned him First-team All-Big Ten honors and a Consensus Second-team All-American selection. On March 31, 2022, Ivey declared for the 2022 NBA Draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility. He was widely projected as a top-five pick. Professional Career (NBA) 2022 NBA Draft Jaden Ivey was selected by the Detroit Pistons as the fifth overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Detroit Pistons In his rookie NBA season, he showcased his explosive athleticism and scoring ability. At the end of the season, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2023. National Team Jaden Ivey represented the United States at the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup held in Latvia. He averaged 12.3 points per game, helping the team win the gold medal. For his performance, he was named to the All-Tournament Team. Personal Life and Family Jaden Ivey comes from a family with a strong athletic background: Mother: Niele Ivey, is the current head coach of the Notre Dame women’s basketball team. She played in the WNBA for five seasons and was an All-American at Notre Dame. Father: Javin Hunter, played in the NFL for the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers. Maternal Grandfather: James Hunter, also played in the NFL for the Detroit Lions. Ivey is a Christian. He and his wife, Caitlyn, were baptized together in 2024 and publicly share about their faith. They welcomed their first child in February 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":48573,"template":"","categories":[1],"class_list":["post-48572","nba-player","type-nba-player","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n