Aaron Nesmith plays for the Indiana Pacers in a guard-forward role. Born on October 16, 1999, in Charleston, South Carolina, Nesmith led Porter-Gaud to multiple class 3A state championships. He was a three-time SCISA Class 3A player of the year.
As a four-star recruit, Nesmith played college basketball for Vanderbilt, where he was coached by Jeremy Stackhouse. The two-time All-Star and former NBA D-league champion as a coach, was appointed Vanderbilt’s head coach in 2019. Since then Nesmith went from shooting 33.7% on 5.5 attempts from deep in his freshman season to 52.2% on 8.2 attempts per game in his sophomore season. He also averaged 23.0 points per game in his sophomore season showcasing a significant improvement from his freshman season (11.0 ppg).
In the 2023/24 season, Nesmith took the third most three point attempts and had the best shooting percentage from the deep for the Pacers (minimum 200 3pa). He was also one of the 80 players to have recorded more than 40 steals and blocks, displaying his defensive capabilities.
He restricted the opposition to shoot 31.8% from the three-point line and opponents shot -11.52% from less than six-feet of the rim when guarded by him. He averaged career-high 12.2 points and 3.8 rebounds on 49.6% shooting from the field.
Who Are Aaron Nesmith's Parents?
Aaron Nesmith's parents are Bernard and Ernie Smith.
Who is Aaron Nesmith’s mother?
Aaron Nesmith's mother is Ernie Nesmith. He gifted her a car, the picture for which was shared on Instagram. As of May 2024, there is not much information available about her on the internet.
Who is Aaron Nesmith’s father?
Aaron Nesmith's father Bernard Nesmith played one year of college football in 1979. He also received an offer of $40,000 from a Kansas Chief’s scout to join the practice squad. The offer was declined and he went on to become longshoreman at one of the shipyards in Charleston, South Carolina.
His father didn't have the right support system around him, as per the man himself. However, Bernard Nesmoth said in an interview (via Indystar): “My son would have that support system.”
What nationality are Aaron Nesmith's Parents?
Aaron Nesmith's parents, Bernard and Ernie Smith are both American nationals.
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FAQ's on Aaron Nesmith Parents
A. Aaron Nesmith’s parents are Bernard and Ernie Smith.
A. Aaron Nesmith plays for the Indiana Pacers.
A. Aaron Nesmith is 24 years old as of May 2024. He was born on October 16, 1999.
A. Aaron Nesmith is from South Carolina, USA.
A. Aaron Nesmith plays as a small forward.
