Anthony "Ant" Edwards, a basketball shooting guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves, was drafted as the first overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. In his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, he completed his high school education at Holy Spirit Preparatory School, where major recruiting agencies ranked him as one of the top players in the 2019 class and a consensus five-star recruit.
Edwards was named to the USA Today All-USA first team and McDonald's All-American as a senior. He became the highest-rated recruit to commit to play college basketball for the Georgia Bulldogs, and during his first season, he won SEC Rookie of the Year and was named for the second team All-SEC in 2020. He is a two-time NBA All-Star in 2023 and 2024 and was named for the 2024 All-NBA Second Team with the Timberwolves. Further, he also won a gold medal for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
What is Anthony Edwards' nationality?
Anthony Edwards is of American nationality. He was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States.
During the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, Edwards played for the U.S. national team. He was chosen for the All-FIBA World Cup Team and started all eight games, averaging 18.9 points per game, which made him the top scorer for the United States. He was selected for the Olympic team in 2024. In six games, he shot 58% from the field and averaged 12.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.3 steals per game, helping Team USA win the gold medal.
Anthony Edwards' Hometown
Anthony Edwards hails from Atlanta, Georgia, in the U.S. He was ranked as a four-star recruit by Rivals in 2016 because of his achievements with the Atlanta Xpress 15-under Amateur Athletic Union team. He joined Therrell High School in Atlanta as a member of the 2019 class. However, he was reclassified to the 2020 class after transferring to Holy Spirit Preparatory School in Atlanta at the beginning of January 2017.
Edwards assisted Holy Spirit Preparatory in defeating The Heritage School in March 2018 in order to win the Class AAA state championship from the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA). After his academic performance improved, he was reclassified in November 2018 back into the 2019 class. Therefore, Edwards became the top recruit in the Top247 rankings by 247Sports, a recruiting website.
Anthony Edwards' Birthplace
Anthony Edwards was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in the U.S. on August 5, 2001. He was raised by his brother Antoine and sister, Antoinette, who shared his legal custody.
In 2015, while he was in eighth grade, Edwards lost both his mother, Yvette, and his grandmother, Shirley, to cancer over the course of eight months. Since high school, he has honored them by donning the No. 5 basketball jersey because they both passed away on the fifth day of the month.
Edwards was also a standout baseball player as a child, frequently playing as the fourth or fifth hitter on his team. He has joked that when he was younger, he was really good in a lot of different sports. He is a recipient of the Aubrey & Mary Garrison Scholarship.
FAQs on Anthony Edwards
A. No, Anthony Edwards has no blood relation with Michael Jordan; besides the fact that Jordan said, "There are similarities in their games."
A. Anthony Edwards is American, born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States.
A. Anthony Edwards attended Holy Spirit Preparatory School in Atlanta, Georgia.
A. Anthony Edwards played for the University of Georgia in 2019-2020, winning SEC Rookie of the Year.
A. Anthony Edwards honors his late mother and grandmother, who both passed on the fifth day of the month, in 2015.
