Corey James Kispert is a professional basketball player who plays as a shooting guard for the Washington Wizards in the NBA as of November 2024. He attended King’s High School in Shoreline, Washington, where he averaged 23.9 points and 6.8 rebounds per game as a junior. Kispert joined the Gonzaga Bulldogs to play college basketball, which represents Gonzaga University. While completing his bachelor’s degree in business administration, he also represented the Bulldogs in 137 games, averaging 11.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game. He was named WCC Player of the Year and Academic All-American of the Year in 2021.
Kispert was drafted as the 15th overall pick by the Washington Wizards in the first round of the 2021 NBA draft. He made his NBA debut against the Indiana Pacers, where he scored two points. Kispert's career high is 29 points against the New York Knicks on April 2, 2023. As of November 5, 2024, he has played 236 games in his NBA career, scoring 2,581 points, grabbing 655 rebounds, and dishing out 338 assists.
Who are Corey Kispert's parents?
Corey Kispert was born to his parents, Deri and Craig Kispert on March 3, 1999, in Edmunds, Washington, United States.
Corey Kispert's Father
Corey Kispert’s father is Craig Kispert. Craig is a former Division II basketball player who completed his college at Seattle Pacific University and has scored more than 1200 points for the Seattle Pacific Falcons. According to his LinkedIn profile, he is working as a vice president and chief financial officer at Ottawa University as of November 2024.
Corey Kispert's Mother
Corey Kispert’s mother is Deri Paulson Kispert. Deri completed her high school at Selah High School and later joined the Seattle Pacific University volleyball team. Deri assisted 1,251 assists in her junior year of college, making her the third-highest single-season total in SPU history. She racked up 3,783 assists for SPU, helping her secure a spot in the all-time leaderboard for most assists, just behind Jenna Von Moos. According to her LinkedIn profile, she is the founder of Brave Space, LLC Consultant. Deri’s Instagram handle is @kispertderi.
What nationality are Corey Kispert's parents?
Corey Kispert's parents, Craig Kispert and Deri Paulson Kispert are American.
FAQs on Corey Kispert
A. As of November 2024, Corey Kispert is 25 years old.
A. Corey Kispert is American.
A. Corey Kispert is 6 feet 6 nches (1.98 m) tall.
A. Corey Kispert's jersey number is 24 in Washington Wizards.
