Fred VanVleet is in a relationship with Shontai Neal. According to some reports, Fred and Sohntai have been together since high school.
Fredderick Edmund VanVleet Sr. (born on February 25, 1994) is a basketball player. He plays professional basketball in America and recently he played in the National Basketball Association for the Toronto Raptors.
Fred enrolled at Auburn High School in Rockford, Illinois. During his school career, he helped his team to play matches against several teams. Auburn High School won its first Illinois High School Association (IHSA) final four in 2012 under the guidance of its talented players like Fred VanVleet. Following this season, Fred chose to step up and play at college level for Wichita State.
Fred started his college career in 2013 and in the same year, he guided his college team to play in the 2013 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament. He scored 13 points in a game over Gonzaga. The next season, Fred scored a game-high 22 points with eight rebounds in a match against Loyola.
His senior season proved to be one of the most difficult phases of his basketball career. He rolled his ankle in late October and suffered from a strain in his hamstring. Fred missed four games of the regular season due to this injury but performed well after recovery. He played in the 2016 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament.
After this season, he made his entry to the 2016 NBA draft but went undrafted. On July 18, Fred signed with the Toronto Raptors based on a multi-year deal.
Who is Fred VanVleet’s Girlfriend, Shontai Neal?
Shontai Neal was born on November 8, 1994. She took birth in Illinois and attended Auburn High School where she met the NBA player, Fred VanVleet. After graduation, She joined Wichita State University along with her classmate Fred.
Shontai Neal keeps his personal life away from the reach of the general public. She has over 14k followers on Instagram but she is not much active there. Shontai has shared only a few posts on her Instagram profile, some with his fiance, Fred VanVleet and the others with her babies.
Fred VanVleet’s Girlfriend, Shontai Neal: Quick Facts
Full Name | Shontai Neal |
Nickname | Shontai |
Birth Date | 8 November 1994 |
Birth Place | Illinois, United States |
Age | 28 Years |
Height | N.A. |
Nationality | American |
Father’s Name | Waunie Neal |
Mother’s Name | Unknown |
Siblings | Nia and Jaden |
Ethnicity | Afro-American |
High School | Auburn High School |
Profession | N.A. |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Boyfriend Name | Fred VanVleet |
Net Worth | Around $20 Million |
Shontai Neal: Profession
As a college student at Wichita, Shontai performed many part time jobs to fulfil her needs. She worked as a part-time waitress at the Olive Garden during her college between 2011 and 2015. In addition to this, she also served as a chief receptionist at The Inn in Tallgrass.
After her engagement with the NBA player, Fred VanVleet, there is no available information about her current information. As per some reports, it is claimed that she is a homemaker and takes cares of his kids and her fiance actively participates in the basketball championships.
Shontai Neal’s Net Worth
As of now, the Net Worth of Shontai Neal is currently unknown. She shares information about the total net worth of her fiance, Fred VanVleet, which is claimed to be around $20 million.
When did Shontai Neal meet Fred VanVleet?
As mentioned above, Shontai Neal and Fred VanVleet met for the first time when they were in high school. Both of them graduated from the same high school (Auburn High School). They were bestfriends in high school and after graduating, Shontai and Fred decided to join Wichita State University together.
Since then, the couple have been together and revealed their engagement in February 2022. Fred VanVleet shared a photo with holding the hand of his longtime girlfriend and showing the engagement ring.
How many kids do Shontai and Fred VanVleet have together?
As of now, Shontai and Fred have three children together. Their first daughter, Sanna Marie VanVleet was born in 2018. The couple welcomed their next child in 2019. It was a baby boy named Fred Jr. Fred VanVleet was playing in the playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks at the time of the birth of his son.
In February 2023, Shontai and Fred recently had their new child. They welcomed their new born daughter named Layla. On February 25, Fred shared the pick of his newborn baby on his Instagram story with the caption, “God is Great”.
FAQs
A. Yes, Shontai is engaged to her longtime boyfriend, Fred VanVleet.
A. Shontai was born on November 8, 1994 and is 28 years old.
A. As of now, Shontai is a housemaker and generally takes care of her children.
A. Yes, Shonati Neal has its official Instagram account @shontaineal_ with over 14 thousand followers.