Who are Jaden Ivey's Parents?

Last Modified Nov 6, 2023 08:37 GMT
Jaden Ivey
Jaden Ivey

The Detroit Pistons drafted Jaden Edward Dhananjay Ivey with the 5th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. This newcomer already proved his mettle with his strong command of the court, his ability to change direction and speed as needed and a hunger for competition in his debut season.

In the 2022/23 season, Ivey played 74 games for the Pistons, averaging 16.3 points with 3.9 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.2 blocks per game. He also shot 41.6% from the field, including 34.3% from the deep end. His basketball skills led him to be included in the NBA All Rookie Second Team in 2023. Before the NBA, he played for the Purdue Boilermakers averaging 17.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 9.1 assists per game in his sophomore year. His efforts led to him being included in the First Team All-Big Ten and the All-American Second Team. Ivey also won a gold medal for team USA at the 2021 FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Latvia.

Jaden Ivey’s parents

Jaden Ivey’s parents are Javin Hunter and Niele Ivey. He belongs to a fairly athletic family, with both of his parents being former professional athletes.

Who is Jaden Ivey’s Mother?

Jaden Ivey parents
Jaden Ivey parents

Niele Deirdre Jamillah Viveca Ivey is the mother of Jaden Ivey. She is a former basketball player having played for WNBA teams like the Indiana Fever, Detroit Shock and Phoenix Mercury. She now serves as the head coach for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish women’s basketball team at the University of Notre Dame. Niele Ivey raised Jaden Ivey as a single parent. However, most of her Indiana Fever teammates including Tamika Catchings were around to help her with her maternity.

Niele Ivey was her son’s first mentor and coach in basketball. Under her guidance, he improved his basketball skills and became a great player in his school. Besides training him, she would also help him with his school work and sports. Resultantly, the two of them have the closest and loving bond with each other.

Niele Ivey has also served as an assistant coach for the Memphis Grizzlies and had coached a rookie Ja Morant and later Jaren Jackson Jr,. during her tenure with the team.

Who is Jaden Ivey’s Father?

Javin Hunter is the father of Jaden Ivey. He is a former wide receiver, having played for teams like Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers in the NFL. He met his wife Niele Ivey at the University of Notre Dame.

Javin Hunter had suggested to his son to play football, which he did try for a while but eventually, he made his decision to pursue basketball as a career.

What Nationality are Jaden Ivey’s Parents?

Jaden Ivey’s parents Javin Hunter and Niele Ivey are from Michigan and Missouri respectively, and are, therefore, American nationals. Both his parents are African-American in ethnicity.

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FAQs

A. Jaden Ivey’s is 21 years old, as of October 2023

A. Jaden Ivey is the son of Javin Hunter and Niele Ivey.

A. Jaden Ivey’s father Javin Hunter is a former NFL wide receiver. His mother Niele Ivey is a former basketball player and now a head coach.

A. Jaden Ivey is a Shooting Guard in basketball.

A. In the 2022/23 season, Jaden Ivey averaged 16.3 points with 3.9 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game.

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