Jaden Ivey is a rising American college basketball player. He is currently playing in the Big Ten Conference for the Purdue University Men's basketball team. Ivery was named into the Big Ten All-Freshman Team in 2021. Jaden plays as a Shooting guard for his team.
Jaden Ivey was born Jaden Edward Dhananjay Ivey on February 13, 2002, in Indiana. He is the only child born to Niele Deirdre Jamillah Viveca Ivey and her husband, Javin Hunter. His father is a former American football wide receiver, and his mother is an American college basketball coach and the current head coach for the University of Notre Dame. Ivery graduated from Lumiera School and enrolled at Purdue University. Jaden stands six feet and four inches tall and weighs 88 kg.
Jaden started playing basketball in middle school. He participated in numerous sports, including football, soccer, and karate, in his high school. In his freshman year, Ivey started to focus on basketball. He spent his first three years of High School at Marian High School and moved to La Lumiere School for his senior year. Although Jaden received multiple offers but committed to play for Purdue University.
Jaden shares a photo with U-19 World Cup title SOURCE: Instagram@jadeniveyIvey suffered a foot injury in his preseason training and missed five games. Ivey averaged 11.1 points and 3.3 rebounds per game in his freshman year, earning Big Ten All-Freshman Team honors. He is currently in his sophomore year, and the league game is yet to start. Jaden has represented the United States in international events. The player was part of the gold medal-winning team at Latvia's 2021 FIBA Under-19 World Cup team. Ivey averaged 12.3 points per game, helping his team win the gold medal, and was named the all-tournament team.
The Mishawaka Native basketball player is very much private about his love life. Although He is an active social media user, Ivey has not shared a word. There has been no rumor of him dating to date. Jaden is believed to be single as of 2021. He must be focused on his career rather than spending time with people. The player is close to his mother and spends his free time with his parents and friends.
Jaden is currently studying in his sophomore year. He has yet to start his professional career. The Universities do not pay their athletes but rather offer them scholarships. Ivey must be living a lavish lifestyle through his parent's successful career. His mother, Niele Ivey, has an estimated net worth of more than $1 Million. As per sources, Niele makes an annual salary of more than $250,000 working for Notre Dame. She also played in the WNBA for five earned a salary of more than $100,000.
Jaden is among the top prospects for the upcoming drafts. He will be making millions from his career, and the salary of an NBA rookie is more than $1 Million.
In 2022, Jaden Ivey signed a contract with the Detroit Pistons worth $32,951,083 over four years. The entire amount is guaranteed. His average yearly salary is $8,237,771. In the 2023-24 season, Ivey will earn a base salary of $7,614,480. This salary counts as his cap hit and dead cap value. As of 2024, his net worth is $3 million which is increasing every season he plays in the NBA.
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