Deandre Ayton is one of the NBA stars technically gifted in the sport. His incredible performance on the court, as well as his height which plays an integral part in his game, earned him global praise.
Deandre is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Phoenix Suns in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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He was born on 23 July 1998 in Nassau, The Bahamas. As of May 2022, Deandre Ayton’s age is 23 and at this young age, he has already been making sports headlines.
Deandre Ayton biography
Ayton was born in 1998 and raised in the Bahamas. His mother is Andrea, of Jamaican and Bahamian origin, while his biological father, Edward Egerue, is of Nigerian Igbo ethnicity.
The Phoenix Suns star studied at Bahamas Academy High School, where he developed an interest in basketball. He learned how to play the game in the church league.
The sports star has three brothers and two sisters. Their parents separated, and his mother married another man, Alvin Ayton, who is their stepfather.
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Deandre Aytonl career
The Dominator spent two years at Balboa City School in San Diego and averaged 21 points, 16 rebounds, and 3.8 blocks per game for the school team. He helped Balboa to a 17-14 record in his sophomore year.
Ayton then joined Hillcrest Prep in Arizona for his last two years. He averaged 29.2 points, 16.7 rebounds, and 3.8 blocks per game in his first year (2015-16). He also earned Finals MVP and season MVP for leading his team to a Grind Session World Championship.
In 2016, the Nassau-born player scored 8 points and 7 rebounds for the World Select Team at Nike Hoop Summit. Before joining college, he stood out as the No. 1 centre in the 2017 high school class.
The tall basketball star enrolled at the University of Arizona in 2017, where he represented the Arizona Wildcats. However, he only stayed for one year in college.
The player recorded 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks in his debut game, guiding his team to a 101-67 victory. Unfortunately, his last match was in the round of 64 at the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, resulting in Arizona’s defeat.
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Deandre entered the 2018 NBA Draft and was chosen by the Phoenix Suns with their first overall pick. Interestingly, he has only played for one club in his professional career.
Deandre Ayton net worth
The Dominator has an accumulated net worth of $5 million earned from his basketball career. In addition, he earns from sponsorships and public appearances.
Height may be an advantage in basketball, but some legendary short players have also made history. However, Deandre Ayton’s height has helped him become the star player he is now.
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