Caris LeVert is an American professional basketball shooting guard/small forward associated with the Brooklyn Nets of the NBA. He was selected by the Indiana Pacers as the 20th overall selection in the 2016 NFL Draft. He completed his college career at the University of Michigan and high school at Pickerington Central High School, in Ohio.
Brief biography of Caris LeVert
Born Caris Coleman LeVert in Columbus, Ohio in the United States on August 25, 1994; Caris was born to African American parents, Darryl and his wife Kim LeVert. His mother works as a first-grade teacher while his father worked as a graphic designer before his sudden disappearance on April 4, 2010. He grew up in northeast Columbus with his younger brother, Darryl LeVert. He is the third cousin of Eddie LeVert, a famous American musician and lead singer of the group called The O’Jays
Caris LeVert went to Pickerington Central High School where he started his basketball career; After graduating, he enrolled at the University of Michigan where he played for the Wolverines from 2012 to 2016. The incredible basketball star joined the Brooklyn Nets after the 2016 NBA Draft and went on to acted as the shooting guard for Date. Learn more interesting facts about him below.
5 facts to know about the NBA star
1. He started his basketball career at Pickerington Central High School
While studying at Pickerington, LeVert was an avid athlete and basketball player. He played shooting guard as well as the small forward position on his school team. Back then, he was a teammate with Jae’Sean Tate, who currently plays for Telenet Giants in the Belgian Pro Basketball League. In his senior year in 2012, LeVert helped the Pickerington basketball team win the Division I State Championship. Columbus Dispatch Magazines Subway Player of the Year. In addition, he also earned second-team All-Ohio honors from the Associated Press. LeVert earned three stars from Scout.com and Rivals.com at the end of his high school career.
2. He committed to the Ohio Bobcats but chose Michigan Wolverines for his college career.
At the end of his high school career, CarisLeVert was scouted by many prestigious universities, but he was committed to coach John Groce of the Ohio Bobcats basketball team. However, after Groce left the Bobcats, LeVert decided to choose the University of Michigan for his college career. Meanwhile, the Michigan Wolverines were one of the most recruited universities in the nation at the time; they were the conference grand champions in 2011/12.
LeVert played four seasons for the Wolverines from 2012 to 2016. He averaged 3.3 rebounds per game, 1.9 assists and 8.2 points per game as a rookie. In his sophomore year, LeVert showed great improvement in his game, scoring 4.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 12.9 points per game. He was named to the Midwest Regional team alongside Marcus Lee and Julius Randle. As a junior, LeVert was named co-captain alongside Spike Albrecht; nevertheless, his junior year was cut short due to injuries. He finished the season averaging 3.7 assists, 4.9 rebounds, and 14.9 points per game.
Although he was listed as a possible second rounder for the 2015 NBA draft; Caris LeVert has decided to complete his senior year with the Wolverines before declaring for the NBA draft. He suffered an injury to his fifth metatarsal during his senior year, but later reported to the NBA for crutch drills. As he recovered, he was apparently encouraged by NBA star Kevin Durant.
3. He was selected by the Indiana Pacers in 2016, but was traded to the Brooklyn Nets.
During the 2016 NBA write-up, Caris LeVert wrote an open letter to the NBA assuring them of his resilience while recovering from his injury. The incredible star was later chosen by the Indiana Pacers as the 20th player to be selected in the first round of the draft. Subsequently, he was sent to the Brooklyn Nets while the Pacers obtained Thaddeus Young in exchange. Caris completed his second professional season with the Nets. He averaged 3.3 rebounds as well as 8.2 points per game in the 2016/17 season and had 3.7 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 12.1 points per game in the 2017/18 season .
4. His brother Darryl also played college basketball for Connors State College.
Carryl LeVert has only one brother, Darryl LeVert who was named after their father. Caris is eleven months older than her brother Darryl. Just like Caris, Darryl also played college basketball with the Connors State College men’s basketball team. Interestingly, their dad taught them everything they needed to know about basketball before he died. He reportedly died of a heart attack in 2010.
5. He comes from a line of music stars
While Caris LeVert has become a basketball star, it might interest you to know that he comes from a line of stars. His uncle Eddie LeVert is a renowned American musician and the lead singer of the band called the O’Jays. His children, including Gerald LeVert and Sean LeVert, are the band’s lead singers.