EJ Liddell Parents: Who Are Michelle Rucker And Eric Liddell?

EJ Liddell is an American professional basketball player.

He currently plays for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association.

Liddell was born on December 18, 2000, in Illinois, United States to Eric Liddell and Michelle Rucker.

Liddell was a consensus four-star recruit and ranked the best player in the state of Illinois.

He played college basketball for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

On March 25, 2022, Liddell declared for the 2022 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.

E.J. Liddell was selected by the New Orleans Pelicans with the No. 41 pick of the 2022 NBA draft.

EJ Liddell Parents: Who Are Michelle Rucker And Eric Liddell?

Michelle Rucker and Eric Liddell are EJ Liddell’s parents.

Both parents were student-athletes in the Illinois State

EJ’s mother, Michelle Rucker is a former volleyball middle blocker and his father, Eric Liddell is also a former football player.

Aside from EJ Liddell, Michelle and Eric Liddell are parents to Erica Liddell, Myles Liddell and Myah Liddell.

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