Jeremiah Rivers Explained

Jeremiah Rivers
Position:Point guard / shooting guard
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:210
Birth Date:27 July 1987
Birth Place:Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nationality:American
High School:Winter Park (Winter Park, Florida)
College:Georgetown (2006–2008)
Indiana (2009–2011)
Career Start:2011
Career End:2013
Years1:2011–2012
Team1:Mega Vizura
Years2:2012–2013
Team2:Maine Red Claws

Jeremiah Jordan Rivers (born July 27, 1987) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball at Georgetown University, before transferring to Indiana University.[1] He previously attended Winter Park High School in Florida. He is the son of former NBA player and former Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers, and the older brother of current NBA player Austin Rivers.

Pro career

Upon college graduation, Rivers signed with Mega Vizura from Serbia in August 2011.[2] However, Rivers injured his ankle in January 2012, and missed the rest of the 2011–12 season. He played 14 games, averaging 6.2 points per game.

After recovering from double ankle surgery, Rivers participated in the 2012 Las Vegas NBA Summer League, averaging 3.5 points and 1.8 rebounds in four games with the New York Knicks.[3]

Personal life

Rivers is the oldest son of head coach Doc Rivers and Kristen Rivers (née Campion).[4] His younger sister Callie played volleyball for the University of Florida and is married to NBA player Seth Curry.[5] His younger brother Austin is currently an analyst, and his youngest brother, Spencer played for UC Irvine.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jeremiah Rivers Stats, Bio - ESPN . ESPN.com . November 22, 2011.
  2. News: Mega Vizura signs rookie Jeremiah Rivers . sportando.net . August 18, 2011 . June 7, 2013.
  3. Web site: 2012 Summer League Statistics . NBA.com . June 7, 2013.
  4. News: Dad says Austin Rivers 'to slow it down and wait' on recruiting trail . USA Today . July 28, 2010 . August 24, 2010.
  5. Web site: Dowd . Katie . Seth Curry and Callie Rivers wed in Malibu ceremony. SFGate . 15 September 2019 . en . 14 September 2019.