Kevin Huerter is a young professional American basketball player who gained world recognition for playing basketball for his team Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association. He previously played for his college basketball team Maryland Terrapins. He plays at the position of Shooting Guard.
Early Life
Kevin Huerter was born to his parents Tom Huerter and his mother Erin Huerter on August 27, 1998, in Clifton Park in New York located in the United States of America. His born name is Kevin Joseph Huerter and is known to have a brother named Thomas Jr and has two sisters named Meghan Huerter and Jillian Huerter. As for his education, Kevin attended a Maryland Terrapins and then joined his college and the University of Maryland in 2018 from where he is assumed to have graduated in 2021 with his degree majoring in the field of sports. He has even played for his high school and college basketball team.
Kevin Huerter Career
Kevin started playing basketball from a very young age, where he committed to play for Maryland on September 7, 2015, and was considered as a four-star recruit. Later, he earned an average of 9.3 points as a freshman in his starting position and increased his production by scoring 14.8 points with an average of 5 rebounds per game. He was named as the honorable title of All-Big Ten during the 2017 season.
Kevin’s professional career started when he was selected in the 2018 NBA Draft. He worked out with the Los Angeles Lakers teams and hired an agent who could help him stay in the draft. He successfully got selected in the NBA on May 30, 2018, and was selected in the 19th overall pick by Atlanta Hawks. Kevin made his NBA debut by scoring 22 points in his first game where he lost against the Indiana Pacers after which he scored a season-high of 29 points against the Philadelphia 76ers. He was voted as the All-Rookie Second Team after the 2018- 2019 season but didn’t get to play the next season due to the pandemic.
Kevin Huerter Biography |
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| Real Name | Kevin Joseph Huerter |
| Birth Date | August 27, 1998 |
| Age (as of 2021) | 22 Years |
| Birth Place | Albany, New York, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Professional Basketball Player |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Virgo |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 6’ 7” – in Centimeters – 201 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 86 kg – in Pounds – 190 lbs |
| Chest Size | 40 Inches |
| Waist Size | 30 Inches |
| Biceps Size | 15 Inches |
| Shoe Size | 13 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Body Type | Athletic |
Family |
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| Father | Tom Huerter |
| Mother | Erin Huerter |
| Sister | Two (Megan & Jillian Huerter) |
| Brother | One (Thomas Jr. Huerter) |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | Shenendehowa High School |
| College | Maryland Terrapins |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | In Relation |
| Affair | Yes |
| Is he Gay? | No |
| Who is his Girlfriend? | Else Shafer |
Personal Life
Kevin is a 22-year-old basketball player who is currently dating his girlfriend Elsa Shafer. The couple has been dating for some time now and is in a happy relationship together. Though Kevin has a girlfriend, he doesn’t let his relationship distract him from his game. He keeps his professional and personal life separate which leads him to manage both.
Kevin Huerter Net worth
As a young basketball player, Kevin earns an estimated net worth of $1 million. Kevin still earns a bit lower than other NBA players as he has still played only for 4 years as a professional. He didn’t earn any income by playing for his high school or University’s basketball team. He is expected to earn more in the future because of his skills and talent.
Trivia
- Kevin was a baseball player and has played the U14 World Series.
- Kevin was titled as Mr. New York Basketball in 2016.
- He also won the All-Rookie Second Team in 2019.
- Kevin has also won the gold medal at the FIBA America’s U18 Championship,
- He also won a bronze medal at the FIBA U19 World Cup.
- Kevin also played at the Shenendehowa High School in New York.
