Anthony Edwards is a professional basketball player who plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves at the shooting guard position in the NBA. In 2020, the Minnesota Timberwolves drafted him as the round 1, first overall pick. Since then, he has won the NBA All-Star three times and was named to the All-NBA Second Team (2024). He was even selected in the 2021 NBA All-Rookie First Team. Further, he also won a gold medal for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
In college, he played for the Georgia Bulldogs from 2019 to 2020. Before it, he completed his higher secondary education at Holy Spirit Prep High School. Edwards was named to the USA Today All-USA first team and McDonald's All-American as a senior. He became the highest-rated recruit to commit to play college basketball for the Georgia Bulldogs, and during his first season, he won SEC Rookie of the Year and was named to the second team All-SEC in 2020.
What is Anthony Edwards' nationality?
Anthony Edwards is an American national. He was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America (via the Georgia Bulldogs' official website).
Anthony Edwards' Hometown
Anthony Edwards hails from Atlanta, Georgia, in the U.S. He was ranked as a four-star recruit by Rivals in 2016 because of his achievements with the Atlanta Xpress 15-under Amateur Athletic Union team. He joined Therrell High School in Atlanta as a member of the 2019 class. However, he was reclassified to the 2020 class after transferring to Holy Spirit Preparatory School in Atlanta at the beginning of January 2017.
Edwards assisted Holy Spirit Preparatory in defeating The Heritage School in March 2018 to win the Class AAA state championship from the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA). After his academic performance improved, he was reclassified in November 2018 back into the 2019 class. Therefore, Edwards became the top recruit in the Top247 rankings by 247Sports.
Anthony Edwards' Birthplace
Anthony Edwards was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in the U.S. on August 5, 2001.
FAQs on Anthony Edwards
A. Anthony Edwards is 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) tall.
A. Anthony Edwards is 23 years old, as of May 2025, born on August 5, 2001.
A. Anthony Edwards attended the Therrell High School in Atlanta, Georgia, followed by the Holy Spirit Prep in the same city.
A. Anthony Edwards played for the University of Georgia in 2019-2020, winning SEC Rookie of the Year.
