Xavier Tillman Parents

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Xavier Tillman is a professional basketball player who plays as a center /power forward for the NBA franchise, the Boston Celtics. Tillman’s basketball career began during his high school days as he attended Forest Hills Central in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As a freshman there, Tillman averaged 13.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 4.3 blocks per game as he guided his team to the semifinals of the region with a 23–1 record. He was also named to the Detroit Free Press Class A All-State first team. After just one year there the forward cum center transferred to Grand Rapids Christian High School and as a junior there Tillman averaged 16 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists as he shot a remarkable 62 percent from the field. In his senior year of High school, Tillman had an average of 13.9 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 5.2 assists to go along with 4.2 blocks a game as he led his school to a Class A state championship game. After his final year in high school, Xavier Tillman was named as a finalist for the Mr. Basketball of Michigan award.

Tillman had offers from various universities after finishing high school, but he chose to attend Michigan State University and play for their college men's basketball team, i.e. Michigan State Spartans. At the end of the sophomore year, Tillman was named as Big Ten Conference Sixth Player of the Year. Tillman let go of his remaining college eligibility as he declared for the 2020 NBA draft. At the draft, Tillman was selected as the 35th overall pick by the Sacramento Kings, but the same night, he was traded to the Grizzlies, where he spent three seasons before eventually being traded to the Celtics in February 2024

Xavier Tillman Parents

Xavier Tillman's parents are Roosevelt Tillman and Tanya Powell-May.

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Xavier Tillman mother

Tanya Powell-May, mother of Xavier, was an athlete herself as per Xavier Tillman's college profile. Xavier's mother played four years of college basketball for Michigan State University and also earned second-team All-Big Ten honors during her senior year in 1990.

Xavier Tillman Father

Roosevelt Tillman is the father of Xavier Tillman. Tillman's father, Roosevelt, unfortunately passed away in May 2024, as per Tillman's official Instagram page.

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FAQs on Xavier Tillman.

A. Roosevelt Tillman and Tanya Powell-May are the parents of Xavier Tillman.

A. Tanya Powell-May is the mother of Xavier Tillman. She currently serves as the CEO of LegacyHomesGR.

A. Xavier Tillman earned $1,930,681 in salary for the 2023/2024 NBA season. He is in the last season of his four-year contract.

A. Xavier Tillman is 26 years old as of March 2025

A. In the 2023/24 NBA season, Tillman played 54 games and averaged 5.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.

A. As of June 2024, Xavier Tillman plays as the power forward for the Boston Celtics.

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