Who are the parents of Tahaad Pettiford?

Last Modified Mar 31, 2025 09:32 GMT
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Tahaad Pettiford is a guard for the Auburn Tigers and a freshman as of the 2024-2025 season. Pettiford hails from Jersey City, New Jersey, and attended Hudson Catholic Regional High School. As per his official Auburn Tigers profile, he is the seventh-ever Auburn player to be selected on the McDonald’s All-American team and is also enrolled in the College of Education.

Pettiford registered his season-high eight field goals against Duke on December 4, 2024, and five assists against Ole Miss on February 1, 2025. Pettiford also scored five three-pointers and five free throws against Georgia. On the defensive side, he recorded four steals against Mississippi State on January 14, 2025, and his most rebounds with four were against Oklahoma on February 4, 2025.

Tahaad Pettiford was a five-star prospect out of Hudson Catholic Regional High School, where he played under head coach Nick Marinello. Pettiford was ranked as the No. 2 point guard and the No. 21 prospect overall in the Class of 2024 by 247Sports. He earned a spot in the 2024 McDonald's High School All-American team and also participated in the Jordan Brand Classic game. Pettiford was also invited to the NBPA Top 100 Camp and USA Basketball Junior National Team Minicamp.

Tahaad Pettiford parents

Tahaad Pettiford's parents are Tia Taylor Finch and Travis Pettiford, as per Pettiford’s official Auburn Tigers roster.

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Who is the mother of Tahaad Pettiford?

Tia Taylor Finch is Tahaad Pettiford's mother.

Who is the father of Tahaad Pettiford?

Travis Pettiford is the father of Tahaad Pettiford. According to his official Montclair University roster, Travis Pettiford played as a forward for the team from 1993 to 1996. According to his official LinkedIn account, Travis is a Customer Service Representative at Choice Home Warranty.

Tahaad Pettiford Parents Nationality

Tahaad Pettiford's parents, Tia Taylor Finch and Travis Pettiford, are American nationals.

FAQs on Tahaad Pettiford's parents

A. Tahaad Pettiford plays point guard.

A. Tahaad Pettiford attended Hudson Catholic Regional High School.

A. Tahaad Pettiford scored 43 points against Memorial High School.

A. Tahaad Pettiford is a freshman, as of the 2024-2025 season.

A. Tahaad Pettiford is from Jersey City, New Jersey.

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