Anthony Edwards, nicknamed "Ant-Man" or "Ant", is an American professional basketball shooting guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves as of May 2025. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on 5th August 2001. In his early childhood, Edwards played youth football for the Atlanta Vikings. It was during the ninth grade that Edwards started playing basketball under the training of Justin Holland, a former college basketball player.
Edwards spent his college career playing for the Georgia Bulldogs, winning the 2020 SEC Rookie of the Year award. Edwards became the first overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Internationally, Edwards has represented the USA men's basketball team in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, securing the gold medal.
Who are Anthony Edwards’ parents?
Anthony Edwards' mother is Chrisha Yvette Edwards, and his father is Roger Caruth, according to reports.
Anthony Edwards’ mother
Chrisha Yvette Edwards, Anthony Edwards’ mother, passed away while battling cancer at the age of 43 on January 5, 2015. Anthony Edwards was 14 years old at that time. Eight months later, he lost his grandmother to cancer as well, as per People Magazine. Anthony Edwards wears the No. 5 jersey to pay respect and honor his mother and grandmother, who both died on the fifth day of different months.
Anthony Edwards’ father
Anthony Edwards' father is Roger Caruth, according to reports. Caruth was reportedly the one who gave Edwards his nickname "Ant-Man" when the basketball star was three years old (via People Magazine).
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FAQs on Anthony Edwards
A. Anthony Edwards is 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) tall.
A. Anthony Edwards is 23 years old, as of May 2025.
A. Anthony Edwards’ mother, Yvette Edwards, passed away due to cancer on January 5, 2015.
A. Anthony Edwards wears jersey number 5 for the Minnesota Timberwolves as of May 2025.
