Jeremiah Rivers
Personal information
Born (1987-07-27) July 27, 1987
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolWinter Park (Winter Park, Florida)
CollegeGeorgetown (2006–2008)
Indiana (2009–2011)
Playing career2011–2013
PositionPoint guard / shooting guard
Career history
2011–2012Mega Vizura
2012–2013Maine Red Claws

Jeremiah Jordan Rivers (born July 27, 1987) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball at Georgetown University, before transferring to Indiana University.[1] He previously attended Winter Park High School in Florida. He is the son of former NBA player and former Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers, and the older brother of current NBA player Austin Rivers.

Pro career

Upon college graduation, Rivers signed with Mega Vizura from Serbia in August 2011.[2] However, Rivers injured his ankle in January 2012, and missed the rest of the 2011–12 season. He played 14 games, averaging 6.2 points per game.

After recovering from double ankle surgery, Rivers participated in the 2012 Las Vegas NBA Summer League, averaging 3.5 points and 1.8 rebounds in four games with the New York Knicks.[3]

Personal life

Rivers is the oldest son of head coach Doc Rivers and Kristen Rivers (née Campion).[4] His younger sister Callie played volleyball for the University of Florida and is married to NBA player Seth Curry.[5] His younger brother Austin currently plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves, and his youngest brother, Spencer played for UC Irvine.

References

  1. ↑ "Jeremiah Rivers Stats, Bio - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 22, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Mega Vizura signs rookie Jeremiah Rivers". sportando.net. August 18, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2013.
  3. ↑ "2012 Summer League Statistics". NBA.com. Retrieved June 7, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Dad says Austin Rivers 'to slow it down and wait' on recruiting trail". USA Today. July 28, 2010. Retrieved August 24, 2010.
  5. ↑ Dowd, Katie (14 September 2019). "Seth Curry and Callie Rivers wed in Malibu ceremony". SFGate. Retrieved 15 September 2019.


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