Age, Biography, and Wiki
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, born on September 2, 1998, in Toronto, Canada, is a talented Canadian professional basketball player. He is currently a shooting guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Alexander-Walker played college basketball for the Virginia Tech Hokies before being drafted 17th overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2019 NBA Draft. He was immediately traded to the New Orleans Pelicans on draft night.
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| Date of Birth | 2 September 1998 |
| Age | 26 Years |
| Birth Place | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
| Country | Canada |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Alexander-Walker stands at 6 feet 5 inches tall, a height that allows him to effectively play the shooting guard position. His weight is not publicly detailed in the available sources, but his athletic build is well-suited for professional basketball.
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Dating & Relationship Status
There is no public information available about Nickeil Alexander-Walker's dating or relationship status. He keeps his personal life relatively private, focusing more on his professional basketball career and national team commitments.
A native of Toronto, Alexander-Walker played for Vaughan Secondary School, St. Louis Christian Academy, and Hamilton Heights Christian Academy. At Hamilton Heights, he was a teammate of his cousin Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The two have a close relationship and shared a room at coach Zach Ferrell's house. He was ranked the No. 74 prospect in the class of 2017 according to Scout.com.
His cousin, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, also plays in the NBA, currently for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nickeil's mother Nicole is the sister of Shai's father Vaughn. Nickeil's cousin, Thomasi (Shai's younger brother), was a college basketball player for the Evansville Purple Aces and Northeastern Oklahoma A&M.
Both Nicole and Charmaine attended Blessed Mother Teresa High School located in the community of Malvern which is located in Scarborough. Alexander also attended Crestview Public School in Toronto, Ontario during his early life.
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Net Worth
While specific figures for Nickeil Alexander-Walker's net worth are not available, his professional basketball career has undoubtedly contributed to a significant income. His NBA contracts and any endorsements he may have would be primary sources of his net worth.
Career Highlights
- College Career: Alexander-Walker was a standout player at Virginia Tech, helping the Hokies achieve a 24-8 record and a Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA Tournament during his sophomore year. He was named a Third-Team All-ACC selection in 2019.
- Professional Career: He was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in 2019 and traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. Since then, he has played for the Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz before joining the Minnesota Timberwolves in February 2023.
- International Career: Alexander-Walker has represented Canada in various competitions, including the 2016 FIBA Americas U18 Championship and the 2023 FIBA Men's Basketball World Cup, where Canada won its first-ever medal in the tournament.
On November 16, 2019, Alexander-Walker scored a career-high 27 points, while getting four rebounds and three assists in a 109–94 loss against the Miami Heat.
Social Network
Alexander-Walker is active on social media platforms, with an Instagram account (@nickeilaw), where he shares updates about his basketball career and personal life.
Education
Alexander-Walker attended Hamilton Heights Christian Academy for high school, where he played alongside his cousin Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He then went on to play college basketball for Virginia Tech, where he had a successful two-year stint before entering the NBA.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (born September 2, 1998) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Virginia Tech Hokies. A shooting guard, he was drafted 17th overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2019 NBA draft but was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans.
Alexander-Walker committed to Virginia Tech in May 2016, over offers from USC and Maryland. As a freshman for the Hokies, Alexander-Walker averaged 10.7 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. In his second game in college, he scored a season-high 29 points in a 132–93 win over The Citadel. He helped lead Virginia Tech to a 21–12 record and NCAA Tournament appearance. In the first round loss to Alabama, Alexander-Walker scored 15 points.
