Anthony Edwards Parents: Roger Caruth and Chrisha Yvette Edwards

ANTHONY EDWARDS PARENTS INFO

Full name	Anthony Edwards
Nickname	Anthony, Ant-Man, and Ant
Date of Birth	August 5, 2001
Age	23 years old
Sun Sign	Leo
Father’s Name	Roger Caruth
Mother’s Name	Chrisha Yvette Edwards
Sibling’s Name	Antoinette Edwards and Antoine Edwards
Place of birth	Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Education	University of Georgia Daniel McLaughlin Therrell High School
Nationality	American
Religion	Christian
Ethnicity	Black
Height	6 feet 4 inches or 1.93 m
Weight	102 kg or 225 lbs
Sexual Orientation	Straight
Marital Status	In a relationship
Girlfriend Name	Shannon Jackson
Relationship Date	2020
Source of Wealth	Professional Basketball Player
Social Media Presence	Instagram and Twitter
Net Worth	$40 million
Last Update	October 2024

The prominent basketball player, Anthony Edwards parents are Roger Caruth and Chrisha Yvette Edwards.

The young NBA boy Anthony is also known as “Ant-Man” or simply “Ant,” which his father gave him at the age of three.

Likewise, Anthony Edwards is an American professional basketball of the NBA for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

In 2020, he was selected by the Timberwolves for the NBA debut in the first round of the first overall pick.

The 23-year-old player, Anthony became the first collegiate basketball player to record the highest-rated recruit for Georgia.

Moreover, he earned numerous accolades in his professional career, including McDonald’s All-American and USA Today All-USA first-team honors.

Key Highlights

• Anthony Edwards is the son of Roger Caruth and Chrisha Yvette Edwards.
• A shooting guard, Anthony Edwards was also one of five finalists for the Jerry West Award.
• Chrisha Yvette Edwards son, Anthony Edwards is the winner of a gold medal on the 2024 U.S. Olympic team.

Anthony Edwards Parents

On August 5, 2001, Anthony Edwards a.k.a Anthony DeVante Edwards was born in Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America.

As of 2024, Anthony Edwards age is 23 years old. He was born to his parents, Roger Caruth and Chrisha Yvette Edwards.

His family consists of five members and he grew up with his two siblings, Antoinette Edwards, and Antoine Edwards.

Further, Anthony Edwards height is 6 feet 4 inches or 1.93 m. His weight is 102 kg or 225 lbs. As of 2024, Anthony Edwards net worth is $40 million.

Anthony Edwards Father Roger Caruth

Anthony Edwards father name is Roger Caruth. There is no evident information available regarding his father, Roger Caruth’s age, personal life, and professional life.

Anthony’s father, Mr Roger named his son “Ant” when he was just three years old. Assuming his look, we can predict that Anthony Edwards dad’s age might be in his late 50s.

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Mr Roger Caruth walked down the aisle with his wife, Chrisha Yvette Edwards. However, the pair have never shared anything about their love life in the media.

Within the blissful years of their married life, Roger and Yvette became the proud parents of three children. Namely Antoinette Edwards, Antoine Edwards, and Anthony Edwards.

Anthony Edwards Mother Chrisha Yvette Edwards

Anthony Edwards mother name is Chrisha Yvette Edwards. The Late Chrisha Yvette was born on October 17, 1972.

Sadly, the professional NBA player’s mother, Mrs Chrisha passed away at the age of 43 on January 5, 2015. 

The Minnesota player, Anthony Edwards mom, Chrisha Yvette Edwards was battling ovarian cancer.

The mother of three children, Mrs Yvette was born to Shirley (her mother). However, her father’s name is not mentioned yet.

Mrs Shirley is the grandmother of Anthony DeVante Edwards. In addition, his grandmother, Shirley also passed away from cancer during eight months in 2015.

Anthony’s mother, Yvette, and his grandmother, Shirley, both of them lost their lives on the fifth day of the month.

So, the 22-year-old boy, Anthony Edwards has worn jersey number 5 since his High School days to honor them.

After the demise of his mother and grandmother, Edwards was heartbroken and devastated.

Anthony Edwards Relationship With His Parents

The NBA player, Anthony Edwards relationship with his parents was very close. When his mother and grandmother passed away the rising NBA star, Anthony was just 15 years old.

He was raised by his elder brother, Antoine, and his sister, Antoinette. Antoinette and Antoine cared for their youngest brother in the family.

Later on, it was revealed that Anthony Edwards legal custody was shared by his elder brother and sister. Apart from that Anthony is a brave boy who struggled hard to fulfill his dream.

During his High School days, Edwards committed to play basketball for Georgia (from 2019 to 2020).

And, soon, he became the highest-rated recruit and earned a name as SEC Freshman of the Year.

In the year 2022, Anthony also made his appearance in the sports drama film, Hustle with his incredible performance. His talent was praised by many stars including Adam Sandler.

Adam is an American comedian and actor. Edwards had made his parents feel proud with successful career achievements.