Early Life and Education of Amar'e Stoudemire: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 5, 2026

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Amar'e Stoudemire. From birth to education, explore key events.

Amar'e Stoudemire is a former American-Israeli professional basketball player and current coach. He most recently served as a player development assistant for the Brooklyn Nets. Stoudemire achieved significant recognition throughout his playing career, leading to his induction into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2025 and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026. Acknowledged for his athletic prowess and contributions to the sport, he transitioned into coaching after retiring from professional play.

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November 16, 1982: Amar'e Stoudemire's Birth

On November 16, 1982, Amar'e Carsares Stoudemire was born. He is an American-Israeli professional basketball coach and former player. He was born in Lake Wales, Florida.

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1994: Relocation to Newburgh, New York

In 1994, Amar'e Stoudemire lived in Newburgh, New York, for about five months before relocating.

1998: Relocation to Port Jervis, New York

In 1998, Amar'e Stoudemire relocated to Port Jervis, New York, where he lived until his high school career took off.

2002: Graduation from Cypress Creek High School

In 2002, Amar'e Stoudemire graduated from Cypress Creek High School in Orlando, Florida.

2003: Established Each One, Teach One Foundation

In 2003, Amar'e Stoudemire started the Each One, Teach One foundation.

October 18, 2005: Underwent Microfracture Surgery

On October 18, 2005, Amar'e Stoudemire underwent microfracture surgery due to knee cartilage damage discovered during the NBA preseason.

October 2008: Name Officially Changed to Amar'e

In October 2008, Amar'e Stoudemire's first name was officially changed from Amaré/Amare to Amar'e in the Phoenix Suns media guide.

2009: Suffered Detached Retina

On February 18, 2009, Amar'e Stoudemire suffered a detached retina in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He underwent eye surgery to repair the retina and missed the remainder of the regular season.

2010: Amar'e Stoudemire Basketball Academy in Mali & PETA Campaign

In 2010, Amar'e Stoudemire hosted the first Amar'e Stoudemire Basketball Academy in Mali. That same year, he posed shirtless for PETA's Ink Not Mink campaign.

2010: Identified as Hebrew

In a 2010 interview, Amar'e Stoudemire stated he had been aware since his youth that he is a Hebrew through his mother.

August 2011: Signed Deal with Scholastic Press

In August 2011, Amar'e Stoudemire signed a deal with Scholastic Press to write the "STAT: Standing Tall And Talented" series of middle-grade chapter books.

October 2011: Promoted Nike Air Max Sweep Thru Sneaker Line

In October 2011, during the NBA lockout, Amar'e Stoudemire appeared on ESPN First Take, where he promoted his new sneaker line, the Nike Air Max Sweep Thru.

2011: Guest Appearances on TV Shows

In 2011, Amar'e Stoudemire made guest appearances on Law & Order: SVU, Entourage, and Sesame Street.

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2011: Launched Clothing Line and Record Label

In 2011, Amar'e Stoudemire started his own clothing line, which launched at Macy's, and has his own record label named Hypocalypto.

February 6, 2012: Death of Hazell Stoudemire

In the early morning hours of February 6, 2012, Amar'e Stoudemire's older brother, Hazell, was killed in a car accident in Polk County, Florida. He was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

February 2012: Missed Games Due to Brother's Death

In February 2012, Amar'e Stoudemire missed four games mourning the death of his older brother, Hazell, who had died in a car accident.

May 2012: Engagement to Alexis Welch

In May 2012, Amar'e Stoudemire got engaged to Alexis Welch, whom he had been dating since 2002.

August 2012: Publication of STAT: Home Court

In August 2012, the first book in Amar'e Stoudemire's series, STAT: Home Court, which he described as biographical, was published.

December 12, 2012: Marriage to Alexis Welch

On December 12, 2012, Amar'e Stoudemire married Alexis Welch atop their Greenwich Village apartment rooftop.

2013: Maccabiah Games and Meeting with Shimon Peres

In 2013, Amar'e Stoudemire attended the Maccabiah Games as an assistant coach for the Canadian basketball team and met with Israeli President Shimon Peres, who encouraged him to join the Israel national basketball team.

2013: Shareholder of Hapoel Jerusalem B.C. and Assistant Coach

In 2013, Amar'e Stoudemire became a major shareholder of Hapoel Jerusalem B.C. and an assistant coach for the Canadian men's national basketball team for the Maccabiah Games.