Childhood and Education Journey of Bradley Beal in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Bradley Beal, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Bradley Beal is an American professional basketball player. Drafted third overall by the Washington Wizards in 2012 after playing college basketball for the Florida Gators, Beal spent eleven seasons with the Wizards. His accolades include being named to the All-Rookie First Team in 2013, the All-NBA Third Team in 2021, and earning three All-Star selections. Beal ranks second on the Wizards' all-time leading scorer list. He last played for the Phoenix Suns.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

June 28, 1993: Bradley Beal's Birth

On June 28, 1993, Bradley Emmanuel Beal Sr. was born. He later became a professional basketball player.

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November 30, 2009: Committed to the University of Florida

On November 30, 2009, Bradley Beal committed to attend the University of Florida and accepted an athletic scholarship to play basketball for coach Billy Donovan's Gators team.

2011: Played for the Florida Gators

In 2011, Beal played for coach Billy Donovan's Gators team at the University of Florida.

2017: Partnership with St. Louis Eagles

In 2017 Beal forged a partnership with the St. Louis Eagles AAU basketball club, which he played for in his high school days; in 2017 the organization was officially renamed Bradley Beal Elite.

August 2020: Sells McLean, Virginia Mansion

In August 2020, Beal sold his 12,000 square-foot French Provencal-style McLean, Virginia mansion for $3.5 million to co-founder of &pizza, entrepreneur Steve Salis.

2020: Marriage Delayed Due to Pandemic

Beal and his wife Kamiah Adams got married in 2020, but the ceremony itself was pushed back and delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2024: Acquires Naming Rights to Sports Facility

In 2024, Beal acquired naming rights to a sports facility in Chesterfield, Missouri; the Beal Center hosts Bradley Beal Elite team events as well as volleyball clubs, community youth sports, and other programming.