Early Life and Education of Caris LeVert: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 31, 2026

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Caris LeVert. A timeline of key moments.

Caris LeVert is an American professional basketball player currently with the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. He played college basketball at the University of Michigan. Drafted by the Indiana Pacers, he was immediately traded to the Brooklyn Nets. LeVert subsequently played for the Pacers and the Cleveland Cavaliers before a trade sent him to the Atlanta Hawks. He signed with the Pistons during the offseason. His career has involved several team changes through trades and free agency.

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August 25, 1994: Caris LeVert's Birth

On August 25, 1994, Caris Coleman LeVert was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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April 4, 2010: LeVert's Father Dies

On April 4, 2010, Caris LeVert's father, Darryl Wayne LeVert, a graphic designer, passed away at the age of 46.

November 2011: Commitment to Ohio Bobcats

In November 2011, Caris LeVert committed to play basketball for John Groce and the Ohio Bobcats men's basketball program.

March 2012: Commitment to Michigan

In March 2012, after John Groce was hired by Illinois, Caris LeVert decided to commit to Michigan.

2012: High School Championship and Honors

In 2012, as a high school senior, Caris LeVert led Pickerington Central to a 26–2 record and the OHSAA Division I state championship. He was also named an Associated Press All-Ohio Second Team high school basketball player and the Columbus Dispatch Metro Player of the Year.

2013: Offseason Training

During the Spring and Summer semesters of 2013, Caris LeVert and Nik Stauskas trained together on the court and in the weight room.

2015: Decision to Return for Senior Season

In 2015, after seeking advice from the NBA Undergraduate Advisory Committee, Caris LeVert announced that he would return for his senior season at Michigan.

January 16, 2021: LeVert Traded to Indiana Pacers

On January 16, 2021, Caris LeVert was traded to the Indiana Pacers as part of a multi-player, four-team trade. An MRI revealed a small mass on his left kidney, sidelining him indefinitely.

January 25, 2021: LeVert Undergoes Successful Kidney Surgery

On January 25, 2021, Caris LeVert underwent successful surgery to remove a mass on his left kidney, which was diagnosed as renal cell carcinoma. He was expected to make a full recovery.

February 6, 2022: LeVert Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers

On February 6, 2022, Caris LeVert was traded to his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, along with a 2022 second-round pick, in exchange for Ricky Rubio, a 2023 first-round pick, a 2022 second-round pick, and a 2027 second-round pick.

February 6, 2025: LeVert Traded to Atlanta Hawks

On February 6, 2025, Caris LeVert, along with Georges Niang, three second-round picks, and two pick swaps, was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for De'Andre Hunter.