Childhood and Education Journey of Devin Booker in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Devin Booker, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Devin Booker is a professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns, drafted 13th overall in 2015 after a single season with the Kentucky Wildcats. A four-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA selection, he is the Suns' all-time leading scorer. Booker also secured gold medals with the U.S. Olympic basketball teams in 2020 and 2024, solidifying his status as one of the league's premier players. He was named SEC Sixth Man of the Year while playing college basketball.

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

1994: Melvin Booker Named Big Eight Player of the Year

In 1994, Devin Booker's father, Melvin Booker, was named the Big Eight Player of the Year while a point guard at Missouri.

October 30, 1996: Devin Booker Born

On October 30, 1996, Devin Armani Booker was born. He is now a professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns.

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August 2011: Enrolled at Moss Point High School

In August 2011, Devin Booker moved to Mississippi and enrolled at Moss Point High School, where his father was hired as an assistant coach.

August 2013: Narrowed College Choices

In August 2013, Devin Booker narrowed his list of potential college choices to Florida, Missouri, Michigan, Michigan State, and Kentucky.

2014: Ranked as Top Prospect

By the end of Moss Point's season, in 2014, Booker held scholarship offers from multiple universities and was ranked as a top prospect by Rivals.com and ESPN.

2014: Participated in All-Star Games

In 2014, Devin Booker participated in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game, the McDonald's All-American Game, and the Jordan Brand Classic.

2014: Attended Kentucky Alumni Exhibition Game

In September 2014, Devin Booker took an official visit to the University of Kentucky to watch an alumni exhibition game.

2019: Bought house in Paradise Valley, Arizona

In 2019, Devin Booker bought a 5,590 square foot house in Paradise Valley, Arizona for $3.5 million.

June 2020: Started Relationship with Kendall Jenner

In June 2020, Devin Booker began a relationship with Kendall Jenner.

2020: Named Special Olympics Global Ambassador

In 2020, Devin Booker was named a global ambassador to the Special Olympics to support his younger half-sister.

2020: Starting Five foundation grants

In 2020, Devin Booker's charitable foundation, Starting Five, granted five nonprofit organizations $100,000 each, totaling $500,000 in donations to Phoenix charities per year for 5 years.