Childhood and Education Journey of Jae'Sean Tate in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 19, 2026

An overview of the childhood and early education of Jae'Sean Tate, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Jae'Sean Tate is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. He played college basketball at Ohio State. Before joining the Rockets in 2020, Tate played professionally overseas. He is represented by Beyond Athlete Management.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

October 28, 1995: Jae'Sean Tate's Birth

On October 28, 1995, Jae'Sean Antoine Tate was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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1996: Jermaine Tate Plays for Ohio State

In 1996, Jermaine Tate, Jae'Sean Tate's father, played basketball with the Ohio State Buckeyes.

July 31, 2004: Death of Cori Key

On July 31, 2004, Jae'Sean Tate's mother, Cori Key, was stabbed to death by her boyfriend Damiene Boles.

2012: Division I Championship win

In 2012, as a sophomore, Jae'Sean Tate's team went 26–2 and won the Division I championship, defeating Toledo Whitmer in the final game.

January 22, 2015: Full-Time Starter Against Northwestern

On January 22, 2015, Jae'Sean Tate became a full-time starter against Northwestern, averaging 12.1 points and 5.5 rebounds per game since then.

November 2017: Record-Setting Performance Against Northeastern

In November 2017, as a senior, Jae'Sean Tate set an Ohio State record by going 10-for-10 from the field in a win over Northeastern.

August 20, 2018: Signing with the Antwerp Giants

On August 20, 2018, Jae'Sean Tate signed with the Antwerp Giants in Belgium.

July 22, 2019: Signing with the Sydney Kings

On July 22, 2019, Jae'Sean Tate signed with the Sydney Kings of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL).

November 26, 2020: Signing with the Houston Rockets

On November 26, 2020, Jae'Sean Tate signed with the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

December 1, 2021: Career-High Performance vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

On December 1, 2021, Jae'Sean Tate scored a career-high 32 points, along with 10 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 blocks, and 2 steals in a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, achieving a feat matched by only one other Houston Rockets player, Hakeem Olajuwon.

July 6, 2022: Re-signing with the Rockets

On July 6, 2022, Tate re-signed with the Rockets on a three-year, $22.1 million contract.

January 15, 2023: NBA Suspension

On January 15, 2023, the NBA suspended Tate for one game without pay for leaving the bench area during an altercation between the Rockets and the Sacramento Kings.