Early Life and Education of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. A timeline of key moments.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder. A four-time NBA All-Star and three-time All-NBA First Team member, he's also a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP). Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to their first NBA championship since the team relocated to Oklahoma City, becoming the 11th Canadian to achieve this feat.

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

1992: Mother's Olympic Appearance

In 1992, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's mother, Charmaine Gilgeous, competed in the women's 400 metres for Antigua and Barbuda at the Summer Olympics.

July 12, 1998: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Born

On July 12, 1998, Shaivonte Aician Gilgeous-Alexander was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is a Canadian professional basketball player.

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November 2015: Commitment to Florida Gators

In November 2015, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander verbally committed to play college basketball for the Florida Gators.

2015: Relocation to the United States

In 2015, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander relocated to the United States to attend Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to improve his basketball skills.

October 2016: Decommitment from Florida Gators

In October 2016, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander decommitted from playing college basketball for the Florida Gators.

November 14, 2016: Decision to Play for Kentucky Wildcats

On November 14, 2016, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander announced his decision to play for the Kentucky Wildcats after signing his national letter of intent.

2016: Participated in Basketball Without Borders Development Camp

In early 2016, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander participated in the Basketball Without Borders development camp.

2017: Graduation from Hamilton Heights Christian Academy

In 2017, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander graduated from Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

February 14, 2024: Marriage to Hailey Summers

On February 14, 2024, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander married his high school sweetheart, Hailey Summers.

April 25, 2024: Birth of Son

On April 25, 2024, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his wife, Hailey Summers, welcomed their son, Ares.

October 30, 2025: Home Burglary

On October 30, 2025, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's home in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, was burglarized while he was playing a game at the Paycom Center.

2025: "Shai Rally Day" in Hamilton

In 2025, Hamilton celebrated Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's accomplishments with "Shai Rally Day." He received the Key to the City and had "Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Way" street signs installed in his childhood neighborhood.