Childhood and Education Journey of Stephen Curry in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Stephen Curry. A timeline of key moments.

Stephen Curry is a professional basketball player renowned as the greatest shooter in NBA history. Playing point guard for the Golden State Warriors, he's nicknamed "Chef Curry" and credited with revolutionizing basketball by popularizing the three-point shot. His influence spans all levels of the game.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Legacy & Impact

1969: Davidson's Previous NCAA Tournament Win

On March 21, 2008, Davidson achieved their first NCAA tournament win since 1969, marking a significant milestone for the program.

March 14, 1988: Stephen Curry's Birth

On March 14, 1988, Wardell Stephen Curry II, also known as Steph Curry, was born. He later became a professional basketball player known as the greatest shooter in NBA history.

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1992: Babysitting by Biserka Petrović

During the 1992 NBA All-Star Game weekend, Biserka Petrović babysat three-year-old Stephen Curry while his father Dell competed in the Three-Point Contest.

1994: Juwan Howard in 1994

On March 31, 2008, Stephen Curry was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Midwest Region of the NCAA tournament, becoming the first player from a team not making the Final Four to do so since Juwan Howard of Michigan in 1994.

2000: Surpassed 2,000-point mark

On January 3, 2009, Curry surpassed the 2000-point mark for his career.

2004: Brendan Winters Single-Season Record

In 2004-05, Brendan Winters set the Davidson's single-season record for three-pointers. Stephen Curry later broke this record.

December 18, 2006: First Career Double-Double

On December 18, 2006, Stephen Curry recorded his first career double-double against Chattanooga, scoring 30 points and securing a season-high 11 rebounds.

February 6, 2007: School Freshman Record

On February 6, 2007, Stephen Curry broke the school's 500-point freshman record against Chattanooga, finishing with 730 points.

2007: Sophomore Season Start

In 2007–08, Stephen Curry began his sophomore season, contributing to the Davidson Wildcats' success.

March 21, 2008: First NCAA Tournament Win

On March 21, 2008, Stephen Curry scored 40 points, including 30 in the second half, to lead Davidson to their first NCAA tournament win since 1969, defeating Gonzaga 82–76.

March 31, 2008: All-America Second Team

On March 31, 2008, Stephen Curry was named to the Associated Press' All-America Second Team, recognizing his outstanding performance during the season.

November 18, 2008: Career High Points

On November 18, 2008, Stephen Curry scored a career-high 44 points in Davidson's game against Oklahoma. He also extended his streak of scoring at least 25 points for the seventh straight game.

2008: NCAA Tournament Appearance

In 2008, Stephen Curry helped the Davidson Wildcats reach the NCAA tournament, showcasing his skills on a national stage.

2008: Conference Championship

In 2008–09, Davidson won the Southern Conference regular season championship for the South Division.

January 3, 2009: 2000 Career Points

On January 3, 2009, Stephen Curry surpassed the 2000-point mark for his college career, scoring 21 points against Samford.

February 14, 2009: Ankle Injury

On February 14, 2009, Stephen Curry rolled his ankle in the second half of a win over Furman, marking a setback during the season.

February 28, 2009: Davidson's All-Time Leading Scorer

On February 28, 2009, Stephen Curry became Davidson's all-time leading scorer with 34 points in a win against Georgia Southern, surpassing John Gerdy. He finished his career with 2,488 points.

2009: End of College Career

In 2009, Stephen Curry finished his college basketball career with a loss in the NIT, marking the end of an era before entering the NBA draft.

2009: Rookie Card

In 2009, Stephen Curry had his rookie card produced. In July 2021, Curry's 2009 rookie card was purchased by Alt Fund II for a record $5.9 million, becoming the most expensive basketball card ever sold.

2009: NBA Draft Entry

In 2009, Stephen Curry opted out of his senior year at Davidson to enter the NBA draft, marking a pivotal decision for his basketball career.

July 30, 2011: Marriage to Ayesha Alexander

On July 30, 2011, Stephen Curry married his longtime girlfriend Ayesha Alexander in Charlotte.

2012: Birth of Daughter

In 2012, Stephen and Ayesha Curry welcomed their first daughter.

2015: Jersey Gift to Biserka Petrović

In 2015, Stephen Curry gave one of his jerseys from the NBA Finals to Biserka Petrović, the mother of Dražen Petrović, for the Dražen Petrović Memorial Center.

2015: Curry Delivers Speech at the White House

In 2015, Stephen Curry visited the White House and delivered a five-minute speech to dignitaries as part of President Barack Obama's launch of his President's Malaria Initiative.

2015: Curry Honors Shooting Victim

In 2015, Stephen Curry wore sneakers bearing the name "Deah Shaddy Barakat," a victim of the 2015 Chapel Hill shooting, honoring his love for basketball and Steph Curry.

2015: Birth of Daughter

In 2015, Stephen and Ayesha Curry welcomed their second daughter.

2015: Charleston Church Shooting

In 2015, the Charleston church shooting occurred, which later became the focus of the film Emanuel, executive produced by Stephen Curry.

August 2017: Ellie Mae Classic Participation

In August 2017, Stephen Curry competed in the Ellie Mae Classic on a sponsor exemption, scoring 4-over-74 for both days.

October 2018: Involvement with Palm Relaunch

In October 2018, Stephen Curry announced his involvement with the relaunch of Palm, a mobile companion device, as an investor and leading brand ambassador.

2018: Western Conference All-Star Team Captain

In 2018, Stephen Curry was voted to be the captain of the Western Conference All-Star team, highlighting his popularity and influence.

July 2019: Curry Launches Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation

In July 2019, Stephen Curry and his wife launched the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation in Oakland, California, focusing on nutrition, literacy, and physical education for children.

July 2019: Purchase of Atherton Home

In July 2019, Stephen Curry bought a $31 million home in Atherton, California.

August 2019: Howard University Golf Program Funding

In August 2019, Stephen Curry and Howard University jointly announced the addition of NCAA Division I men's and women's golf teams, with Curry guaranteeing full funding for six years.

2020: Curry Endorses Joe Biden

In 2020, Stephen Curry and his wife supported Democratic candidate Joe Biden during the 2020 presidential election and endorsed Biden at that year's Democratic National Convention.

2020: NCAA Division I teams in men's and women's golf launch

In 2020-21 school year, Howard University added NCAA Division I teams in men's and women's golf, which was jointly announced in August 2019, with Curry guaranteeing full funding of both teams for six years.

July 2021: Record Rookie Card Sale

In July 2021, Stephen Curry's 2009 rookie card was purchased by Alt Fund II for a record $5.9 million, becoming the most expensive basketball card ever sold.

December 2021: Curry Supports the For the People Act

In December 2021, Stephen Curry spoke out in favor of the For the People Act, an election reform bill aimed at expanding voting rights.

May 2022: College Graduation

In May 2022, Stephen Curry completed his coursework and graduated from Davidson College with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, fulfilling his promise to complete his degree.

August 31, 2022: Jersey Retirement and Hall of Fame Induction

On August 31, 2022, Stephen Curry became the first Davidson graduate to have his jersey number retired and was inducted into the Davidson Athletics Hall of Fame, recognizing his contributions to the university's basketball program.

July 2023: American Century Championship Win

In July 2023, Stephen Curry won the American Century Championship, an annual celebrity golf tournament, highlighted by a hole-in-one and a walk-off eagle putt.

2023: Curry Opposes Multi-Family Housing Development

In 2023, Stephen Curry opposed the development of multi-family housing in Atherton, California, citing safety and privacy concerns for his family.

2024: Curry Endorses Kamala Harris

In 2024, Stephen Curry endorsed Democratic candidate Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential election.

March 2025: Advisory Role at Davidson

In March 2025, Davidson announced that Stephen Curry would serve as assistant general manager for basketball programs and create the "Curry-Berman Fund" to support both men's and women's basketball.

August 2025: Curry to open The Eighth Rule bar

In August 2025, it was announced that Stephen Curry would be opening a bar called The Eighth Rule in San Francisco's Union Square with celebrity chef Michael Mina.