American basketball player Drew Timme has been in the news because he has allegedly decided to return to Gonzaga for another year, know his age, height and net worth
A recent report circulating online suggests that Drew Timme has decided to return to Gonzaga for another year instead of entering the NBA Draft. However, it is unclear whether this claim is accurate or not.
Following Gonzaga’s defeat to UConn in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament, Drew Timme’s hopes of winning a national championship were dashed.
Drew Timme age, height, family, parents, high school, college, stats, net worth in 2023
Despite this setback, Drew Timme played a crucial role in his team’s journey to the last eight, delivering a standout performance in the Sweet Sixteen against UCLA with 36 points and 13 rebounds. However, due to recent rumors concerned to him, he has again become the talk of the town with many people trying to find out more about him. So, here’s what we know about him:
Who is Drew Timme?
Drew Timme is a well-known American basketball player. He has been in the news because he has allegedly decided to return to Gonzaga for another year instead of entering the NBA Draft.
His full name is Andrew Matthew Timme. He was born on September 9, 2000, in the US. Later, he was raised in the Dallas suburb of Richardson, Texas. Drew Timme did his schooling at J. J. Pearce High School. Later, he attended Gonzaga University.
Timme’s father, Matt Timme, played college basketball at Southern Methodist University, followed by a brief stint playing professionally in Europe and Drew’s mother Megan, whom Matt married not long after he returned from Europe, played tennis at Stephen F. Austin State University.
His height is 6 feet 10 inches or 2.08 meters and his weight is 235 lbs or 107 kg. He is currently 22 years old.
Drew Timme's tournament run has been SPECIAL 💫 pic.twitter.com/JWPQA5fuqs
— Overtime (@overtime) March 25, 2023
His career
As a high school player, Drew Timme was a standout in District 8-6A and received recognition as the Most Valuable Player, as well as second-team All-State by USA Today. During his freshman year with Gonzaga, he played an important role as a reserve player and occasionally started in games.
He made the WCC All-Freshman team and showed his scoring potential by scoring a season-high 20 points in a game against Saint Mary’s. Drew Timme continued to improve and was named to the Preseason All-WCC team for his sophomore year. He played a key role in helping Gonzaga reach the NCAA Championship game, averaging 19.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.
During his junior year, Drew Timme continued to impress and set a new career-high with 37 points in a game against Texas. He was named the WCC Player of the Year and once again, a consensus second-team All-American.
Despite being eligible for the NBA draft, he decided to return to Gonzaga for his senior year and was named a unanimous preseason All-American selection. He announced that he would leave Gonzaga after the NCAA tournament to pursue a career in the professional ranks, finishing his college career with an impressive 2,307 points scored. Drew’s net worth is at $1.5 million.