After being picked 7th by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2022 NBA draft, Sharpe skipped college despite signing with Kentucky and didn't play a college game.
Robert Sharpe and Julia Bell raised Sharpe and his siblings Nishayne and Amari in London, where he developed a passion for basketball despite hockey and football's popularity.
With the support of parents Robert Sharpe and Julia Bell, Shaedon Sharpe traveled from London to Toronto twice a week for basketball coaching.
Sharpe has been turning a lot of heads around the league through his explosive athleticism. He has been one of the bright spots in the tumultuous season of the Trail Blazers.