KARTHIC SUBRAMANIAN

Who are Shaedon Sharpe's parents?

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.