Jeff Teague, a former American NBA star who currently serves as the head coach of Pile High School, comes from an athletic family.
The NBA Champion, Jeff, was born Jeffrey Demarco Teague on June 10, 1988, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, to parents, Shawn and Carol Teague.
Jeff Teague is also a proud brother of four siblings, including two brothers and two sisters.
Teague is not the only one making a name for himself in his basketball journey; his younger brother, Marquis Devante Teague, born on February 28, 1993, is also an American professional basketball player.
Like Jeff, his younger brother Marquis played in the NBA for several teams, including the Chicago Bulls, the Brooklyn Nets, and the Memphis Grizzlies, and he last played for Kolossos Rodou of the Greek Basket League.
Jeff and Marquis Teague often credit their parents, Shawn and Carol, for instilling in them the passion and love for sports and guiding them in their sports journey.
Furthermore, the Teague brothers, Jeff and Marquis, inherited their athletic genes from their parents, especially from their father, Shawn Teague, a former hoops star.
Jeff Teague’s Father, Shawn Teague, Is A Former College Basketball Star
Shawn Teague, born to the late John T. Teague Sr. and Ann Teague in Anderson, Indiana, showcased his exceptional basketball skills while playing at both high school and college levels.
Jeff Teague’s father, Shawn, standing at a towering height of 6’2” played college basketball at the University of Missouri and later at Boston University as a point guard.
He began his collegiate career with Missouri in the 1980-81 season, where he appeared in 32 games, starting 20, and averaged 3.5 points, 2.5 assists, and 1.5 rebounds per game while shooting 41.8% from the field.
After sitting out the 1981-82 season due to transfer rules, Shawn resumed his career at Boston University, where he played three seasons and earned All-ECACN honors twice.
In his sophomore year (1982-83), at Boston, he started 28 games, averaging 9.7 points, 5.3 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game.
Similarly, in his senior season (1984-85), Shawn Teague capped his career with averages of 10.6 points, 7.2 assists, and 3.2 rebounds, shooting 44.5% from the field and 86.2% from the free-throw line.
Prior to his collegiate career, Shawn Teague played at Anderson High School, which reached the state championship game in 1979.
Shawn also served as Jeff and his siblings’ first basketball coach and currently works at HealthPro/Heritage.
He also serves as the chief financial officer for The Factory Indy, a three-court basketball facility established by Jeff Teague and his family in 2017 to provide training to children.
Jeff Teague’s Mother, Carol Teague, Stands By His Side As His Constant Supporter
While there is no public information about Jeff Teague’s mother, Carol, having played any sports, she instilled in him the dedication and passion that helped shape his athletic career.
Carol Teague was born in Indiana to late parents, Lester Hyde and Luceal Davis.
Like Jeff Teague’s father, Shawn, his mother, Carol Teague, is also an alum of Anderson High School and comes from an athletic family.
Her late brother, Jeff’s maternal uncle, William Cornell Davis, was a champion purple belt and kickboxer. William passed away on January 21, 2023, at the age of 65.
Furthermore, Carol Teague grew up in a large family with ten brothers and nine sisters.
While Jeff Teague and his father, Shawn, have been in the public eye, his mother prefers to maintain a low profile and has shared little about her professional journey.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Jeff Teague played college basketball at Wake Forest, where he became the first Wake Forest All-American since Chris Paul and the 13th in school history.
- He began his NBA journey with the Atlanta Hawks in 2009, where he won the NBA All-Star.
- Jeff last played for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA, and on March 9, 2022, he was hired by the Atlanta Hawks as a regional scout.
