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Caris LeVert

LeVert with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2022
No. 8 – Detroit Pistons
Shooting guard / small forward
Personal information
Born	(1994-08-25) August 25, 1994 (age 31) Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
High school	Pickerington Central (Pickerington, Ohio)
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
College	Michigan (2012–2016)
NBA Draft	2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall
Selected by the Indiana Pacers
Pro career	2016–present
League	NBA
Career history
2016–2021	Brooklyn Nets
2021–2022	Indiana Pacers
2022–2025	Cleveland Cavaliers
2025	Atlanta Hawks
2025–present	Detroit Pistons
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-Big Ten (2014)

Caris Coleman LeVert (born August 25, 1994) is an American professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He plays the shooting guard and small forward positions.

LeVert played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines. He was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in 2016 but was traded to the Brooklyn Nets on the same night. He has also played for the Pacers, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Atlanta Hawks.

Early Life and High School

Caris LeVert grew up in Ohio. He moved to Pickerington, Ohio, in the second grade. He played basketball at Pickerington High School Central. One of his teammates was Jae'Sean Tate, who later played for Ohio State.

As a senior, LeVert led his high school team to a state championship in 2012. He was named the Metro Player of the Year by the Columbus Dispatch. Even with this success, not many top colleges tried to recruit him. He first decided to play for Ohio University.

However, when Ohio's coach left for another job, LeVert changed his mind. He decided to commit to the University of Michigan instead.

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes

Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	Commit date
Caris LeVert SG	Columbus, OH	Pickerington High School Central (OH)	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	175 lb (79 kg)	Dec 5, 2012
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 87
Overall recruiting rankings:   ESPN: 67 (SG), 11 (OH)
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources:

College Career at Michigan

LeVert played for the Michigan Wolverines from 2012 to 2016. He was part of a talented group of new players that included Mitch McGary, Nik Stauskas, and Glenn Robinson III.

Freshman and Sophomore Years

LeVert playing defense in the 2013 NCAA basketball tournament.

As a freshman, LeVert did not play much at the start of the season. But his coach, John Beilein, saw his potential as a good defender and gave him more playing time. He helped the team reach the NCAA championship game.

In his sophomore season, LeVert became a key player. He worked hard during the summer to get stronger. He had several big games, including scoring 24 points against Duke. He helped Michigan win the Big Ten Conference championship for the first time since 1986. He was named to the All-Big Ten second team.

Junior and Senior Years

LeVert during the 2013–14 Big Ten season.

LeVert's junior season was cut short by a foot injury. Before getting hurt, he was leading the team in scoring, rebounds, assists, and steals. He decided to return to Michigan for his senior year instead of entering the 2015 NBA draft.

His senior season was also affected by injury. He started the season strong and even recorded a triple-double (13 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists) in one game. A triple-double is when a player gets 10 or more in three different statistical categories.

Unfortunately, another leg injury ended his college career early. Despite his injuries, LeVert showed great talent and determination during his time at Michigan.

Professional Career

Brooklyn Nets (2016–2021)

LeVert playing for the Brooklyn Nets in 2019.

LeVert was drafted 20th overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 2016 NBA draft. He was immediately traded to the Brooklyn Nets. Because of his foot surgery, he missed the start of his first season. He made his NBA debut on December 7, 2016.

Over the next few seasons, LeVert became an important player for the Nets. He was known for his scoring and playmaking. In the 2018–19 season, he hit two game-winning shots. A serious leg injury sidelined him for 42 games that season, but he returned for the playoffs.

On March 3, 2020, LeVert had an amazing game, scoring a career-high 51 points against the Boston Celtics. A few days later, he recorded his first NBA triple-double.

Indiana Pacers (2021–2022)

In January 2021, LeVert was traded to the Indiana Pacers. During his physical exam for the trade, doctors found a small mass on his left kidney. The trade may have saved his life, as he felt perfectly healthy at the time.

He had successful surgery to remove the mass, which was a type of cancer called renal cell carcinoma. He made a full recovery and returned to play for the Pacers on March 13, 2021.

Cleveland Cavaliers (2022–2025)

On February 6, 2022, LeVert was traded to his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. In one game in October 2022, he scored 41 points. His teammate Donovan Mitchell also scored 41 points in the same game. They were the first Cavaliers duo to score 40 points each since LeBron James and Kyrie Irving in the 2016 NBA Finals.

Atlanta Hawks and Detroit Pistons

In February 2025, LeVert was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. He played well for the Hawks, including hitting a game-winning shot at the buzzer against the Memphis Grizzlies.

After the season, on July 8, 2025, LeVert signed a contract with the Detroit Pistons.

Personal Life

LeVert's parents are Kim and Darryl Wayne LeVert. His father passed away in 2010. His mother is a first-grade teacher. He has a younger brother named Darryl Marcus.

LeVert comes from a musical family. He is the third cousin of Eddie LeVert, the lead singer of the famous music group The O'Jays.

Images for kids

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  When Derrick Walton and LeVert were sidelined for the season in January 2015, the 2014–15 Wolverines began to struggle

Career statistics

NBA

Regular season

Playoffs

College

See also

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