D’Angelo Dante Russell

nickname

D’Angelo

Sun sign

fish

Place of birth

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Residence

New York City, New York, United States

nationality

training

D’Angelo Russell went to Central High School in his hometown. However, for his sophomore year, he moved to Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida.

After graduating high school, he enrolled at Ohio State University , where he studied for just a year before entering the NBA draft in April 2015.

occupation

Professional basketball player

family

• Father – Antonio Russell
• Mutter – Keisha Rowe
• Siblings – Antonio Russell (Older Brother), Lashaun Russell (Older Brother), Tayshaun Russell (Brother) and Cloee Russell (Sister)

Manager

D’Angelo Russell is represented by Aaron Mintz.

Position

Point Guard

Shirt Number

1

Build

Athletic

Height

196 cm (6 ft 5 in)

weight

88 kg or 194 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

D’Angelo Russell has dated

1. Niki Withers (2016) – D’Angelo started dating USC volleyball athlete Niki Withers in early summer 2016. They made their relationship public by sharing tons of pictures together on their social media accounts. However, they broke up in July 2016 after taking a trip to Asia. During the journey, they found that they were drifting apart. But about two weeks after their split, they went to dinner and closed their differences. They decided to give their relationship another shot and publicly reconciled by reposting their pictures. However, they broke up forever in September 2016 after he sneaked out of a West Hollywood nightclub with TV presenter Jennifer Leon.
2. Jennifer Leon (2016) – Russell reportedly had an affair with TV host Jennifer Leon in September 2016 after they left a nightclub in an Uber cab. The pictures and videos of their fun evening together were later published on gossip website Terez Owens.
3. Janay Bankston (2016-present) – Russell was first pictured with Instagram model Janay Bankston playing volleyball at Cal State Stanislaus in August 2016 at the War Dogs film premiere in Los Angeles. However, their relationship didn’t really start until the end of the year. In early 2017, they became open and frank about their relationship.

race/ethnicity

Schwarz

hair colour

Schwarz

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• high altitude
• athletic body
• Signature ice cream in my veins celebration

measurements

His body specifications can be –

• Chest – 109 cm or 43 inches
• Arms/biceps – 38 cm or 15 inches
• Waist – 84 cm or 33 inches

shoe size

unknown

brand promotion

D’Angelo Russell has appeared in the following TV commercials

• Gatorade (2016)
• NBA 2K18 (2017)
• Panini trading cards (2015)
• Foot Locker (2016)

Religion

unknown

Known for

• As one of the most promising young players in the NBA
• Has featured for NBA giants Los Angeles Lakers for two years from 2015-2017

First basketball game

In October 2015, he made his NBA professional debut in the season opener against Minnesota Timberwolves . They lost the match by one point.

first movie

D’Angelo has not appeared in any motion pictures as of 2017.

First TV show

In 2015 he made his first TV show appearance in the Ohio to LA With D’Angelo Russell episode of the morning talk show, Mike & Mike .

Personal trainer

D’Angelo follows a special training routine to keep fit and prepared for his games. And he doesn’t mind taking his commitment to extreme levels, including working out at the gym at midnight. He also loves working out on the beach.

D’Angelo Russell favorite things

• Football team – Manchester United
• Footballer – Gareth Bale
• Video game for childhood – Mario Kart

The Angelo Russell Facts

1. During his year-long stint with the Ohio State Buckeyes, he put in an impressive performance that helped him win the Oscar Robertson Trophy, the Wayman Tisdale Award and the Jerry West Award.
2. At the end of his year-long college career, he was named to the Consensus All-American First-Team and named Big Ten Freshman of the Year.
3. The Los Angeles Lakers selected him as the second overall pick in the NBA draft held in June 2015.
4. In June 2017, he signed on to the Brooklyn Nets after his previous franchise agreed to include him in an extensive exchange.
5. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.