In November 2021, NBA/WNBA coach Alex Bazzell revealed that he and his fiancée Napheesa Collier were expecting their first child. Their daughter is due on May 22 of next year, and although it is an unplanned baby, the couple is very prepared for the arrival.
Continue reading Alex Bazzell’s Wikipedia entry to learn more about him.
Meet Alex Bazzell, Partner at Napheesa Collier
Alex Bazzell first met Napheesa Collier when she was a senior in high school. Soon after, Alex became her full-time coach when she became a freshman at the University of Connecticut. However, the two didn’t start dating until after Napheesa’s junior year in 2016.
After nearly 3 years of enjoying dating bliss, the couple got engaged in October 2019. The engagement took place while the two were walking in Central Park, and Alex suddenly got down on one knee and took out a diamond ring.
On their two-year engagement anniversary, Alex posted a photo of Napheesa and him on IG, captioning it: “CHAMPIONS!! 💍💍 My two favorite people have been through hell to get here.”
A month later, he revealed the happy news of their pregnancy on IG with the caption, “So excited to welcome a baby girl into the world in 2022!” Additionally, on the same day, Napheesa posted the same photos as Alex but with a different caption. The post read, “@napheesa24 and I are so excited to welcome a baby girl in 2022! We are looking forward to the next stage of our lives as parents. #girldad”
Still, the news of Napheesa’s pregnancy came as a “shock” to Alex. Likewise, Napheesa shared that it was a surprise—but “what does that saying mean, God laughs at people making plans?” she added.
They had always envisioned “building a family,” but they didn’t know when or where it would happen. So now that the time had come, they were ready for it.
According to Alex, who coached Kobe Bryant’s late daughter Gigi, he planned to use Kobe as his “ideal parent” role model.
Who was Alex Bazzell’s first wife?
Alex Bazzell did not have a first wife. However, he did have a first wife-to-be, his fiancée, Napheesa Collier.
The all-star basketball couple was originally planning to get married in November 2020. Unfortunately, the COVID pandemic was at its peak at the time and the world was in lockdown, so they had to postpone their wedding plans.
Well, next year they are pregnant and waiting for their little girl to come into this world. Perhaps, after their daughter is born, we can finally hear the wedding bells.
Alex Bazzell Net Worth
Alex Bazzell boasts a net worth of over $3 million in 2021.
His basketball career began shortly after he began playing Division 1 college basketball while attending the University of Missouri, Kansas City. He then moved up to Division 2 when he joined Lindenwood University, while also earning a bachelor’s degree in Communications.
After graduating, Alex moved to Germany and started playing professionally for Leitershofen Germany in August 2013. But within a year, Alex realized his passion lay in coaching. So he put his professional career on hold and founded the basketball training academy Bazzel Basketball LLC in St. Louis, MO in May 2014.
Since then, Alex Bazzell has trained stars like Bobby Portis, Trae Young, Napheesa Collier, Candace Parker, Kyrie Irving, Carmelo Anthony, Jaxson Hayes and many more.
“It’s not often you see a coach really care that much. The relationship we’ve built is something I cherish,” said Chicago Bulls’ Bobby Portis.
As of 2021, he also serves as CEO of Through The Lens, an online basketball video coaching program.
Alex Bazzell’s age
Alex Bazzell was born on April 20, 1990. That means he is 31 years old as of 2021.
He is six years older than his partner Napheesa, who was born on September 23, 1996.
True to his birth date, Alex falls under the zodiac sign of Taurus.
Is Alex Bazzell on Instagram, Twitter?
Yes, find him on Instagram @alexbazzell and Twitter @nguyenvananh.
Most of his videos contain basketball tips and tutorials.
Related FAQs
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Where is Alex Bazzell from?
Alex Bazzell was born and raised in St. Charles, MO.
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Does Alex Bazzell share anything about his family?
Alex Bazzell comes from a family of six. He was born to Rob and Diane Pence Bazzell. They celebrate their birthdays on September 8 and November 11, respectively.
His father, Rob, just turned 63 in 2021. He is also a basketball fan and often comes to watch his son play.
Regarding Alex’s siblings, he has two older brothers named Robbie and Ryan, and an older sister named Jamie.
His brother Robbie welcomed daughter Skyler Christine Bazzell in August 2015.
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How tall is Alex Bazzell?
Alex is 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) tall and weighs 81 kg (180 lbs).