Gabe Vincent is a pro basketball player who is both Nigerian and American. He is a point guard for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association. He is also a part of the Nigerian National Basketball Team.
From the year 2014 to the year 2018, he was part of the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos men’s basketball team while attending the University of California. He had a pre-draft workout with the Sacramento Kings after graduating from college.
In 2020 he was named the NBA G League’s Most Improved Player. As an undrafted free agent, he plays for the Miami Heat.
Quick Facts
Full Name |
Gabriel Nnamdi Vincent |
Known As |
Gabe Vincent |
Date of Birth |
June 14, 1996 |
Age |
26 Years Old |
Birth Place |
Modesto, California |
Nationality |
American and Nigerian |
Ethnicity |
Nigerian-American |
Religion |
Christianity |
Father’s Name |
Franklin Vincent |
Mother’s Name |
Cynthia Vincent |
Siblings |
Justin and Benjamin |
Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
Height |
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight |
200 lb (91 kg) |
Education |
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Relationship Status |
Married |
Profession |
Basketball Player |
League |
NBA |
Position |
Point Gurad/Shooting Guard |
Team |
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Playing Career |
2022-Present |
Net Worth |
$1 Million |
Social Media |
Family
Gabe Vincent, a player from Heat, was born on June 14, 1996, to Franklyn and Cynthia Vincent. His father is from Nigeria, while his mother is from Connecticut. His parents both hold doctorates in psychology. He has two siblings named Justin and Benjamin.
Early Life and Education
Gabe Vincent is 26 years old, born on June 14, 1996. He was born and raised in Modesto, California. Gabriel Nnamdi Vincent is his true name.
He finished high school at St. Mary High School. He graduated from the University of California holding a bachelor’s degree. He was born with the sign of Gemini—his position as the Heat point guard.
Nationality and Ethnicity
Gabe Vincent is of Nigerian-Connecticut descent. He is of Nigerian and American descent.
College Career
Vincent attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, from 2014 to 2018, averaging 12.8 points per game in 113 games. He was chosen to the 2018 All-Big West Second Team following his senior season.
Professional career
Stockton Kings (2018–2020)
Vincent had a pre-draft workout routine with the Sacramento Kings after graduation. Even though he was undrafted in the 2018 NBA draught, he signed an Exhibit 10 contract with Sacramento on October 2. A few days later, he was released. During the 2018-19 season, he appeared in 24 games with 3 starts for the Stockton Kings of the G League, averaging 8.8 points in 18.6 minutes per game. In December 2019, he scored 35 points twice for the Kings.
In his second season with Stockton, Vincent appeared in 20 games (three starts), scoring 23.4 pts, 3.8 rebs, 2.5 assists, and 1.30 steals per game while shooting 46.9 % from the field, 41.2 % from three-point range, and 89.7 % from the free throw line.
Miami Heat (2020–present)
The Miami Heat announced the signing of Vincent to a two-way contract on January 8, 2020. On January 29, he made his NBA debut against the Orlando Magic. Vincent had 27 points, three assists, and one reb in a win over the Salt Lake City Stars in the G League on February 3. In 31 G League games, he averaged 20.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists.
Vincent was named the NBA G League’s Most Improved Player on June 22, 2020. The Miam advanced to the NBA Finals 2020, but Heat was defeated in 6 games by the Los Angeles Lakers.
Vincent joined the Heat for the NBA Summer League on August 1, 2021, and 5 days later, he signed a regular contract with the Heat.
Vincent scored 29 points in the Eastern Conference Finals on May 21, 2023, to propel the Heat to a 3-0 win over the Boston Celtics.
National Team Career
Vincent is a member of Nigeria’s national squad, D’Tigers. He scored 23 points against Poland on August 24, 2019, including the game-winning three-pointer with 0.3 seconds remaining. He played for Nigeria in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup in China.
Height and weight
Gabe Vincent stands 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs around 90.7 kg.
Salary and Net Worth
Gabe Vincent has a net worth of one million dollars. He earns $1,669,178 a year.
Wife and Kids
Gabe Vincent is a husband. He married Jackie Vincent, an elementary school teacher. This married couple has two children.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gabe Vincent?
Gabe Vincent is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player.
Who are Gabe Vincent’s parents?
Franklyn Vincent and Cynthia Vincent
Who is Gabe Vincent’s height?
6 feet 3 inches
How old is Gabe Vincent?
26 years old
Who is Gabe Vincent’s wife?
Jackie Vincent