Haywood Highsmith, a native of Baltimore, is a professional basketball player currently playing with the NBA’s Miami Heat.

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On February 15, 2022, he signed a 10-day contract with the Heat. After two 10-day contracts, Highsmith agreed to a standard contract with the Heat to stay with the organization.

In 2018, Highsmith made his G League debut with the Delaware Blue Coats.

The forward’s 2022-23 season is going quite well, as he appeared in every match for the Heat in February.

Because point guard Tyler Herro is questionable due to a knee injury, Haywood could see more minutes off the bench.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Haywood Lee Highsmith Jr.
Known As	Haywood Highsmith
Nickname	Wood, H Squared
Birthdate	December 9, 1996
Age	26 Years Old
Birthplace	Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Current Residence	Miami, Florida, United States
Father’s Name	Haywood Highsmith Sr.
Mother’s Name	Brenda Highsmith
Siblings	Jarrod Hawks
Nationality	American
Marital Status	Unmarried
Baby Momma	Mel Diaz Carrasco
Children	Daughter: Hazel
Built	Athletic
Sexual Orientation	Straight
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black
Height	6 ft. 5 in/1.96 m/196 cm
Weight	220 lb/100 kg
Ethnicity	Afro-American
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius
Religion	Christianity
Profession	Professional Basketball Player
Education	Archbishop Curley High School, Wheeling University
NBA Draft	2018 Undrafted
Awards & Achievements	First-team Division II All-American – NABC (2018)
Playing Career	2018-Present
Association	Delaware Blue Coats (2018-2019) Philadelphia 76ers (2019) Crailsheim Merlins (2020-2021) Miami Heat (2021-Present)
Position	Power Forward/Small Forward
Shirt Number	24
Salary	$1.31 Million
Net Worth	$1 Million
Social Media	Instagram, Twitter

Early Life & Education

Haywood Highsmith, an NBA power forward with the Miami Heat, was born Haywood Lee Highsmith Jr. on December 9, 1996, in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

Not much is known about Highsmith’s parents or siblings except for their names. Highsmith grew up with his brother Jarrod Hawks, the son of Haywood Highsmith Sr. and Brenda Highsmith.

In 2014, Highsmith graduated from Archbishop Curley High School in his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland.

He attended Wheeling University in West Virginia after graduating from high school.

From 2014 to 2018, he was a four-year collegiate basketball player for the Wheeling Jesuit Cardinals.

Haywood made his Cardinals debut near the close of his rookie season.

He averaged 14.5 points and 9.4 rebounds per game as a sophomore.

After four collegiate basketball seasons, the 1.96-meter forwards declared for the 2018 NBA Draft.

Career

Haywood Highsmith got undrafted in the 2018 NBA Draft. Thus, he signed with the NBA G League’s Delaware Blue Coats.

He signed a two-way contract deal with the 76ers in January 2019, and the agreement conditions called for him to divide time between the Blue Coats and the 76ers.

His NBA debut occurred in a 132-115 victory over the Wizards, where he scored three points in five minutes of action.

Nonetheless, his contract with the franchise expired on June 24, 2019, when the 76ers waived Highsmith. After his Exhibit 10 contract with the Suns went through, he returned to the team.

In addition to the NBA, Highsmith has played for a number of international teams, including the Crailsheim Merlins of the Basketball Bundesliga.

Similarly, on July 27, 2021, he joined Vanoli Cremona of the Italian Lega Basket Series A.

However, he is back in the NBA as of 2023 and is signed with the Miami Heat.

Career Highlights

Despite playing for a number of different organizations, Highsmith has built a name for himself in professional basketball with some significant trophies and achievements.

Some of them are listed below:

• MEC tournament MVP (2018)

• First-team Division II All-American – NABC (2018)

• 2× First-team All-MEC (2016, 2018)

• MEC Player of the Year (2018)

Net Worth & Contracts

Net Worth

Haywood Highsmith, a Heat forwards, has a net worth of $1 million as of May 2023.

Haywood is one of the league’s hardest-working players, earning millions in NBA pay alone. However, his pay from his professional career is only one of his primary sources of money.

We all know that NBA players make money from shoe agreements, and Haywood is no different.

Nonetheless, these transactions have yet to be made public. According to some accounts, he wears Nike Kobe 6 Protro shoes, implying he is part of a multi-million-dollar contract with the brand.

If we only consider his NBA earnings, eliminating all other sources of revenue, the forwards have earned $2,300,339 thus far.

And by the year his current contract with the Heat expires, he will have earned $4.20 million.

Contracts

As previously stated, Haywood agreed to terms with the Heat on a three-year, $3.94 million contract in February 2022.

This contract offers a guaranteed $2.04 million and an average annual pay of $1.31 million.

He used Exhibit 10 to sign a $1.44 million deal with the 76ers in 2019 regarding previous contracts.

Similarly, he inked a $1.48 million Exhibit 10 contract with the 76ers in 2021.

Relationship, Kids & Social Media

Haywood Highsmith, a Miami Heat forwards, is not married but is in a long-term relationship with his girlfriend and baby mama, Mel Diaz Carrasco.

Mel is said to be an entrepreneur and home loan broker. She also has her own clothesline business.

The two appear absolutely over heels in love with one other and are not afraid to flaunt their love and relationship in public.

They have a daughter named Hazel, who was born on October 20, 2021.

Mel and Haywood frequently share family photos on their social media accounts, where each has a sizable following.

And if you go to Mel’s Instagram, you’ll find another boy in almost all of her family photos.

Despite her lack of information about him, it appears that the youngster in the photos is her son from a previous relationship or could be her sibling.

However, because there are no trustworthy sources to back up this information, please take it with a grain of salt.

Social Media Presence

Haywood Highsmith is on Twitter and Instagram. He has over 22.4k Instagram followers and over 2.1k Twitter followers.

He mainly publishes professional career updates, personal updates, and images of his super-hot girlfriend, Mel Diaz Carrasco, on Instagram.

Haywood Highsmith Unknown Facts

• Highsmith was selected MEC Player of the Year, first-team All-MEC, and MVP of the MEC Conference tournament as a senior at Wheeling University.

• Highsmith was signed by the Heat on a 10-day contract using the hardship exemption on December 20, 2021, but was reacquired by the Blue Coats in January 2022.

• Haywood and Mel run the H7H apparel line, which they frequently promote on Instagram.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

When was Haywood Highsmith drafted?

Haywood Highsmith was not picked in the 2018 NBA Draft and signed as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Heat.

Is Haywood married?

No, the Heat forwards are not married, but he is in a long-term relationship with Mel Diaz Carrasco, with whom he has a daughter named Hazel.