Who Are Jordan Poole's Parents? Meet Monet Poole And Anthony Poole

Jordan Poole’s father Anthony Poole is an alumnus of Simeon Academy, Chicago, and the University of Wisconsin where he played football
His mother Monet Poole is an alumnus of Washington High School, Milwaukee, and the University of Wisconsin; she is a social worker
Poole’s parents worked together to ensure their son pursue his NBA career

Jordan Poole’s parents, Monet, and Anthony Poole met while studying at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Milwaukee, and began a relationship that led to marriage and three children. They are in the limelight due to their son’s NBA career.

Anthony played high school and college football at Simeon Academy and the University of Wisconsin, respectively, and now works with UPS Capital as a manager. While Monet who was alleged to be an athlete in high school, but stopped playing in college is a social worker and case manager at Eisenhower Center.

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Meet Jordan Poole’s Parents

The parents of the 25-year-old NBA player, Monet, and Anthony Poole are Americans of African descent. As mentioned, their paths crossed during their college days, and have been married for 26 years. Besides Jordan Poole, their only son, born on June 19, 1999, they also have two daughters; Alexandra and Jaidan.

Anthony and Monet were instrumental in their son getting drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA draft. They observed, watched, and encouraged him to improve since his high school days at Rufus King High School and La Lumiere, and when he committed to play collegiately for Michigan.

Anthony Poole

Date of birth: April 9, 1971
Age: 54 years old
Place of birth: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Zodiac sign: Aries
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: African-American
Religion: Christinaity
Sexuality: Straight

Anthony Poole was born on April 9, 1971, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is currently 54 years old. Details regarding his early childhood and family background are not available at the time of this writing. However, available facts indicated he attended Simeon Academy on the South Side of Chicago, where he played football.

After high school, he was admitted to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1989. While he was there, he continued playing football and also worked as a dorm security guard before his graduation in 1994.

Upon college graduation, he initially wanted to join the Milwaukee Police Department, but Jordan’s mother pleaded with him to work with UPS Capital. He worked his way from a truck driver to supervisor in 1999, and then manager since 2004.

Besides his job, Anthony became a basketball coach and went on to coach an AAU team, the Wisconsin Playground Elite; the same team his son was part of. So, it’s safe to say he was one of Jordan’s first coaches.

Despite their relationship as father and Son, Anthony didn’t come easy on Jordan. There was a certain time they were driving home from a tournament, and he told his son that he played terribly and that if he wants to make it to the NBA, he must change the way he play.

Even though his son was not happy with the statement, it served as a motivation for improvement. Jordan wrote a note and pin it to the frame; the statement thus read:

You have talent and you might be able to go Overseas. Not the NBA. Overseas.”

All he wanted was for his son to be at the top of his game. Jordan did improve, all the way from King Rufus High School, to La Lumiere, Michigan, and the Golden State Warriors, where he currently plays.

Monet Poole

Date of birth: March 19, 1973
Age: 52 years old
Place of birth: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Zodiac sign: Pisces
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: African-American
Religion: Christinaity
Sexuality: Straight

Monet Poole formerly known as Monet Jordan was born on March 19, 1973, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is currently 52 years old. She attended Washington High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin before proceeding to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where she graduated in 1996.

There are speculations that Jordan Poole’s mother was an athlete in high school but quit in college. As indicated, she met her husband Anthony Poole while both were attending the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. After dating him for a couple of years, she got married to him sometime in 1999.

Going further, the mother of three is now a social worker. She currently works with Eisenhower Center as a case manager in one of the center’s facilities located in Milwaukee. The center provides residential, vocational, recreational, medication, and case management services.

The center was closed in 2020 due to the coronavirus scourge. Monet said it was crucial because the center’s clients could easily get sick.

While she is passionate about social work, she also has the time to manage the homefront. She joined hands with her husband to encourage and support their kids to succeed. This explains why a strong bond exists in the Poole’s family.