“I just don’t trust people. The people I came in with is the people I’m gonna stay with. I’m not adding no other people to my circle”. From an early stage, Anthony Edwards placed special emphasis on family. After all, the personal tragedies he suffered made his childhood quite different from all others, compelling him to keep his remaining blood relations as close as he could. While it is nothing to the level that Dom Toretto would emphasize family, the Timberwolves star has seldom shied from praising his loved ones, calling his brothers and himself sheets of paper while his sister was the staple.

However, Edwards also divulged only specific information about his family, not going too deep into his ancestry or roots. Therefore, it is now up to us to find out the truth about the 23-year-old.

Where is Anthony Edwards from? What’s his nationality?

Anthony Edwards was born on August 5, 2001, in Atlanta, Georgia. That’s home—busy streets, backyard hoops, family always close. His mom, Chrisha Yvette Edwards, raised him with strength and love. His dad, Roger Caruth, wasn’t really around much growing up. Still, he gave him the nickname “Ant-Man,” which stuck fast.

Anthony’s American, no doubt about it. Atlanta shaped him, gave him grit. He wasn’t raised with silver spoons or highlight reels. He lost both his mom and grandma within eight months. That pain changed him. Drove him. Made him lock in harder than ever before.

Some folks joke he’s Michael Jordan’s secret kid. But that’s not true; it’s just a wild internet myth. But you get why people say it. Same fire. Same swagger. Same unshakable confidence on the court. He’s got that MJ stare, the kind that dares you to doubt him. And when he takes flight? You feel it, like you’re watching something bigger than basketball.

He plays for the Timberwolves now, but Atlanta’s in every step he takes. He laughs loudly, talks trash, and competes harder than anyone else in the room. That’s just Ant. That’s who he’s always been. Now that we have a small picture of them, let’s look into his roots more deeply.

What is Anthony Edwards’ ethnicity and religion?

Anthony Edwards’ ethnicity often gets mixed up, and not just a little. Some folks online say he’s part German, maybe Irish, maybe both. But that’s not true. They’re confusing him with the actor Anthony Edwards from Top Gun. The basketball Ant-Man is African-American, born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia.

Nothing in his background points to any European ancestry. No German roots, no Irish ties. Just a kid from the South with a whole lot of talent and drive. His parents are Chrisha Yvette Edwards and Roger Caruth, both Black. Beyond that, not much is out there. The public doesn’t really know much more about his extended family tree. And he’s never felt the need to spell it all out.

As for his religion, that’s still a mystery. Edwards hasn’t talked about faith in interviews. No posts. No comments. Nothing that clearly shows what he believes or follows. So, anything you hear is just guessing. He keeps that part of his life private.

What is known is who raised him. His mom, Chrisha, and grandma, Shirley, were everything. They kept the lights on, sometimes literally, when things got rough. They were his anchors. He lost them both to cancer in 2015. It was just eight months apart, both on the fifth. That wrecked him, but it also lit a fire.

His older sister, Antoinette, stepped up. She took custody, held the family together. Stood courtside while Anthony climbed. She saw him go first in the 2020 draft, tears in her eyes. So no, there’s no fancy heritage story here. No mix of far-off lands. Just a young Black man from Atlanta who’s carrying the weight of love, loss, and promise. Okay, so now that we know about his family, let’s also look at his college career.

Which college did Anthony Edwards attend?

Anthony Edwards went to the University of Georgia. He rejected offers from Kentucky and Duke and went to Georgia, his home state, close to where he grew up. A lot of top recruits chase banners, rings, and blue bloods. Edwards? He picked a place that felt right. Somewhere, he could be himself.

He suited up for the Bulldogs in 2019, and right away, he popped. On November 5th, his college debut, he dropped 24 points. Toss in nine boards and four steals. Georgia beat Western Carolina, but the real headline was Edwards. Biggest freshman debut since Dominique Wilkins. Yeah, that Dominique.

A few weeks later, the Maui Invitational. Lights were brighter. The opponent was the third-ranked Michigan State. First half, he was quiet. The second half was literally straight fire. Scored 33 of his 37 points there. Pull-up threes, fast breaks, dunks, blocks. He did it all. Georgia still lost, but people finally understood, this kid’s not regular.

In his last Maui game, he faced Chaminade. Smaller school, but Edwards didn’t coast. He led all scorers again, hit the game-winner, and walked off like a pro. February brought the grind of SEC play. Still, he kept stacking numbers. Against Texas A&M, he put up 29 and grabbed 15 boards. That’s grown-man stuff. Then 32 against Florida. Then 36 against South Carolina, with four steals to go with it.

He finished his freshman year averaging 19.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. Led the team in scoring. One of the best freshman seasons in Georgia history. He wasn’t just scoring, he was carrying. The SEC took notice. He won Freshman of the Year. Made second-team All-SEC. Racked up four Freshman of the Week honors, a Georgia record. Was named a finalist for the Jerry West Award, too. That’s given to the top shooting guard in college hoops.

Then came March, and COVID was just starting to shut things down. On March 20, he declared for the NBA Draft. Hired an agent. That was it, his college career ended after one unforgettable year. He could’ve gone anywhere, but he chose Georgia. And he left it better than he found it.