It took Shey Peddy 7 long years to find her moment in the WNBA. Drafted as the 23rd overall pick in the 2012 draft, the guard was waived even before she had played a single possession. What followed was commitment overseas– Austria, Germany, and Israel, among other countries.

However, the 2019 season came with a new chance for Shey to prove that she belonged in the league. She signed with the Washington Mystics. Since then, she has slowly but surely carved out a reputation for herself as a solid bench player. That grit, we can trace it back to home.

Who is Shey Peddy’s Father?

Shey Peddy’s father is Terrance Williams. A Boston, Massachusetts native, Williams has been an operations manager at the Boston Water and Sewer Department as of 2023. Even prior to that, he ran for the Boston City Council, vouching for better public schools in the region. “They’re not preparing our children to move on to the next level,” he had expressed, before stating he was not in it for the money, but to watch the kids succeed. As for any athletic background, it seems to be unclear. But not dismissible. When asked by Temple University if her parents were also of athletic backgrounds, Shey Peddy said, “So they say, but I can’t picture anyone being athletic.”

Who is Shey Peddy’s Mother?

Shey Peddy’s mother is Lisa Peddy, as per her college profile. It was here that the Indiana Fever guard seemed to have found a little inspiration. According to Cronkite News, Lisa comes from a basketball background, and Shey watched her play in local leagues growing up. Her coach at Temple, Tonya Cardoza, played with Lisa, and believed Shey had grown up with all the right tools to become a solid basketball player.

What is Shey Peddy’s Parents’ Nationality?

Shey Peddy’s parents are of American nationality. They lived in Boston, Massachusetts. As of now, no details about the family’s deeper roots are available publicly.

Throughout her career, Shey has always had to grind out and make the best of a tough situation. Since her childhood, she has been a fighter, and that shows in her basketball career. “And to know her story and all the hours that she spent in the gym and for it to pay off… is something incredible,” her college coach had said after Peddy found a spot on the Phoenix Mercury. She has kept up with the momentum to sign a rest-of-the-season contract with the Indiana Fever in 2025; becoming a part of a 2025 team, known to be resilient after the 5 season-ending injuries.