Will Cherry is a professional basketball player. Will Cherry now represents Skyliners Frankfurt in the German Basketball Bundesliga. While playing collegiate basketball for the University of Montana, the athlete was voted Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2012 and 2013.
Cherry has played for six different European teams, two NBA Development League (G-League) teams, and a brief spell with the Cleveland Cavaliers during his professional career.
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Early Years and Family
Will Cherry was born on February 8, 1981, in the state of California, in the city of Oakland.
His mother, Yvette Martin, reared him alone.
While still in high school, Martin gave birth to a basketball player. She did not go to college.
She also grew up with Cherry and her younger brother in a dangerous neighborhood.
His mother started her profession at a bus station and is now one of the most well-respected social workers in her town.
Cherry is an athlete now as a result of her, and he credits her entirely.
Martin, on the other hand, was completely unconcerned about the critics.
In her home, she insisted on order and structure.
Martin directed her sons’ attention to the neighborhood’s many positive qualities.
She stressed faith while also emphasizing the importance of excellence.
When Martin brought home an elementary school report card with straight A’s, he did not arrange a party for Cherry. It was something she expected every semester.
Cherry could only obtain a smartphone if he maintained a 3.5-grade point average in high school.
When he addressed a teacher in sixth grade, supportive Mother Cherry informed him that his desire of playing in the NBA was a pipe dream.
Martin pledged to assist him when he told her as a boy that he wanted to play professional basketball after learning about the tragedy.
She drove to the school and requested a private meeting with the teacher.
Net Worth
Will Cherry’s net worth is believed to be around $1.5 million, according to several sources.
He makes the most of his money as a professional basketball player.
Facts of Will Cherry
| Full Name | Will Cherry |
| Nickname | Not Available |
| Birth Date | February 8, 1981 |
| Birth Place | Oakland, California |
| Residence | Not Available |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Education | McClymonds (Oakland, California) and Montana (2009–2013) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Father’s Name | Not Available |
| Mother’s Name | Yvette Martin |
| Siblings | 1 (brother) |
| Age | 41 years old |
| Height | 6 feet 1 inch |
| Weight | 176 lb (80 kg) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Body Type | Athletic |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Joycie Pooh |
| Children | 2, Logan |
| Active since | 2013–present |
| Teams |
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| Endorsements | Not Available |
| Net Worth | $1.5 million |
| NBA Draft Pick | 2013/Undrafted |
| Position | Point Guard |
| League | Basketball Bundesliga |
| Merch of Cleveland Cavaliers | Hoodie |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
| Last Update | June 2022 |
Early Career
Cherry attended McClymonds High School in Oakland, California.
As a senior, he averaged 12.0 points, 5.0 assists, a league-leading 4.0 steals, and 8.0 rebounds per game for the Warriors’ unbeaten (33–0) record, earning him league and team MVP accolades.
In 116 career collegiate games, Will averaged 12.8 points on.430 shooting, 3.4 assists, 2.3 steals, and 3.6 rebounds in 30.7 minutes per game for the Montana Grizzlies (104 starts).
He was awarded first-team All-Big Sky Conference three times, and in 2011–12 and 2012–13, he was voted Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year.
In addition, with 1,484 points, he ranks ninth all-time in scoring.
A Professional Life
After going undrafted in the 2013 NBA draft, Will signed with the New Orleans Pelicans for the 2013 NBA Summer League.
On February 13, 2014, the Canton Charge of the NBA Development League acquired the athlete.
In July 2014, the point guard signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2014 NBA Summer League.
On August 3, 2014, he signed with the Toronto Raptors.
The Raptors, however, waived him on October 25, 2014. On November 2, 2014, the Canton Charge re-acquired Cherry.
Later that day, he signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers. After appearing in eight games and averaging 1.9 points and one assist per game, the Cavaliers released the point guard on November 30, 2014.
On December 7, 2014, Cherry signed a deal with Zalgiris Kaunas of Lithuania for the remainder of the season. On June 6, 2015, he assisted Zalgiris in winning the LKL championship for the fifth time in a row.
Willingness to Work with Different Teams
In July 2015, Cherry signed with the San Antonio Spurs for the 2015 NBA Summer League.
On September 1, 2015, he signed with Alba Berlin of Germany for the 2015–16 season. He and Alba won the German Cup in 2016.
In August 2016, Cherry joined Gaziantep Basketbol of the Turkish Basketball Super League. On July 29, 2017, he signed a contract with Croatian club Cedevita Zagreb for the 2017–18 season.
On October 8, 2018, the point guard joined the Golden State Warriors. He was only released three days later.
The Santa Cruz Warriors, the Warriors’ G League affiliate, have added him to their roster. In 46 games for the Warriors, he averaged 9.1 points, 4.2 assists, and 1.6 steals per game.
On April 13, 2019, Team Cherry signed a one-year contract with Olympiacos of the Greek Basket League. On July 23, 2019, he signed a one-year contract extension with Olympiacos.
On January 15, 2020, Will and Olympiacos officially parted ways. He signed with Pallacanestro Reggiana of Lega Basket Serie A on January 26. (LBA).
In addition, in 2021, he played one game for Hapoel Eilat of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
On September 29, 2021, he joined Cluj of the Romanian Liga Națională. On October 30, 2021, Cherry joined with Skyliners Frankfurt of the German Basketball Bundesliga.
Cherry’s Potency
Will is a tenacious defender who takes pride in what he does. He’s a fantastic on-ball defender.
He’s also a fantastic passer, having been one of the finest steal artists in the NCAA while at Montana. For a PG, he has excellent ball sense and contributes effectively to the glass.
Will also played large minutes for the majority of his career while mostly protecting the opposing team’s greatest player.
He has some penetrating skill on offense. Will went for broke when it came to getting to the front of the queue.
As a senior, he cut down on his fouls dramatically. Will’s passing ability has increased, and he can now enlist the assistance of his teammates.
He showed leadership qualities by leading the Griz to two Big Sky Conference NCAA Tournament trips in a row.
Both with and without the ball, the player is lightning fast. Cherry is a fearless competitor who doesn’t back down from a fight.
Injury
After apparently injuring his foot in late 2012, Will, a previous top defender for Montana and a candidate for conference player of the year, was out for 6-8 weeks.
This had an impact on the Big Sky Conference battle all the way down to the national level.
It was a broken foot, according to Missoula reporter Shaun Rainey’s tweets. This type of injury ruined his season and limited his ability to perform at the high level he had previously shown.
Damian Lillard, a former Big Sky teammate who went on to be picked first overall in the NBA Draft following a strong season in the Big Sky, was an inspiration for Cherry.
His goal that year was to replicate the accomplishment, and he was already considered a candidate for conference player of the year and one of the top 100 players in the country.
Wife and children
Joycie Pooh is Will Cherry’s wife. She is an esthetician with a license. On his social media accounts, the basketball player frequently publishes images of her.
The 6’1′′ athlete has two young kids, the oldest of whom, Logan, is only three years old.
During the 2020 interview, Cherry noted, “It’s been crazy; my oldest child is a character and looks exactly like me.”
Cherry has always placed a high emphasis on family and community, and he was thrilled to get another chance with an NBA franchise in his hometown for the 2018-19 season.
Age, Height, and Weight
Will Cherry is 41 years old.
In terms of physical characteristics, he stands at 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 80 kg, which is normal for NBA players.
Will, on the other hand, is covered with tattoos all over his body. The player has dark brown hair and brown eyes. He is an American citizen with an African-American background.
Aquarius is the astrological sign that the athlete was born under.
Controversy
In 2013, a former Montana guard was jailed for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest in downtown Missoula.
Keron DeShields, a sophomore guard, and a third male were also detained by Missoula police.
Jason Shawn Snyder was charged with marijuana possession and drug paraphernalia, while DeShields was charged with disorderly conduct.
On April 27, at 2:04 a.m., an event occurred in a Front Street tavern.
Local cops arrived at a complaint of a brawl between the three men, and Cherry – a three-time All-Big Sky selection – had to be tased before submitting, according to the Missoulian.
He sat in jail for an hour without being charged, and he has no prior criminal record. He was later released since there was no reason to arrest him, according to Cherry.
The Internet and Social Media
He has 8749 followers on Instagram and 3589 followers on Twitter.
