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<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Teague">Jeffrey Demarco Teague</a> was born on June 10, 1988, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Shawn and Carol Teague. His father, Shawn Teague, played college basketball at Missouri and Boston University, serving as a strong influence on Jeff’s early interest in the sport. The father-son duo frequently practiced together, laying the foundation for Jeff’s future career in basketball.</p>

<h2>Early Life and High School Career</h2>
<p>Jeff Teague attended Pike High School in Indianapolis, where he excelled as a basketball player. During his senior year, he led the Pike Red Devils to a 20–5 season, averaging 22 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals per game. These impressive stats earned him team MVP honors. National recruiting services took notice, with Rivals.com ranking him as the No. 9 point guard in the country and 57th overall prospect. He was also rated a four-star recruit by both Scout.com and Rivals.com.</p>

<h2>College Career at Wake Forest</h2>
<p>Following high school, Teague enrolled at Wake Forest University, joining the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon_Deacon">Demon Deacons</a>. In his freshman season (2007–08), he averaged 13.9 points per game and was one of four freshmen to receive ACC Rookie of the Week honors. Rivals.com named him National Freshman of the Week during that season, highlighting his standout performances.</p>

<p>Teague’s sophomore season marked a turning point. He significantly improved his game, averaging 18.8 points, 3.5 assists, and 1.9 steals per game while shooting an impressive 44.1% from three-point range. His performance earned him All-American honors—the first Wake Forest player to achieve that status since <a href="/biography/chris-paul">Chris Paul</a>—and made him just the 13th All-American in school history. Teague became a finalist for the John R. Wooden Award, Bob Cousy Award, and Oscar Robertson Trophy. He was also a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Teague">nominee</a> for the Naismith Trophy. During the 2008 season, he scored his 1,000th career point, becoming the 45th player in the school's history to do so. He capped off his college career with a 34-point performance in a thrilling 92–89 win over North Carolina.</p>

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<h2>NBA Career and All-Star Achievement</h2>
<p>In April 2009, Jeff Teague declared for the NBA Draft, forgoing his final two years of college eligibility. He was selected 19th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2009 NBA Draft. During his rookie season (2009–10), he appeared in 71 games and averaged 3.2 points and 1.7 assists per game. He finished the season strong, recording 24 points and 15 assists in a standout performance.</p>

<p>Teague continued to develop steadily. In the 2010–11 season, he again scored 24 points in a notable game and stepped into the starting lineup during the playoffs following a knee injury to <a href="/biography/kirk-hinrich">Kirk Hinrich</a>. In the 2011–12 season, Teague emerged as a solid starter, averaging 12.6 points, 4.9 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. He ranked eighth in the NBA in total steals with 106 that season.</p>

<p>His breakout moment came in 2015, when he was selected as an NBA All-Star for the Eastern Conference. That accolade recognized his pivotal role in leading the Hawks to a strong season. In 2016, he continued to deliver strong performances, including a 32-point game—his season-high—in a victory over the Dallas Mavericks.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Net Worth</h2>
<p>Jeff Teague was previously linked to Tyrina Lee, known for her past relationship with rapper Future. As of the most reliable public estimates, Jeff Teague’s net worth is approximately $16 million, earned primarily through his professional basketball career and endorsements.</p>

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