A. J. Edu
- January 11, 2024
- Filipino-basketball Player
Quick Facts
A. J. Edu Biography
| Birthday | Jan 1 |
| Birth Year | 2000 |
A. J. Edu is one of the most popular and richest Filipino-Basketball Player who was born on January 1, 2000 in Cyprus, Cyprus. Ariel John “A. J.” Litang Edu (born January 1, 2000) is a Cypriot-born Filipino college basketball player for the Toledo Rockets of the Mid-American Conference (MAC). He is a member of the Philippines national under-18 team. A power forward and center, he stands 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 m) and weighs 215 pounds (98 kg).
On April 12, 2018, Edu signed a National Letter of Intent with the Toledo Rockets under head coach Tod Kowalczyk. He played all 33 games, averaging 3.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and a team-high 1.7 blocks in 14.3 minutes per game. Edu recorded 57 blocks in the season, the most by a freshman in program history. He was named to the Mid-American Conference (MAC) All-Freshman Team. Edu missed his entire sophomore season recovering from a knee injury suffered at the 2019 FIBA Under-19 World Cup.
A. J. Edu Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Filipino-Basketball Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
A. J. Edu is one of the richest Filipino basketball player from Cyprus. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, A. J. Edu 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Edu was granted Filipino citizenship from a young age after difficulties in receiving a Cypriot passport, which made him eligible to play for the Philippines in FIBA competition. However, he still drew interest from the national teams of Cyprus and Great Britain. In 2017, Edu joined the Philippines at the FIBA 3×3 U18 World Cup in Chengdu, China. He debuted for the Philippines at the 2018 FIBA Under-18 Asian Championship in Bangkok, Thailand. In 6 games, Edu averaged 14.2 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game, finishing with 4 double-doubles. He led his team to a fourth-place finish at the tournament, giving them a berth for the 2019 FIBA Under-19 World Cup. About two minutes into his first game at the Under-19 World Cup, Edu suffered a torn ACL and torn meniscus in his right knee, as well as a hairline fracture on his right femur. He missed the rest of the tournament with the injury.
Edu began playing basketball at age 7 in the junior ranks of Cypriot club AEL Limassol. He also played soccer in his childhood but began focusing on basketball due to his exceptional height. After his family moved to England a few years later, Edu joined the Bristol Flyers cadet team and the Swansea Storm in the Wales League. With Swansea, he established himself as a top player at the under-16, under-18, and men’s first division levels. With the Flyers, he trained with many former college basketball players. In 2017, Edu began playing for South Gloucestershire and Stroud College in Bristol, England, where he was considered one of the top prospects in the country while competing in the Elite Academy Basketball League (EABL). After the 2017–18 season, he was named EABL West Conference Defensive Player of the Year, averaging 18.6 points, 14.7 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game. In 2018, he was invited to a Basketball Without Borders camp in Los Angeles.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 10 in |
A. J. Edu height 6 ft 10 in Aamer weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is A. J. Edu Dating?
According to our records, A. J. Edu is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, A. J. Edu’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Aamer Ranked on the list of most popular Filipino-Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Cyprus. A. J. Edu celebrates birthday on January 1 of every year.
Is AJ Edu pure Filipino?
Edu is used to that. He’s used to being an underdog. He is Filipino after all , and we as a nation will almost always be considered the underdog, especially against international competition. Instead, Edu was just happy to be part of the Basketball Without Borders camp.
Where is AJ Edu now?
AJ Edu set to make return for Toledo men’s basketball after multiple knee injuries. Edu tore his ACL in 2019, his meniscus in 2020, and then tore the ACL in his other knee in 2021.
How tall is AJ Edu?
6′ 10″
Is AJ Edu eligible for Gilas?
AJ Edu back with Toledo Rockets after injury, looks forward to joining Gilas pool. AJ Edu reaffirmed his commitment to the Gilas Pilipinas program as he makes his recovery from injuries.
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