Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Jeff Teague:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Jeffrey Demarco Teague
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born June 10, 1988
  • Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters)
  • Weight: 195 lbs (88 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Number: Most notably wore 0 and 55
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: Pike High School in Indianapolis, Indiana
    • Teague was a standout player, earning first-team all-state honors.
  • College: Wake Forest University (Demon Deacons) (2007–2009)
    • Averaged 18.8 points per game in his sophomore season and earned second-team All-American honors.
  • NBA Draft: Selected 19th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks.
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Atlanta Hawks (2009–2016, 2020–2021)
    2. Indiana Pacers (2016–2017)
    3. Minnesota Timberwolves (2017–2020)
    4. Boston Celtics (2020–2021)
    5. Milwaukee Bucks (2021)
  • Championship Rings: 1 (2021 with the Milwaukee Bucks).
  • Kids: Teague has kept his personal life private, with no public information about children.
  • Siblings:
    • Has an older brother, Marquis Teague, who also played in the NBA.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Jeff Teague’s player archetype was that of a quick downhill lead guard, a pace-pushing point guard who blended penetration, scoring bursts, and live-dribble playmaking. Defensively, he fit best as a competitive point-of-attack guard who could pressure opposing ball-handlers with his speed, though he was more disruptive than physically imposing. Offensively, Teague operated as a primary initiator, excelling in spread pick-and-roll, collapsing defenses off the bounce, and creating offense both for himself and teammates. Physically, he had a compact 6-foot-2 frame, strong end-to-end speed, a sharp first step, and the kind of body control that helped him get into the lane consistently. His play style was built around tempo, rim pressure, pull-up scoring, and drive-and-kick reads, making him most effective when the ball was in his hands and the floor was open.

Fun Facts

  • NBA All-Star (2015): Recognized for his role as the floor leader of the Hawks during a 60-win season.
  • NBA Champion (2021): Won a championship with the Milwaukee Bucks.
  • Known for his speed, court vision, and ability to finish at the rim.
  • Career averages: 12.2 points, 5.6 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.

Sources:

Wake Forest Athletics — Jeff Teague – Men’s Basketball
NBA Draft — Jeff Teague
Basketball-Reference — Jeff Teague Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more