Derrick Gordon biography, net worth and LGBTQ advocacy

• He is an American professional basketball player
• He was the first basketball player to openly say he is gay in NCAA Division 1
• He went undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft

Derrick Gordon is an American basketball player whose net worth is about $3-$5 million and was the first to come out openly in men’s basketball to say that he is gay in the NCAA Division 1. He played college basketball for Western Kentucky, UMass Amherst and Seton Hall.

Gordon played high school basketball at St. Patrick High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey and began his college career at Western Kentucky University. He became the first openly gay men’s basketball player in NCAA Division 1 history in 2014.

He then transferred to the University of Massachusetts Amherst and played for the Minutemen for two seasons and finished his college career at Seton Hall University. He went undrafted in the 2016 NBA and has since played for various teams in the NBA G League and overseas leagues. He currently plays for the Anyang KGC in the Korean Basketball League.

Derrick Gordon Biography

Derrick Gordon Net Worth

Derrick Gordon has a net worth of $3-$5 million primarily from his basketball career. He went undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft and has since played in the NBA G League and overseas. He played professionally for Apollon Limassol also known as the Cypriot team in the First Division and then moved to Germany where he joined Romerstrom Gladiators Trier. 

Derrick Gordon. Photo/ABC7 Chicago

Gordon has played for other teams professionally and he certainly earned a decent amount playing overseas. In his college years, Gordon had endorsement deals with major brands like Nike and Adidas. Since then, he seems to have prioritized his role as an LGBTQ advocate. However, we can say he is wealthy and is still earning, which will grow his net worth in future.

Derrick Gordon Personal Life

Derrick Robert Gordon was born on December 12 1991 to Sandra and Michael Gordon. He has two siblings Darryl who is his twin and Michael Gordon Jr. He started playing basketball at a young age and excelled at St. Patrick High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey, leading the school team to success. After high school, he played for Kentucky University for a year before he transferred to the University of Massachusetts Amherst [UMass].

While at UMass, he grappled with his sexuality and eventually came out to his family and teammates. Later that year, he decided to come out publicly, and since then he has been a national figure and role model for LGBTQ athletes.

His decision to come out was met with both support and criticism but he remained steadfast in his commitment to living authentically. Despite that, he persevered and enjoyed a successful college career and graduated from UMass. Since graduating, the player has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights and has also pursued a career in professional basketball, playing in various leagues around the world.

Derrick Gordon Career

Gordon started playing in high school, at St. Patrick High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey where he led the school team to success and game recognition for his basketball skills. He then joined Western Kentucky University for one season and briefly played for the Hilltoppers before transferring, where he earned a spot on the All-Sun Belt Conference third team.

Gordon then joined the University of Massachusetts Amherst and played for the Minutemen for two seasons, then graduated from the institution with a degree in Communication. While at the university, he made history as the first openly gay player in Division 1 men’s basketball.

The player transferred to Seton Hall University for his final year of eligibility and played for the Pirates before embarking on a professional basketball career.

Derrick Gordon. Photo/Outsports

After university, Gordon’s journey saw him take his talent to various international leagues, leaving a mark on each one. First, he ventured onto the Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus to play for Apollon Limassol in the First Division. Following his stint in Cyprus, Gordon crossed the border to Germany, joining the Romerstrom Gladiators Trier in the ProA league where he continued being a valuable contributor. Beyond the two teams, it is possible that Gordon participated in other leagues or tournaments during this period.

Luxury Collection

Derrick is a very private person and we can only speculate about the cars he owns. But based on his net worth and lifestyle, it is likely that he owns one or several high-end brands.

FAQs

1. How old is Gordon?

32 years old

2. What is his net worth in 2023?

$3-$5 million

3. Was he drafted in the NBA?

No

4. Has he played in the NBA?

No

5. Has he played in a major tournament?

No.