Arthur Agee's Net Worth
Arthur Agee, an accomplished American basketball player and entrepreneur, boasts a net worth of $250 thousand. Born in Chicago, Illinois, in October 1972, Agee's journey to basketball stardom was vividly depicted in the acclaimed 1994 documentary film Hoop Dreams.
Early Life and Career
Agee first garnered attention when talent scout Earl Smith convinced his family to send him to St. Joseph's High School. Despite his promising start, he had to leave the private school due to financial constraints and transferred to John Marshall High School, where he excelled in basketball.
In 1991, Agee led his high school team to a Public League Championship victory. His commendable performance earned him a place at Mineral Area College, followed by a scholarship to play at Arkansas State University.
Post-College Career
Despite his impressive basketball skills, Agee never played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He declined a contract to play in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) but continued to make his mark in other areas.
Agee starred in the film Passing Glory and launched the Hoop Dreams clothing line, utilizing his fame to build a successful business.
Philanthropic Efforts
Driven by a desire to give back, Agee established the Arthur Agee Role Model Foundation. The foundation aims to help underprivileged kids recognize their real role models—not professional athletes but their parents—and foster personal growth and success.
