Who is Drew Timme and how old is he?
Christopher Harper
Published Sep 23, 2026
GONZAGA Bulldogs star, Drew Timme, is one of the nation's top basketball players.
Fans of the Texas native want to know more about his life on and off the court.
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Who is Drew Timme?
Drew Timme is a promising young basketball star, currently playing for the Gonzaga Bulldogs.
In 2022, he entered his name into the NBA Draft but withdrew in order to return to Gonzaga University in Washington for his senior year.
On the court, Timme sports the No.2 jersey and is considered one of the best forwards on the team.
Timme's father, Matt, is also a former basketball player who used to be on the Southern Methodist University team in college.
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How old is Drew Timme?
Drew Timme was born in Richardson, Texas, on September 9, 2000.
The star athlete is only 22 years old and stands tall at 6-foot-10.
Before committing to Gonzaga University, Drew attended JJ Pearse High School, where he also played basketball and was named District 8-6A's most valuable player.
In 2019, he was also nominated for the McDonald's All-American Game and earned the MVP of the 8-6A district.
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Timme was offered scholarships from various universities such as Michigan State, Alabama, Arizona, Illinois, and Texas.
According to Gozags, Timme was offered scholarships from nearly 30 different programs.
Which seed is Gonzaga in March Madness 2023?
Gonzaga is entering March Madness 2023 as a No.3 seed.
The men's basketball team has ranked alongside the Baylor Bears, the Xavier Musketeers, and the Kansas State Wildcats.
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In the past, the team has produced seven first-round picks from 2016 to 2022 under head coach, Mark Few.
However, according to ESPN: "This year's team has likely All-American Drew Timme (21.0 PPG, 7.4 RPG) and breakout forward Julian Strawther (15.3 PPG), but none of the high-ranking NBA prospects that backed this program's most fruitful seasons in recent years.
"This, plus early stumbles, gave Zags naysayers plenty to fuel criticism of the perennial West Coast power still searching for its first national title."
