Cedar Falls’ Own A.J. Green Returns Home for Huge Honor

Iowa and exceptional basketball players kind of go hand in hand, right?

The women’s basketball team at the University of Iowa played in the NCAA championship game two years in a row.

Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin both have become beloved WNBA stars.

And one former Cedar Falls high school student is now making waves in the NBA.

A.J. Green’s Basketball Roots: Cedar Falls High School to the Pros

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25-year-old Cedar Falls native A.J. Green has gone on to make the entire Cedar Valley very proud.

When the 6-foot 4 guard attended Cedar Falls High School, he helped lead the team to the 2018 state championship, according to reports. Green left the high school program as the school's all-time leading scorer.

A.J. Green’s College Basketball Success at UNI

Once he graduated, he stayed close to home to go to the University of Northern Iowa.

Green went on to become one of the best players in the college's history, being named the 2018-2019 Missouri Valley Conference Rookie of the Year and 2-time MVC Player of the year, according to reports.

A.J. Green’s NBA Career with the Milwaukee Bucks

For the past two seasons, A.J. Green has played for the Milwaukee Bucks.

That's right! He went straight from Cedar Falls to the NBA.

He averages 7.7 points per game. with a 43% field goal percentage, according to his official profile.

A.J. Green’s Jersey Retired at Cedar Falls High School

On Friday, February 14th, Green returned to his old high school stomping grounds for an incredible reason.

Cedar Falls High School officials hung up his #4 jersey in the rafters. His number has been retired and will never be worn by another athlete in the program again.

Congratulations to Green and his entire family on this exciting achievement!

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