Cast
An early promo shot for Season 2. Clockwise from top: Juli Richmond, Tami Roman, Shaunie O'Neal, Jennifer Williams, Royce Reed, Suzie Ketcham, Kim Russell and Evelyn Lozada. Richmond and Russell were later dropped from top billing.
Shaunie O’Neal (née Va'Shaundya Nelson) acts as executive producer of the series and is the ex-wife of NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal. Shaunie and Shaquille were married in 2002. Shaquille filed for divorce in 2009 but the couple worked out their struggles, but a year later in 2010 Shaunie filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences. She is a philanthropist, a mother of five, and a rising entrepreneur.
Royce Reed was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. She graduated from Florida A&M University with a degree in Theater Education and Humanities. She is a former gymnast, competitive cheerleader, and dancer for the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat professional basketball teams. She is also the former girlfriend of NBA center Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic. She and Howard have one son, Braylon, born November 18, 2007. Royce recently started her own urban burlesque dance company, Fantashique, which travels around Florida.
Evelyn Lozada is of Puerto Rican ancestry and grew up in Bronx, New York. She is the ex-fiancee of basketball star Antoine Walker. She co-owns an upscale shoe boutique in Coral Gables, Florida called Dulce. In 2011 she became engaged to football star Chad Ochocinco.
Jennifer Williams (née Jennifer Lauren Guyton) grew up in South Orange, New Jersey and is the ex-wife of former NBA small forward Eric Williams. Jennifer and Eric met in 2000 and married in the summer of 2007 in the Bahamas. Jennifer graduated cum laude from the University of Maryland with a bachelor's degree in political science, and is principal shareholder in a women's only fitness studio called Flirty Girl Fitness. She also supports several charities and founded Project Save the World, a non-profit organization based in Chicago, Illinois.
Suzie Ketcham is the ex- girlfriend of NBA player Michael Olowokandi. in Season 2, she was exiled from the group after several altercations with fellow cast member Evelyn Lozoda. After many allegations of her not returning it was confirmed by VH1 that Ketcham will return for the third season of Basketball Wives.
Tami Roman (Season 2–present) Born in Mount Vernon, New York, Tami is a model and actress. In 1988, she placed 1st runner up in the Ms. Black California Pageant. Tami is a former cast member from the hit MTV reality series Real World: Los Angeles and is the ex-wife of Kenny Anderson. Kenny and Tami divorced in 2001 and have two daughters, Lyric Chanel and Kenni Lauren (also known as Jazz).
Meeka Claxton (Season 3-present) Is a Queens, New York native and the newest wife on Season 3 of the Basketball Wives" Meeka is the wife of former NBA player Speedy Claxton. The Claxtons share two young daughters together, Aniya Claxton and London Claxton. Mrs. Claxton is the founder and owner of Allure Realty group. She graduated from Hofstra University in 2001.
Former Cast
Gloria Govan (Season 1,-recurring Season 2) is the youngest member of the cast. Originally from Oakland, California Gloria is currently engaged to NBA guard/forward Matt Barnes. Gloria met Matt when she was twelve years old. After several years apart, the two reconnected while Matt was playing in Oakland. The two have twin sons, Isaiah and Carter. Gloria is of mixed African-American, Hawaiian, and Mexican ancestry. Gloria bitterly feuds with most of the other cast members (most notably Shaunie). While she was a part of the regular cast in Season 1, Gloria was only featured in a few episodes during Season 2 and did not receive top billing.
Kim Russell and Juli Richmond(Season 2), wives of retired NBAers Bryon Russell and Mitch Richmond, respectively, were also cast for Season 2; however, their appearances were mostly insignificant and they did not receive top billing. They are primarily friends of Shaunie.
Supporting Cast
Eric Williams is a retired NBA player who has been married to Jennifer for three years. Their marriage has been tumultuous at best from the start, amid allegations of infidelity on both sides.
Ashley Walker is the girlfriend of basketball player Rafer Alston and a friend of Royce and Suzie's. Jen dislikes her out of loyalty to her friend, Rafer's former fiancee.
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