Love Island contestant Aniya Harvey has NBA father Donnell Harvey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 10:55 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Aniya Harvey, a contestant on Season 8 of Love Island USA, is the daughter of former NBA player Donnell Harvey. Donnell, a 6-foot-8 forward, played five seasons in the NBA after being drafted 22nd overall by the New York Knicks in 2000. Aniya has an athletic background as well, having played college volleyball at Florida Atlantic University. Her volleyball career highlights include a standout performance with 10 kills and 6 blocks against Old Dominion.
- •Aniya Harvey featured in Season 8 of Love Island USA.
- •Donnell Harvey was a 6-foot-8 NBA player drafted by the Knicks in 2000.
- •Donnell played for five NBA teams, averaging 5.6 points and 4.0 rebounds per game.
- •Aniya played college volleyball at Florida Atlantic University.
- •Her best match included 10 kills and 6 blocks against Old Dominion.
- 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — Who is Aniya Harvey's dad? Meet Love Island contestant with NCAA background, and Donnell's NBA career
"There's a lot of athleticism in this family.
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