Head Coach Rodney Terry’s wife, Vielka Rivers, is an entrepreneur, stylist, and designer. She has two sons from her previous relationship.
Terry first made the disclosure about his relationship status by sharing a picture of them together on social media in 2018 following a game night; however, the precise details of their relationship timeline aren’t unknown.
Rodney Terry and Vielka Rivers have been private about their relationship until now.
The head coach took to Twitter to wish his then-girlfriend Vielka a happy birthday during her birthday weekend, writing, “Birthday Weekend for my beautiful girlfriend Vielka! Quality Time!“
Birthday Weekend for my beautiful girlfriend Vielka! Quality Time! pic.twitter.com/gjwBQONsrq
— Rodney Terry (@RodneyTerry) March 24, 2019
Likewise, the following year also, Terry didn’t fail to share a post on her birthday in 2020, addressing her as his girlfriend.
Fast-forward to March 2023. Terry still addressed him as a girlfriend, indicating they hadn’t been married by that time. However, by October 2024, an online photo described them as husband and wife.
Thus far, precise details of their wedding aren’t available. Above all, unlike other high-profile personalities, Terry and Vielka have been largely private about their married status.
Wishing a very happy birthday to my beautiful girlfriend Vielka! pic.twitter.com/uM8bECFJYz
— Rodney Terry (@RodneyTerry) March 22, 2023
According to her Instagram bio, Vielka Riversis is an entrepreneur, stylist, designer, model teacher, and mother.
Vielka Rivers is an entrepreneur known for her expertise in the beauty industry, and she owns Mercer Salon.
One of Vielka Rivers’ Two Sons, Eden Samuel Ewing, Is a Basketball Player!
Rodney Terry doesn’t have any biological children, but he shares a sound bond with Vielka’s sons, Eden Samuel Ewing and Prince Elias Ewing, from her previous marriages. However, the details of their biological father remain unknown.
One of her two sons, Eden Samuel Ewing, has carved out his own path in basketball like his stepfather, Terry.
Born on January 27, 1997, Eden’s college career began at Purdue University, where he redshirted during the 2015-16 season.
He later transferred to Tyler Junior College before landing at Texas Southern University, where he played under coach Johnny Jones from 2018 to 2020.
During his time with the Tigers, Eden showcased his versatility, averaging 10.1 points and 5.7 rebounds per game in his senior year (2019-20), according to ESPN stats.
His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively made him a standout player in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).
After college, Eden took his talents overseas, playing professionally in Portugal for Imortal Albufeira during the 2022-23 season.
Similarly, he played for two seasons at Texas Southern Tigers from 2018 until 2020.#
Whereas, her other son, Prince Elias Ewing, born on September 12, 1998, is a standup comedian and an actor.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- A graduate of Angleton High School, Rodney Terry played college basketball at St. Edward’s University in Austin.
- Later, Terry started his coaching career as an assistant coach at St. Edward’s in the 1990–91 season.
