Eric Paschall
A powerful forward who made an immediate NBA impact, earning All-Rookie honors after a championship college career at Villanova.
Born 1996 (age 30)·American basketball player·Birthday: November 4·Millennials
Biography
Eric Paschall's basketball journey is one of adaptation and explosive strength. At Villanova, he reshaped his body and game, transforming from a burly forward into a versatile, modern scorer, crucial to the Wildcats' 2018 national title run. His physical maturity and polished skills made him a surprising steal in the second round of the 2019 NBA Draft for the Golden State Warriors. Thrust into a significant role on a team navigating injuries, Paschall responded by bullying his way to the basket with a combination of power and surprising agility, leading all rookies in scoring for a stretch. His standout debut season earned him a place on the NBA All-Rookie First Team, proving his readiness for the league's pace and physicality. While his role has evolved since, Paschall's early career demonstrated the potent payoff of college development and the value of a player built for contact in today's game.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Eric was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Eric Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Eric's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2020 with the Golden State Warriors.
- Won the NCAA National Championship with the Villanova Wildcats in 2018.
- Was the 41st overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft after a strong collegiate career.
- Averaged 14.0 points per game in his rookie NBA season, leading all rookies for a period.
Did You Know?
He began his college career at Fordham University before transferring to Villanova.
He lost over 30 pounds between his freshman and sophomore years of college to improve his agility.
He is a cousin of former NBA player and coach Tyronn Lue.
“I had to get my body right and become a modern four-man to succeed at Villanova.”
