Hailey Summers is the wife of Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Hailey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have a son together, Ares, born in 2024. Gilgeous-Alexander was emotional while talking about his wife when he was awarded the NBA’s MVP award on May 21, 2025.
While thanking his family for the support, Gilgeous-Alexander said, “And then, the one and only Hailey Summers,” before becoming too emotional to speak. Wiping tears from his eyes, SGA said, “Sorry, I’m so dramatic. Hailey Summers, thank you for everything you are, for me, for our son, Ares. You were the first person to show me what love really meant. What sacrifice really meant. And I can’t wait to spend the rest of this journey called like with you, so thank you for everything.”
He added, “I wouldn’t be the man I am, I wouldn’t be the player I am, I wouldn’t be the father I am without you, so thank you for that.”
Here’s everything you need to know about SGA’s wife, Hailey Summers:
1. Hailey Summers Was a Soccer Star in College at UAlbany
Hailey Summers played as a defender for the University of Albany‘s soccer team for five years, earning 56 caps for the Great Danes. During her stint, she racked up three assists and a goal, which is rather impressive for a defender.
Hailey Summers while playing for UAlbany in 2021.
In November 2021, she officially retired from the sport with a heartfelt message on Instagram: “5 years later.. thank you soccer for everything but most importantly thank you for bringing me the best of friends I could ask for.”
2. She Has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s wife Hailey Summers while playing soccer at UAlbany against UConn.
Summers helped her high school, St. Mary School, capture city championships in both basketball and soccer, proving herself to be an elite athlete. She also enjoyed great success in college, capturing the America East Women’s Soccer Championship in 2018 while being named to the America East All-Rookie team. Furthermore, she served as the captain of the Great Danes between 2018 and 2021.
Still, she pursued psychology in college, earning herself a Bachelor’s Degree in 2020. Unsurprisingly, she was viewed as the leader of her soccer and basketball teams.
3. Like SGA, Hailey Summers Hails From Ontario
Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Summers grew up in a sporting household with her siblings, Taylor and Will, who also played soccer and basketball. She didn’t move to the U.S. until she enrolled at the University at Albany in New York to study Psychology in 2016.
According to close relatives and friends, she did not meet her future husband in the United States after he enrolled at the University of Kentucky. Instead, they met as part of the same friend group in the Toronto area and have remained a couple since.
4. They Got Married On Valentine’s Day in 2024
SGA and Hailey officially became an item in 2016, but didn’t announce their engagement until June 2023. They tied the knot on Valentine’s Day 2024.
In April 2025, their son, Ares, turned one. The couple shared a few photos on social media along with the caption: “No no no!! One already where does the time go!! Happy birthday to our little man, you complete us.”
5. Her Husband Says She’s His Biggest Critic
The life of a basketball superstar isn’t devoid of criticism. SGA, one of the top pros in the world, is constantly under scrutiny, but none more so than his significant other.
In a 2024 interview, SGA told Andscape’s Marc Spears that his wife constantly urges him to attack the paint more instead of setting for jump shots.
“She is brutally honest,” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said of his wife.
“[Hailey] played basketball. She sees things. If my mindset is off, she makes sure I know. Those are the things that I can control. And she can see if I wear it on my sleeve.”
“She can see if I’m not aggressive and say, ‘What is the point of being out there if you’re not being aggressive?’ It’s a little hard, but I’m like, ‘[Expletive] you’re right.’ “I receive information from her a lot because she has no motive, no reason to bulls— me. She knows me better than anyone.”
Hailey Summers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Wife: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know