Early Life and Education of Aaron Gordon: A Complete Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of Aaron Gordon, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Aaron Gordon is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. He was born in San Jose, California, and had a successful high school career at Archbishop Mitty High School, winning two state championships and earning the title of California Mr. Basketball twice. He played college basketball for one year at the University of Arizona, where his team won the Pac-12 regular season title and reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament.
September 16, 1995: Aaron Gordon's Birth
On September 16, 1995, Aaron Addison Gordon was born in San Jose, California.
2009: Freshman Year at Archbishop Mitty High School
In 2009, as a freshman, Aaron Gordon started in 28 of 41 games for Archbishop Mitty High School, averaging 11.8 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game.
2010: CIF Division II Title Win
In 2010, Aaron Gordon helped his team win the CIF Division II title, which was Mitty's first state title in men's basketball.
2011: Second CIF Division II State Title
In 2011, Aaron Gordon led his team to their second CIF Division II state title, scoring 33 points and 20 rebounds in the finals.
2011: State Championship Record
In 2011, during the title game, Aaron Gordon scored 17 points and broke the state championship record by gathering 21 rebounds.
2012: CIF Open Division Finals Loss
In 2012, Archbishop Mitty reached the CIF Open Division finals but lost against Mater Dei High School, with Gordon scoring 22 points and grabbing 20 rebounds.
April 2, 2013: Committed to University of Arizona
On April 2, 2013, Aaron Gordon committed to the University of Arizona.
November 8, 2013: College Debut for Arizona Wildcats
On November 8, 2013, Aaron Gordon made his college debut for the Arizona Wildcats, recording 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 blocks in a win against Cal Poly.
February 13, 2014: Naismith College Player of the Year Finalist
On February 13, 2014, Aaron Gordon was named one of the 30 finalists for the Naismith College Player of the Year.
February 22, 2014: Season-High Points Against Colorado
On February 22, 2014, Aaron Gordon scored a season-high 23 points in a win against Colorado, with 21 points scored in the second half.
March 2, 2014: Pac-12 Regular Season Title
On March 2, 2014, Aaron Gordon led his team to a Pac-12 regular season title after a victory over Stanford, scoring 19 points and achieving a career-high 15 rebounds.
March 8, 2014: Win Against Oregon
On March 8, 2014, Aaron Gordon contributed 21 points in a win against Oregon, finishing the season with a 28-3 record.
March 13, 2014: Pac-12 Tournament Quarterfinals Win
On March 13, 2014, during the 2014 Pac-12 tournament, Arizona defeated Utah in the quarterfinals with Gordon scoring 11 points and grabbing 7 rebounds.
March 14, 2014: Pac-12 Tournament Semifinals Win
On March 14, 2014, Aaron Gordon led his team to a semifinal victory against Colorado, scoring 9 points and grabbing 9 rebounds.
April 15, 2014: Declared for the NBA Draft
On April 15, 2014, Aaron Gordon declared for the NBA draft, foregoing his final three years of college eligibility.
2014: NCAA Tournament Run
In the 2014 NCAA tournament Aaron Gordon scored 16 points in a victory over Weber State, and Arizona advanced to the Elite Eight, ultimately losing to Wisconsin.
January 17, 2020: Number Retired by Archbishop Mitty
On January 17, 2020, Archbishop Mitty retired Aaron Gordon's number 32.
May 2024: Death of Drew Gordon
Prior to the 2024-25 season, Aaron Gordon switched his jersey number to honor his late older brother Drew Gordon, who died in May 2024.
