History of Acie Law in Timeline

Acie Law IV is a former American professional basketball player celebrated for his collegiate career at Texas A&M University. As a four-season player, he amassed 1,653 points and 540 assists. Known as "Captain Clutch" for his late-game heroics, Law is most famously remembered by Aggie fans for "The Shot," a game-winning buzzer-beater against the Texas Longhorns in 2006, and his pivotal role in the upset victory over Kansas in 2007. His contributions led Texas A&M to retire his No. 1 jersey, making him the first Aggie athlete to receive this honor.

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1959: Best Start Since Opening 16-2

In 1959-1960 season the team had their best start since opening 16-2.

1960: Best Start Since Opening 16-2

In 1959-1960 season the team had their best start since opening 16-2.

January 25, 1985: Acie Law IV Born

On January 25, 1985, Acie Law IV was born. He would later become a professional basketball player known for his time at Texas A&M University.

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1987: Aggies Earned NCAA Tournament Spot

In 1987, the Aggies earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the first time.

1997: Death of Grandfather

In 1997, Acie Law IV's grandfather, Acie Law Jr., passed away after suffering a heart attack while watching a boxing match with him.

2003: End of 2003-2004 season

Following the 2003-2004 season, UTEP coach Billy Gillispie replaced Coach Melvin Watkins.

2004: End of 2003-2004 season

Following the 2003-2004 season, UTEP coach Billy Gillispie replaced Coach Melvin Watkins.

March 1, 2006: "The Shot" against Texas Longhorns

On March 1, 2006, Acie Law, playing for Texas A&M, made "The Shot," a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to win against their arch-rivals, the Texas Longhorns, at Reed Arena.

2006: Aggies Reached Number 6 in Rankings

Shortly after the beginning of the 2006-2007 season, the Aggies reached number 6 in the rankings, their highest rank ever.

February 1, 2007: Finalist for Bob Cousy Award

On February 1, 2007, Acie Law was named one of the seventeen finalists for the Bob Cousy Award, which he later won.

February 3, 2007: Upset win against Kansas

On February 3, 2007, Acie Law played a key role in Texas A&M's 69-66 upset win against Kansas.

February 28, 2007: Game against Texas

On February 28, 2007, in a game against Texas, Acie Law scored a season-high 33 points and played all 50 minutes of the double-overtime loss. He also earned honors of being on the AP 1st Team All American squad and Dick Vitale's 1st Team All American squad.

June 28, 2007: NBA Draft

On June 28, 2007, Acie Law was selected 11th overall in the NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks, becoming the first college senior selected in that draft.

November 6, 2007: First NBA Start

On November 6, 2007, Acie Law made his first NBA start when the Hawks played the New Jersey Nets.

2007: Left Hand Shooting Style

By 2007, Acie Law still relied on his left hand to shoot from a long distance because he had taught himself to shoot the basketball with his left hand when he broke his right hand during basketball practice.

2007: Drafted by Atlanta Hawks

In 2007, Acie Law was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the NBA draft, marking a significant step in his professional career.

2007: NCAA Tournament

In 2007, the Aggies were rewarded for their regular-season play with a Number 3 seed in the South region of the NCAA Tournament.

2007: Aggies Reached Number 6 in Rankings

Shortly after the beginning of the 2006-2007 season, the Aggies reached number 6 in the rankings, their highest rank ever.

2008: All-Revue Summer League First Team

In the summer preseason of 2008, Acie Law was named to the All-Revue Summer League First Team, after averaging 16.2 points, 3.6 assists, and 2.2 rebounds.

June 25, 2009: Traded to Golden State Warriors

On June 25, 2009, Acie Law was traded to the Golden State Warriors along with Speedy Claxton in exchange for Jamal Crawford.

November 16, 2009: Traded to Charlotte Bobcats

On November 16, 2009, Acie Law was traded to the Charlotte Bobcats along with Stephen Jackson in exchange for Raja Bell and Vladimir Radmanović.

February 18, 2010: Traded to Chicago Bulls

On February 18, 2010, Acie Law was traded to the Chicago Bulls along with Ronald Murray in exchange for Tyrus Thomas.

August 5, 2010: Signed with Memphis Grizzlies

On August 5, 2010, Acie Law signed a one-year contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.

December 4, 2010: Released by the Memphis Grizzlies

On December 4, 2010, Acie Law was released by the Memphis Grizzlies, after appearing in 11 regular season games.

December 9, 2010: Signed with the Golden State Warriors

On December 9, 2010, Acie Law signed with the Golden State Warriors.

2010: End of NBA Tenure

By 2010, Acie Law's time with various NBA teams came to an end, leading him to pursue opportunities in European basketball leagues.

July 2011: Signed with Partizan Belgrade

In July 2011, Acie Law signed a one-year contract with the Serbian team Partizan Belgrade of the ABA League.

2011: Start of European Career

In 2011, Acie Law began a successful basketball career in Europe, showcasing his skills on an international stage.

2011: Greek League championship

In 2011, Acie Law won the Greek League championship with Olympiacos.

January 2012: Joined Olympiacos Piraeus

In January 2012, Acie Law joined Olympiacos Piraeus of the Greek Basket League until the end of the season.

2012: EuroLeague Championship with Olympiacos

In 2012, Acie Law won the EuroLeague championship playing for Olympiacos, a significant achievement in his European career.

December 29, 2013: Final Professional Game

On December 29, 2013, Acie Law played his last game in his professional career in a Greek League game against KAOD, due to a knee injury that prevented him to finish the 2013-14 season.

2013: Second EuroLeague Championship with Olympiacos

In 2013, Acie Law secured his second EuroLeague championship with Olympiacos, further solidifying his success in European basketball.

June 2014: Parted ways with Olympiacos

In June 2014, Acie Law parted ways with Olympiacos.

2014: End of European Career

By 2014 Acie Law ended his successful basketball career in Europe.

2015: Volunteer Assistant Coach at Ranger College

In 2015, after retiring from playing professional basketball, Acie Law reunited with Gillispie and became a volunteer assistant coach at Ranger College.