Career Timeline of Ayo Dosunmu: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Ayo Dosunmu built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Ayo Dosunmu is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. Before turning professional, he played college basketball for the Illinois Fighting Illini, where he was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American during his junior year. He was drafted into the NBA by the Chicago Bulls as the 38th overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Conference Championship with Westinghouse College Prep

In 2015, Ayo Dosunmu helped lead Westinghouse College Prep to a conference championship against Al Raby High School.

October 19, 2017: Verbal Commitment to Illinois

On October 19, 2017, Ayo Dosunmu verbally committed to play college basketball for Illinois and head coach Brad Underwood at the flagship Jordan Brand Store on State Street in the Chicago Loop.

November 2017: Signed National Letter of Intent to Attend Illinois

In November 2017, Ayo Dosunmu signed his National Letter of Intent to attend Illinois.

April 8, 2018: Participation in Jordan Brand Classic

On April 8, 2018, Ayo Dosunmu participated in the Jordan Brand Classic at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

May 2018: Invitation to USA Basketball Training Camp

In May 2018, Ayo Dosunmu was among the 32 players who earned an invitation to the training camp at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado for USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team.

November 8, 2018: College Debut Against Evansville

On November 8, 2018, Ayo Dosunmu made his college debut against Evansville, recording 18 points on 8-of-15 shooting, with six rebounds, four assists and three steals.

January 25, 2020: Game-Winning Shot Against Michigan

On January 25, 2020, Ayo Dosunmu hit a last-second jump shot in a 64–62 win over Michigan and finished with 27 points.

July 31, 2020: Withdrawal from NBA Draft

On July 31, 2020, Ayo Dosunmu withdrew from the 2020 NBA draft to return to Illinois for his junior season.

November 25, 2020: Junior Season Debut

On November 25, 2020, in his junior season debut, Ayo Dosunmu recorded 28 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in a 122–60 win against North Carolina A&T.

February 6, 2021: First Career Triple-Double

On February 6, 2021, Ayo Dosunmu became the third player in program history to register a triple-double, with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists in a 75–60 victory over Wisconsin.

April 6, 2021: Declared for the 2021 NBA Draft

On April 6, 2021, Ayo Dosunmu declared for the 2021 NBA draft, ending his three-year career with Illinois.

August 18, 2021: Signed with the Chicago Bulls

On August 18, 2021, the Chicago Bulls announced that they had signed Ayo Dosunmu.

January 25, 2022: Bulls Rookie Record

On January 25, 2022, Ayo Dosunmu opened with nine consecutive made field goals, surpassing Orlando Woolridge's Bulls rookie record of eight.

December 21, 2022: Game-Winning Putback Against Atlanta Hawks

On December 21, 2022, Ayo Dosunmu put up a buzzer-beating, game-winning putback in a 110–108 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

July 23, 2023: Re-signed with the Chicago Bulls

On July 23, 2023, Ayo Dosunmu re-signed with the Chicago Bulls.

February 12, 2024: Career-High Points Scored

On February 12, 2024, Ayo Dosunmu scored a then career-high 29 points, with a season-high seven assists, in a 136–126 win against the Atlanta Hawks.

December 5, 2024: First Career Triple-Double

On December 5, 2024, Ayo Dosunmu achieved his first career triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists, in a 139-124 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

2025: 46 appearances (26 starts)

During the 2025-2026 NBA season, he made 45 appearances (10 starts).

January 31, 2026: 29 Points Scored against Miami Heat

On January 31, 2026, Ayo Dosunmu scored 29 points in a 125-118 win over the Miami Heat.

February 4, 2026: Trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves

On February 4, 2026, Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Philips were traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller, and four second-round picks.