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 Chicago Bulls in the NBA. He gained prominence playing college basketball for the Illinois Fighting Illini, where his outstanding performance earned him consensus first-team All-American honors during his junior year. Dosunmu was drafted into the NBA by the Bulls as the 38th overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft. His career highlights include a successful college run and transition to the professional level with his hometown team.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Conference Championship

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

October 19, 2017: Committed to Illinois

On October 19, 2017, Ayo Dosunmu verbally committed to play college basketball for Illinois.

November 2017: Signed National Letter of Intent with Illinois

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

April 8, 2018: Participated in Jordan Brand Classic

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

November 8, 2018: College Debut

On November 8, 2018, Ayo Dosunmu made his college debut against Evansville, recording 18 points, 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, finishing with 27 points.

July 31, 2020: Withdrew 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, Ayo Dosunmu recorded 28 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in a win against North Carolina A&T.

February 6, 2021: Registered a Triple-Double

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

April 6, 2021: Declared for 2021 NBA Draft

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

2021: Drafted by Chicago Bulls

In 2021, Ayo Dosunmu was selected as the 38th pick in the NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls.

January 25, 2022: Surpassed 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 Shot Against Hawks

On December 21, 2022, Ayo Dosunmu made a buzzer-beating, game-winning shot in a win over the Atlanta Hawks.

February 12, 2024: Career-High Points

On February 12, 2024, Ayo Dosunmu scored a then career-high 29 points, with a season-high seven assists, in a 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 win over the San Antonio Spurs.