CJ McCollum's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of CJ McCollum. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

CJ McCollum is a professional basketball player currently playing for the New Orleans Pelicans. He was drafted tenth overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2013 after a successful college career at Lehigh University, where he earned Patriot League Player of the Year honors twice. McCollum spent nine seasons with Portland, becoming a key player and earning the NBA Most Improved Player award in 2016. In 2022, he was traded to the Pelicans, marking a new chapter in his NBA career.

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2008: Gatorade Ohio Player of the Year

By the 2008-09 season, CJ McCollum was named Gatorade Ohio Player of the Year.

2010: Patriot League Player and Rookie of the Year

In 2010, CJ McCollum was named the Patriot League Player and Rookie of the Year, becoming the first player in Patriot League history to achieve this.

2011: Earned Patriot League Player of the Year

In 2011–12 campaign, McCollum earned Patriot League Player of the Year.

November 25, 2012: Patriot League's All-Time Leading Scorer

On November 25, 2012, CJ McCollum scored 26 points in a win over Sacred Heart, surpassing Rob Feaster to become the Patriot League's all-time leading scorer.

2012: Second Patriot League Player of the Year Award

In 2012, CJ McCollum earned his second Patriot League Player of the Year award while playing for the Lehigh Mountain Hawks.

2012: Victory Against Duke Blue Devils

In 2012, the Mountain Hawks beat the Duke Blue Devils, 75–70, in the school's first ever victory at the NCAA Division I tournament, during which McCollum posted a game-high 30 points.

2013: Voted Rookie of the Year

In 2013, CJ McCollum was voted the 2013–14 Rookie of the Year (together with Victor Oladipo) based on an NBA.com survey.

2016: NBA Most Improved Player

In 2016, CJ McCollum earned NBA Most Improved Player honors for his breakout 2015–16 season, averaging 20.8 points per game.

December 26, 2020: Season-High Performance and Game-Winning Shot

On December 26, 2020, CJ McCollum achieved a season-high of 44 points and secured a game-winning three-pointer in a 128–126 overtime victory against the Houston Rockets.