Caleb Sylvester Swanigan was an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA and for the Purdue Boilermakers in college. Ranked among the top players in his class, he led Homestead High School to their first state championship in 2015. He received numerous accolades, including Indiana's Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American.
1979: Joe Barry Carroll sets Purdue's single-season rebound record
In 1979, Joe Barry Carroll set Purdue's single-season rebound record, which stood until Caleb Swanigan surpassed it in 2017.
1980: Roosevelt Barnes' Purdue Final Four Appearance
Roosevelt Barnes plays in the Final Four with Purdue in 1980.
1991: Glenn Robinson becomes Purdue's last Indiana Mr. Basketball recruit for 24 years
Glenn Robinson is Purdue's last Indiana Mr. Basketball recruit until Caleb Swanigan in 2015.
1996: Purdue's last McDonald's All-American recruit before Caleb Swanigan
Purdue's last McDonald's All-American recruit before Caleb Swanigan is in 1996.
April 18, 1997: Caleb Swanigan is born
Caleb Sylvester Swanigan was born on April 18, 1997.
2011: Caleb Swanigan attends John Lucas basketball camp
In the fall of 2011, Swanigan attends a basketball camp led by NBA former coach John Lucas.
2014: Caleb Swanigan's Senior Year of High School
Caleb Swanigan plays his senior year of high school basketball at Homestead High School.
2014: Caleb Swanigan's father passes away
Caleb Swanigan's father passes away from complications from diabetes in 2014.
2014: Caleb Swanigan wins gold with the U17 World Championship Team
In 2014, Caleb Swanigan makes the U17 World Championship Team and wins a gold medal in Dubai.
April 10, 2015: Caleb Swanigan commits to Michigan State
Caleb Swanigan verbally commits to Michigan State but later decommits.
June 18, 2015: Caleb Swanigan is named to the U19 World Championship Team
On June 18, 2015, Swanigan is announced as a member of the U19 World Championship Team. The team wins gold in Heraklion, Crete.
2015: Caleb Swanigan commits to Purdue
Caleb Swanigan commits to Purdue. He is the school's first Indiana's Mr. Basketball recruit since 1991 and the first McDonald's All-American since 1996.
2015: Caleb Swanigan Graduates High School
Caleb Swanigan graduates from Homestead High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The school wins its first state championship in history. Swanigan is named Indiana's Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American.
March 8, 2016: Swanigan's breakout freshman year
On March 8, 2016, Swanigan was named National Freshman of the Week, adding to his impressive freshman year accolades, which included three Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors and a spot on the Big Ten All-Freshman Team.
2016: Caleb Swanigan's record-breaking sophomore year
During the 2016 season, Swanigan broke multiple Purdue records, including rebounds and double-doubles in a season. He also set an NCAA record with four 20-20 performances.
2016: Caleb Swanigan's Freshman Year at Purdue
Caleb Swanigan plays in the NCAA tournament for the first time, losing to Arkansas-Little Rock in the first round.
2016: Caleb Swanigan declares for the NBA draft
Caleb Swanigan enters his name in the 2016 NBA Draft but ultimately withdraws and returns to Purdue.
February 21, 2017: Swanigan breaks Purdue's single-season rebound record
On February 21, 2017, Swanigan broke Purdue's single-season rebound record, previously held by Joe Barry Carroll since 1979, during a game against Penn State.
March 6, 2017: Caleb Swanigan's impressive sophomore season
On March 6, 2017, Caleb Swanigan was ranked second nationally in rebounds per game and led the nation in double-doubles. He was also rated first in CBS National Player of the Year voting.
June 22, 2017: Swanigan drafted by Portland Trail Blazers
On June 22, 2017, Caleb Swanigan was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers, marking a significant milestone in his basketball career.
July 3, 2017: Swanigan signs with the Trail Blazers
On July 3, 2017, Swanigan officially signed with the Portland Trail Blazers, beginning his professional NBA career.
December 22, 2017: Swanigan's first G League assignment
On December 22, 2017, Swanigan began his first assignment with the Canton Charge, the NBA G League affiliate of the Portland Trail Blazers.
2017: Caleb Swanigan's Sophomore Year of College and NBA Draft
In 2017, Caleb Swanigan is named Big Ten Player of the Year, first-team All-Big Ten, and a unanimous first-team All-American. He is a finalist for the 2017 Karl Malone Award. The Portland Trail Blazers select him 26th overall in the NBA draft.
February 4, 2018: Swanigan recalled to Trail Blazers
On February 4, 2018, Swanigan was recalled back to the Portland Trail Blazers from his G League assignment.
February 7, 2019: Swanigan traded to Sacramento Kings
On February 7, 2019, Swanigan was traded to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Skal Labissière.
January 20, 2020: Swanigan traded back to Trail Blazers
On January 20, 2020, Swanigan was traded back to the Portland Trail Blazers along with Trevor Ariza and Wenyen Gabriel.
June 22, 2020: Swanigan named to Big Ten Network's All-Decade Basketball Team
On June 22, 2020, Swanigan was recognized for his accomplishments between 2010 and 2019 by being named to the Big Ten Network's All-Decade Basketball Third Team.
2021: Swanigan faces challenges after NBA departure
In 2021, following his departure from the NBA, Swanigan faced personal challenges, including a misdemeanor drug possession charge. His significant weight gain sparked widespread media attention and discussion.
June 20, 2022: Caleb Swanigan passes away
Caleb Swanigan passed away on June 20, 2022.