History of Cason Wallace in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 31, 2026

Cason Wallace is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA. Wallace was a highly-regarded five-star recruit from the 2022 class, and played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. He was selected 10th overall by the Thunder in the 2023 NBA draft and won an NBA championship in 2025.

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November 7, 2003: Cason Wallace Born

On November 7, 2003, Cason David Wallace was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

2012: Cousin's NBA Championship

In 2012, Cason Wallace's cousin, Terrel Harris, won an NBA championship.

2022: Top Ranked Recruit

In 2022, Cason Wallace was recognized as a consensus five-star recruit and a top five player in his class.

2022: McDonald's All-American Game and Jordan Brand Classic Selection

In 2022, Cason Wallace was selected to play in the McDonald's All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic.

2023: NBA Draft and Trade

In 2023, Cason Wallace was initially selected by the Dallas Mavericks with the tenth overall pick in the NBA draft. He was then traded, along with Dāvis Bertāns, to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for the 12th overall pick, Dereck Lively II.

June 2025: Relationship Revealed

In June 2025, UCLA Bruins player Kiki Rice revealed that she is in a romantic relationship with Cason Wallace, having met in a Junior NBA program when Rice was in the 8th grade.

2025: NBA Championship

In 2025, Cason Wallace won an NBA championship with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

2025: NBA Playoffs and Championship

In 2025, after recovering from a shoulder injury, Cason Wallace played in every game of the NBA Playoffs, contributing to the Oklahoma City Thunder's victory over the Indiana Pacers and their first NBA championship.