History of Charles Bassey in Timeline
Charles Bassey is a Nigerian professional basketball player currently with the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. Prior to his NBA career, he played college basketball for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. Bassey was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2021 NBA draft, marking his entry into the league.
1972: Rebound record set
In 1972, a Western Kentucky player set a rebound record that was later broken by Charles Bassey on January 31, 2019.
October 28, 2000: Charles Bassey's birth
On October 28, 2000, Charles Bassey was born. He is a Nigerian basketball player.
March 31, 2017: Conservatorship granted
On March 31, 2017, Hennssy Auriantal and his wife were granted conservatorship over Charles Bassey.
June 13, 2018: Commitment to Western Kentucky
On June 13, 2018, Charles Bassey reclassified to the 2018 class and committed to playing college basketball for Western Kentucky.
November 18, 2018: Freshman season high
On November 18, 2018, Bassey recorded a freshman season-high 25 points and 10 rebounds in a loss to UCF.
January 31, 2019: Season Records
On January 31, 2019, Charles Bassey posted 22 points and 18 rebounds. It was the most rebounds by a Western Kentucky freshman since 1972.
November 26, 2020: Career-high blocks
On November 26, 2020, Charles Bassey recorded 21 points, 14 rebounds and a career-high seven blocks in a win over Memphis.
September 24, 2021: Signing with the 76ers
On September 24, 2021, Charles Bassey signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.
2021: Conference USA Player of the Year
At the close of the 2020-21 regular season, Charles Bassey was named the Conference USA Player of the Year, while repeating as the league's Defensive Player of the Year. Following the season in 2021, he declared for the NBA draft.
2021: NBA Draft and career
In 2021, Charles Bassey was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA draft.
October 13, 2022: Waived by the 76ers
On October 13, 2022, Charles Bassey was waived by the Philadelphia 76ers.
October 24, 2022: Signed with the San Antonio Spurs
On October 24, 2022, the San Antonio Spurs announced that they had signed Charles Bassey to a two-way contract.
February 14, 2023: Standard contract with Spurs
On February 14, 2023, the Spurs converted Charles Bassey's deal to a four-year, $10.2 million standard contract.
March 14, 2023: Knee injury
On March 14, 2023, during a win over the Orlando Magic, Charles Bassey suffered a left knee injury.
December 2023: ACL tear
In December 2023, Charles Bassey tore his left anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), prematurely ending his season.
July 8, 2024: Waived and re-signed by the Spurs
On July 8, 2024, Charles Bassey was waived by the San Antonio Spurs, only to be re-signed nine days later.
July 11, 2025: NBA Summer League with the Celtics
On July 11, 2025, Charles Bassey played for the Boston Celtics in the 2025 NBA Summer League.
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