History of Chet Holmgren in Timeline

Chet Holmgren is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. Drafted second overall in the 2022 NBA draft, Holmgren played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. He was highly regarded as the number-one player in the 2021 class. Standing at 7'1", Holmgren plays both center and power forward. He is considered a versatile player with a unique skillset for his size.

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1980: Kevin McHale Drafted

In 1980, Kevin McHale was drafted third overall, before Chet Holmgren became the highest-drafted pick from the state of Minnesota.

1984: Father's College Basketball Career at Minnesota

From 1984, Chet Holmgren's father, Dave, played college basketball for the University of Minnesota.

1984: Father's College Basketball Career

In 1984, Dave Holmgren, Chet's father, started playing college basketball for the University of Minnesota.

1988: End of Father's Basketball Career

Chet Holmgren's father Dave ended his college basketball career in 1988 after playing 57 games for Minnesota.

May 1, 2002: Chet Holmgren Born

On May 1, 2002, Chet Thomas Holmgren was born. He is now a professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA.

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August 2019: Attracted National Attention at SC30 Select Camp

In August 2019, Chet Holmgren gained national recognition for crossing over NBA superstar Stephen Curry at Curry's SC30 Select Camp.

January 4, 2020: Nationally Televised Victory Over Sierra Canyon School

On January 4, 2020, as a junior, Holmgren recorded nine points, 10 rebounds, and 12 blocks in a nationally televised victory over Sierra Canyon School.

June 2020: Ranked Number One Player by ESPN

In June 2020, Chet Holmgren became the number one player in the 2021 class, according to ESPN, after the reclassification of Jonathan Kuminga.

April 19, 2021: Commitment to Gonzaga

On April 19, 2021, Chet Holmgren announced his commitment and signed a National Letter of Intent to play college basketball for Gonzaga.

2021: Emergence as a Top Ranked Player

As a result of success with his Amateur Athletic Union team Grassroots Sizzle at the Under Armour Association, Chet Holmgren emerged as one of the highest ranked players in the 2021 class and started receiving more NCAA Division I interest.

2021: FIBA Under-19 World Cup Gold Medal

In 2021, Chet Holmgren represented the United States at the FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Latvia, leading his team to a gold medal and earning tournament MVP honors.

2021: Ranked Number-One Player

In 2021, Chet Holmgren was ranked as the number-one player in his class and played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs.

April 21, 2022: Declared for the NBA Draft

On April 21, 2022, Chet Holmgren declared for the 2022 NBA draft, giving up his remaining college eligibility.

July 5, 2022: Signed Rookie-Scale Contract with the Thunder

On July 5, 2022, Chet Holmgren signed a rookie-scale contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

2022: Drafted into the NBA

In 2022, Chet Holmgren was drafted second overall in the NBA draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder.

October 25, 2023: NBA Regular-Season Debut

On October 25, 2023, Chet Holmgren made his NBA regular-season debut, scoring 11 points and grabbing four rebounds in a 124–104 victory over the Chicago Bulls.