Chet Thomas Holmgren is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was the 2nd overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft after playing college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Holmgren was a highly touted prospect, ranked as the number-one player in the 2021 recruiting class. Standing at an impressive 7'1", he is known for his versatility as both a center and power forward.
1980: Kevin McHale Drafted by the Boston Celtics
Kevin McHale, previously the highest-drafted NBA player from Minnesota, was selected third overall in the 1980 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics.
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1984: Dave Holmgren Begins College Basketball Career
Chet Holmgren's father, Dave, began his college basketball career at the University of Minnesota.
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1984: Dave Holmgren Begins College Basketball Career
Chet Holmgren's father, Dave, began his college basketball career at the University of Minnesota.
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1988: Dave Holmgren Finishes College Basketball Career
Chet Holmgren's father, Dave, concluded his college basketball career at the University of Minnesota after playing for four years.
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1988: Dave Holmgren Finishes College Basketball Career
Chet Holmgren's father, Dave, concluded his college basketball career at the University of Minnesota after playing for four years.
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August 2019: Chet Holmgren Crosses Over Stephen Curry
Chet Holmgren gained national recognition by crossing over NBA star Stephen Curry at Curry's own SC30 Select Camp.
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January 4, 2020: Chet Holmgren Dominates Against Sierra Canyon
As a junior, Chet Holmgren displayed his exceptional skills by recording 9 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 blocks in a nationally televised game against Sierra Canyon School, a top-ranked team featuring notable players such as Bronny James, Brandon Boston Jr., and Ziaire Williams.
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June 2020: Chet Holmgren Becomes Number One Recruit
Following the reclassification of Jonathan Kuminga, Chet Holmgren ascended to the top spot in ESPN's rankings for the 2021 class.
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April 19, 2021: Chet Holmgren Commits to Gonzaga
Chet Holmgren announced his decision to play college basketball for Gonzaga University, joining his former high school teammate Jalen Suggs.
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2021: Chet Holmgren Emerges as a Top Recruit
After impressive performances in high school and AAU, Chet Holmgren emerged as one of the highest-ranked players in the 2021 class and began attracting interest from numerous NCAA Division 1 programs.
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2021: Chet Holmgren Ranked Number One Player in his Class
Chet Holmgren was considered the consensus number-one player in the 2021 recruiting class coming out of high school.
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2021: Chet Holmgren Wins Gold at the FIBA U19 World Cup
Representing the United States, Chet Holmgren helped his team capture the gold medal at the 2021 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Latvia, earning tournament MVP honors for his impressive performance.
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April 21, 2022: Chet Holmgren Declares for the NBA Draft
Chet Holmgren made the decision to enter the 2022 NBA Draft, foregoing his remaining college eligibility.
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July 5, 2022: Chet Holmgren Signs Rookie Contract
Chet Holmgren officially signed his rookie-scale contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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October 25, 2023: Chet Holmgren Makes NBA Debut
Chet Holmgren made his regular-season NBA debut in a game against the Chicago Bulls.
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