Career Timeline of Collin Sexton: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Collin Sexton made an impact.

Collin Sexton, nicknamed the "Young Bull," is an American professional basketball player currently with the Utah Jazz. He played college basketball for the Alabama Crimson Tide before being selected as the 8th overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Sexton spent his first four seasons with the Cavaliers before being traded to the Jazz in a sign-and-trade deal during the 2022 offseason. He was also selected as a McDonald's All-American in 2017.

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November 10, 2016: Commitment to Alabama Crimson Tide

On November 10, 2016, Collin Sexton committed to play basketball for the Alabama Crimson Tide, marking a key decision in his college career.

2016: Georgia Region 3-6A Title and State Championship Game

In 2016, Collin Sexton helped Pebblebrook High School win the Georgia Region 3-6A title and reach the Georgia Class 6A state championship game.

2016: FIBA U17 World Championship Gold Medal

In 2016, Collin Sexton won a gold medal with the USA Men's U17 World Championship Team and was named the tournament MVP.

January 2017: McDonald's All-American Selection

In January 2017, Collin Sexton was selected as a McDonald's All-American, marking a significant achievement in his early basketball career.

November 25, 2017: 40-Point Game While Shorthanded

On November 25, 2017, Collin Sexton scored 40 points for the University of Alabama while playing shorthanded against the University of Minnesota.

2017: Top Recruit Ranking

In 2017, Collin Sexton was rated as a five-star recruit and considered one of the best players in his recruiting class.

June 21, 2018: Drafted by Cleveland Cavaliers

On June 21, 2018, Collin Sexton was selected with the eighth overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA draft.

July 6, 2018: NBA Summer League Debut

On July 6, 2018, Collin Sexton made his NBA Summer League debut, recording 15 points and 7 rebounds.

October 17, 2018: NBA Debut

On October 17, 2018, Collin Sexton made his official NBA debut, coming off the bench for the Cavaliers and scoring nine points.

November 24, 2018: Season-High 29 Points

On November 24, 2018, Collin Sexton scored a season-high 29 points against the Houston Rockets.

December 9, 2018: Second 29-Point Game

On December 9, 2018, Collin Sexton again scored 29 points in a game against the Washington Wizards.

2018: NBA Draft Selection

In 2018, Collin Sexton was selected with the 8th overall pick in the NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers, beginning his professional career.

2018: Declaration for NBA Draft

In 2018, following Alabama's loss in the NCAA tournament, Collin Sexton declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.

March 8, 2019: Surpassing Irving for Rookie 3-Pointers and 1,000 Career Points

On March 8, 2019, Collin Sexton surpassed Kyrie Irving for most 3-pointers made as a Cavaliers rookie and eclipsed 1,000 career points.

March 11, 2019: 28 Points Against Toronto Raptors

On March 11, 2019, Collin Sexton scored 28 points against the Toronto Raptors, along with 5 assists and 4 rebounds.

2019: Led Cavaliers in Points Per Game

During the 2019-2020 season, Collin Sexton led the Cavaliers in points per game and joined LeBron James and Kyrie Irving as the only Cavaliers to average at least 20 points per game before turning 22 years old.

March 4, 2020: Season-High 41 Points

On March 4, 2020, Collin Sexton scored a season-high 41 points, along with three rebounds and six assists, in a game against the Boston Celtics.

2020: Led Cavaliers in Scoring

During the 2020–21 campaign, Sexton led the Cavaliers in scoring for a second straight year with a career-high 24.3 points per game.

2020: Rising Stars Game Selection

In 2020, Collin Sexton was named to the Rising Stars Game at the NBA All-Star Weekend, where he scored 21 points for Team USA.

January 20, 2021: Career-High 42 Points

On January 20, 2021, Collin Sexton set a new career high with 42 points in a double overtime win against the Brooklyn Nets.

October 22, 2021: Season-High 33 Points

On October 22, 2021, Collin Sexton scored a season-high 33 points against the Charlotte Hornets.

September 3, 2022: Signed-and-Traded to Utah Jazz

On September 3, 2022, Collin Sexton was signed-and-traded to the Utah Jazz as part of a deal for Donovan Mitchell, agreeing to a four-year, $72 million contract.