History of Collin Sexton in Timeline

Collin Sexton, nicknamed "Young Bull," is an American professional basketball player currently with the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. A McDonald's All-American in 2017, he played college basketball at the University of Alabama before being drafted 8th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2018. He spent four seasons with the Cavaliers before being traded to the Utah Jazz in 2022. Sexton has also played for the Charlotte Hornets. He is known for his scoring ability and athleticism.

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1995: Highest-Selected Player from Alabama

In 1995, Collin Sexton was the highest-selected player from Alabama since Antonio McDyess.

1998: First Rookie to Score 23+ Points in Seven Consecutive Games

During a stretch from March 8 to 22 in 1998, Collin Sexton became the first rookie to score 23+ points in seven consecutive games since Tim Duncan.

January 4, 1999: Collin Sexton Born

On January 4, 1999, Collin Darnell Sexton was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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2014: Cavaliers Acquired Nets' Pick

In 2014, the Cleveland Cavaliers had acquired the Nets' pick from the Celtics via the Kyrie Irving trade. This pick was used to select Collin Sexton in 2018.

November 10, 2016: Commitment to Alabama Crimson Tide

On November 10, 2016, Collin Sexton committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide and signed his letter of intent.

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

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

2016: Gold Medal and MVP at FIBA U17 World Championship

In 2016, Collin Sexton won a gold medal with the USA Men's U17 World Championship Team at the FIBA Under-17 World Championship and was named the MVP of the tournament.

January 2017: McDonald's All-American Selection

In January 2017, Collin Sexton was selected as a McDonald's All-American.

November 6, 2017: Eligibility Concerns

On November 6, 2017, before Alabama's exhibition game, the school announced that Collin Sexton would not play due to eligibility concerns related to an FBI investigation into college basketball corruption.

November 25, 2017: 40 Points vs. University of Minnesota

On November 25, 2017, Collin Sexton scored 40 points while playing shorthanded (3-on-5) during most of the second half in a loss to 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 the recruiting class by Scout.com, Rivals.com, and ESPN.

February 2018: Implication in NCAA Scandal

In February 2018, Collin Sexton's name surfaced in connection with the NCAA scandal involving alleged payments, but he was later cleared.

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 2018 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 NBA debut, coming off the bench for the Cleveland Cavaliers with nine points and three rebounds in a loss to the Toronto Raptors.

November 24, 2018: Season-High 29 Points Against Rockets

On November 24, 2018, Collin Sexton scored a season-high 29 points against the Houston Rockets in a 117–108 victory.

December 9, 2018: 29 Points Against Wizards

On December 9, 2018, Collin Sexton again scored 29 points against the Washington Wizards in a 116–101 victory.

2018: NBA Draft Declaration

Following Alabama's loss in the 2018 NCAA men's basketball tournament, Collin Sexton announced his intention to declare for the 2018 NBA draft.

March 8, 2019: Passed Kyrie Irving for Rookie 3-Pointers

On March 8, 2019, Collin Sexton passed Kyrie Irving for 3 pointers made as a Cavs rookie with 76 against the Miami Heat and also eclipsed 1,000 career points.

March 11, 2019: 28 Points Against Raptors

On March 11, 2019, Collin Sexton had 28 points against the Toronto Raptors in a 126–101 victory, along with 5 assists and 4 rebounds.

2019: Led Cavaliers in Points Per Game

During the 2019–20 season, Collin Sexton led the Cavaliers in points per game (20.8).

March 4, 2020: Season-High 41 Points Against Celtics

On March 4, 2020, Collin Sexton scored a season-high 41 points, alongside three rebounds and six assists, in a 106–112 loss to the Boston Celtics.

2020: Led Cavaliers in Scoring

During the 2020–21 campaign, Collin 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 as a replacement for injured Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro, where he put up 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists for Team USA.

January 20, 2021: Career High 42 Points Against Nets

On January 20, 2021, Collin Sexton set a new career high of 42 points in a 147–135 double overtime win against the Brooklyn Nets.

October 22, 2021: Season-High 33 Points Against Hornets

On October 22, 2021, Collin Sexton scored a season-high 33 points, alongside four rebounds and two steals, in a 112–123 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

June 28, 2022: Qualifying Offer from Cavaliers

On June 28, 2022, the Cavaliers extended a qualifying offer to Collin Sexton, making him a restricted free agent.

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 the deal, Sexton agreed to a four-year, $72 million contract with the Jazz.