History of Collin Sexton in Timeline
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.
January 4, 1999: Collin Sexton Born
On January 4, 1999, Collin Darnel Sexton was born. He is an American professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the NBA.
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 6, 2017: Eligibility Concerns
On November 6, 2017, prior to an exhibition game, it was announced that Collin Sexton would not play due to eligibility concerns.
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.
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 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.
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.
June 28, 2022: Qualifying Offer
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 a deal for Donovan Mitchell, agreeing to a four-year, $72 million contract.
2022: Trade to the Utah Jazz
In 2022, Collin Sexton was traded to the Utah Jazz via a sign-and-trade after spending his first four seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
