Collin Sexton's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 9, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Collin Sexton.

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.