Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Corey Brewer
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Corey Brewer made an impact.
Corey Brewer is a former American professional basketball player currently an assistant coach for the New Orleans Pelicans. Brewer achieved significant success in college basketball, playing for the Florida Gators and winning consecutive NCAA national championships in 2006 and 2007. He was recognized as the Most Outstanding Player of the 2007 NCAA tournament, highlighting his impactful performance during that championship run.
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2003: High School Achievements
In 2003, during his senior year at Portland High School, Corey Brewer averaged 29.4 points and 12.8 rebounds per game, earning him the title of TSSAA Class 2A "Mr. Basketball", McDonald's All American, and a fourth-team Parade All-American.
2004: Attends University of Florida
In 2004, Corey Brewer accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida and played basketball for the Florida Gators under coach Billy Donovan.
2004: Recruitment Ranking
In 2004, Corey Brewer was considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, ranked as the No. 7 small forward and the No. 31 player in the nation.
December 18, 2005: First Triple-Double
On December 18, 2005, Corey Brewer recorded the first triple-double in Gators team history, posting 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists.
2005: SEC Tournament Championship
In 2005, Corey Brewer and the Florida Gators won one of the first three SEC basketball tournament championships in the team's history.
2006: First NCAA National Championship
In 2006, Corey Brewer and the Florida Gators won the first of two back-to-back NCAA Tournament national championships.
2006: NBA Draft Decision
In 2006, despite being projected as a lottery pick, Corey Brewer, along with teammates Joakim Noah and Al Horford, announced they would return for their junior seasons to pursue another NCAA Tournament championship.
April 5, 2007: Enters NBA Draft
On April 5, 2007, after winning their second NCAA championship, Corey Brewer chose to enter the NBA draft along with teammates Joakim Noah and Al Horford.
2007: Second NCAA National Championship
In 2007, Corey Brewer and the Florida Gators won their second back-to-back NCAA Tournament national championship.
2007: Drafted by Minnesota Timberwolves
In 2007, Corey Brewer was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves, marking the start of his 13-year NBA career.
2007: NCAA Tournament Win and Most Outstanding Player
In 2007, Corey Brewer won another NCAA national championship with the Florida Gators, and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 2007 NCAA tournament.
February 22, 2011: Traded to Knicks
On February 22, 2011, Corey Brewer was traded to the New York Knicks in a three-way trade that also involved Carmelo Anthony.
March 1, 2011: Waived by Knicks
On March 1, 2011, Corey Brewer was waived by the New York Knicks without playing a game for them.
March 3, 2011: Signs with Mavericks
On March 3, 2011, Corey Brewer signed a three-year, $8 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
December 13, 2011: Traded to Nuggets
On December 13, 2011, Corey Brewer and Rudy Fernández were traded to the Denver Nuggets.
July 12, 2013: Signs with Timberwolves
On July 12, 2013, Corey Brewer signed a three-year, $15 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, marking his return to the franchise for a second stint.
April 11, 2014: Career-High 51 Points
On April 11, 2014, Corey Brewer scored a career-high 51 points in a win against the Houston Rockets, joining a select group of players to record 50-plus points and 6-plus steals in one game. He also tied the franchise record for most points in a game.
December 19, 2014: Traded to Rockets
On December 19, 2014, Corey Brewer was acquired by the Houston Rockets in a three-team trade.
February 21, 2015: Season-Highs
On February 21, 2015, Corey Brewer recorded season-highs of 26 points and 10 rebounds in a win over the Toronto Raptors.
July 14, 2015: Re-signs with Rockets
On July 14, 2015, Corey Brewer re-signed with the Houston Rockets to a three-year, $23.4 million contract.
January 22, 2016: Starting Role
On January 22, 2016, Corey Brewer assumed the team's starting small forward role for the Houston Rockets.
February 23, 2017: Traded to Lakers
On February 23, 2017, Corey Brewer was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, along with a 2017 first-round draft pick, in exchange for Lou Williams.
February 28, 2018: Waived by Lakers
On February 28, 2018, Corey Brewer was waived by the Los Angeles Lakers after reaching a buyout agreement.
March 3, 2018: Signs with Thunder
On March 3, 2018, Corey Brewer signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder, reuniting with his former college coach Billy Donovan.
March 16, 2018: Scores 22 points
On March 16, 2018, Corey Brewer scored 22 points and matched a career high with six steals in a 121–113 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
January 15, 2019: Signs with 76ers
On January 15, 2019, Corey Brewer signed a 10-day contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
February 8, 2019: Signs with Kings
On February 8, 2019, Corey Brewer signed a 10-day contract with the Sacramento Kings.
June 23, 2020: Re-signs with Kings
On June 23, 2020, Corey Brewer re-signed with the Sacramento Kings prior to the resumption of the NBA season.
November 16, 2020: Retires from NBA
On November 16, 2020, the New Orleans Pelicans announced that they had hired Corey Brewer as a player development coach, simultaneously announcing his retirement from the NBA.
2022: Joins Big 3 League
In 2022, Corey Brewer joined the Big 3 basketball league.
September 27, 2024: Promoted to Assistant Coach
On September 27, 2024, Corey Brewer was promoted to assistant coach by the New Orleans Pelicans.
2024: Won Championship with Bivouac
In 2024, Corey Brewer, while playing for Bivouac in the Big 3 basketball league, won a championship.
2026: Part of Houston Rig Hands
Going into the new season in 2026, Corey Brewer is a part of the Houston Rig Hands in the Big 3 league.
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