DeMarcus Cousins's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 25, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of DeMarcus Cousins.

DeMarcus Cousins, nicknamed "Boogie", is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Selenge Bodons in Mongolia. He played college basketball at Kentucky, earning All-American honors before being drafted fifth overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2010. Cousins was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in his first season. He was a four-time NBA All-Star from 2015-2018. He also won two gold medals representing the United States national team: one at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup and another at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2009: High School Achievements

In 2009, DeMarcus Cousins was named a first-team Parade All-American and played in the 2009 McDonald's All-American Boys Game, finishing with 14 points and 8 rebounds. He also participated in the 2009 Nike Hoop Summit and the Jordan Brand Classic.

2010: All-American Honors and NBA Draft

In 2010, DeMarcus Cousins earned consensus second-team All-American honors while playing college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. He was later selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings.

2010: Kevin Love Accomplishment

It was his third game of the season with at least 30 points and 20 rebounds, making him the first player to do that since Kevin Love in 2010–11.

February 8, 2012: Rising Stars Challenge Selection

On February 8, 2012, DeMarcus Cousins was selected to play in the Rising Stars Challenge.

2014: FIBA Basketball World Cup Gold Medal

In 2014, DeMarcus Cousins won his first gold medal as a member of the United States national team at the FIBA Basketball World Cup.

January 30, 2015: All-Star Selection

On January 30, 2015, DeMarcus Cousins was named to replace the injured Kobe Bryant as a Western Conference All-Star in the 2015 NBA All-Star Game.

April 1, 2015: Triple-Double Performance

On April 1, 2015, DeMarcus Cousins recorded a triple-double with 24 points, 21 rebounds, 10 assists, and 6 blocks in a loss to the Houston Rockets, becoming just the fourth player in NBA history to achieve 20+ points, 20+ rebounds, 10+ assists, and 5+ blocks in a single game.

2015: NBA All-Star

From 2015 to 2018, DeMarcus Cousins was named an NBA All-Star four times.

2015: Western Conference Player of the Week

In 2015, DeMarcus Cousins earned Western Conference Player of the Week for a second time in 2015-16.

2016: Double-Doubles Leader

In 2016, Cousins became the Kings' career double-doubles leader with 246, surpassing Chris Webber's 245.

2016: Rio Olympics Gold Medal

In 2016, DeMarcus Cousins won his second gold medal as a member of the United States national team at the Rio Olympics.

January 30, 2017: Western Conference Player of the Week

On January 30, 2017, DeMarcus Cousins was named Western Conference Player of the Week.

March 3, 2017: Season-High Rebounds

On March 3, 2017, DeMarcus Cousins had 19 points and a season-high 23 rebounds in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs, tying the Pelicans' franchise record.

January 22, 2018: 44 points, 24 rebounds and 10 assists vs. Bulls

On January 22, 2018, DeMarcus Cousins recorded 44 points, 24 rebounds, and 10 assists in a double-overtime victory against the Chicago Bulls, marking a historic performance not seen since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1972.