Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Drew Timme

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Drew Timme made an impact.

Drew Timme is an American professional basketball player currently with the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League. Best known for his decorated college career at Gonzaga, Timme was a three-time consensus All-American, earning first-team honors in his senior year (2023). He also secured the WCC Player of the Year award twice. He concluded his time at Gonzaga as the program's all-time leading scorer, solidifying his legacy as one of the Bulldogs' most accomplished players.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2019: College Commitment to Gonzaga

In November 2019, Drew Timme, a consensus top-50 prospect, committed to playing college basketball for Gonzaga, choosing them over offers from Texas A&M, Texas, Michigan State, Illinois, Arizona, and Alabama.

February 8, 2020: Season-High 20 Points

On February 8, 2020, Drew Timme scored a season-high 20 points in a 90–60 win over Saint Mary's.

November 27, 2020: 28 Points and 10 Rebounds Against Auburn

On November 27, 2020, Drew Timme scored 28 points and had 10 rebounds in a 90–67 win against Auburn.

November 13, 2021: Career-High 37 Points Against Texas

On November 13, 2021, Drew Timme scored a then-career-high 37 points, along with seven rebounds and three assists, in an 86–74 win against then fifth-ranked Texas.

2022: Senior Season Performance

Drew Timme finished the 2022-23 season averaging career highs of 21.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.

2022: NBA Draft Entry and Withdrawal

In 2022, Drew Timme entered his name into the NBA draft but ultimately withdrew to return to Gonzaga for his senior season.

January 21, 2023: New Career High of 38 Points

On January 21, 2023, Drew Timme set a new career high with 38 points in a 99–90 win over Pacific.

February 3, 2023: 2,000th Career Point

On February 3, 2023, Drew Timme scored his 2,000th career point during a 15-point performance in an 88–70 win over Santa Clara.

October 2, 2023: Signing with the Milwaukee Bucks

On October 2, 2023, Drew Timme signed with the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2023 NBA Summer League.

2023: All-American Honors and Leading Scorer

In 2023, Drew Timme was a consensus first-team All-American selection and ended his college career as Gonzaga's all-time leading scorer.

October 18, 2024: Signing with the Sacramento Kings and Subsequent Waiver

On October 18, 2024, Drew Timme signed with the Sacramento Kings but was waived the same day.

December 30, 2024: Trade to the Long Island Nets

On December 30, 2024, Drew Timme was traded to the Long Island Nets.

March 28, 2025: Signing with the Brooklyn Nets and NBA Debut

On March 28, 2025, Drew Timme signed a multi-year contract with the Brooklyn Nets of the NBA and made his NBA debut that day, registering a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

October 13, 2025: Waiver from the Nets

On October 13, 2025, Drew Timme, along with Dariq Whitehead, was waived from the Brooklyn Nets.

November 24, 2025: Signing with the Los Angeles Lakers

On November 24, 2025, Drew Timme signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, after joining the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League for the 2025–26 season.