Career Timeline of Hunter Dickinson: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Hunter Dickinson made an impact.

Hunter Dickinson is a prominent American college basketball player. He currently plays for the Kansas Jayhawks, transferring after a successful career with the Michigan Wolverines. Dickinson is known for his size, scoring ability, and rebounding prowess, making him a key player at the center position. His transfer to Kansas has made them a strong contender.

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

June 2017: Ranked as a Top Prospect

In June 2017, Dickinson was ranked as the number 9 prospect in the national class of 2020 by ESPN.

February 26, 2018: WCAC Championship

On February 26, 2018, Hunter Dickinson helped his team capture its first Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) championship since 2011.

May 2019: Juwan Howard named coach and offered Dickinson

In May 2019, Juwan Howard was named coach of Michigan and made an offer to Dickinson on June 26.

December 20, 2019: Committed to Michigan

On December 20, 2019, Hunter Dickinson committed to playing college basketball for Michigan.

January 2020: Ranked 37th Nationally

In late January 2020, Dickinson was ranked 37th nationally.

January 21, 2020: Hoophall Classic Victory

On January 21, 2020, Dickinson outscored Evan Mobley 28–22 and led DeMatha to a 72–65 victory at the Hoophall Classic.

February 11, 2020: Scored 40 points vs St. John's

On February 11, 2020, Hunter Dickinson recorded 40 points, nine rebounds and three blocks in a 71–63 win over St. John's College High School.

November 25, 2020: Michigan Debut

On November 25, 2020, Hunter Dickinson debuted for Michigan, scoring 11 points and securing eight rebounds in a 96–82 victory against Bowling Green.

2020: High School Achievements

By 2020, Hunter Dickinson was a Jordan Brand Classic honoree and the Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year. Dickinson also achieved the status of a two-time state champion at DeMatha Catholic High School.

2020: Jordan Brand Classic Honoree and Gatorade Player of the Year

In 2020, Dickinson was named a Jordan Brand Classic honoree and the Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year in high school.

2021: Consensus Second-Team All-American

In 2021, Dickinson was named a consensus second-team NCAA Men's Basketball All-American as a freshman for the 2020–21 Big Ten regular season champion Michigan Wolverines and Michigan reached the NCAA tournament Sweet Sixteen.

2021: Declared for NBA Draft and Returned

In 2021, Hunter Dickinson declared himself eligible for the NBA draft on May 26, but decided to return to Michigan on July 6.

November 8, 2022: Double-Double and 1,000 Career Points

On November 8, 2022, Hunter Dickinson recorded 22 points and 12 rebounds against Purdue Fort Wayne, marking his 18th career double-double and surpassing 1,000 career points.

2022: Dickinson's NIL Earnings

In 2022, Dickinson earned less than $100 thousand ($107.4 thousand in 2024 assuming deals were negotiated in 2022 dollars) for the 2022–23 NCAA basketball season.

May 4, 2023: Commits to Kansas

On May 4, 2023, Hunter Dickinson committed to play basketball for the University of Kansas Jayhawks.

May 2023: Enters NCAA Transfer Portal

In May 2023, Hunter Dickinson announced his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal after graduating from Michigan, becoming the top-rated player in the portal. He would leave Michigan officially on May 3.

November 14, 2023: Dominant Performance Against Kentucky

On November 14, 2023, Hunter Dickinson recorded 27 points and 21 rebounds against Kentucky, earning Big 12 Player and Newcomer of the Week honors.

2024: NIL Earnings and Market Value

By 2024, Hunter Dickinson's 2022-23 market value had been estimated to be $868 thousand ($932.7 thousand in 2024) and $1700 ($1826.6 in 2024) per social media post.

2024: All-American and All-Big 12 Conference Honoree

In 2024, Dickinson was named a NCAA Men's Basketball All-American and a first team All-Big 12 Conference honoree after transferring to Kansas as a senior.