Career Timeline of Jaden Ivey: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 22, 2026

How Jaden Ivey built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jaden Ivey is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. He is notable for his time playing college basketball for the Purdue Boilermakers. His professional career began after his time in college.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

January 19, 2021: Game-Winning Shot Against Ohio State

On January 19, 2021, Jaden Ivey, as a freshman, scored 15 points, including a game-winning three-pointer with five seconds remaining, securing a 67–65 victory over Ohio State.

July 3, 2021: 21 Points vs Turkey

On July 3, 2021, Jaden Ivey scored a team-high 21 points for the United States in an 83–54 win over Turkey at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup.

November 12, 2021: Ivey Scores 27 Points

On November 12, 2021, Jaden Ivey scored 27 points in a 92-67 win over Indiana State.

January 30, 2022: Game-Winning Shot Against Ohio State

On January 30, 2022, Ivey scored 21 points and made the game-winning three-pointer with 0.6 seconds left, leading to an 81-78 victory over Ohio State.

March 31, 2022: Declared for 2022 NBA Draft

On March 31, 2022, Jaden Ivey declared for the 2022 NBA draft, foregoing his remaining college eligibility, and was projected as a top-five pick.

2022: Drafted by Detroit Pistons

In 2022, Jaden Ivey was selected as the fifth overall pick in the NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons.

March 27, 2023: Career-High 32 Points

On March 27, 2023, Ivey scored a then career-high of 32 points in a 126–117 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

November 24, 2023: 25 Points in Tournament Loss

On November 24, 2023, Jaden Ivey scored 25 points during an In-Season Tournament loss to the Indiana Pacers.

February 7, 2024: Career-High 37 Points

On February 7, 2024, Ivey achieved a career-high of 37 points, along with six rebounds and seven assists, in a 133–120 victory over the Sacramento Kings.

December 26, 2024: Game-Winning Four-Point Play

On December 26, 2024, Jaden Ivey made a corner three-pointer while being fouled and completed a four-point play with 3.1 seconds remaining, securing a 114–113 win for Detroit against the Sacramento Kings.