History of Jaden Ivey in Timeline

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

February 13, 2002: Jaden Ivey Born

On February 13, 2002, Jaden Edward Dhananjay Ivey was born. He is now an American professional basketball player in the NBA.

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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.

2023: Birth of Son

In 2023, Jaden Ivey's wife Caitlyn gave birth to their son.

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.

January 1, 2025: Suffered Broken Fibula

On January 1, 2025, Ivey suffered a broken left fibula after a collision during a game against the Orlando Magic, and was expected to miss the rest of the season following surgery.

2025: Knee Injury and Surgery

During the 2025 preseason, Jaden Ivey suffered a knee injury against the Memphis Grizzlies. He later underwent arthroscopic surgery to relieve right knee discomfort, causing him to miss at least four weeks of the regular season. He played 33 games in the 2025-26 NBA season.