Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Kyle Singler

Discover the career path of Kyle Singler, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Kyle Singler is a retired American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Duke University, where he was a four-year starter and a key player in their 2010 NCAA championship victory, earning the Most Outstanding Player award. Singler was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the second round of the 2011 NBA draft. His professional career lasted from 2011 to 2019.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 2006: Signing with Duke University

In October 2006, Kyle Singler signed a letter of intent to play college basketball at Duke University.

2006: The Les Schwab Invitational & U18 USA Junior National Team

In 2006, Kyle Singler played against Brandon Jennings in The Les Schwab Invitational championship game and was named to the 2006 U18 USA Junior National team.

2007: State Basketball Championship

In 2007, Kyle Singler led South Medford to its first-ever state basketball championship, winning 58–54 over Lake Oswego.

2007: Freshman season at Duke

In 2007, Kyle Singler started at power forward as a freshman for Duke, beginning his college basketball career.

2008: Decision to remain at Duke

In 2008, Kyle Singler decided to remain at Duke, putting to rest any speculation that he might enter the NBA draft.

January 2009: Career-high Rebounds

In January 2009, Kyle Singler achieved a career-high of 16 rebounds against Georgetown in a game that Duke won 76-67.

February 2010: Career-high Points and Free Throws

In February 2010, Kyle Singler scored a career-high 30 points against Georgia Tech and hit a career-high 14 free throws in the ACC Tournament Final.

March 28, 2010: Elite Eight Victory

On March 28, 2010, in an Elite Eight NCAA game, Kyle Singler, along with Jon Scheyer and Nolan Smith, became the second trio in Duke history to score at least 600 points each in the same season, as Duke beat Baylor and advanced to the Final Four.

November 27, 2010: Career-High Points Tied

On November 27, 2010, Kyle Singler tied his career-high of 30 points against his brother E. J. Singler and the Oregon Ducks.

2010: NCAA Championship

In 2010, Kyle Singler was instrumental in Duke's NCAA championship run and was named the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player.

August 23, 2011: Signing with CB Lucentum Alicante

On August 23, 2011, Kyle Singler signed with CB Lucentum Alicante of the Liga ACB, including an NBA out-clause, showing the start of his professional career.

November 30, 2011: Joining Real Madrid

On November 30, 2011, Kyle Singler joined Real Madrid after a transfer fee agreement between the clubs.

2011: End of Collegiate Career

In 2011, the Blue Devils were eliminated in the Sweet 16 in the tournament against the Arizona Wildcats and Kyle Singler's collegiate career came to an end.

2011: NBA Draft

In 2011, the Detroit Pistons selected Kyle Singler in the second round of the NBA draft with the 33rd overall pick, marking a significant milestone in his career.