Michael Beasley's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 30, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Michael Beasley. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Michael Beasley is an American professional basketball player known for his talent and somewhat turbulent career. After a standout freshman year at Kansas State, he was the second overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft by the Miami Heat. Considered one of the best freshman college basketball players of the 2000s, Beasley is an ambidextrous player who shoots left-handed. He recently played for the Shanghai Sharks of the CBA.

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

1970: Start of Freshman/Newcomer of the Year Award

In 1970, Michael Beasley became the 12th player to be selected as either Freshman or Newcomer of the Year since the inception of the award.

1987: Mitch Richmond's Record

In 1987, Mitch Richmond set the Kansas State single-season points record, which Michael Beasley would later break.

2004: Andrew Bogut's Double-Double Season

In 2004–05, Andrew Bogut from Utah recorded 26 double-doubles, a feat that Michael Beasley later matched.

June 26, 2006: Selection to USA Men's U18 National Team

On June 26, 2006, Michael Beasley was named to the 2006 USA Men's U18 National Team. He went on to average team highs of 13.8 points per game and 8.3 rebounds per game at the 2006 FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Men in San Antonio, Texas.

2007: McDonald's All-American MVP

In 2007, Michael Beasley was named to the McDonald's All-American team. In the 2007 McDonald's All-American Boys Game, he won the MVP award with 23 points and 12 rebounds.

February 23, 2008: Big 12 Record 44 Points

On February 23, 2008, Michael Beasley scored a Big 12 record 44 points in a 92–86 loss at Baylor.

March 1, 2008: Loss to Kansas and Double-Double Record

On March 1, 2008, Kansas won against Kansas State, despite 39 points and 11 rebounds from Michael Beasley. Beasley matched a Big 12 record for most double-doubles in a season.

2008: All-America Honors and Awards

In 2008, Michael Beasley earned first team All-America honors from the Associated Press. He was a finalist for the John R. Wooden Player of the Year award and was selected to the 2008 John R. Wooden Award All American team. He also won both Big 12 Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year accolades.

2008: Naismith and Robertson Player of the Year Award Finalist

In 2008, Michael Beasley was one of four finalists for the 2008 Naismith Player of the Year Award. He also was one of 10 finalists for the Oscar Robertson Player of the Year award.

2014: NBA Finals Appearance

In 2014, Michael Beasley made his first NBA Finals appearance with the Miami Heat in Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs. The Heat lost the series 4-1.

2015: CBA All-Star Game Record

During the 2015 CBA All-Star Game, Michael Beasley set a CBA record for most points in the league's All-Star Game with 59 points.

January 17, 2016: CBA All-Star Game MVP Award

On January 17, 2016, Michael Beasley won the CBA All-Star Game MVP award for the second consecutive year, scoring 63 points, grabbing 19 rebounds, and dishing out 13 assists for the South team.