History of Stephon Castle in Timeline

Stephon Javonte Castle is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. He achieved significant recognition early in his career, winning a national championship with the UConn Huskies in 2024. A highly-rated recruit from the 2023 class, Castle quickly transitioned to the professional level. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year for the 2024–25 season, highlighting his immediate impact and potential in the league.

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1993: Father's College Basketball Season

In 1993, Stacey Castle, Stephon Castle's father, was a teammate with NBA Hall of Famer Tim Duncan at Wake Forest during the 1993–94 season.

November 1, 2004: Stephon Castle's Birth

On November 1, 2004, Stephon Javonte Castle was born. He later became a professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs.

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November 19, 2021: College Commitment to UConn

On November 19, 2021, during his junior year, Stephon Castle committed to playing college basketball for UConn, choosing them over offers from several other universities.

2022: FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship Gold Medal

In 2022, Stephon Castle played for the United States under-18 basketball team at the FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship, where they won the gold medal.

June 2023: Enrollment at UConn

In June 2023, Stephon Castle enrolled at UConn.

2023: Top Recruit

In 2023, Stephon Castle was recognized as a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in his class.

2023: McDonald's All-American Selection

In 2023, during his senior year, Castle was selected to play in the 2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game.

April 19, 2024: NBA Draft Declaration

On April 19, 2024, Stephon Castle declared for the 2024 NBA draft.

June 26, 2024: NBA Draft Selection and Signing

On June 26, 2024, Stephon Castle was selected with the fourth overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA draft. He signed with the Spurs on July 2, 2024.