Chet Holmgren

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Chet Holmgren
File:Chet Holmgren.jpg
Holmgren with Gonzaga in 2021
No. 7 – Oklahoma City Thunder
Position Power forward / Center
League NBA
Personal information
Born (2002-05-01) May 1, 2002 (age 22)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Nationality American
Listed height 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight 195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school Minnehaha Academy
(Minneapolis, Minnesota)
College Gonzaga (2021–2022)
NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
Selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder
Playing career 2022–present
Career history
2022–present Oklahoma City Thunder
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
FIBA Under-19 World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2021 Latvia Team

Chet Thomas Holmgren (born May 1, 2002; pronounced /tʃɛt[unsupported input]ˈhoʊmɡrən/ CHET-_-HOHM-grən[1]) is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA), drafted 2nd overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. He played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. A consensus five-star recruit and the number-one player in the 2021 class, he stands 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) and plays the center and power forward positions.

Early life and career

Holmgren was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[2] He grew up playing basketball under the tutelage of his father, a former college player. In sixth grade (aged 11–12), he began attending Minnehaha Academy, a Christian private school in Minneapolis. He stood 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) at the time and was teammates with Jalen Suggs, whom he would play alongside through high school. Holmgren improved his shooting range while recovering from a broken right wrist during his first season.[3] By ninth grade (age 14–15), Holmgren had grown to 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m).[4]

High school career

As a freshman at Minnehaha Academy, Holmgren averaged 6.2 points and three rebounds per game.[5] His team won its second straight Class 2A state championship.[6] In his sophomore season, Holmgren averaged 18.6 points and 11 rebounds per game and led his team to another Class 2A state title.[5] After the season, he had success with his Amateur Athletic Union team Grassroots Sizzle at the Under Armour Association, earning tournament most valuable player honors. As a result, he emerged as one of the highest ranked players in the 2021 class and started receiving more NCAA Division I interest.[4] In August 2019, Holmgren attracted national attention for crossing over basketball player Stephen Curry at Curry's own SC30 Select Camp.[7]

On January 4, 2020, as a junior, Holmgren recorded nine points, 10 rebounds, and 12 blocks in a nationally televised victory over Sierra Canyon School, a nationally ranked team featuring Bronny James, Brandon Boston Jr., and Ziaire Williams.[8] In his junior season, he averaged 14.3 points per game, leading Minnehaha to a 25–3 record.[9]

As a senior, averaging 21 points and 12.3 rebounds, Holmgren won the Class 3A state title, his fourth state championship at Minnehaha.[10] He was named Gatorade National Player of the Year, Naismith Prep Player of the Year, Morgan Wootten National Player of the Year, a McDonald's All-American, and Minnesota Mr. Basketball.[11][12]

Recruiting

Entering his junior season, Holmgren had about 30 scholarship offers from college basketball programs.[13] In June 2020, after the reclassification of Jonathan Kuminga, he became the number one player in the 2021 class, according to ESPN.[9] On April 19, 2021, Holmgren announced his commitment and signed a National Letter of Intent to play college basketball for Gonzaga, following his former high school teammate Jalen Suggs.[14][15]

Name Home town High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Chet Holmgren
C		 Minneapolis, MN Minnehaha Academy (MN) 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Apr 19, 2021 
Scout: N/A   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars   ESPN grade: 97
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 1  247Sports: 1  ESPN: 1
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College career

In his college debut, Holmgren tallied 14 points, 13 rebounds, 7 blocks and 6 assists in a 97–63 victory over Dixie State. He became the first player in 25 years to record at least 10 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 blocks in his debut.[16] On November 22, the 7-foot freshman finished with 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting and 3 of 3 at the free-throw line. At the conclusion of the regular season, Holmgren was named West Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year.[17] At the NCAA Tournament, Holmgren recorded 19 points, 17 rebounds, 7 blocks and 5 assists in their 93–72 opening round victory over Georgia State.[18] As a freshman, he averaged 14.1 points, 9.9 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game. On April 21, 2022, Holmgren declared for the 2022 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.[19]

Professional career

Oklahoma City Thunder (2022–present)

Holmgren was selected with the second overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder, becoming the highest draft pick ever taken out of Gonzaga[20] and the highest pick from the state of Minnesota, topping Kevin McHale as well as being the highest drafted white American since Adam Morrison in 2006.[21] He made his summer league debut on July 5 against the Utah Jazz with 23 points, seven rebounds, six blocks, four assists, and a steal in a 98–77 win; the six blocks in a single game set a Summer League record.[22][23]

National team career

Holmgren represented the United States at the 2021 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Latvia. He averaged 11.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.7 blocks per game, leading his team to a gold medal, and earned tournament MVP honors.[24]

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2021–22 Gonzaga 32 31 26.9 .607 .390 .717 9.9 1.9 .8 3.7 14.1

Player profile

Listed as a center, many observers note that the lanky Holmgren is a versatile player who moves, handles, shoots, and jumps fluidly and deftly, more like a guard than a big man.[25] His vertical and running leaps are much stronger than average for a center (or power forward), and his 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) wingspan contributes to his standout blocking and rebounding abilities. Holmgren plays a strong inner and outer game, with superior three-point shooting compared to others of his size and position.[26]

Personal life

Holmgren's father, Dave, who also stands 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m), played 57 games of college basketball for Minnesota from 1984–1988.[5] Holmgren has two sisters.[27]

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