Chet Holmgren

Chet Thomas Holmgren (born May 1, 2002; pronounced /ˈɛt ˈhmɡrən/ CHET HOHM-grən) 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 1 in (2.16 m) and plays the center and power forward positions.

Chet Holmgren
Holmgren with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2023
No. 7 Oklahoma City Thunder
PositionCenter / power forward
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (2002-05-01) May 1, 2002
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Listed height7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Listed weight207 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High schoolMinnehaha Academy
(Minneapolis, Minnesota)
CollegeGonzaga (2021–2022)
NBA draft2022: 1st round, 2nd overall pick
Selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–presentOklahoma City Thunder
Career highlights and awards
  • Consensus second-team All-American (2022)
  • WCC Defensive Player of the Year (2022)
  • WCC Newcomer of the Year (2022)
  • First-team All-WCC (2022)
  • WCC All-Freshman Team (2022)
  • National high school player of the year (2021)
  • McDonald's All-American (2021)
  • Jordan Brand Classic (2021)
  • Nike Hoop Summit (2021)
  • Minnesota Mr. Basketball (2021)
  • FIBA Under-19 World Cup MVP (2021)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
FIBA Under-19 World Cup
2021 LatviaTeam
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