Chet Holmgren Height, Weight, Age, Facts, Family, Biography

May 2024 · 4 minute read
Chet Holmgren Quick Info
Height7 ft 1 in
Weight94 kg
Date of BirthMay 1, 2002
Zodiac SignTaurus
Eye ColorDark Brown

Chet Holmgren is an American professional basketball player who has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Full Name

Chet Thomas Holmgren

Nick Name

Chet

Sun Sign

Taurus

Born Place

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Residence

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Nationality

American

Education

Chet Holmgren got enrolled at Minnehaha Academy. He started attending the school in sixth grade (aged 11–12) and stood 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) at the time.

Occupation

Professional Basketball Player

Family

Build

Athletic

Height

7 ft 1 in or 216 cm

Weight

94 kg or 207 lbs

Race / Ethnicity

White

Hair Color

Dark Brown

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

Towering height

Chet Holmgren Facts

  • He was trained by his father during his younger years.
  • During his time at Minnehaha Academy, Chet Holmgren was teammates with Jalen Suggs and the duo went on to play alongside one another through high school.
  • He suffered from a broken right wrist during his first season and eventually improved his shooting range.
  • He stood 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) by the time he was in 9th grade.
  • Chet Holmgren averaged 6.2 points and three rebounds per game during his time as a freshman at Minnehaha Academy. He averaged 18.6 points and 11 rebounds per game during his sophomore season and led his team to another Class 2A state title.
  • He then had a successful stint with his Amateur Athletic Union team Grassroots Sizzle at the Under Armour Association and earned tournament most valuable player honors. With this, he established himself as one of the highest-ranked players in the 2021 class and started receiving more NCAA Division I interest.
  • He gained national attention in August 2019 for crossing over basketball player Stephen Curry at Curry’s own SC30 Select Camp.
  • As he entered his junior season, Chet Holmgren had about 30 scholarship offers from college basketball programs.
  • As a junior, he scored nine points, 10 rebounds, and 12 blocks in a nationally televised victory over Sierra Canyon School (a nationally ranked team featuring players like Bronny James, Brandon Boston Jr., and Ziaire Williams) on January 4, 2020.
  • After the reclassification of Jonathan Kuminga, Chet Holmgren became the number one player in the 2021 class (according to ESPN) in 2020.
  • He went on to represent the United States at the 2021 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Latvia. Leading his team to a gold medal, he averaged 11.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.7 blocks per game as well as earned tournament MVP honors.
  • He averaged 14.3 points per game in his junior season and led Minnehaha to a 25–3 record.
  • Chet Holmgren averaged 21 points and 12.3 rebounds as a senior and won the Class 3A state title, his 4th state championship at Minnehaha. Also, he was named Mr. Basketball USA, 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.
  • He signed a National Letter of Intent on April 19, 2021, to play college basketball for Gonzaga Bulldogs, following in the footsteps of his former high school teammate Jalen Suggs.
  • Chet Holmgren was named West Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year in 2022.
  • He averaged 14.1 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 3.7 blocks per game as a freshman.
  • He declared for the 2022 NBA draft on April 21, 2022.
  • In the 2022 NBA draft, Chet Holmgren was chosen by Oklahoma City Thunder as the second overall pick. He became the highest-selected draft pick ever taken out of Gonzaga as well as the highest-drafted pick from the state of Minnesota, topping Kevin McHale.
  • Owing to a Lisfranc injury in his foot that occurred during a Pro-am game, it was announced on August 25, 2022, that Chet Holmgren would miss the entire 2022–23 NBA season.
  • Featured Image by Steve Cheng, Bruin Report Online / Flickr / CC BY 2.0

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