Table of Biography
Collin Sexton is an American basketball player. Collin Sexton is also the recipient of the McDonald’s All-American Award (2017). After being selected in the 2018 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers, he currently plays point guard for the team.
Early Life
Collin Sexton was born in Marietta, Georgia, on January 4, 1999. Sexton attended Pebblebrook Higher Secondary School for his education (Mableton, Georgia). He began playing basketball at the age of three. He is 25 years old.
Similarly, he then went to Alabama College for his post-secondary education, where he studied from 2017 to 2018. He went on to play college basketball for the Alabama Crimson Tide after that.
Jordan Sexton and Giauna Sexton, both American-born basketball players, have two brothers. Aside from that, his zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Professional Life
To begin with, Collin began playing basketball at the age of three. Scout.com, Rivals.com, and ESPN all rated Sexton as one of the best players in the 2017 recruiting class.
Avery Johnson was his coach at the University of Alabama during his college years.
Collin Sexton playing a match (Source: The Athletic)
Collin was under FBI investigation during his tenure with Alabama. He was later found to be drug-free. Cleveland Cavaliers drafted Sexton with the 8th overall selection in the 2018 NBA Draft on June 21, 2018. He was Alabama’s highest-ranked player since Antonio McDyess in 1995. On July 6, 2018, he made his first NBA Summer League debut, scoring 15 points and grabbing seven rebounds. Sexton and the 2016 US Men’s U17 World Championship team won gold at the 2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship in Zaragoza, Spain. He was named the tournament’s most valuable player.
Collin Sexton – Net Worth 2024
Collin Sexton’s net worth is projected to be over $2 million as of 2019. Sexton is also one of the highest-paid rookies in the NBA. With the Cavaliers, he is reportedly under a four-year, $20.2 million extension. In 2018-19, the club will pay him $4.07 million in annual salary, which will rise to $4,771,080 in 2019-20.
Kevin Love is the team’s highest-paid player, earning $21.17 million a year. The Cavaliers have the option of keeping him for a fifth season, with a reported salary of $8,570,467.
Despite his popularity and fame, Collin Sexton has not received any brand endorsement deals as of now. However, it is possible that in the near future, he might start to endorse brands.
Relationship Status
There is no public information about his relationship, and there are no rumors of him having an affair. Collin Sexton is 22 years old and does not seem to be dating anyone. Furthermore, he is entirely focusing on his future.
Collin Sexton – Body Measurements
Collin Sexton stands 6 foot 2 inches tall and weighs about 86 kilograms. He has a large following on social networking sites.
Social Media
His Twitter account has about a hundred thousand followers, and his Instagram account has over 700 thousand followers.