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Notable Achievements at Age 18
NHL debut; scored first NHL goal and recorded first assist
Made his NHL debut for the San Jose Sharks, scoring his first goal and recording his first assist in a 5–4 OT loss to the St. Louis Blues.
Selected 1st overall in 2024 NHL Entry Draft by San Jose Sharks
Taken with the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft by the San Jose Sharks.
Drafted 7th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers
At the 2023 NHL Entry Draft in Nashville Michkov was selected with the 7th overall pick by the Philadelphia Flyers.
Personal tragedy: father reported missing, then found dead
In April 2023 Michkov's father Andrei was reported missing and was found dead two days later near Sochi; widely reported and impactful on the player.
Debuted with NewJeans — 'Attention' music video surprise release
Debuted as a member of NewJeans when ADOR/Hybe surprise-released the music video for debut single 'Attention'.
NCAA changes NIL rules allowing athletes to profit
NCAA adopted a rule change allowing student-athletes to earn money from their name, image, and likeness (NIL).
Drafted No. 2 overall by Washington Spirit (NWSL)
Selected second overall in the 2021 NWSL College Draft; became the youngest player ever drafted in NWSL history at age 18.
College debut for Iowa Hawkeyes
Collegiate debut: 27 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists in 96–81 win over Northern Iowa.
Selected No. 1 overall in 2019 NBA Draft
Drafted first overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2019 NBA draft (June 20, 2019).
Drafted 4th overall by Memphis Grizzlies
Selected with the 4th overall pick in the 1st round of the 2018 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies (June 21, 2018).
Joins Paris Saint-Germain on loan (€180M eventual transfer)
Signed for PSG on loan with a mandatory purchase option; eventual transfer fee reported at €180 million, making him the most expensive teenager ever.
NHL debut with Edmonton Oilers
Made NHL debut on October 9, 2015 against the St. Louis Blues; nearly scored twice in the 3–1 loss.
2015 World Championships (Glasgow) — all-around & apparatus golds
Helped USA to team gold, won third straight World all-around title; won beam and floor; vault bronze — became first woman to win three consecutive World all-around titles.
UTEP program presence (roster listing)
Appeared on UTEP Miners roster (2014–2018), culminating in senior season in 2018.
Champions Classic: 27 points vs Kansas
Scored 27 points and 9 rebounds in the Champions Classic at United Center vs Andrew Wiggins and Kansas.
Duke debut: 22 points vs Davidson
Debuted for Duke on Nov 8, 2013 with 22 points, 6 rebounds; wore number 1 as a true freshman starter.
NBA debut
Makes NBA debut at age 18 years, 311 days — one of the youngest NBA players ever.
Selected 15th overall in 2013 NBA draft
Drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks (1st round, 15th overall).
Selected 1st overall in 2003 NBA Draft by Cleveland Cavaliers
Taken with the first overall pick of the 2003 NBA draft by his hometown Cavs.
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