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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.
Signed Letter of Intent to Texas (official signing)
Formal signing to play for the University of Texas (National Letter of Intent signed Dec 21, 2022).
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'.
College debut vs. Kentucky — 22 points
In his Duke debut (Champions Classic) Banchero scored 22 points in a 79–71 win over Kentucky.
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).
Named Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) MVP
After a dominant season with Beşiktaş, he was named the regular-season MVP of Turkey's BSL.
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.
Enrolled at University of Michigan
Matriculated at Michigan and joined the Wolverines football program (enrolled in 2021).
College debut for Iowa Hawkeyes
Collegiate debut: 27 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists in 96–81 win over Northern Iowa.
Scores 37 vs #3 Michigan State at Maui Invitational
On November 26, 2019 Edwards scored a season-high 37 points (33 in the second half) with 6 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 blocks vs Michigan State at the Maui Invitational.
College debut for Georgia: 24 pts, 9 rebs, 4 steals
On November 5, 2019 Edwards debuted for the Georgia Bulldogs with 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 steals vs Western Carolina—the most by a Georgia freshman debut since Dominique Wilkins (1979).
Selected No. 1 overall in 2019 NBA Draft
Drafted first overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2019 NBA draft (June 20, 2019).
Declared for 2019 NBA Draft (forgoing remaining eligibility)
Announced intention to forgo final three seasons at Duke and declare for the NBA Draft.
Consensus first-team All-American & Jerry West Award; ended college season
Finished freshman year averaging 22.6 pts, 7.6 rebs and 4.3 ast; earned multiple national awards including Jerry West Award and All-ACC honors.
Recorded a triple-double at Duke
Notched 23 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in a 94–78 win over NC State – fourth triple-double in Duke history.
Set Iowa State single-game assists record
Recorded 15 points and 17 assists (1 turnover) vs Southern; 17 assists was an Iowa State single-game record.
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