The 2021-22 season of NCAA basketball is going to have a few promising new additions. Duke Blue Devils’ Paolo Banchero and Gonzaga Bulldogs’ Chet Holmgren are two of the most exciting names in the pool. While they are yet to play a college game, NBA scouts are already keeping their eyes on them. In the recent Iverson Classic, both Banchero and Holmgren went head to head and impressed. The rankings may have Holmgren ranked number one and Banchero as three, but NBA scouts were undecided. But one executive from a NBA finals contender had an interesting way to explain the difference between Banchero and Holmgren with regards to where they stood currently. “If I needed someone to throw into a NBA game tomorrow, Paolo Banchero could give my team 15 and 8 and fit in perfectly with our group in terms of skill, feel and competitiveness wise,” the executive said [https://www.espn.in/nba/insider/story/_/id/31402210/2022-nba-lottery-picks-sleepers-iverson-classic]. “He has everything you look for at his position and plenty of room to grow too.” “But if I’m a lottery team picking who I think will be the best long-term prospect five years down the road, though, I’m taking Chet. There’s just more downside there.” WILL PAOLO BANCHERO LEAD THE DUKE BLUE DEVILS BACK TO THEIR GLORY DAYS? The executive’s comments clearly prove how Banchero is already a mature player. If he believes Banchero can deliver 15 and eight in the NBA, he can definitely do better in the NCAA. A few clips from his high school days show Banchero is already a man amongst boys. Banchero will be joined by fellow top prospects AJ Griffin and Trevor Keels. Together, they form the most exciting freshmen trio in the country. Banchero will be expected to lead them, and fans will hope he can help them return to the top once again. The Blue Devils [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/college-basketball/duke-blue-devils/] haven’t won the ACC regular season title since 2010 and the NCAA tournament since 2015. Banchero will be keen to end both of these barren runs. Fans across the country will also be looking forward to his exciting matchups with Holmgren. Two of the country’s top talents battling against each other is box office. There will be a lot of pressure on both and scouts will be eager to see who can come out on top. The 2021-22 season promises to be an exciting season, and fans can’t wait for it to begin. ALSO READ – Paolo Banchero Reveals He Chose Duke Blue Devils From a Shortlist of Six Colleges [https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-basketball-news/] 

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<h2>Chet Holmgren's Net Worth 2023</h2>
Since bursting into the scene as a college basketball star, Chet Holmgren has been one of the richest youngsters. With a reported net worth of around $3 million in 2023, his numbers are bound to rise alongside his NBA career. He signed a 4-year $44.89 million contract with the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oklahoma City Thunder</a> last season. In this campaign alone, he is set to earn around $10.39 million in salaries from the franchise. The 21-year-old is currently under the representation of Carlos Fleming from WME Sports.
<h2>Chet Holmgren's Early Life</h2>
Born in a Minnesota household, he picked up the game of basketball at an early age. Under the influence of his father, Chet developed his game in Minneapolis while attending the Minnehaha Academy. Sharing the court there with fellow NBA star Jalen Suggs, he became a 6'9 sensation in his high school days. His growth became rapid in that period as by the senior year Holmgren was averaging  21 points and 12.3 rebounds. In that year, he became the most lucrative prospect in the nation as he led his team to their fourth state championship. His endeavors earned him Mr. Basketball USA and Gatorade National Player of the Year, amongst others.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-612063 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210409125206/chet-holmgren.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" />

This resulted in about 30 scholarship offers from various college programs around the country. He reportedly became the number-one player in the 2021 class. Chet made up his mind soon after as he joined Gonzaga, following Jalen's pathway. He turned his choice into the right one, with a record-breaking start to his new life. The 7'1 became the first player to register ten points, ten rebounds, five assists, and five blocks in his debut in 25 years. In his one year there, he also earned the title of the West Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year. In the following year, he decided to enter the draft, marking a new beginning in his journey.
<h2>Chet Holmgren's Family and Personal Life</h2>
Chet's father, Dave Holmgren, was a former college basketball player. He represented Minnesota Golden Gophers in 57 games from 1984 to 1988. The 7'0 parent helped the youngster train from a young age. The son thus followed in the footsteps of his father's basketball journey. He further enhanced and polished his skill sets to become a nationwide star. His mother, Sarah, also played a pivotal part in his development from a young age. Despite keeping his personal life private, according to reports, the OKC star has two sisters.
<h2>Chet Holmgren's <b>NBA career</b></h2>
After announcing his decision to enter the 2022 NBA draft, he became a top prospect. The Thunder wasted no time as they selected him as the second-overall pick. He became the highest-ever draft pick out of both Gonzaga and the state of Minnesota. He featured in the Summer League following this, where he broke the record for most blocks in a single match. His NBA debut, though, soon came to a halt as he suffered from a Lisfranc injury, keeping him out for the entire season. So, he is yet to feature in an NBA game representing the city of Oklahoma.

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<h2>Chet Holmgren's <b>Investments and Endorsements</b></h2>
Here are a few of his endorsement deals:
<ul>
 	<li>Philips Norelco</li>
 	<li>Ethika</li>
 	<li>Google Pixel</li>
 	<li>Neiman Marcus</li>
</ul>
<h2>Chet Holmgren's A<b>chievements and Awards</b></h2>
<ul>
 	<li>Consensus second-team All-American (2022)</li>
 	<li>WCC Defensive Player of the Year (2022)</li>
 	<li>WCC Newcomer of the Year (2022)</li>
 	<li>First-team All-WCC (2022)</li>
 	<li>WCC All-Freshman Team (2022)</li>
 	<li>National high school player of the year (2021)</li>
 	<li>McDonald's All-American (2021)</li>
 	<li>Jordan Brand Classic (2021)</li>
 	<li>Nike Hoop Summit (2021)</li>
 	<li>Minnesota Mr. Basketball (2021)</li>
 	<li>FIBA Under-19 World Cup MVP (2021)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Chet Holmgren's C<b>harity and Foundation</b></h2>
The rising star has donated a lot to the society. Last year, his family hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for the foster families. With the help of Operation Warm, he distributed 1,500 coats across three cities. Notably, he helped out the Brooklyn Park Salvation Army with 200 coats toward the end of 2022. Despite suffering from a foot injury, he continued to bring good times to the people in need.
<h2>Chet Holmgren's<b> Shoes</b></h2>
Chet has mostly been seen wearing Nike KD shoes. After spending a great amount of time in the KD13 series, he picked up KD15s for the NBA.
<h2>Chet Holmgren's<b> House</b></h2>
There is little to no information available on this matter, as he has kept his life private throughout.
<h2>Chet Holmgren<b>'s Details and Social Media Accounts</b></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Full Name</td>
<td>Chet Thomas Holmgren</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Popular Name</td>
<td>Chet Holmgren</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birth Date</td>
<td>May 1, 2002</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Minneapolis, Minnesota</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>7' 1" (2.16 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>208 lbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ParentsDave</td>
<td>Dave Holmgren and Sarah Harris</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siblings</td>
<td>Two</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chet_holmgren" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@chet_holmgren</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$3 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salary</td>
<td>$44.89 Million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Spouse</td>
<td>None</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>Single</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Children</td>
<td>None</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Profession</td>
<td>Basketball player</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NBA Team</td>
<td>Oklahoma City Thunder</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Is Chet Holmgren eligible for Rookie of the Year?</h2>
His return to the court for the 2023/24 campaign is much anticipated. Already showing flashes of his qualities in the pre-season, Chet enters the season as a Rookie of The Year contender. Holmgren is still eligible to compete for the title.

Chet Holmgren

Chet Holmgren&#8217;s Net Worth 2023 Since bursting into the scene as a college basketball star, Chet Holmgren has been one of the richest youngsters. With a reported net worth of around $3 million in 2023, his numbers are bound to rise alongside his NBA career. He signed a 4-year $44.89 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder last season. In this campaign alone, he is set to earn around $10.39 million in salaries from the franchise. The 21-year-old is currently under the representation of Carlos Fleming from WME Sports. Chet Holmgren&#8217;s Early Life Born in a Minnesota household, he picked up the game of basketball at an early age. Under the influence of his father, Chet developed his game in Minneapolis while attending the Minnehaha Academy. Sharing the court there with fellow NBA star Jalen Suggs, he became a 6&#8217;9 sensation in his high school days. His growth became rapid in that period as by the senior year Holmgren was averaging  21 points and 12.3 rebounds. In that year, he became the most lucrative prospect in the nation as he led his team to their fourth state championship. His endeavors earned him Mr. Basketball USA and Gatorade National Player of the Year, amongst others. This resulted in about 30 scholarship offers from various college programs around the country. He reportedly became the number-one player in the 2021 class. Chet made up his mind soon after as he joined Gonzaga, following Jalen&#8217;s pathway. He turned his choice into the right one, with a record-breaking start to his new life. The 7&#8217;1 became the first player to register ten points, ten rebounds, five assists, and five blocks in his debut in 25 years. In his one year there, he also earned the title of the West Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year. In the following year, he decided to enter the draft, marking a new beginning in his journey. Chet Holmgren&#8217;s Family and Personal Life Chet&#8217;s father, Dave Holmgren, was a former college basketball player. He represented Minnesota Golden Gophers in 57 games from 1984 to 1988. The 7&#8217;0 parent helped the youngster train from a young age. The son thus followed in the footsteps of his father&#8217;s basketball journey. He further enhanced and polished his skill sets to become a nationwide star. His mother, Sarah, also played a pivotal part in his development from a young age. Despite keeping his personal life private, according to reports, the OKC star has two sisters. Chet Holmgren&#8217;s NBA career After announcing his decision to enter the 2022 NBA draft, he became a top prospect. The Thunder wasted no time as they selected him as the second-overall pick. He became the highest-ever draft pick out of both Gonzaga and the state of Minnesota. He featured in the Summer League following this, where he broke the record for most blocks in a single match. His NBA debut, though, soon came to a halt as he suffered from a Lisfranc injury, keeping him out for the entire season. So, he is yet to feature in an NBA game representing the city of Oklahoma. Chet Holmgren&#8217;s Investments and Endorsements Here are a few of his endorsement deals: Philips Norelco Ethika Google Pixel Neiman Marcus Chet Holmgren&#8217;s Achievements 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&#8217;s All-American (2021) Jordan Brand Classic (2021) Nike Hoop Summit (2021) Minnesota Mr. Basketball (2021) FIBA Under-19 World Cup MVP (2021) Chet Holmgren&#8217;s Charity and Foundation The rising star has donated a lot to the society. Last year, his family hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for the foster families. With the help of Operation Warm, he distributed 1,500 coats across three cities. Notably, he helped out the Brooklyn Park Salvation Army with 200 coats toward the end of 2022. Despite suffering from a foot injury, he continued to bring good times to the people in need. Chet Holmgren&#8217;s Shoes Chet has mostly been seen wearing Nike KD shoes. After spending a great amount of time in the KD13 series, he picked up KD15s for the NBA. Chet Holmgren&#8217;s House There is little to no information available on this matter, as he has kept his life private throughout. Chet Holmgren&#8216;s Details and Social Media Accounts  Full Name Chet Thomas Holmgren  Popular Name Chet Holmgren  Birth Date May 1, 2002  Birth Place Minneapolis, Minnesota  Height 7&#8242; 1&#8243; (2.16 m)  Weight 208 lbs  ParentsDave Dave Holmgren and Sarah Harris  Siblings Two  Nationality American  Instagram @chet_holmgren  Net Worth $3 million  Salary $44.89 Million  Spouse None  Relationship/Marital Status Single  Children None  Profession Basketball player  NBA Team Oklahoma City Thunder  Is Chet Holmgren eligible for Rookie of the Year? His return to the court for the 2023/24 campaign is much anticipated. Already showing flashes of his qualities in the pre-season, Chet enters the season as a Rookie of The Year contender. Holmgren is still eligible to compete for the title.

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