American · Tifton, Georgia · Born 4 January 1999Fearless and dynamic scoring guard whose pace, athleticism and competitive edge have made him one of the NBA's most exciting young players.
Sexton played just five college games at Vanderbilt due to a knee injury before the Cleveland Cavaliers drafted him eighth overall in 2018 — an unusually thin evidence base for a top-ten investment that the Cavaliers made on the strength of his reputation and that Sexton justified through four seasons of relentless attacking scoring.. He was rated a five-star recruit and one of the top players nationally before committing to the University of Alabama. Sexton played one season at Alabama, earning SEC Freshman of the Year honours in 2018 with an aggressive, downhill scoring style that made him one of the most exciting young guards in college basketball. The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Sexton eighth overall in the 2018 NBA Draft, and he developed into a prolific scoring guard, earning NBA All-Rookie Second Team honours and establishing himself as a focal point of Cleveland's rebuilding roster before moving to the Utah Jazz in 2022. Sexton signed with the Charlotte Hornets in 2025 before joining the Chicago Bulls in 2026, continuing his career as an explosive scoring guard renowned for his relentless attacking mentality and ability to finish through contact at the rim.
Explosive scoring ability and clutch fourth-quarter performances
His intense, never-back-down competitive style earned him the nickname 'Young Bull' at Alabama and carried over to the NBA, where his relentless attacking of the basket remains his most identifiable trait.
Did You Know?How They Played
Athletic scoring guard with strong driving ability and improving three-point shot
Lasting Impact
Promising young guard known for his scoring prowess and work ethic
Career Honours
- Cleveland Cavaliers franchise player
| Club | Period | Apps | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 2018–2022 | 205 | #2 |
| Utah Jazz | 2022–2024 | 480 | #2 |
American Athletes