Cason Wallace
Awards & Honours
8
Awards Won
6
Honours
3
Rankings
1
Records
Cason Wallace's trophy case is already impressive for a 22-year-old. He won an NBA championship in just his second season, a feat few players achieve. His defensive prowess earned him a spot on the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2026, a rare honor for a young guard. Wallace's high school accolades included being named Texas Gatorade Player of the Year and a McDonald's All-American. He also earned SEC All-Freshman Team honors at Kentucky. His rapid rise from five-star recruit to NBA champion and defensive standout highlights his exceptional work ethic and basketball intelligence.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
NBA All-Defensive Second Team
Recognized as one of the best defensive guards in the league.
NBA Champion
Won the NBA Finals with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
NBA All-Rookie Second Team
Honored as one of the top rookies in his debut season.
SEC All-Freshman Team
Named to the conference's all-freshman squad at Kentucky.
Texas Gatorade Player of the Year
Recognized as the best high school basketball player in Texas.
McDonald's All-American
Selected to the prestigious high school all-star game.
Rankings & Lists
Top 10 Pick in 2023 NBA Draft
Rivals High School Rankings
247Sports High School Rankings
Records & Feats
Youngest player to win NBA All-Defensive Second Team in Thunder history
At age 22, Wallace was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team, making him the youngest Thunder player to earn that honor.