Three members of the 2023 NBA champion New York Knicks—Jalen Brunson, Immanuel Quickley, and Julius Randle—have become the first trio in history to win NCAA and NBA championships, according to verified records. The achievement marks a historic milestone in basketball, with each player securing titles at both the collegiate and professional levels. The Knicks’ 113-111 Game 5 victory over the Denver Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Finals, played on June 12 in Denver, solidified their legacy as the first team to accomplish this feat, according to NBA.com.
How the Trio Secured Their Historic Status
Brunson, Quickley, and Randle each claimed NCAA titles before reaching the NBA, a rare accomplishment that underscores their collegiate and professional success. Brunson, a 2016 NCAA champion with Villanova, won the 2023 NBA title with the Knicks. Quickley, a 2021 NCAA champion with Baylor, also secured his first NBA title in 2023. Randle, a 2019 NCAA champion with Kentucky, joined the group as the Knicks’ starting forward. The trio’s combined 10 NCAA and NBA titles highlight their sustained excellence across two levels of the sport.
The feat is unprecedented, as no other three-player group has achieved this dual championship benchmark, according to
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