Chris Chiozza
A journeyman point guard whose one miraculous, buzzer-beating shot in the NCAA tournament created an immortal March Madness moment.
Born 1995 (age 31)·American basketball player·Birthday: November 21·Millennials
Biography
Chris Chiozza's professional career is a study in persistence, a globe-trotting quest for a roster spot defined by one indelible flash of college glory. At the University of Florida, the slight, quick guard was a steady leader, but he etched his name into basketball history in the 2017 NCAA Tournament. In a Sweet Sixteen game against Wisconsin, with the season hanging in the balance, Chiozza caught an inbounds pass, raced the length of the court, and launched a running three-pointer at the buzzer. The swish sent the Gators to the Elite Eight and instantly became one of the most replayed highlights in March Madness lore. Since then, his pro journey has been that of a classic floor-general-for-hire: earning an NBA championship ring as a deep-reserve with the 2022 Golden State Warriors, signing short-term contracts, and proving his worth in leagues from the NBA G League to Italy. He remains the ultimate embodiment of a player forever remembered for one perfect, timely dash.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Chris was born in 1995, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Chris Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Chris's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Hit a running three-pointer at the buzzer to lift Florida over Wisconsin in the 2017 NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen, an iconic March Madness moment.
- Won an NBA championship as a member of the Golden State Warriors in 2022.
- Finished his college career at Florida as the program's all-time leader in assists and games played.
- Earned NBA G League All-Defensive Team honors in 2020 while with the Capital City Go-Go.
Did You Know?
His game-winning shot against Wisconsin was officially measured as a 35-footer.
He and his Florida teammates were nicknamed 'The Dirty Dozen' because of their limited roster depth in 2017.
He has played for over ten different professional teams since leaving college, including multiple NBA franchises and clubs in Europe.
His nickname is 'Cheeze,' a play on his last name.
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