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The NBA regular season is coming to a close and it’s a perfect time to take a look at former Kentucky Wildcats who are now competing at basketball’s highest level.
This post was inspired by the recent hot streak of Jodie Meeks, who tied his career-high with 21 points last night, with the 76ers.
Former Cats in the NBA:
[B]- Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics[/B]
Demo: 6-1, 171, Point Guard; Age: 24
Stats: 13.7 PPG, 9.8 APG, 2.4 SPG, 4.4 RPG
2010 Salary: $2.094,923
Notes: Broke Bob Cousy’s single-season team assist record; set new team steal record; NBA All Star
[B]- Jodie Meeks, Philadelphia 76ers[/B]
Demo: 6-4, 208, Shooting Guard, Age: 22
Stats: 4.6 PPG, 0.6 APG, 1.6 RPG, .320 3P%
Salary: $650,000
Notes: Traded from Milwaukee during season; Averaging 14.4 PPG in April
[B]- Kelenna Azubuike, Golden State Warriors[/B]
Demo: 6-5, 220, Small Forward, Age: 26
Stats: 13.9 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 1.1 APG
Salary: $3,100,000
Notes: Off to great start but early injury ended season after only 9 games
[B]- Tayshaun Prince, Detroit Pistons[/B]
Demo: 6-9, 215, Small Forward, Age: 30
Stats: 13.4 PPG, 3.3 APG, 5.1 RPG
Salary: $10,324,380
Notes: Prince continues a great run in Detroit
[B]- Chuck Hayes, Houston Rockets[/B]
Demo: 6-6, 238, Center, Age: 26
Stats: 4.3 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 0.5 BPG
Salary: $2,147,750
Notes: Hayes plays center in the NBA at 6-6; Known as one of the hardest-nosed players in the league
[B]- Keith Bogans, San Antonio Spurs[/B]
Demo: 6-5, 215, Shooting Guard, Age: 29
Stats: 4.4 PPG, 1.2 APG, .363 3P%
Salary: $825,497
Notes: Traded to San Antonio after a nice run in Orlando; Gets about 20 minutes per game for San Antonio
[B]- Randolph Morris, Atlanta Hawks[/B]
Demo: 6-11, 275, Center, Age: 24
Stats: 2.1 PPG, 1.2 RPG, 0.1 BPG
Salary: $855,189
Notes: Morris is proof positive that a solid big man can always find employment; he is a big body on Atlanta’s bench
[B]- Nazr Mohammed, Charlotte Bobcats[/B]
Demo: 6-10, 250, Center, Age: 32
Stats: 7.9 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 0.8 BPG
Salary: $6,466,600
Notes: Mohammed has rejuvenated his NBA career; a key piece in Charlotte’s run to the playoffs this season
[B]- Jamaal Magloire, Miami Heat[/B]
Demo: 6-11, 255, Center, Age: 31
Stats: 2.1 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 0.3 BPG
Salary: $825,497
Notes: Much like Morris, Magloire plays the role of big man on the bench
