Thursday, May 7, 2009

2002 Recruiting Class

Stat Sheet

1. Amare Stoudemire - C - 6'9"
Bypassed college. Entered 2002 NBA draft, drafted #9 by Phoenix Suns.

2. Carmelo Anthony - F - 6'7"
One and done at Syracuse. In 2003, drafted #3 by Denver Nuggets.

3. Raymond Felton - PG - 6'1"
Three years at UNC. In 2005, drafted #5 by Charlotte Bobcats.

4. Rashad McCants - F - 6'4"
Three years at UNC. In 2005, drafted #14 by Minnesota Timberwolves. In February 2009, traded to Sacramento Kings.

5. Chris Bosh - PF - 6'10"
One-and-done at Georgia Tech. In 2003, drafted #4 by Toronto Raptors.

6. Jason Fraser - PF - 6'8"
Four years at Villanova. Dunked in wrong basket at McDonald's High School All-American game. Plagued by injuries during collegiate career.

7. Paul Davis - C - 6'10"
Four years at Michigan State. In 2006, drafted #34 by Los Angeles Clippers. Waived in January 2009.

8. Shelden Williams - PF - 6'9"
"The Landlord" played four years at Duke. Duke jersey retired. In 2006, drafted #5 by Atlanta Hawks. On February 16, 2008, traded to Sacramento Kings. On February 19, 2009, traded to Minnesota Timberwolves. Married to women's basketball talent Candace Parker.

9. Sean May - PF - 6'8"
Three years at UNC. In 2005, drafted #13 by Charlotte Bobcats. Missed 2007-2008 season recovering from micro fracture surgery on his right knee. Returned for 2008-2009 season, but suffered from surgery after-effects. On December 30, 2008, placed on Bobcats' inactive list.

10. DeAngelo Collins - C - 6'9"
Bypassed college. McDonald's High School All-American. Entered 2002 NBA draft and went undrafted. Had major character concerns arising from past legal troubles, including a felony assault conviction. In 2004-2005, played for NBADL's Florida Flame. Played on summer league teams of Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks. Has played in numerous international leagues including most recently in the Korean Basketball League with the SK Knights in 2008.

11. J.J. Redick - G - 6'4"
Four years at Duke. In 2006, drafted #11 by Orlando Magic.

12. Bracey Wright - G - 6'3"
Three years at Indiana. In 2005, drafted #47 by Minnesota Timberwolves. Timberwolves assigned him to the NBADL's Florida Flame for the 2005-2006 season. From 2007-2009, played in Greece and Spain.

13. Evan Burns - F - 6'7"
Originally committed to UCLA, but was released from LOI due to academic ineligibility. Played one year at San Diego State, tore ACL in May 2003, and was dismissed from basketball program in August 2003 for failing to meet academic requirements. McDonald's High School All-American. Entered 2004 NBA draft, and went undrafted. Played in the NBADL.

14. Shavlik Randolph - PF - 6'10"
Three seasons at Duke. McDonald's High School All-American. Object of one of the most intense recruiting battles ever in the state of North Carolina. Disappointing, injury-riddled collegiate career. Despite having worst statistical season as a junior, early-entrant in 2005 draft, and went undrafted. In 2005-2006, signed contract with Philadelphia 76ers. Broke ankle during 2006-2007 season. In 2008, signed by Portland Trailblazers.

15. Daniel Horton - PG - 6'2"
Four seasons at Michigan. Undrafted in 2006. In 2006 preseason, signed by Heat and was quickly released. Played internationally.

16. Anthony Roberson - PG - 6'2"
Three years at Florida. Entered 2005 draft, and went undrafted. Played for the Grizzlies, Warriors and Knicks. Also played in NBADL and in Turkey. In 2009, traded by Knicks to Chicago Bulls.

17. Chris Rodgers - G - 6'3"
Played over three years at Arizona before getting kicked off the team during his senior season. After commiting, learning-disability diagnosis prevented him from being ruled academically ineligible to attend Arizona. Faced severe, detrimental maturity problems. Faced accusations of academic fraud. His dismissal from the team resulted in a famous e-mail from Rodgers. Though the reason for his dismissal was never disclosed, Coach Lute Olsen hinted at "[team] chemisty problems." In 2006-2007, played in NBADL.

18. Antoine Wright - G - 6'7"
Three years at Texas A&M. In 2005, drafted #15 by New Jersey Nets. In February 2008, traded to Dallas Mavericks.

19. Dee Brown - PG - 5'11"
Four years at Illinois. In 2006, drafted #46 by Utah Jazz. Has played for the Los Angeles Clippers and Washington Wizards. Now playing in Israel.

20. Hassan Adams - G - 6'4"
Four years at Arizona. During senior year, had legal troubles. Played for the New Jersey Nets and Toronto Raptors. Now playing in Serbia.

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