2003 Recruiting Class

Rivals

1. LeBron James - G - 6'6"
Bypassed college. In 2003, drafted #1 by Cleveland Cavaliers. In 2008-2009, named NBA MVP.

2. Luol Deng - F - 6'8"
One-and-done at Duke. In 2004, drafted #7 by Phoenix Suns, and draft rights were traded to Chicago Bulls.

3. Shannon Brown - G - 6'4"
Three years at Michigan State. McDonald's High School All-American. In 2006, drafted #24 by Cleveland Cavaliers. In February 2008, traded to Chicago Bulls. In August 2008, signed by Charlotte Bobcats. In February 2009, traded to Los Angeles Lakers.

4. Ndudi Ebi - F - 6'10"
Committed to Arizona, but decided instead to bypass college. Entered 2003 draft, selected #26 by Minnesota Timberwolves. Released in November 2005. Has played in Israel and Italy.

5. Charlie Villanueva - F - 6'9"
Two seasons at Connecticut. Originally committed to Illinois but was released from commitment when Coach Bill Self went to Kansas. In 2005, drafted #7 by Toronto Raptors. In June 2006, traded to Milwaukee Bucks.

6. Kendrick Perkins - C - 6'9"
Committed to Memphis, but decided to bypass college. McDonald's High School All-American. In 2003, drafted #27 by Memphis Grizzlies. Draft rights immediately traded to Boston Celtics.

7. David Padgett - C - 6'10"
One year at Kansas, then transferred to Louisville for final three years. Undrafted in 2008. Played a short time with Miami Heat.

8. James Lang - C - 6'10"
Bypassed college. In 2003, drafted #48 by New Orleans Hornets. Draft stock plummeted after measuring in at only 6'9". In December 2003, waived. Signed 10-day deals with Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat.

9. Brian Butch - C - 7'
Five years at Wisconsin. Redshirted freshman year. In 2008, undrafted.

10. Leon Powe - F - 6'8"
Two seasons at California. In 2006, drafted #49 by Boston Celtics.

11. Brandon Bass - F - 6'8"
Two seasons at LSU. In 2005, drafted #33 by New Orleans Hornets. In July 2007, signed with Dallas Mavericks.

12. Mustafa Shakur - G - 6'3"
Four years at Arizona. In 2007, undrafted. In 2007, signed and released by Sacramento Kings. Played in Europe.

13. Travis Outlaw - F - 6'8"
One-and-done at Mississippi State. In 2003, drafted #23 by Portland Trailblazers.

14. Chris Paul - G - 6'
Two years at Wake Forest. In 2005, drafted #4 by New Orleans Hornets.

15. Kris Humphries - F - 6'8"
One-and-done at Minnesota. In 2004, drafted #14 by Utah Jazz. In June 2006, traded to Toronto Raptors.

16. Olu Famutimi - G - 6'5"
Two seasons at Arkansas. Early entrant in 2006 draft, where he went undrafted. Played in NBADL.

17. Linas Kleiza - F - 6'8"
Two years at Missouri. In 2006, drafted #27 by Portland Trailblazers, and traded to Denver on draft day.

18. Trevor Ariza - F - 6'8"
One-and-done at UCLA. In 2004, drafted #43 by New York Knicks. In February 2006, traded to Orlando Magic. In November 2007, traded to Los Angeles Lakers.

19. J.R. Giddens - F - 6'5"
Two years at Kansas, then transferred to New Mexico for final two seasons. On May 19, 2005, stabbed in calf at a tavern, and pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery charge. Thereafter, left Kansas. During junior year, suspended indefinitely by Coach Ritchie McKay. In 2008, drafted #30 by Boston Celtics. Celtics assigned Giddens to NBADL's Utah Flash for part of the season.

20. Mike Jones - G - 6'5"
Four seasons at Maryland. Played in Turkey.