2004 Recruiting Class

Rivals

1. Dwight Howard - F - 6'10" (Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy, GA)
"Superman" bypassed college. McDonald's All-American. In 2004, drafted #1 by Orlando Magic. In 2009, named NBA Defensive Player of the Year.

2. Shaun Livingston - G - 6'6" (Richwoods / Peoria Central, IL)
Originally committed to Duke, then chose to bypass college. McDonald's All-American. In 2004, drafted #4 by Los Angeles Clippers. In February 2007, suffered horrific leg break. In June 2008, cleared to resume playing. Signed by Miami Heat. Traded to Memphis Grizzlies and immediately released. In March 2009, signed with NBADL's Tulsa 66ers. In March 2009, signed multi-year deal with Oklahoma City Thunder.

3. Josh Smith - F - 6'8" (McEachern, GA / Oak Hill Academy, VA)
Bypassed college. In 2004, drafted #17 by Atlanta Hawks.

4. Al Jefferson - C - 6'9" (Prentiss, MS)
"Big Al" bypassed college. In 2004, drafted #15 by Boston Celtics. In July 2007, traded to Minnesota Timberwolves. Was having career year in 2008-2009, but torn ACL ended his season prematurely. Has been plagued by injuries requiring surgeries.

5. Rudy Gay - F - 6'8" (Eastern Tech / Archbishop Spalding, MD)
Two years at Connecticut. Was involved in a controversial recruitment battle between Connecticut and Maryland. His AAU and high school coaches were heavily involved in his decision. In 2006, drafted #8 by Houston Rockets, who traded his rights and Stromile Swift to Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Shane Battier.

6. Sebastian Telfair - G - 6' (Lincoln, NY)
Originally committed to Louisville, then chose to bypass college.

7. Malik Hairston - G - 6'5" (Renaissance, MI)
Four years at Oregon. In 2008, drafted #48 by Phoenix Suns and traded to San Antonio Spurs. Released during training camp. Re-signed by Spurs, then waived in April 2008.

8. Earl Smith - F - 6'6" (Lakewood / St. Benedict's Prep, NJ)
"J.R." originally committed to North Carolina, but chose to bypass college. In 2004, drafted #18 by New Orleans Hornets. In July 2006, traded to Chicago Bulls. Seven days later, traded to Denver Nuggets.

9. Joe Crawford - G - 6'4" (Renaissance, MI)
Four years at Kentucky. In 2008, drafted #58 by Los Angeles Lakers. In October 2008, waived. Played on NBADL's Los Angeles D-Fenders. On April 2009, signed by New York Knicks.

10. Randolph Morris - C - 6'11" (Landmark Christian, TX)
One-and-done at Kentucky. In 2005, went undrafted. Despite having hired an agent for the draft, the NCAA reinstated him so long as he sat out the first half of 2005-2006. Stats improved over sophomore season. Entered the 2006 draft without signing an agent and again went undrafted. Returned to Kentucky for junior season as an NBA free agent, according to NBA rules. This made him an intriguing prospect. Five days after Kentucky was eliminated from NCAA tournament, he signed a two-year $1.6 million deal with New York Knicks. Was the first player to go from the NCAA to the NBA within a week. In 2008, signed two-year contract with Atlanta Hawks.

11. Marvin Williams Jr. - F - 6'8" (Bremerton, WA)
One-and-done at North Carolina. In the 2005 draft, the Atlanta Hawks drafted UNC's sixth man #2 overall. Currently a starter.

12. Dorell Wright - F - 6'7" (South Kent Prep, CT)
Originally committed to DePaul, but chose to skip college. In 2004, drafted #19 by the Miami Heat.

13. Glen Davis - F - 6'8" (University Laboratory, LA)
"Big Baby" played three years at LSU. In 2007, drafted #35 by Seattle Supersonics, who immediately traded his rights to the Boston Celtics.


14. Robert Swift - C - 7'1" (Garces Memorial / Bakersfield, CA)
Originally committed to play at USC, but chose instead to enter 2004 draft. Selected #12 by Seattle Supersonics (now Oklahoma City Thunder). Back-to-back knee injuries have limited his progress.

15. D.J. White - PF - 6'9" (Hillcrest, AL)
Four years at Indiana. In 2008, drafted #29 by Detroit Pistons, who immediately traded his rights to Seattle Supersonics / Oklahoma City Thunder. After five months spent recovering from surgery on his jaw, White played most of his first season with the NBADL's Tulsa 66ers.

16. LaMarcus Aldridge - C - 6'11" (Seagoville, TX)
Two years at Texas. In 2006, drafted #2 by Chicago Bulls. Draft rights traded to Portland Trailblazers.

17. DeMarcus Nelson - SG - 6'3" (Vallejo / Sheldon, CA)
Four years at Duke. Undrafted in 2008, but signed by Golden State Warriors. First undrafted rookie ever to start a season opener. Sent to NBADL's Bakersfield Jam. In January 2009, played one game in Croatia. Signed by Chicago Bulls after short stint with Austin Toros.

18. Jawann McClellan - G - 6'5" (Milby, TX)
Four years at Arizona. Undrafted in 2008. Spent 2008-2009 playing for the NBADL's Dakota Wizards.

19. Shawne Williams - F - 6'8" (Laurinburg Prep, NC)
Chose to play a fifth year at Laurinburg Prep. One-and-done at Memphis. In 2006, drafted #17 by Indiana Pacers. Later that year, was accused of being on the take. Court allegations were soon dropped. In 2007, arrested on mairjuana possession charge. In 2008, traded to Dallas Mavericks. In April 2009, acquitted of 2008 murder charges.

20. Mike Williams - F - 6'7" (Wilcox Central, AL)
Two seasons at Texas, before transferring to Cincinnati. Sat out 2006-2007 season due to NCAA transfer rules. Ruptured ACL and missed entire 2007-2008 season. During his senior season, averaged 9.8 pts and 5.7 rebs.