2005 Recruiting Class

Rivals

1. Gerald Green - G/F - 6'9" (Dobie Gulf Shores Academy, TX)
Originally committed to Oklahoma State, but chose to enter 2005 draft instead. Began playing organized basketball as a high school sophomore. Celtics drafted him #18. Slipped in draft partly because he refused to work out for teams outside the top 6 picks. During 2005-06 season, had two stints in NBADL, with Fayatteville Patriots and Florida Flame. None for his creative dunks, i.e. the "Birthday Cake" shown below. In July 2007, traded to Minnesota Timberwolves. In February 2008, traded to Houston Rockets. In July 2008, signed with Dallas Mavericks.

2. Josh McRoberts - PF - 6'11" (Carmel High, IN)
Two years at Duke. In 2007, drafted #37 by Portland Trailblazers. In January 2008, assigned to NBADL's Idaho Stampede. In June 2008, traded to Indiana Pacers.

3. Monta Ellis - G - 6'3" (Lanier High, MS)
Committed to Mississippi State, but chose instead to enter 2005 draft. Selected #40 by Golden State Warriors.

4. Andray Blatche (Henninger High, NY / South Kent High, CT)
Bypassed college. In 2005, drafted #49 by Washington Wizards. In September 2005, shot in a carjacking. Sent down to NBADL's Roanoke Dazzle during part of rookie season. In August 2007, charged with sexual solicitation.

5. Martell Webster - F - 6'7" (Seattle Prep, WA)
Committed to Washington, but chose to enter 2005 draft. Taken #6 by Portland Trailblazers. Assigned to NBADL's Fort Worth Flyers. Was the highest drafted player ever assigned to NBADL. Missed 2008-09 season with left foot injury.

6. Andrew Bynum - C - 7' (Solebury School, PA / St. Joseph High, NJ)
Bypassed college. In 2005, drafted #10 by Los Angeles Lakers. Development has been hampered by injuries.

7. Louis Williams - PG - 6'2" (South Gwinnett High, GA)
Bypassed college after committing to play at Georgia. In 2005, drafted #45 by Philadelphia 76ers. Fell in the draft because of poor workouts. Signed a 5-year $25 million contract during 2008 summer.

8. Julian Wright - F - 6'8" (Homewood-Flossmoor High, IL)
Two years at Kansas. In 2007, drafted #13 by New Orleans Hornets.

9. Richard Hendrix - PF - 6'9" (Athens High, AL)
Three years at Alabama. In 2008, drafted #49 by Golden State Warriors. Soon, released. Spent 2008-09 season in NBADL playing forBakersfield Jam and Dakota Wizards.

10. Tyler Hansbrough - PF - 6'9" (Poplar Bluff High, MO)
Four years at North Carolina. Won national title in 2009.

11. Greg Paulus - G - 6'1" (Christian Brothers Academy, NY)
Four years at Duke. With one year of college eligibility left, will spend 2009-2010 season competing at quarterback for Syracuse.


12. Mario Chalmers - PG - 6'1" (Bartlett High, AK)
Three years at Kansas. Won national title in 2008. In 2008 draft, picked #34 by Minnesota Timberwolves. Rights traded to Miami Heat.

13. Brandon Rush - G - 6'6" (Mt. Zion Christian Academy, NC)
Three years at Kansas. Won national title in 2008. In 2008, drafted #13 by Portland Trailblazers.

14. Keith Brumbaugh - (DeLand High, FL)
Entered 2005 draft, but withdrew to play at Oklahoma State. Failed to academically qualify. Went to Chipola Junior College, but was kicked off the team after being charged with possession of marijuana. In 2007-08, after two years off the court, played for Hillsborough Community College. Leading up to the 2008 draft, Brumbaugh had been arrested six times in the span of 26 months and served two jail sentences. Undrafted. Spent 2008-09 season with NBADL's Sioux Falls Skyforce.

15. Shawne Williams
See 2004 class.

16. Jamont Gordon - G - 6'3" (Glencliff Complex High, TN / Oak Hill Academy, VA)
Three seasons at Mississippi State. Undrafted in 2008. Plays in Italy.

17. Byron Eaton - PG - 5'11" (Lincoln High, Dallas)
Four years at Oklahoma State.

18. Magnum Rolle - F - 6'10" (Freeport, Bahamas / Laurinburg Institute, NC)
Two years at LSU before transferring to Louisiana Tech.

19. Calvin "C.J." Miles - G - 6'6" (Skyline High, TX)
Committed to Texas and entered 2005 draft declaring he'd withdraw if not selected in first round. Picked #34 by Utah Jazz but decided to forgo college anyway after Utah offered him a two-year guaranteed contract.

20. Tasmin Mitchell - F - 6'7" (Denham Springs High, LA)
Four years at LSU.