45. Florida State University Basketball Best Players of All time

As one of the most successful college basketball programs in the nation, Florida State University has had a long and proud history. From its first season in 1947-48 to today’s current team, FSU has earned numerous accolades including NCAA tournament appearances and ACC titles.

With consistently strong recruiting classes and an experienced coaching staff, it is no wonder that FSU Basketball continues to be competitive year after year.

Whether you are cheering for them as they take on their conference rivals or making plans for your next trip to Tallahassee, there is no doubt that being part of Seminole Nation will always bring excitement each time FSU takes the court.

1. Malik Beasley

Guard

Career

• High school: St. Francis (Alpharetta, Georgia)
• College: Florida State (2015–2016)
• NBA draft 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall
• Selected by the Denver Nuggets
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016–2020: Denver Nuggets
• 2016–2017: →Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 2020–2022: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2022–present: Utah Jazz
• ACC All-Freshman team (2016)

Malik Beasley is a 26-year-old shooting guard and small forward for the Utah Jazz. Malik was originally drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in the second round of the 2015 NBA draft, but he never played for them because he was traded to Denver Nuggets just three months later.

He had a breakout season with Denver in 2020, averaging 20 points, six rebounds, and two assists per game while helping them reach the playoffs. In 2021, Malik signed with Phoenix Suns as a free agent but only managed to play 14 games before being waived again. 

In 2024, he joined Milwaukee Bucks and once again had an impressive season statistically – scoring 21 points per game on 46% shooting from three-point range en route to winning the Sixth Man of The Year Award.

His final year in the league came in 2025 with the Philadelphia 76ers where he averaged 18 points per game off 43% shooting from three-point range.

Also Played For: utah jazz, shooting guard

2. Jonathan Isaac

Power forward

Career

• High school: , Barron G. Collier, (Naples, Florida), International School of Broward, (Hollywood, Florida), IMG Academy, (Bradenton, Florida)
• College: Florida State (2016–2017)
• NBA draft 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the Orlando Magic
• Playing career: 2017–present
• 2017–present: Orlando Magic
• 2018: →Lakeland Magic
• ACC All-Freshman team (2017), J.U.M.P. Ministries Ordained Minister

Jonathan Isaac was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. He attended high school at Barron G. Collier (Naples, Florida) and the International School of Broward (Hollywood, Florida).

Isaac played college basketball for Duke University before being drafted by the Orlando Magic in 2018. As a rookie with the Magic, Jonathan averaged 6 points and 4 rebounds per game while making an impact off the bench.

In 2019 he was traded to Sacramento Kings where he has continued to play sporadically throughout the year. Jonathan Isaac is a talented and skilled player who was drafted 6th overall by the Orlando Magic in 2017. 

Jonathan Isaac has had an impressive career so far, with highlights including being named ACC All-Freshman Team and winning J.U.M.P Ministries Ordained Minister in 2018.

Isaac will be looking to improve on his performances this season with the Orlando Magic, and may challenge for awards such as Rookie of The Year.

Also Played For: orlando magic

3. Sam Cassell

Career

• High school: , Paul Laurence Dunbar, (Baltimore, Maryland), Maine Central Institute, (Pittsfield, Maine)
• College: , San Jacinto (1989–1991), Florida State (1991–1993)
• NBA draft 1993 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall
• Selected by the Houston Rockets
• Playing career: 1993–2008
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 10, 20, 19, 28
• Coaching career: 2009–present
• 3× NBA champion (1994, 1995, 2008), NBA All-Star (2004), All-NBA Second Team (2004), 2× Second-team All-ACC (1992, 1993), No. 10 jersey honored by Florida State Seminoles
• Points: 15,635 (15.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,221 (3.2 rpg)
• Assists: 5,939 (6.0 apg)

Sam Cassell was an assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers. He played in the NBA for 13 seasons and averaged 12 points, five assists, and three rebounds per game.

Sam Cassell is from Baltimore, Maryland, and attended Paul Laurence Dunbar High School before going on to play college basketball at Maine Central Institute. 

After playing professionally in Europe for a few years, he rejoined the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2003 as an assistant coach under Rick Adelman.

He moved to Philadelphia two years later and has been there ever since, serving as Kevin McHale's right-hand man both on the bench and behind closed doors; most notably during.

Their run to back-to-back conference championships in the 2013–14 season. Cassell was a great point guard for many years, and he helped lead several teams to the playoffs.

He is currently an assistant coach with the Celtics. Cassell had a successful NBA career, playing for some of the best franchises in the league. 

He has also coached extensively throughout his career, most notably with Milwaukee and Los Angeles Clippers where he won two championships as head coach.

Also Played For: milwaukee bucks, los angeles clippers

4. Trent Forrest

Career

• High school: Chipley (Chipley, Florida)
• College: Florida State (2016–2020)
• NBA draft: 2020 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–2022: Utah Jazz
• 2022–present: Atlanta Hawks
• 2022–present: →College Park Skyhawks
• Second-team All-ACC (2020)

Forrest was a standout player at Chipley High School in Florida. He signed with Florida State as a walk-on and became one of the most successful point guards in school history, averaging 13.5 points, 5.9 assists and 2.4 rebounds per game during his three years playing for the Seminoles.

In 2018, Forrest was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks as the 25th overall pick in the NBA Draft following a dominant sophomore season where he averaged 19 points, 6 assists and 4 rebounds per game while shooting over 50% from 3-point range (50-of-124). 

Forrest is considered to be an elite perimeter shooter who can create shots off of drives or pull up from long distance with ease – making him difficult to defend on offence if given space to operate.

Trent Forrest was a standout player at Florida State, and he is now in the NBA. Trent Forrest has had a successful career so far, and he looks to continue his success with Atlanta Hawks. 

He started playing basketball for FSU when he was just a freshman in high school, and it showed later on in college as well. In 2020, Trent Forrest will be representing Utah Jazz during the NBA playoffs; this is an incredible achievement. 

His playstyle is based around hard work and discipline - two things that have helped him achieve great things thus far in his professional career.

Also Played For: atlanta hawks

5. Mfiondu Kabengele

Boston Celtics

Career

• High school: , Corpus Christi, (Burlington, Ontario), Bosco Institute, (Crown Point, Indiana)
• College: Florida State (2017–2019)
• NBA draft 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27th overall
• Selected by the Brooklyn Nets
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–2021: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2019–2020: →Agua Caliente Clippers
• 2021: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2021–2022: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2022–present: Boston Celtics
• 2022–present: →Maine Celtics
• NBA G League champion (2022), ACC Sixth Man of The Year (2019)

Kabengele was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. He attended Burlington High School before attending Bosco Institute in Crown Point, Indiana. Kabengele played college basketball for Florida State before being drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2018.

Kabengele is a power forward and center who averaged 10 points, six rebounds and one block per game during his rookie season with the Celtics. 

Kabengele has expressed an interest in playing for both Canada's national team as well as senior teams from countries such as Nigeria and Lithuania once he finishes his professional caree.

r Kabengele was a highly touted recruit coming out of high school, and he proved himself as one of the best players in the NCAA this past season.

He is an incredibly versatile player who can play multiple positions well and has length that many other guards lack. 

Kabengele will likely be a key contributor for the Brooklyn Nets next season, and he could develop into a top-tier point guard down the line if he continues to grow at his current pace. He is also known for being a strong defender.

Which should come in handy with Russell Westbrook on the opposing team most nights. Kabengele is not only an exciting player to watch but someone who brings something different to every game he plays, making him quite valuable on any roster he joins moving forward.

Also Played For: nba g league

6. Doug Edwards

Career

• High school: Miami Senior (Miami, Florida)
• College: Florida State (1990–1993)
• NBA draft 1993 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 1993–1996
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 34, 32
• 1993–1995: Atlanta Hawks
• 1995–1996: Vancouver Grizzlies
• 2× Second-team All-ACC (1992, 1993), First-team Parade All-American (1989), McDonald's All-American (1989)

Doug Edwards was a high school basketball player from Miami Senior. He attended Florida State and played for the Seminoles from 1990 to 1993 before being drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1993 NBA draft.

Doug Edwards spent three seasons with Atlanta, appearing in 81 games and averaging 5.5 points per game. After playing in the NBA, Doug Edwards returned to college and played for North Carolina State until 1999.

When he retired as a professional basketball player due to an injury sustained during his final season of play at NC State University Since retiring from professional basketball, Doug has worked as an assistant coach at several different schools across America including Liberty University (2013-present), Clemson University (2007-2013) and Wake Forest University (2005-2007).

Also Played For: vancouver grizzlies

7. Charlie Ward

Florida State Seminoles football

Career

• High school: Thomas County Central, (Thomasville, Georgia)
• College: Florida State (1990–1994)
• NBA draft 1994 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 1994–2005
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 21, 17
• 1994–2004: New York Knicks
• 2004: San Antonio Spurs
• 2004–2005: Houston Rockets
• Coach Wooden "Keys to Life" Award (2011)
• Points: 3,947 (6.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,648 (2.6 rpg)
• Assists: 2,539 (4.0 apg)

Ward was born in 1970 and attended Thomasville High School. Ward played college basketball at Florida State, where he earned First Team All-ACC honors as a junior and senior.

After graduating from FSU, Ward was drafted by the New York Knicks in the 1994 NBA draft. In his ten-year career with the Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Bobcats, Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic, Ward averaged 14 points per game while playing point guard.

On May 21st 2005, after missing most of the 2004–05 season due to injury, Ward announced his retirement from professional basketball following a 67–66 victory over the Miami Heat Ward was a standout player at Duke and was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs with the 21st pick of the 1994 NBA Draft.

Ward played in parts of 10 seasons with San Antonio, Houston, Detroit, New York Knicks and Miami Heat (including three playoff appearances). 

He is best known for his time spent with the Spurs where he won two championships (1998 and 2003) and made five All-Star teams. Ward announced his retirement from basketball in February 2014 after playing professionally since 1994-95 season.

Also Played For: 1994 nba draft, heisman trophy nfl

8. Von Wafer

Houston Rockets

Career

• High school: , Pineview (Lisbon, Louisiana), Heritage Christian Academy, (Cleveland, Texas)
• College: Florida State (2003–2005)
• NBA draft 2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 2005–2018
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 23, 22, 24, 13, 12, 1
• 2005–2006: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2006–2007: Colorado 14ers
• 2007: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2007–2008: Denver Nuggets
• 2008: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2008–2009: Houston Rockets
• 2009: Olympiacos Piraeus
• 2010–2011: Boston Celtics
• 2011: Vanoli-Braga Cremona
• 2011–2012: Orlando Magic
• 2012–2013: Xinjiang Flying Tigers
• 2013: Shanghai Sharks
• 2014: Bakersfield Jam
• 2014: Krasny Oktyabr
• 2014: Indios de Mayagüez
• 2014–2015: Shanxi Zhongyu
• 2015–2016: Jiangsu Monkey King
• 2016: Leones de Ponce
• 2016: Delaware 87ers
• 2016–2017: Westchester Knicks
• 2017–2018: Jilin Northeast Tigers
• 2018: Leones de Ponce
• Second-team Parade All-American (2003), McDonald's All-American (2003)
• Points: 1,054 (5.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 234 (1.2 rpg)
• Assists: 146 (0.7 apg)

Von Wafer was born in Homer, Louisiana on July 21, 1985. Von Wafer attended high school at Pineview (Lisbon, Louisiana) and Heritage Christian Academy (Cleveland, Texas).

Von Wafer played college basketball for Florida State from 2003 to 2005. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2nd round of the 2005 NBA draft and spent 5 seasons with them before joining the Memphis Grizzlies in 2018.

Von Wafer is a shooting guard and small forward who has averaged 10 points per game throughout his career. 

He has also won two championships with Los Angeles Lakers in 2009 and 2010 as well as one championship with Memphis Grizzlies in 2017 Von Wafer is a 7-foot-1 center who has played in the NBA for six seasons.

Von Wafer was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2005, and he spent three years with them before moving to Colorado 14ers in 2006. 

He then joined the Clippers for two years, before joining Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers, respectively, during 2007–2008 and 2008–2009 seasons. 

In 2009, Von Wafer moved overseas to join Olympiacos Piraeus of Greece for one year before returning to North America to play with Houston Rockets from 2010-2011 season onwards.

Von Wefer last played professionally with Krasny Oktyabr of Russia in 2014 after spending two years playing for Jiangsu Monkey King of China (2014-2015) and Leones de Ponce of Puerto Rico (2016). After his retirement as player von wafer began working as an assistant coach with Shanxi Zhongyu of China.

Also Played For: 2005 nba draft

9. Alexander Johnson

Career

• High school: Dougherty (Albany, Georgia)
• College: Florida State (2003–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 45th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 2006–2013
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 32, 13
• 2006–2007: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2007–2008: Miami Heat
• 2008–2009: Brose Baskets
• 2009–2010: Dongguan Leopards
• 2010: Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 2011–2012: Seoul SK Knights
• 2012–2013: Liaoning Hengye Jaguars
• Fourth-team Parade All-American (2002)

Alexander Johnson was born on February 8, 1983 in Albany, Georgia. He attended high school at Dougherty (Albany, Georgia), where he played for the varsity basketball team.

In 2003, Alexander Johnson enrolled at Florida State University and played for their football and men's basketball teams before focusing exclusively on basketball during his college years.

After being drafted by the Indiana Pacers in 2006, Alexander Johnson began playing professional basketball with them from 2006 to 2013. 

During that time he won two championships with the Pacers (2007–2008) and appeared in over 500 games across all competitions including playoffs.

Averaging 9 points per game throughout his career as a power forward/center fielder hybrid player-defender off the bench or starting lineup spot due to injury or trade deadline acquisition etc., gaining reputation of "heartbeat" player who always gives 100% effort regardless of whether winning or losing is imminent.

Something which earned him numerous fans both among NBA players and supporters watching live in arena arenas around America irrespective of affiliations cheering loudly when seeing him play wearing #45 jersey.

As of 2019 season he currently plays for Khimki Moscow Region BC of Russian Professional Basketball League holding same position under head coach Andrey Vorobyev once again proving himself as an excellent defender-rebounder scorer able to hold own against opponents.

Physically stronger than average making tough shots look easy while using his quickness agility strength body control shooting range passing ability plus occasional post moves effectively getting into low block scoring interior spaces even defending 3 point line efficiently helping side.

Get baskets leading eventual victory no matter opponent size composition age sex height nationality race color skin hair style glasses eyeglasses contact lenses attire shoes accessories wristwatch & jewelry watch charms necklaces earrings Alexander Johnsson was born February 8th 1983 in Albany GA.

Despite growing up playing multiple sports including soccer, golf, baseball, track & field ice skating as well as wrestling at Douglas county High School we can say without hesitation that A J would be nothing short of legendary were it not for one sport.

 Averaging 18 points 10 rebounds 5 assists 4 blocks 1 steal every night during his senior year Alex had scouts from Division I schools paying close attention When FSU assistant coach Lewis Moore saw Alex dunking on a smaller guard he knew this kid could ball.

Lewis recruited Alex hard and after 2 seasons got him into Tallahassee FL Stony Brook NJ Seton Hall Univ PA Syracuse NY North Carolina Duke.

Also Played For: 2006 nba draft

10. Dave Cowens

Center

Career

• 1970–1980: Boston Celtics
• 1982–1983: Milwaukee Bucks
• As coach:
• 1978–1979: Boston Celtics
• 1984–1985: Bay State Bombardiers
• 1994–1996: San Antonio Spurs (assistant)
• 1996–1999: Charlotte Hornets
• 2000–2001: Golden State Warriors
• 2006: Chicago Sky
• 2006–2009: Detroit Pistons (assistant)

As a player, Dave Cowens was known for his hustle and play-making ability. After retiring as a player, he went on to become a basketball consultant with the Boston Celtics.

In 2005, he was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA history. Dave Cowens is married with two children and lives in Florida Dave Cowens was a 6'10" center who played for the Boston Celtics from 1970-1980.

He won two NBA championships with the Celtics and was named MVP of both games in 1974 and 1976. After playing his final year with Milwaukee, he became an assistant coach with San Antonio before moving on to Charlotte and Golden State as head coaching positions opened up.

Dave Cowens is best known for his high-flying dunks, which helped make him one of the most popular players in franchise history. He retired from playing after 1980 but remained active as a coach until 2009 when he resigned due to health reasons.

Also Played For: boston celtics, center basketball

11. Terance Mann

Guard

Career

• High school: Tilton School, (Tilton, New Hampshire)
• College: Florida State (2015–2019)
• NBA draft 2019 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48th overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–present: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2019–2020: →Agua Caliente Clippers

Terance Mann was drafted 14th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2018 NBA Draft. Mann attended Louisville and played there for two seasons before being picked up by the Clippers in 2018.

He is a versatile shooting guard who can play both small forward positions as well as shooting guard, making him an important part of any team's rotation. In his rookie season with the Clippers, he averaged 10 points per game while also averaging 3 rebounds and 1 assists per game over 30 games played.

Terance Mann is expected to be a key player for the Clippers going into next season, so make sure to keep an eye on him. Terance Mann is a high school basketball player who was drafted in the second round of the 2019 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. 

He played college ball at Florida State and has since been playing in the NBA for two seasons with the Clippers.

Mann has averaged 9 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assists per game throughout his career. Terance is known for being an athletic defender and can shoot from deep well too (he made over 40% of his three-point shots last season).

12. Bob Sura

Career

• High school: G.A.R. Memorial, (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania)
• College: Florida State (1991–1995)
• NBA draft 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 1995–2005
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Number: 3, 5
• 1995–2000: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2000–2003: Golden State Warriors
• 2003–2004: Detroit Pistons
• 2004: Atlanta Hawks
• 2004–2005: Houston Rockets
• First-team All-ACC (1994), 2× Second-team All-ACC (1993, 1995), ACC Rookie of the Year (1992), No. 3 jersey honored by Florida State Seminoles
• Points: 5,654 (8.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,240 (3.4 rpg)
• Assists: 2,474 (3.8 apg)

Bob Sura was born on March 25, 1973 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He attended G.A.R Memorial High School and played for the team from 1991 to 1995 before going onto play college basketball at Florida State University from 1995 to 1997.

In 1995, he was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the 17th overall pick in the NBA draft and spent 5 seasons with them before moving onto other teams including Boston Celtics (1999–2000), Indiana Pacers (2000–2002) and Dallas Mavericks (2002).

His final years as a player were spent with the Philadelphia 76ers between 2005 and 2007 where he won an NBA championship in 2006 as a member of this team despite originally being traded.

There during that season due to disagreements within their organisation about his playing style which resulted in him requesting a trade midway through that year's regular season when it became clear that he would not be given more playing time under coach Larry Brown.

13. George McCloud

Career

• High school: Mainland (Daytona Beach, Florida)
• College: Florida State (1985–1989)
• NBA draft 1989 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 1989–2002
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 20, 21, 24
• 1989–1993: Indiana Pacers
• 1993–1994: Scavolini Pesaro
• 1994-1995: Rapid City Thrillers
• 1995–1997: Dallas Mavericks
• 1997: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1997–1999: Phoenix Suns
• 1999: Tampa Bay Windjammers
• 1999–2002: Denver Nuggets
• Third-team All-American – AP, NABC, UPI (1989), Metro Conference Player of the Year (1989), 2× First-team All-Metro Conference (1988, 1989), No. 21 jersey honored by Florida State Seminoles
• Points: 6,925 (9.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,342 (3.1 rpg)
• Assists: 1,769 (2.3 apg)

McCloud was a high school basketball star in Daytona Beach, Florida. He went on to play college ball at Florida State, where he was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in 1989.

Mccloud played for the Pacers for six seasons before being traded to the Seattle SuperSonics in 1999. Mccloud spent two more seasons with Seattle before retiring from professional basketball in 2002.

McCloud was a prolific scorer in the NBA, averaging over 9 points per game throughout his career. Mccloud was an All-American and Metro Conference Player of the Year as a collegian at Florida State Seminoles.

McCloud spent time with several different teams throughout his playing career before settling on the Mavericks in 1997 where he played for three seasons. 

In 1999, Mccloud joined the newly formed Windjammers team in Tampa Bay before being traded to Denver two years later where he won two Championships with them (1999-2002).

After retiring from competition, George started coaching at various high schools around Florida and Texas before taking up a role as Assistant General Manager of Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016.

14. Chris Singleton

Anadolu Efes S.K.

Career

• High school: , Cherokee (Canton, Georgia), Dunwoody (Dunwoody, Georgia)
• College: Florida State (2008–2011)
• NBA draft 2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the Washington Wizards
• Playing career: 2011–present
• 2011–2014: Washington Wizards
• 2014: Jiangsu Dragons
• 2015: Oklahoma City Blue
• 2015–2016: Lokomotiv Kuban
• 2016: Anhui Dragons
• 2016–2018: Panathinaikos
• 2018–2019: FC Barcelona
• 2019–2022,, 2023–present: Anadolu Efes
• 2× EuroLeague champion (2021, 2022), Turkish League champion (2021), Chinese NBL champion (2016), 2× Greek League champion (2017, 2018), Greek Cup winner (2017), Spanish King's Cup champion (2019), Chinese NBL Finals MVP (2016), Chinese NBL All-Imports Team (2016), Chinese NBL All-Star (2016), Greek League PIR Leader (2017), 2× Greek League Best Five (2017, 2018), All-Greek A1 All-Imports Team (2018), Third-team Parade All-American (2008), McDonald's All-American (2008), 2× Third-team All-ACC (2010, 2011), 2× ACC All-Defensive Team (2010, 2011), ACC Defensive Player of the Year (2011)

Chris Singleton was a standout player at both high school and college level. He was selected in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards, and has since played for several other teams in the league.

Chris is known for his athleticism and scoring ability from inside and outside of the paint, making him an effective player on either side of the ball. In 2017, he joined Anadolu Efes of Turkey as a free agent after spending two years with Barcelona Basket (Spain's second-tier Liga ACB).

As one of only a handful Americans to play in Europe, Chris is often considered one of the most talented players overseas. 

In 2018–19 season, he averaged 18 points per game while leading Anadolu to their first EuroLeague title win in team history; this achievement earned himadoctorate degree from Florida State University alongside teammate Dwayne Bacon.

Also Played For: panathinaikos b.c

15. Dwayne Bacon

Charlotte Hornets

Career

• High school: , McKeel Academy, (Lakeland, Florida), Oak Hill Academy, (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
• College: Florida State (2015–2017)
• NBA draft 2017 / Round: 2 / Pick: 40th overall
• Selected by the New Orleans Pelicans
• Playing career: 2017–present
• 2017–2020: Charlotte Hornets
• 2017–2020: → Greensboro Swarm
• 2020–2021: Orlando Magic
• 2021–2022: AS Monaco
• 2022–present: Panathinaikos
• Greek League All-Star (2022), Second-team All-ACC (2017), McDonald's All-American (2015), First-team Parade All-American (2015)

Dwayne Bacon was born in 1995 and is from Lakeland, Florida. He played high school basketball for McKeel Academy and Oak Hill Academy before enrolling at Marquette University where he played college ball.

After graduating from Marquette with a degree in business administration, Bacon signed with Panathinaikos of the Greek Basket League in 2018. 

In 2019, Bacon averaged 13 points per game on 47% shooting from the field and 34% shooting from three-point range for Panathinaikos as they reached the EuroLeague Playoffs for the first time ever.

Dwayne has been praised by many analysts as one of the best young small forwards in Europe and is expected to continue his development over the next few years playing in top leagues around Europe. 

Bacon was a two-time McDonald's All-American who played college ball at Florida State. Bacon was drafted by the Pelicans in the second round of the 2017 NBA draft and has since spent time with the Charlotte Hornets and Greensboro Swarm before joining Panathinaikos this season.

Bacon is averaging 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist per game for Panathinaikos this year. EuroBasket tournament with France as they look to qualify for their first-ever World Cup appearance.

Also Played For: euroleague basketball

16. Al Thornton

Los Angeles Clippers

Career

• High school: Perry (Perry, Georgia)
• College: Florida State (2003–2007)
• NBA draft 2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
• Playing career: 2007–2020
• Position: Small forward / Power forward
• 2007–2010: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2010–2011: Washington Wizards
• 2011: Golden State Warriors
• 2012: Brujos de Guayama
• 2012: Zhejiang Lions
• 2014: Brujos de Guayama
• 2015–2016: NLEX Road Warriors
• 2017: Gaiteros del Zulia
• 2017: Brujos de Guayama
• 2018: Shimane Susanoo Magic
• 2020: Club Atlético Aguada
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2008), BSN All-Star (2012), BSN First Team (2012), BSN Import Player of the Year (2012), 2× BSN scoring champion (2012, 2014), Venezuela LPB Scoring Leader (2017), Third-team All-American – AP (2007), First-team All-ACC (2007), Second-team All-ACC (2006)

Al Thornton is a seven-time NBA All-Star and two-time champion with the Washington Wizards. He was selected 14th overall by the Clippers in the 2007 draft, but spent most of his rookie season on their D-League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors.

Thornton made his debut for the Clippers in December 2007 and finished second in voting for Rookie of The Year behind Deron Williams. In 2010, he signed as a free agent with Washington and helped lead them to their second championship that year (their first since 1978).

After spending one season with Golden State, Thornton joined Brujos de Guayama of Spain's Liga ACB for three years before returning to America and signing with Sacramento in January 2016. 

After playing out the final year of his contract with Sacramento, Thornton opted not to return for 2017–18 due to concerns about his health after suffering from multiple concussions over several seasons.

He announced his retirement shortly afterward. In May 2018, Thornton rejoined Washington as an advisor during player personnel meetings.

17. Toney Douglas

Iraklis BC

Career

• High school: Jonesboro (Jonesboro, Georgia)
• College: , Auburn (2004–2005), Florida State (2006–2009)
• NBA draft 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 2009–present
• 2009–2012: New York Knicks
• 2012–2013: Houston Rockets
• 2013: Sacramento Kings
• 2013–2014: Golden State Warriors
• 2014: Miami Heat
• 2014–2015: Jiangsu Dragons
• 2015–2016: New Orleans Pelicans
• 2016–2017: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2017–2018: Anadolu Efes
• 2018: Sakarya
• 2018–2019: Darüşşafaka
• 2019–2020: Estudiantes
• 2020–2021: Varese
• 2021–2022: Iraklis Thessaloniki
• 2022: Hapoel Eilat
• 2022–present: Benfica
• Turkish Cup winner (2018), Third-team All-American – AP, SN (2009), ACC Defensive Player of the Year (2009), First-team All-ACC (2009), Third-team All-ACC (2008), 2× ACC All-Defensive Team (2008, 2009), Third-team All-SEC (2005), SEC All-Freshman Team (2005), Fourth-team Parade All-American (2004)

Toney Douglas was an all-star point guard in the NBA for six seasons. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic before joining Benfica of Portugal in 2017.

Douglas averaged 10 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds and 1 steal per game during his time with Benfica. In 2018 he appeared in 60 games for Benfica, averaging 9 points, 4 assists and 2 rebounds per contest.

Toney Douglas was drafted by the New York Knicks in 2009. He played for the Knicks from 2009 to 2012, and then moved to Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors before joining the Miami Heat in 2014.

In 2017, he signed with Anadolu Efes of Turkey but left after one season and returned to Benfica later that year. He has won two Turkish Basketball League titles with Benfica (2018 and 2019) as well as a Portuguese Cup (2017).

Douglas also represented his country at the 2010 FIBA World Championship where they reached the quarter-finals before being beaten by Spain.

18. M.J. Walker

Career

• High school: Jonesboro, (Jonesboro, Georgia)
• College: Florida State (2017–2021)
• NBA draft: 2021 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021: Westchester Knicks
• 2021–2022: Phoenix Suns
• 2022–present: Westchester Knicks
• Second-team All-ACC (2021), McDonald's All-American (2017), Nike Hoop Summit (2017)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2016 Chile: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2016 Chile: Team

M.J. Walker was drafted in the 2021 NBA draft but did not sign with an NBA team. He played for the Westchester Knicks of the G League this season. M.J. 

Walker is a shooting guard who attended Florida State from 2017-2021 and averaged 14 points, four rebounds and two assists per game during his career there.

Walker signed with the Westchester Knicks this year after playing college basketball at Florida State and he is averaging 21 points, six rebounds and three assists per game.

This season in G League play Walker averaged 16.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2 assists per game as a senior at Westchester High School in White Plains, New York before being named an All-American by McDonald's.

Walker was one of just two players to participate in all 33 games for the United States U18 team that competed at the FIBA Americas Championship this year, averaging 14 points and six rebounds while shooting 50 percent from 3-point range en route to winning silver medalist honors. 

Walker is projected to be a top ten pick in next year's NBA Draft after earning Second Team All-ACC accolades last season with Virginia Commonwealth Rams where he averaged 17 points and 7 boards per game on 47% shooting from beyond the arc over 36 games played (plus five starts).

19. Ryan Reid

Oklahoma City Thunder

Career

• High school: Boyd Anderson, (Lauderdale Lakes, Florida)
• College: Florida State (2006–2010)
• NBA draft 2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 57th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 2010–present
• 2010–2011: Tulsa 66ers
• 2011–2012: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2012: →Tulsa 66ers
• 2012: Mets de Guaynabo
• 2012–2014: Chorale Roanne
• 2014–2015: SLUC Nancy
• 2015–2016: Niigata Albirex BB
• 2016–2017: Shimane Susanoo Magic
• 2018: St. John's Edge
• 2018–2019: Kanazawa Samuraiz

Ryan Reid was a standout player for Boyd Anderson High School in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. Reid played college basketball at Florida State and was selected by the Indiana Pacers with the 57th overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft.

After playing sparingly his rookie season, Reid became more involved in 2013–14 and averaged 8.7 points and 5 rebounds per game while shooting 45 percent from three-point range over 36 appearances. 

As of June 2016, Ryan Reid is a free agent having not been signed to another team after leaving the Indiana Pacers following the 2015–16 season.

Ryan Reid is a 6'7" forward who played collegiately at Tulsa. He was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2012 and spent two seasons with them before being traded to the Mets de Guaynabo of the Liga ACB in Spain.

Reid returned to North America last year and signed with the St John's Edge of Canada's NBL as their top scorer, averaging 19 points per game through 10 games this season. The 26-year-old has represented his country internationally on multiple occasions, most notably playing in both.

The FIBA Americas Championship (2013) and EuroBasket (2017). With an impressive background in both college basketball play and international competition, Ryan Reid is expected to have a long career ahead of him playing professionally overseas or domestically in either North America or Europe.

20. Solomon Alabi

Toronto Raptors

Career

• High school: Montverde Academy, (Montverde, Florida)
• College: Florida State (2007–2010)
• NBA draft 2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 50th overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 2010–2018
• Position: Center
• Number: 50
• 2010–2012: Toronto Raptors
• 2010–2011: →Erie BayHawks
• 2012: →Bakersfield Jam
• 2012–2013: Idaho Stampede
• 2013: Ikaros Kallitheas B.C.
• 2013–2014: Yulon Dinos
• 2015: Barako Bull Energy
• 2016–2017: Toyotsu Fighting Eagles Nagoya
• 2017–2018: Fukushima Firebonds
• Third-team All-ACC (2010), 2× ACC All-Defensive team (2009, 2010), ACC All-Freshman team (2009)

Solomon Alabi was born on March 21, 1988 in Kaduna, Nigeria. He attended Montverde Academy and played college basketball for Florida State from 2007-2010.

Solomon was selected by the Dallas Mavericks with the 50th overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft. He has since played for several teams including Guangdong Southern Tigers (China).

Fort Wayne Mad Ants (Indiana), New Orleans Pelicans, Memphis Grizzlies, Detroit Pistons and Brooklyn Nets before retiring in 2018 at age 34 due to injury complications.

Solomon Alabi was born in Toronto, Ontario on Feb. 14, 1992. Solomon Alabi played college basketball at the University of North Carolina and was a two-time All-ACC performer. 

Solomon Alabi is currently playing for the Fukushima Firebonds in Japan's NBL league and has been highly successful averaging 19 points per game this season. 

Solomon Alabi is likely to be picked up by an NBA team during next year's draft as he continues to develop his skills both on and off the court.

21. Mitchell Wiggins

Career

• High school: North Lenoir, (LaGrange, North Carolina)
• College: , Truett-McConnell CC (1978–1979), Clemson (1979–1980), Florida State (1981–1983)
• NBA draft 1983 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23rd overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 1983–2003
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 15, 10
• 1983–1984: Chicago Bulls
• 1984–1987: Houston Rockets
• 1987: Tampa Bay Stars
• 1987–1988: Mississippi Jets
• 1987–1988: Quad City Thunder
• 1988: Jacksonville Hooters
• 1989–1990: Houston Rockets
• 1991–1992: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1992: Fort Wayne Fury
• 1992–1993: Oklahoma City Cavalry
• 1993: Aurora Desio
• 1993–1994: Milon
• 1994: Tondeña 65 Rhummasters
• 1994–1996: Sporting
• 1996–1997: Panionios
• 1997–1998: Sporting
• 1998–1999: Limoges CSP
• 2002: Hickory Nutz
• 2002–2003: Spearfish Black Hills Heat
• 2× Greek League Top Scorer (1994, 1996), 2× First-team All-Metro Conference (1982, 1983)
• Medals, , Representing  United States, FIBA World Cup, : 1982 Colombia:
• Representing  United States
• FIBA World Cup
• : 1982 Colombia:

Wiggins was one of the most successful shooting guards in NBA history. He won an MVP Award and three championships with the Indiana Pacers. Wiggins attended North Lenoir High School in Kinston, North Carolina, where he played basketball for coach Rick Majerus.

After playing college ball at Truett-McConnell CC and Clemson, Wiggins was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in 1983. Over his 13-year career, Wiggins averaged 23 points per game and 10 assists per game while logging over 15000 minutes on court. 

He retired from professional basketball after 2003 to pursue a career as a broadcaster or agent; however, he has since returned to play part-time for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in 2017–18 season and is now a free agent again Mitchell Wiggins was born on December 16, 1976 in Philadelphia, PA.

He attended and played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks from 1995-1998. Mitchell Wiggins then played professionally in Europe for six seasons before coming to the United States to play with the Fort Wayne Fury of the NBA Development League (NBDL) in 2003–2004 season.

 In 2006, he signed as a free agent with the Brooklyn Nets but did not appear in any games that season due to injury; he retired at age 29 after playing only three games for them during the 2007-2008 campaign because of another injury sustained while playing overseas.

On January 6, 2009 he announced his comeback and joined Panionios of Greece where he would finish out his career subsequent seasons until retiring again following last year's Greek Basket League championship game victory over Olympiacos Piraeus (April 26th). 

Mitchell Wiggins has served as an assistant coach or scout with several teams since hanging up his sneakers including: Quad City Thunder (2005), Phoenix Suns (2010), Oklahoma City Cavalry/Iowa Energy(2011 and 2012), Memphis Grizzlies/New Orleans Pelicans(2013-2014)and Atlanta Hawks(2015).

22. James Collins

Career

• High school: Andrew Jackson, (Jacksonville, Florida)
• College: Florida State (1993–1997)
• NBA draft 1997 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1997–2007
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 32, 4
• 1997–1998: Los Angeles Clippers
• 1998: Jacksonville Barracudas
• 1998–1999: La Crosse Bobcats
• 1999: Quad City Thunder
• 1999: Strasbourg IG
• 2000: Joventut Badalona
• 2000–2002: Grand Rapids Hoops
• 2002: Guaiqueríes de Margarita
• 2002–2003: Air Avellino
• 2003–2004: Eurorida Scafati
• 2004–2005: Cimberio Novara
• 2006: Vertical Vision Cantù
• 2006–2007: Indesit Fabriano
• All-CBA First Team (2002), Second-team All-ACC (1997), 2× Third-team All-ACC (1995, 1996), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1993)

Collins played for the Philadelphia 76ers from 1997 to 2007. He was a two-time All-Star and won an NBA championship with the Miami Heat in 2006. Collins is considered one of the best shooting guards in history and ranks fourth all-time in points scored behind Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Ray Allen.

Collins has had several personal issues over the years including a stint in prison for tax evasion and an arrest on gun charges which were later dropped. Collins was a two-time Third Team All-ACC player and averaged 13.6 points, 9 rebounds, 1.8 assists per game as a senior at North Carolina State in 2002.

Collins was drafted by the Thunder with the 48th overall pick of the 2003 NBA Draft and spent four years with them before joining Italian club Guaiqueríes de Margarita for the 2004–05 season.

In 2007 he signed with Cantù in Italy but only played one game before being released due to injury problems; he then joined Fabriano where he retired after playing just three games in 2008 due to recurring knee injuries.

23. Harry Davis

Career

• High school: Cathedral Latin (Cleveland, Ohio)
• College: Florida State (1974–1978)
• NBA draft 1978 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33rd overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 1978–1985
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 40, 23
• 1978–1979: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1979–1980: Maine Lumberjacks
• 1980: San Antonio Spurs
• 1980–1982: Atlantic City Hi-Rollers
• 1983–1984: Zaragoza
• 1984–1985: Lancaster Lightning
• 1985: Detroit Spirits
• Metro Conference co-Player of the Year (1978), First-team All-Metro Conference (1978)

Harry Davis was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 27th 1956. After high school, Harry attended Florida State University where he played power forward for the Seminoles from 1974 to 1978.

In 1978, Harry was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers and went on to play for them until 1985. While playing with the Cavs, Harry won two championships (1980 and 1984) as well as three MVP Awards along with being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.

Outside of basketball, Harry has worked as a television commentator since 1987 and is currently an analyst for ESPN's NBA coverage. 

With a career average of 18 points per game,Harry is considered one of the greatest players in Cavaliers history. He was a standout player in college and made an immediate impact with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Davis became one of the most versatile players in the NBA, being able to play both small forward and power forward positions. He continued his excellence into post-season play, helping lead San Antonio to their only championship in 1980. 

After leaving the Spurs, Davis played for four different teams over eight seasons before retiring at age 34 due to injury concerns. Overall, Harry Davis is considered one of the best all-around players in league history and remains a fan favorite even today.

24. Rowland Garrett

Career

• High school: Rogers (Canton, Mississippi)
• College: Florida State (1969–1972)
• NBA draft 1972 / Round: 5 / Pick: 78th overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 1972–1980
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 23, 24
• 1972–1975: Chicago Bulls
• 1975–1977: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1977: Milwaukee Bucks
• 1978–1979: Pallalcesto Amatori Udine
• 1979–1980: Brill Cagliari
• Points: 1,337 (5.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 607 (2.3 rpg)
• Assists: 106 (0.4 apg)

Rowland Garrett was born in Canton, Mississippi on June 16, 1950. He played college basketball for Florida State before being drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the 1972 NBA draft.

Garrett spent four seasons with the Bulls before joining the Philadelphia 76ers and then moving to Los Angeles Lakers where he retired after playing one more season in 1980-1981.

After his professional career ended, Rowland Garrett worked as a broadcaster for various networks including ESPN and TNT until his retirement in 2016 at age 72 years old. Rowland Garrett was a member of the Chicago Bulls from 1972-1975.

He then played for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1975-1977, before joining the Milwaukee Bucks in 1978. In 1979, he joined the Italian team Brill Cagliari where he enjoyed some success and retired after one season. 

Rowland Garrett is most famous for his time with the Chicago Bulls where he averaged 5 points per game over three seasons.

After retiring from basketball, Rowland Garrett has worked as an ambassador for various charity events and initiatives across Europe and North America.

25. Xavier Rathan-Mayes

Westchester Knicks

Career

• High school: Huntington Prep, (Huntington, West Virginia)
• College: Florida State (2014–2017)
• NBA draft: 2017 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2017–present
• 2017–2018: Westchester Knicks
• 2018: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2018: AEK Athens
• 2019: Texas Legends
• 2019: Bnei Herzliya
• 2019: Hamilton Honey Badgers
• 2019: Texas Legends
• 2019–2020: Agua Caliente Clippers
• 2021: CSU Sibiu
• 2021–2022: Illawarra Hawks
• 2022: Scarborough Shooting Stars
• 2022–present: Melbourne United
• Greek Cup champion (2018), ACC All-Defensive team (2017), ACC All-Freshman team (2015)

Rathan-Mayes was a standout player at Huntington Prep in West Virginia and played college basketball for Florida State. Rathan-Mayes is known for his shooting ability, averaging over 17 points per game in the NBL this season.

Rathan-Mayes has been with the Westchester Knicks since 2017 and looks set to continue playing in the NBA next season. Xavier Rathan-Mayes is a versatile guard who can play both point and shooting guard positions. 

He was originally drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2015 but played for AEK Athens of the Greek League before joining Melbourne United this season.

Xavier has averaged 10 points, four rebounds, and two assists per game over his career so far. He is known for his perimeter shooting ability (especially from long range) as well as his defensive prowess - which makes him an valuable asset on any team he plays for.

26. Scottie Barnes

Toronto Raptors

Career

• High school: , Cardinal Newman, (West Palm Beach, Florida), NSU University School, (Fort Lauderdale, Florida), Montverde Academy, (Montverde, Florida)
• College: Florida State (2020–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Toronto Raptors
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: Toronto Raptors
• NBA Rookie of the Year (2022), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2022), Third-team All-ACC (2021), ACC Sixth Man of the Year (2021), ACC Freshman of the Year (2021), McDonald's All-American (2020)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Under-19 World Cup, : 2019 Greece: Team, FIBA Under-17 World Cup, : 2018 Argentina: Team, FIBA Americas U16 Championship, : 2017 Argentina: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Under-19 World Cup
• : 2019 Greece: Team
• FIBA Under-17 World Cup
• : 2018 Argentina: Team
• FIBA Americas U16 Championship
• : 2017 Argentina: Team

Barnes is a 21-year old power forward for the Toronto Raptors. He attended Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach, Florida and then played college basketball at NSU University School and Montverde Academy.

Barnes was drafted by the Toronto Raptors with the fourth pick of the 2021 NBA draft. In his rookie season, he averaged 10 points and 5 rebounds per game while shooting 50% from three point range. 

Barnes has expressed interest in playing overseas after completing his rookie contract with the Raptors, but no decision has been made yet about.

Where he will play next season or beyond that Barnes was a key player on the Florida State Seminoles and helped lead them to an ACC championship in his freshman season.

Barnes is one of just two players in NBA history to record over 1,000 points and 500 rebounds in their rookie campaign. 

After being drafted by the Toronto Raptors, Barnes has continued to be a valuable part of their team both on and off the court - most recently winning Rookie of the Year honours.

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27. Patrick Williams

Chicago Bulls

Career

• High school: West Charlotte, (Charlotte, North Carolina)
• College: Florida State (2019–2020)
• NBA draft 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–present: Chicago Bulls
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2021), ACC Sixth Man of The Year (2020), ACC All-Freshman Team (2020)

Patrick Williams was born on August 26, 2001 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He attended West Charlotte High School where he played basketball for the school's varsity team.

In his freshman year at Florida State, Patrick started playing power forward and averaged 9 points and 5 rebounds per game as a sophomore in 2018-19 season before declaring for the 2019 NBA Draft.

After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft, Patrick signed with the Chicago Bulls on July 6th . As a rookie with Chicago this past season, Williams averaged 4 points and 2 rebounds while appearing in 27 games (all starts).

Williams was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2020 NBA draft. Williams is a versatile player who can play both guard positions. Williams has had a successful career with the Chicago Bulls, winning multiple awards and accolades along with being named to several All-Star teams.

Future hall-of-famers such as LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have praised Williams' skills on court, predicting big things for him in future years.

28. Bernard James

Dallas Mavericks

Career

• High school: Windsor Forest, (Savannah, Georgia)
• College: , Tallahassee CC (2008–2010), Florida State (2010–2012)
• NBA draft 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33rd overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 2012–2017
• Position: Center
• Number: 5, 55
• 2012–2014: Dallas Mavericks
• 2014: →Texas Legends
• 2014: Texas Legends
• 2014–2015: Shanghai Sharks
• 2015: Dallas Mavericks
• 2015–2016: Shanghai Sharks
• 2016: Galatasaray
• 2017: Limoges CSP
• ACC All-Defensive team (2012), USBWA Most Courageous Award (2012)[1]

Bernard James was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 7th 1985. He attended high school at Windsor Forest and played college basketball for Florida State before being drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2012.

Bernard James is a versatile big man who can play both ends of the floor, averaging 10 points and 6 rebounds per game over his career thus far. 

Bernard James has represented Team USA on several occasions, including playing in the 2009 FIBA World Championships as well as this year's Olympic games where he averaged 5 points and 2 rebounds per game during qualification rounds.

Bernard James was drafted in the second round of the 2012 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks. In his rookie season, Bernard James played with the Dallas Mavericks and averaged 3 points and 2 rebounds per game. 

In 2014, Bernard James joined the Texas Legends where he averaged 20 points, 10 assists and 5 rebounds per game helping them to a playoff appearance. 

The following year (2015), Bernard James signed with the Dallas Mavericks and helped them reach their first ever Finals appearance as they faced off against Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors in 7 games but lost 4-1 culminating in an MVP award for Dirk Nowitzki who had retired at that point.

29. Mickey Dillard

Career

• High school: Nova (Davie, Florida)
• College: Florida State (1977–1981)
• NBA draft 1981 / Round: 3 / Pick: 55th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 1981–1982
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 9
• 1981–1982: Cleveland Cavaliers
• First team All-Metro Conference (1980)

Mickey Dillard was born on October 15, 1958 in Hollywood, Florida. He attended high school at Nova (Davie, Florida) and then college at Florida State before being drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1981.

In his NBA career he played for the Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors. He retired from playing professional basketball in 1999 and has since worked as a commentator for various networks including ESPN and TNT.

Mickey Dillard is married to actress Tisha Campbell-Martin with whom he has three children; two sons and a daughter. Mickey Dillard was a standout point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the early 1980s. He led his team to a championship in 1981 and was named first team All-Metro Conference that year.

After leaving Cleveland, Dillard spent several years playing overseas before returning to the United States and joining the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played two seasons with them before retiring from professional basketball at age 31. 

Dillard went on to work as an assistant coach for several teams over the following few years before being appointed head coach of his alma mater, Duquesne University, in 2007.

In 2012 he took over as head coach of National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) men's basketball champion Azusa Pacific University.

30. Dave Fedor

Career

• High school: Zephyrhills (Zephyrhills, Florida)
• College: Florida State (1959–1962)
• NBA draft 1962 / Round: 3 / Pick: 23rd overall
• Selected by the San Francisco Warriors
• Position: Forward
• Number: 17
• 1962–1963: San Francisco Warriors
• No. 43 jersey honored by Florida State Seminoles

Dave Fedor was born in Florida on December 10, 1940. He attended high school at Zephyrhills and played college basketball for Florida State before being drafted by the NBA in 1962.

After playing for several teams over the course of his career, Dave Fedor ended up retiring in 1978 after winning an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks. 

Dave Fedor is a two-time All-Star and won an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 1974 Fedor was selected by the San Francisco Warriors in the third round of the 1962 NBA Draft. He played for the Warriors from 1962-1963 and averaged 3 points per game. 

Fedor then went on to play with the Florida State Seminoles, where he averaged 20 points pergame over three seasons (1965-1967). In 1968, Fedor signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv of Israel and spent two years playing there before retiring in 1970 at age 27 due to a knee injury sustained during a playoff game against Hapoel Holon.

After his retirement from basketball, Fedor opened a restaurant in Miami called Dave's Place which closed down after only four months in business due to financial difficulties caused by Hurricane Andrew in 1992.

31. Tony Dawson

Career

• High school: Kinston, (Kinston, North Carolina)
• College: , Gulf Coast CC (1985–1987), Florida State (1987–1989)
• NBA draft: 1989 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1989–2003
• Position: Small forward
• 1989–1990: Pensacola Tornados
• 1990: Tenerife
• 1990: Aurora Desio
• 1990–1991: Pensacola Tornados
• 1991: Sacramento Kings
• 1991–1992: Beitar Tel Aviv
• 1992–1993: Rapid City Thrillers
• 1993: Pallacanestro Ferrara
• 1993: Cholet Basket
• 1993–1994: Joventut Badalona
• 1994–1995: Rapid City Thrillers
• 1995: Rockford Lightning
• 1995: Boston Celtics
• 1995–1997: TSV 04 Leverkusen
• 1997–1998: Apollon Patras
• 1998–1999: Scavolini Pesaro
• 1999: Dafni Athens
• 2000–2001: Al Riyadi Beirut
• 2001–2002: Ionikos N.F.
• 2002–2003: Cocodrilos de Caracas
• Greek League Top Scorer (1998), German League Top Scorer (1996), Spanish League Top Scorer (1991), CBA All-Star Game MVP (1995)

Tony Dawson was born on August 25, 1967 in Kinston, North Carolina. He attended high school at Kinston and played college basketball for Gulf Coast CC and Florida State.

After playing briefly in the NBA with Pensacola Tornados and Tenerife, he retired from professional basketball in 2003. Tony is currently a color commentator for ESPN's coverage of the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament.

He has two children - daughter Anna-Lena (born 1998) and son Cash (born 2002). Tony Dawson was a professional basketball player who played in the 1990s. He played for several teams, including Aurora Desio, Pensacola Tornados, Sacramento Kings, Rapid City Thrillers and Cholet Basket.

Dawson won several awards during his career, including two Italian League championships with Joventut Badalona and one Spanish Liga championship with Cocodrilos de Caracas.

32. Tharon Mayes

Career

• High school: Hillhouse (New Haven, Connecticut)
• College: Florida State (1987–1990)
• NBA draft: 1990 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1990–2000
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 25, 8
• 1990–1991: Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 1991: New Haven Skyhawks
• 1991: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1991: Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 1992: Los Angeles Clippers
• 1992: Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 1992–1993: Castors Braine
• 1993: Purefoods TJ Hotdogs
• 1993: Grand Rapids Hoops
• 1994: Fargo-Moorhead Fever
• 1994–1995: Breogán Lugo
• 1995–1996: Rhöndorfer TV
• 1996: Florida Sharks
• 1996: Formula Shell Zoom Masters
• 1996: Hapoel Tsfat
• 1997: Yakima Sun Kings
• 1997–1998: Covirán Sierra Nevada
• 1998–1999: Recreativos Orenes Murcia
• 1999–2000: Hapoel Holon
• 2000: San Diego Stingrays
• Points: 99 (4.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 16 (0.7 rpg)
• Assists: 35 (1.5 apg)

Tharon Mayes was a shooting guard who played in the NBA from 1990 to 2000. He attended high school at Hillhouse and then college at Florida State before being drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers without playing in an NBA game.

Tharon Mayes later played for the Los Angeles Clippers, Sioux Falls Skyforce, and New Haven Skyhawks over his career. In total, he averaged 5 points per game throughout his career. 

Tharon Mayes retired from basketball in 2000 and now works as a commentator for NCAA Tournament games on ESPN or CBS Sports Network.

He was a standout player at Notre Dame where he averaged 17.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3 assists per game as a senior in 2011-12. He was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies with the 27th overall pick of the 2012 NBA Draft but did not sign with them and instead went to play for their G League affiliate, the Iowa Energy.

He then signed with Atlanta Hawks late in 2013 but never appeared in an NBA game before being traded to Philadelphia 76ers midway through 2014-15 season. 

In 2015-16 he played for Bologna of Italy's Serie A1 and then returned to Philadelphia that summer where he led all rookies in scoring (26 ppg) and earned Second Team All-Rookie honors while averaging 7 apg off the bench en route to earning a contract extension from Philly.

Injuries have hampered his career since 2016 though; he has only played 82 games over three seasons due to various ankle, wrist and knee issues - although these problems haven't prevented him from winning two championships with Golden State Warriors during this time (2018 & 2019).

33. Irving Thomas

Career

• High school: Miami Carol City (Miami, Florida)
• College: , Kentucky (1986–1988), Florida State (1988–1990)
• NBA draft: 1990 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1990–1999
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 30
• 1990: PAOK
• 1990–1991: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1991–1992: Rapid City Thrillers
• 1992: Birmingham Bandits
• 1992: Tampa Bay Sunblasters
• 1992–1993: Fort Wayne Fury
• 1993: Argal Huesca
• 1993–1994: Dinamo Sassari
• 1994–1995: Basket CRO Lyon
• 1995: Florida Sharks
• 1995–1996: Olimpia Basket Pistoia
• 1996: Virtus Roma
• 1996–1997: Olimpia Basket Pistoia
• 1997–1998: Lineltex Trieste
• 1998–1999: Basket Livorno
• 1999: CB Gran Canaria
• 1985 McDonald's High School All American, First-team Parade All-American (1985)

Irving Thomas was a power forward who played in the NBA for six seasons. After playing two seasons at Kentucky, Thomas spent four years with the Lakers before joining PAOK in Greece.

In 1997, he joined the Denver Nuggets and helped them reach the playoffs that year. He then signed with Toronto Raptors but only played one season there before retiring from professional basketball in 1999.

Irving Thomas is now an assistant coach for Miami Heat where he works under head coach Erik Spoelstra Thomas has also worked as an analyst on various television networks including TNT and ESPN during playoff games Irving Thomas led the NCAA in scoring as a senior at McDonald's High School, averaging 32.6 points per game.

After starring at Memphis and being drafted by the Boston Celtics with the 4th overall pick of the 1985 NBA draft, Irving made an immediate impact on his new team, leading them to their first championship in 86-7 season. 

The following year he was traded to Golden State forDanny Ainge and broke Wilt Chamberlain's record for most consecutive games with 30 or more points (42).

In 1990 he signed with Orlando where he would be named Sixth Man of The Year twice before moving onto Miami where won two championships under Larry Brown and one under Pat Riley respectively.

He finished his career playing for Vancouver, Cleveland and Sacramento before retiring after only playing 9 seasons due to injuries.

34. Randy Allen

Career

• High school: Milton (Milton, Florida)
• College: Florida State (1983–1987)
• NBA draft: 1987 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1987–1996
• Position: Forward
• Number: 33
• 1987: Tampa Bay Stars
• 1987–1988: Imbelco
• 1988–1989: Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets
• 1989–1990: Sacramento Kings
• 1990–1991: Fulgor Libertas Forlì
• 1991: Albany Patroons
• 1991–1992: CB Breogán
• 1992–1993: Cholet Basket
• 1993–1994: CB Girona
• 1994: Pallacanestro Pavia
• 1995: Harrisburg Hammerheads
• 1995: Omaha Racers
• 1996: CB Peñas Huesca
• CBA Newcomer of the Year (1988)

Randy Allen was born in 1965 and played college basketball at Florida State. He went undrafted in the 1987 NBA Draft, but signed with the Tampa Bay Stars of the American Basketball Association (ABA).

Allen averaged 10 points per game over two seasons with the Stars, before joining Imbelco of Italy for 1988–89 season. In 1989 he returned to America and joined the Indiana Pacers as a free agent; during his three-year stint there he averaged 8 points per game.

Allen later played for several teams in Spain (Baskonia, CB Granada), Germany (Energie Cottbus) and Lithuania (Lietuvos Rytas); his last club was Olympiacos Piraeus from 2002 until 2004.

Where he retired after playing 54 games averaging 11 points per game. RandyAllen has also been a member of USA national team since 1990, helping them win bronze medal at Eurobasket 1993, silver medal at World Championships 1995 and gold medal at Pan American Games 1996.

35. Hugh Durham

Career

• 1956–1959: Florida State
• Position(s): Point guard / Shooting guard
• 1959–1966: Florida State (asst.)
• 1966–1978: Florida State
• 1978–1995: Georgia
• 1997–2005: Jacksonville

Durham was a two-time national champion and point guard on the Florida State Seminoles teams of the 1960s. He coached at Georgia from 1997 to 2005, before joining Jacksonville as head coach in 2006.

Durham has led his teams to six postseason appearances, including three trips to the NCAA Tournament (2002, 2004, 2007). Durham is a member of both the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and National Association of Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame.

Hugh Durham was a legendary head coach at Florida State University who led the Seminoles to three NCAA Championships, as well as two ACC regular season titles and one tournament title. He also had success coaching in the SEC, with stints at Georgia and Kentucky.

After his retirement from coaching, he served as an assistant athletic director at several schools before passing away in 2016.

Also Played For: georgia bulldogs men's basketball

36. Matthew Cleveland

Florida State Seminoles men's basketball

Career

• High school: , Cambridge, (Milton, Georgia), Pace Academy, (Atlanta, Georgia)
• College: Florida State (2021–present)
• ACC Sixth Man of The Year (2022), Nike Hoop Summit (2021)

Matthew Cleveland is a shooting guard and small forward for the Florida State Seminoles. He was born on September 15, 2002 in Tallahassee, Florida. Cleveland attended high school at Lake Gibson School in Tavares, Florida before transferring to IMG Academy where he played his senior season.

As a junior at Lake Gibson School, he averaged 23 points per game while leading his team to the state championship game. In February of 2018, Cleveland declared for the NBA draft but later withdrew and returned to FSU for his final year of college eligibility. 

At 20 years old, Matthew has already made an impact on both ends of the floor at FSU and looks poised to have a long career in basketball.

Cleveland was one of the top recruits in his class and has shown great potential both on and off the court. Cleveland is a versatile player who can play multiple positions well, making him an asset to any team he joins. 

He averaged 14 points and six rebounds per game as a freshman at Pace Academy and looks to be even better in college. Cleveland is known for his hustle on defense, which helps make up for his lack of height (6'0").

His versatility will definitely come in handy as he tries to carve out a role for himself at Florida State over the next few years. He should have no trouble finding success with head coach Leonard Hamilton's squad, considering their rich history of developing players into stars.

Also Played For: atlantic coast conference

37. Randell Jackson

Career

• High school: The Winchendon School, (Winchendon, Massachusetts)
• College: Florida State (1995–1998)
• NBA draft: 1998 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1998–2008
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 50, 43
• 1998–1999: Fort Wayne Fury
• 1999: Washington Wizards
• 1999: Dallas Mavericks
• 1999–2000: Fort Wayne Fury
• 2000–2001: Connecticut Pride
• 2001: Hapoel Galil Elyon
• 2001: Trotamundos de Carabobo
• 2001: Titanes de Morovis
• 2001–2002: Panionios B.C.
• 2002: Gallitos de Isabela
• 2002–2003: Bnei Herzliya
• 2003: Trotamundos de Carabobo
• 2004–2005: Maccabi Givat Shmuel
• 2005: Cocodrilos de Caracas
• 2005–2006: Xinjiang Flying Tigers
• 2006: Panteras de Aguascalientes
• 2006–2007: Central E. Gualeguaychu
• 2007: Unión de Santa Fe
• 2007–2008: Panteras de Aguascalientes
• 2008: Alba Fehérvár
• McDonald's All-American (1995), Second-team Parade All-American (1995)

Randell Jackson was born in 1976 in Boston, Massachusetts. He played college basketball at Florida State and went undrafted in the 1998 NBA Draft. 

Randell Jackson started his professional career with the Fort Wayne Fury of the National Basketball Association (NBA) before being drafted by the Washington Wizards in 1999.

After two seasons with Washington, he moved to Dallas Mavericks where he spent four more years playing before finishing his career with the Fort Wayne Fever of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) in 2008. 

Randell Jackson has retired from professional basketball but remains active as a coach and motivational speaker.

Randell Jackson was a standout player at Connecticut who enjoyed a successful career in the NBA. Randell Jackson won an NCAA championship with UConn in 2001 and played professionally overseas for a number of years after college. 

He also appeared in several All-Star games and averaged over 20 points per game during his professional tenure. Randell Jackson is most famous, however, for being one of the key players on UConn's 2000–2001 team that made it to the Final Four. 

Unfortunately, injury cut short his pro career prematurely and he now works as an assistant coach at Quinnipiac University where he helps guide youngsters like Shabazz Napier into the pros someday soon.

38. Caleb Mills

Career

• High school: Asheville Christian Academy, (Swannanoa, North Carolina)
• College: , Houston (2018–2021), Florida State (2021–present)
• Second-team All-AAC (2020), AAC All-Rookie Team (2020)

Caleb Mills is a versatile guard who can play both shooting guard and point guard positions for Florida State Seminoles. He was named to the ACC All-Freshman Team in 2018 after averaging 14.5 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists per game while leading FSU to the conference tournament semifinals.

Mills attended Arden high school where he averaged 23 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists as a senior in 2017–18 season. 

He played two seasons of college basketball for Florida State Seminoles before declaring for the 2019 NBA draft on April 10th Mills was a standout high school player, earning First Team All-State and Third Team Academic All-State honors as a sophomore at Asheville Christian Academy.

He then transferred to Houston where he became one of the most highly recruited players in the country, eventually signing with Florida State. Mills has had an up-and-down career so far, but is expected to be a major contributor for Florida State in the future.

39. Jonathan Kerner

Career

• High school: St. Pius X (Atlanta, Georgia)
• College: , Florida State (1992–1994), East Carolina (1995–1997)
• NBA draft: 1997 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1998–2005
• Position: Power Forward
• Number: 40
• 1998: Killarney BC
• 1998–1999: Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 1999: Orlando Magic
• 1999–2000: Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 2000: Rockford Lightning
• 2000–2001: Quad City Thunder
• 2001–2002: CSKA Moscow
• 2003: Columbus Riverdragons
• 2003: Greenville Groove
• 2004–2005: Hitachi SunRockers

Jonathan Kerner was born on June 6, 1974 in Atlanta, Georgia. At the age of 48, Jonathan is a veteran NBA player who has played for several teams over the course of his career.

He attended high school at St. Pius X in Atlanta and then went on to play college basketball at Florida State and East Carolina respectively. 

After playing professionally for several years without any real success, he joined the Philadelphia 76ers as a free agent in 2005 and retired from playing later that year with averages of 5 points and 3 rebounds per game over 14 seasons.

Jonathan Kerner is a power forward who has played in the NBA for 10 seasons. He was drafted by the Orlando Magic in 1999 and spent four seasons with them before being traded to the Rockford Lightning. 

He then joined CSKA Moscow for two years, before returning to North America and playing for the Columbus Riverdragons, Hitachi SunRockers, and Greenville Groove. In 2013 he signed with Israeli team Hapoel Jerusalem where he won a championship that year.

Jonathan Kerner is now retired from professional basketball but continues to play in international tournaments such as EuroBasket 2017 with Spain's Gran Canaria team where they reached the semifinal stage of competition this year.

40. Reggie Royals

Career

• High school: Whiteville (Whiteville, North Carolina)
• College: Florida State (1970–1973)
• NBA draft 1973 / Round: 5 / Pick: 70th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Position: Center
• 1974–1975: San Diego Conquistadors

Reggie Royals was an American basketball player who played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets. He won three NBA championships with the 76ers in 1976, 1980 and 1982.

In 1984, he was traded to the Lakers where he helped them win another championship that year. After a brief stint with the Hornets in 1989-90, Royals retired from playing professional basketball. 

Reggie later became an assistant coach with his former team Philadelphia 76ers before passing away in 2009 at age 58 due to liver cancer Reggie Royals was a center for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA.

He had a successful career, averaging 10 points and 7 rebounds per game over his 10-year career. Reggie is best known for his performance in the 1974–1975 season.

When he averaged 20 points and 12 rebounds per game. After his playing days were over, Reggie became an executive with several professional sports teams including the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings.

41. Tim Pickett

Career

• High school: Mainland (Daytona Beach, Florida)
• College: , Daytona State (1999–2000), Indian River State (2001–2002), Florida State (2002–2004)
• NBA draft 2004 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44th overall
• Selected by the New Orleans Hornets
• Playing career: 2004–present
• 2004–2005: Florida Flame
• 2005–2006: ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne
• 2006–2007: Rimini Crabs
• 2007–2008: Andrea Costa Imola
• 2008: Lukoil Academic
• 2009: Shanxi Zhongyu
• 2009: ASU Sports Club
• 2009–2010: Shaanxi Kylins
• 2010: Capitanes de Arecibo
• 2010–2011: Ironi Ashkelon
• 2011: Jilin Northeast Tigers
• 2011: Guaiqueríes de Margarita
• 2011: Meralco Bolts
• 2012: Xinjiang Flying Tigers
• 2013: Guaiqueríes de Margarita
• 2013: Hacettepe Üniversitesi
• 2013: La Unión Formosa
• 2015: Gigantes del Estado de México
• 2015: Bucaneros de La Guaira
• 2015–2016: Gigantes del Estado de México
• 2016: Frayles de Guasave
• 2019: Soles de Ojinaga
• 2020: Caballeros de Culiacán
• First-team All-ACC (2004), Second-team All-ACC (2003)

Tim Pickett was drafted 44th overall by the New Orleans Hornets in the 2004 NBA draft. He played for the Hornets, Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers during his career.

In 2017, he announced his retirement from professional basketball after 10 seasons in the league. Tim Pickett is a small forward who primarily plays behind the arc and can shoot threes well.

He has retired from professional basketball after 10 seasons in order to focus on other ventures outside of basketball including coaching youth teams and owning a restaurant Tim Pickett is a Canadian ice hockey player who has played in the Kontinental Hockey League for HC Sochi and Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod.

He was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the 6th round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. In 2017, he signed with HK Mytishchi of the KHL after playing two seasons with EHC Biel/Bienne of Switzerland's National League A (NLA). 

Pickett has also represented Canada at multiple international tournaments including World Junior Championships, Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, and IIHF World Championship where he won a silver medal as part of Team Canada's 2016 world championship squad.

On March 5th, 2018, Pickett announced his retirement from professional hockey following 2 years with HK Mytishchi.

42. Ben Clyde

Career

• High school: Gibbs (St. Petersburg, Florida)
• College: Ellsworth CC (1970–1972), Florida State (1972–1973)
• NBA draft 1974 / Round: 5 / Pick: 89th overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 1974–1975
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 33
• 1974–1975: Boston Celtics

Ben Clyde was born in Albany, Georgia on June 10th, 1951. After completing high school at Gibbs in St. Petersburg, Florida, he attended Ellsworth CC for two years before playing professional basketball with the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers.

Ben Clyde is a 2x All-Star player who has won 3 championships with the Sixers (1972-1974), Portland Trail Blazers (1977) and Detroit Pistons (1989). 

In 1988 Ben Clyde retired from playing professionally to become an assistant coach with his former team Philadelphia 76ers where he served until 1997 when he became head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies for one season before being fired after posting a record of 6 wins and 36 losses.

Since then Ben Clyde has been working as an analyst for NBA TV alongside Rick Majerus and Jeff Van Gundy among others while also continuing to work as a sports commentator for various cable networks including Turner Sports and Fox Sports.

43. Willie Williams

Career

• High school: Booker T. Washington, (Miami, Florida)
• College: , Miami Dade (1966–1968), Florida State (1968–1970)
• NBA draft 1970 / Round: 3 / Pick: 38th overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Position: Forward
• Number: 28, 15, 11
• 1970–1971: Boston Celtics
• 1971: Cincinnati Royals

Willie Williams was born on July 28, 1946 in Miami, Florida. He attended high school at Booker T. Washington in Miami and played college basketball for the Miami Dade Hurricanes.

Willie Williams is a 6'7" tall American player who competed in the NBA from 1967 to 1978 with the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, Seattle SuperSonics and Detroit Pistons where he amassed over 18 000 points and 10 000 rebounds.

Willie will be celebrated by his fans during an exhibition game against Puerto Rico on November 14th at Madison Square Garden as part of celebrations marking 50 years since his debut into basketball. Willie Williams attended Florida State University and was one of the best forwards in college basketball during the late 1960s.

Willie Williams was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1970, but never played in an NBA game because he refused to sign with them due to a contract dispute. 

After refusing to play for Boston, Willie Williams signed with the Cincinnati Royals instead and had a successful career there as well before retiring from playing professionally in 1984.

Willie Williams is currently retired from professional basketball and lives near Tallahassee, Florida where he works as a sports agent. Willie Williams is considered one of the all-time greats at his position thanks to his scoring ability and strong rebounding numbers throughout his career.

44. Ron King

Career

• High school: Central (Louisville, Kentucky)
• College: Florida State (1970–1972)
• NBA draft 1973 / Round: 4 / Pick: 63rd overall
• Selected by the Golden State Warriors
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 35
• 1973–1974: Kentucky Colonels
• 1978: Kentucky Stallions
• No. 33 jersey honored by Florida State Seminoles

Ron King was born in Louisville, Kentucky on July 11th 1951. He attended Central High School and played college basketball for Florida State from 1970-1972.

Ron was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1973 NBA draft but never played a game with them due to injury. Ron returned to play for the Orlando Magic before retiring in 1984 following two seasons with the New Jersey Nets (1983–84).

Ron has since been active as a coach and is currently an assistant coach at his alma mater, Florida State University where he also served as head coach from 1995-1998 and interim head coach again during the 2007-2008 season while regular head coach Leonard Hamilton took time off for personal reasons.

In 2009, Ron became Head Men's Basketball Coach at Eckerd College where he remained until 2011 when he accepted a position as Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Union County Community College in South Euclid, Ohio - his third career stint with that institution.

45. Leonard Hamilton

Career

• 1966–1968: Gaston CC
• 1969–1971: UT Martin
• 1971–1974: Austin Peay (assistant)
• 1974–1986: Kentucky (assistant)
• 1986–1990: Oklahoma State
• 1990–2000: Miami (FL)
• 2000–2001: Washington Wizards
• 2002–present: Florida State

Leonard Hamilton is the current head coach of Florida State and he has a 424-255 record in his 15 seasons as a head coach. Hamilton was an assistant coach at Kentucky from 1974 to 1986, where he helped lead the Wildcats to five NCAA Final Four appearances and one national championship in 1978.

He became the head coach at Florida State in 1987 and led them to their first ACC title in 1992. The Seminoles have since won three more ACC championships (1993, 1994, 2005) and made six appearances in the NCAA Tournament (2004–2007). 

In 2007, Hamilton led FSU to their third National Championship by defeating Louisville 71–64 in overtime on April 6th.

Leonard Hamilton's coaching career has been marked with success both on the court and off it; during his time at Kentucky he received two Presidential Awards for Excellence in Sports Coaching -the Cecil B DeMille Award (1974) and then later the John Ritter Award (1986).

Final Words

Florida State University has had some of the best basketball players in history, including Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan and LeBron James. These players have all contributed to one of the most successful college basketball programs in the nation.