The University of Connecticut is a renowned public research institution located in the small town of Storrs, Connecticut. The university has a long and distinguished history, having been established in 1881 as the Storrs Agricultural School. In 1893, the school was granted the status of a public land grant college, and was finally rechristened as the University of Connecticut in 1939.
Over the past century, the university has grown to become a leading research institution, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in fields such as social work, nursing, business, and engineering.
UConn is also known for its commitment to excellence in research and teaching, and is home to a vibrant student life and a strong athletics program.
1. Breanna Stewart
Seattle Storm
Career
- 2016–2022: Seattle Storm
- 2016–2018: Shanghai Baoshan Dahua
- 2018–2019: Dynamo Kursk
- 2020–2022: UMMC Ekaterinburg
- 2022–present: Fenerbahçe Safiport
- 2023–present: New York Liberty
Breanna Stewart was born in Syracuse, New York on August 27th, 1994. She attended high school at Cicero–North Syracuse and played for the varsity women's basketball team there from 2011 to 2016.
In her sophomore year (2012-2013), she averaged 14 points and five rebounds per game as a starter for UConn before being drafted 1st overall by the Seattle Storm in the WNBA draft that same year.
Breanna has since enjoyed an illustrious career in both professional women's basketball leagues - appearing in 129 games with Seattle and averaging 20 points, six rebounds, and two assists per season over that time period - whilst also representing.
Team USA at multiple international tournaments including FIBA World Cup (2015) where she won a gold medal playing alongside superstars like Brittney Griner and Elena Delle Donne.
As of 2018, Breanna is currently contracted with the Storm until 2021 which makes her one of only three players ever to play continuously for their original WNBA franchise throughout its entire history.
Breanna Stewart is a two-time WNBA champion and WNBA Finals MVP. She has also been voted the MVP of the league twice, in 2018 and 2020. Stewart was drafted first overall by the Seattle Storm back in 2016.
The forward has since played for the Chicago Sky, Indiana Fever, Orlando Magic and now Fenerbahçe Safiport in Turkey during her illustrious career so far.
Also Played For: fiba basketball world cup, uconn huskies
2. Sue Bird
Seattle Storm
Career
- 2002–2022: Seattle Storm
- 2004–2006: Dynamo Moscow
- 2006–2011: Spartak Moscow Region
- 2011–2014: UMMC Ekaterinburg
Sue Bird is an American-Israeli point guard who has played in the WNBA for over a decade. She was drafted first overall by the Seattle Storm in 2002 and spent her entire playing career with them, retiring after the 2018 season.
Bird is widely considered one of the best point guards to have ever played in the WNBA and is often credited with helping lead Seattle to two consecutive championship titles (2013–14; 2014–15).
In addition, she has also won three MVP Awards, four scoring titles, and two Rookie of Year Awards during her time in the league.
Outside of basketball, Bird is known for being outspoken on social issues such as gun control and race relations - she was awarded an I Am Woman Award from The Feminist Majority Foundation in 2018 for her work on these fronts.
Born October 16th 1980 in New York state to Israeli parents Sue attended high school at Christ The King before attending UConn where she earned All-American honors twice (1998 & 2000).
En route to winning NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship both times as a Husky (#1 seed 1998; #4 seed 2000).
After graduation from college Sue joined the WNBA expansion team Phoenix Mercury where she quickly emerged as one of their key players alongside.
Sheryl Swoopes averaged 18ppg & 5rpg over 4 seasons before signing with Seattle Storm ahead of the inaugural season in 2003.
Coincidentally they also claimed 1st title that year beating Los Angeles Sparks 3-0 Sue Bird is a professional basketball player who has played for the Seattle Storm, Dynamo Moscow, Spartak Moscow Region, UMMC Ekaterinburg, and currently plays for the Washington Mystics in the WNBA.
She has been awarded with many accolades including USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year in 2021 and 5 Russian National League championships.
Her highlight reel includes being a 5-time WNBA All-Star (2002–2005), 3× WNBA assists leader (2005, 2009, 2016) as well as 2× WNBA peak performer (2009, 2016).
In 2019 she was named Commissioner’s Cup champion with the Washington Mystics after they beat LA Sparks 4 games to 1.
Also Played For: wnba
3. Diana Taurasi
Phoenix Mercury
Career
- 2004–present: Phoenix Mercury
- 2005–2006: Dynamo Moscow
- 2006–2010: Spartak Moscow
- 2010–2011: Fenerbahçe
- 2011–2012: Galatasaray Medical Park
- 2012–2017: UMMC Ekaterinburg
Diana Taurasi is a three-time WNBA champion and two-time MVP. Diana Taurasi was drafted 1st overall in the 2004 WNBA draft by the Phoenix Mercury. Diana played her first professional season with the Tulsa Shock before joining the Mercury for the 2005 season.
In 2006, she helped lead the Mercury to their first WNBA championship appearance, while winning her second consecutive MVP award. She joined ESPN as an analyst for their coverage of women’s basketball during The Finals in 2017 and 2018 seasons.
After missing most of 2019 due to injury, she returned to play on May 24th against Minnesota; scoring 22 points on 10/21 shooting including 5/8 from 3-point range helping Phoenix win 107–92.
Diana Taurasi is a four-time WNBA champion and two-time MVP. She has also been an All-Star 10 times and was the Rookie of the Year in 2004. Diana's career highlights include leading the league in scoring five times, assists six times, and making it to 15th Anniversary Team list in 2011.
4. Tina Charles
New York Liberty
Career
- 2010–2013: Connecticut Sun
- 2011–2012: Galatasaray Medical Park
- 2012–2014: Wisła Can-Pack Kraków
- 2014–2019: New York Liberty
- 2014–2015: Fenerbahçe
- 2015–2016: Xinjiang Magic Deer
- 2016–2018: Sichuan Whales
- 2019: Beijing Great Wall
- 2021: Washington Mystics
- 2022: Phoenix Mercury
- 2022: Seattle Storm
Tina Charles was a highly touted high school basketball player, and she showed her skills in college by leading the UConn Huskies to two national championships.
After being drafted first overall in the 2010 WNBA Draft, Tina joined the Connecticut Sun as their starting center. She continued to be one of the league’s top players for several years, and helped lead her team to back-to-back WNBA Championships in 2013 and 2014.
In 2016, Tina signed with the Las Vegas Aces before joining Olympiacos Piraeus of Greece during the 2017 season. She has since returned to play for Connecticut Sun again this year.
Charles is known for her exceptional defensive abilities, which have led many pundits to call her “the best shot blocker in women’s basketball”; she currently holds records for blocks in a career (1,462) and single game (14).
Aside from playing basketball professionally, Charles also works as an ambassador for UNICEF USA and participates in numerous charity events each year – most notably The Dream Foundation Ball which benefits St Jude Children's Research Hospital.
In October 2018 it was announced that Charles would join ESPN as an NBA analyst beginning with the 2019–20 season.
Tina Charles is widely considered one of the greatest female basketball players ever due to her incredible defensive capabilities along with impressive scoring totals throughout her nine-year professional career Tina Charles has been a dominant force in the WNBA for over a decade.
She was named MVP of the league in 2012 and is one of its most popular players. Charles has won multiple awards, including five All-Star nods and four Second Team selections.
Her impact on the court cannot be denied, as she is one of the best rebounders in league history.
5. Maya Moore
Minnesota Lynx
Career
- 2011–2018: Minnesota Lynx
- 2011–2012: Ros Casares Valencia
- 2012–2016: Shanxi Flame
- 2018: UMMC Ekaterinburg
Moore was a standout high school player in Collins Hill, Georgia. Moore played college basketball at UConn and was drafted first overall by the Minnesota Lynx in the 2011 WNBA Draft.
Moore spent five seasons with the Lynx before signing with the Seattle Storm in 2018. Moore is considered one of the most versatile players in women's professional basketball and has averaged over 20 points per game throughout her career.
Moore is an eight-time All-Star and four-time Olympic gold medalist, making her one of history's greatest athletes thus far Maya Moore was a 4x WNBA champion and MVP.
She has also been an All-Star, and 2x All-WNBA Second Team player. Moore is the current steals leader in the WNBA, as well as scoring leader for her team this season.
Moore will be playing with FIBA World Championship gold next year after leading them to victory in 2018. Her EuroLeague Women titles are not to be forgotten either - she is one of only 2 players ever to win both championships in both Europe and North America.
6. Ray Allen
Shooting guard
Career
- 1996–2003: Milwaukee Bucks
- 2003–2007: Seattle SuperSonics
- 2007–2012: Boston Celtics
- 2012–2014: Miami Heat
Ray Allen is a former shooting guard who played in the NBA for 17 seasons. He was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1996 and spent five seasons with them before joining the Boston Celtics.
Allen won an NBA title with Boston in 2008 and was also named MVP of that year's playoffs. In 2012, he signed with the Miami Heat but only lasted one season before retiring from professional basketball at age 38.
Since retirement, Allen has lent his support to various charities and continues to be involved in sports through coaching opportunities and commentary work on television broadcasts. Ray Allen is a two-time NBA champion and 10-time All-Star.
He was an all-NBA second-team selection in 2005 and won the three-point contest in 2001. Allen played college ball at UConn before being drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1996, where he spent most of his career.
In 2007, Allen was traded to Miami for Shane Battier and Chris Anderson, helping lead the Heat to back-to-back championships that year.
After spending several years with the Boston Celtics, Allen signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder as a free agent during the 2017–2018 season but left after just one game due to an injury.
Also Played For: boston celtics, seattle supersonics
7. Caron Butler
Small forward
Career
- 2002–2004: Miami Heat
- 2004–2005: Los Angeles Lakers
- 2005–2010: Washington Wizards
- 2010–2011: Dallas Mavericks
- 2011–2013: Los Angeles Clippers
- 2013–2014: Milwaukee Bucks
- 2014: Oklahoma City Thunder
- 2014–2015: Detroit Pistons
- 2015–2016: Sacramento Kings
Caron Butler was born in Racine, Wisconsin on March 13th, 1980. He attended high school at Racine Park and then Maine Central Institute before playing college basketball for UConn from 2000 to 2002.
In the 2001 NBA Draft, Caron was selected 10th overall by the Washington Wizards and he has since played for them, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, and Atlanta Hawks in his career so far. Caron is currently an assistant coach with the Miami Heat after spending two seasons as a player development coach with Atlanta last year.
Caron is known for his perimeter shooting skills which have seen him score over 20,000 points in his career thus far. Caron Butler played for the Miami Heat from 2002 to 2016.
He was a small forward and is most well-known for his time with the Washington Wizards, Dallas Mavericks, and Sacramento Kings. Caron Butler has won two championships (with the Washington Wizards in 2005 and then again with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2014).
In addition to his playing career, Caron Butler also served as an assistant coach for the Miami Heat from 2020 until the present day.
Also Played For: miami heat
8. Rudy Gay
Small forward
Career
- 2006–2013: Memphis Grizzlies
- 2013: Toronto Raptors
- 2013–2017: Sacramento Kings
- 2017–2021: San Antonio Spurs
- 2021–present: Utah Jazz
Rudy Gay was born in New York City and attended Eastern Technical High School before playing college basketball at UConn. After being drafted by the Houston Rockets, Gay played for them from 2006 to 2014.
In January 2015, he signed with the Sacramento Kings and has since been their starting small forward. Rudy Gay has averaged 18 points per game over his career and is a three-time All-Star (2010, 2012, 2013).
Rudy Gay is a veteran player in the NBA who has played for Memphis, Toronto, and Sacramento. He's known for his scoring ability and was an All-Rookie First-Team selection in 2007. In 2017, he joined San Antonio and has since been playing well for them - averaging 19 points per game this season.
Gay is married with three children and lives in Utah where he works as a radio personality with KSL Radio 97 FM.
Also Played For: sacramento kings, 2009–10 nba season
9. Jeremy Lamb
Small forward
Career
- 2012–2015: Oklahoma City Thunder
- 2012–2013: Tulsa 66ers
- 2015–2019: Charlotte Hornets
- 2019–2022: Indiana Pacers
- 2022: Sacramento Kings
Lamb was a standout guard at Norcross High School in Georgia, and he was drafted 12th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 2012. Lamb played three seasons with the Hornets, before being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2015.
He also had stints with the Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and Brooklyn Nets during his career. In 2019, Lamb signed with the Indiana Pacers as a free agent.
He has averaged 9 points per game over his career thus far. Jeremy Lamb was selected by the Houston Rockets in the second round of the 2012 NBA draft.
Lamb played college basketball at Oklahoma State, where he led the Cowboys to an NCAA championship in 2011. Lamb has been a key contributor for several teams over his four-year career, most recently with Oklahoma City and Charlotte before joining Indiana this season.
He is averaging 12 points per game so far this year with Sacramento awaiting his decision on whether or not to enter free agency next summer.
Also Played For: indiana pacers
10. Kemba Walker
Point guard
Career
- 2011–2019: Charlotte Bobcats / Hornets
- 2019–2021: Boston Celtics
- 2021–2022: New York Knicks
- 2022–2023: Dallas Mavericks
Kemba Walker is a point guard for the Charlotte Hornets and has been in the NBA since 2011. Kemba was drafted 9th overall by the Bobcats in 2011, who traded him to the Hornets just two years later.
Kemba has had three different teams over his six-year career - Charlotte, Boston and New York - but he's still managed to be one of the most consistent players in the league.
In 2019, Walker led Charlotte to their first playoff appearance in eight seasons; they eventually lost 4-0 to LeBron James and The Golden State Warriors (who went on to win the championship).
Kemba is married with two young children and enjoys spending time with family as much as possible - especially when they're able to travel together. Kemba Walker is a talented basketball player who has been successful both in the NBA and internationally.
He was drafted first overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 2011 and has since played for several teams, including the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, and Portland Trail Blazers.
Kemba Walker is known for his explosiveness on offense as well as his defensive abilities; he has twice won an All-NBA Third Team honor. In 2018 he led the Charlotte Hornets to their first playoff appearance in over 20 years.
An impressive achievement given that they were one of the worst teams in the league at that time. Kemba Walker currently plays for the Dallas Mavericks and is still young enough to continue making waves on court.
Also Played For: charlotte hornets, dallas mavericks
11. Emeka Okafor
Power forward
Career
- 2004–2009: Charlotte Bobcats
- 2009–2012: New Orleans Hornets
- 2012–2013: Washington Wizards
- 2017–2018: Delaware 87ers
- 2018: New Orleans Pelicans
- 2019–2020: Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus
Emeka Okafor was originally selected by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2004 NBA draft. He spent four seasons with the team before being traded to New Orleans Hornets in 2009.
Okafor continued his career with the Hornets until 2013, when he signed with Washington Wizards. He played for them for two more seasons before retiring in 2017. Emeka Okafor is a two-time All Star and recipient of two MVP Awards during his professional basketball career.
His impressive stats include averaging 18 points and 11 rebounds per game over his 17-year career. Emeka Okafor has also philanthropically supported various organizations throughout his life, most notably Habitat for Humanity where he has built homes several times himself.
Okafor was a two-time NCAA champion with the Georgetown Hoyas and an All-American honoree. Okafor was drafted No. 2 by Washington in the 2005 NBA Draft, but had a lackluster rookie season due to injury.
Okafor's breakout year came in 2007–08 when he averaged 17 points, 11 rebounds and one block per game while helping lead Washington to the Eastern Conference Finals before falling to Orlando Magic in six games.
After another strong campaign (16 points, 10 rebounds, three blocks) in 2008–09, Okafor signed with New Orleans as a free agent for the 2009–10 season where he helped them reach the 2010 playoffs before being swept by Miami Heat in four games.
Also Played For: new orleans pelicans
12. Moriah Jefferson
Career
- 2016–2018: San Antonio Stars / Las Vegas Aces
- 2016–2017,
- 2018–2019: Galatasaray
- 2019–2022: Dallas Wings
- 2022: Minnesota Lynx
- 2023–present: Phoenix Mercury
Moriah Jefferson was drafted by the San Antonio Stars in the 2016 WNBA Draft. Jefferson has played for both the San Antonio Stars and Las Vegas Aces since then.
Her height of 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) and weight of 56 kg (123 lb) make her quite a small player, but she is an incredibly skilled point guard with pinpoint passing ability.
Jefferson had a very successful collegiate career at UConn, where she led her team to two NCAA Women's Final Four appearances and one National Championship title in 2014-15 season as a sophomore before departing for the WNBA after her junior year in 2016.
Moriah Jefferson is considered one of the most promising young players in world basketball and is currently playing alongside superstars such as Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner for the Minnesota Lynx.
Also Played For: minnesota lynx
13. Cliff Robinson
Power forward
Career
- 1989–1997: Portland Trail Blazers
- 1997–2001: Phoenix Suns
- 2001–2003: Detroit Pistons
- 2003–2005: Golden State Warriors
- 2005–2007: New Jersey Nets
Cliff Robinson was a professional basketball player who played for the Portland Trail Blazers from 1989 to 2007. He is best known for his time on Survivor: Cagayan in 2013, where he became the sixth person voted out of the game.
Robinson died at age 53 in 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Cliff Robinson was an all-star player in the NBA for a number of seasons, and he is often considered one of the best wing players to ever play the game.
Robinson was known for his explosiveness and athleticism on both ends of the court, which helped him become one of the most feared perimeter defenders in league history.
He also had a strong scoring ability, averaging over 14 points per game throughout his career. After retiring from playing professional basketball, Robinson served as an assistant coach with several teams before eventually taking over as head coach at Indiana State University.
In 2017, he became president of Basketball Operations for the Atlanta Hawks after previously serving as general manager for their D-League affiliate team during that time period.
Also Played For: portland trail blazers, phoenix suns
14. Richard Hamilton
Detroit Pistons
Career
- 1999–2002: Washington Wizards
- 2002–2011: Detroit Pistons
- 2011–2013: Chicago Bulls
Hamilton was a standout high school player and attended UConn. He played for the Washington Wizards from 1999 to 2013, averaging 17 points and five assists per game over that time.
After finishing his career with the Detroit Pistons, Hamilton has continued to work as an analyst for NBA TV. Hamilton was a 3 time NBA All-Star and won an NBA championship in 2004.
He played for the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls before retiring in 2013. Hamilton led his teams to multiple championships, including NCAA titles in 1999 and 2000, plus Big East Player of the Year honors both years.
He is also a two-time McDonald's All-American as well as Second Team Parade All American and holds several other accolades from his playing days such as Naismith College Player of the Year (1996).
Also Played For: march madness, 2003–04 nba season
15. Adama Sanogo
Career
- High school: , Our Savior New American, (Centereach, New York), The Patrick School, (Hillside, New Jersey)
- College: UConn (2020–present)
- First-team All-Big East (2022), Big East All-Freshman Team (2021)
- Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing Mali, FIBA Under-16 African Championship, : 2017 Mauritius: Team
- Men's basketball
- Representing Mali
- FIBA Under-16 African Championship
Adama Sanogo is a 20-year-old power forward and center for the UConn Huskies. Born in Bamako, Mali, Sanogo played high school basketball at Our Savior New American in Centereach, New York before transferring to The Patrick School.
At 6' 9" and 240 pounds, Adama possesses impressive size for a power forward/center position. He has shown flashes of brilliance during his collegiate career thus far with averages of 10 points and 5 rebounds per game so far this season with UConn.
Despite being relatively young (20 years old), there is no doubt that Sanogo has plenty of potential and can develop into an elite player in the NBA if he continues to improve his skillset on both ends of the court Adama Sanogo attended College at UConn.
He has played for Mali in international play and was a part of the team that won the 2017 African Championship. Adama is a forward and stands at 6-foot-5 inches tall, weighing 190 pounds.
As an undergraduate, Adama averaged 13 points per game while shooting 47% from the field and 36% from three-point range over his career with the Huskies.
Also Played For: college basketball, school basketball
16. Kevin Ollie
Career
- 1995–1997: Connecticut Pride
- 1997: Dallas Mavericks
- 1998: Orlando Magic
- 1999: Sacramento Kings
- 1999: Orlando Magic
- 1999–2000: Philadelphia 76ers
- 2000: New Jersey Nets
- 2000–2001: Philadelphia 76ers
- 2001–2002: Chicago Bulls
- 2002: Indiana Pacers
- 2002–2003: Milwaukee Bucks
- 2003: Seattle SuperSonics
- 2003–2004: Cleveland Cavaliers
- 2004–2008: Philadelphia 76ers
- 2008–2009: Minnesota Timberwolves
- 2009–2010: Oklahoma City Thunder
Kevin Ollie was a standout point guard at Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles, California. He went on to play college basketball for UConn, where he helped the Huskies win back-to-back NCAA championships in 1995 and 1996.
The 6'2" Ollie was not drafted by an NBA team but signed with the then Seattle SuperSonics as a free agent in 1995.
He played six seasons with Seattle before being traded to Miami Heat midway through the 2003–04 season. After two more seasons with Miami, Ollie was traded to Brooklyn Nets and later Boston Celtics during his playing career before retiring after the 2010–11 season.
In 2012, Kevin became head coach of Portland Trail Blazers and led them to their first playoff appearance in seven years in 2013–14 season .
Ollie was an assistant coach for UConn from 2010-2012. In 2012, he became the head coach of Ollie Elite in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As of 2019, he is the interim head coach for the Connecticut Huskies after Randy Edsall resigned due to health reasons.
Also Played For: overtime elite
17. Donyell Marshall
Career
- 1994–1995: Minnesota Timberwolves
- 1995–2000: Golden State Warriors
- 2000–2002: Utah Jazz
- 2002–2003: Chicago Bulls
- 2003–2005: Toronto Raptors
- 2005–2008: Cleveland Cavaliers
- 2008: Seattle SuperSonics
- 2008–2009: Philadelphia 76ers
- 2010–2011: George Washington (assistant)
- 2011–2013: Maine Red Claws (assistant)
- 2013–2015: Rider (assistant)
- 2015–2016: Buffalo (assistant)
- 2016–2021: Central Connecticut
- 2021–present: Greensboro Swarm (assistant)
Donyell Marshall was a successful NBA player from 1994 to 2009. He played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers, and Washington Wizards. He is now an assistant coach with the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA G League.
Donyell Marshall stands 6'9", weighs 245 pounds, and played as a power forward or small forward in the NBA. Donyell Marshall was a standout player for the Minnesota Timberwolves from 1994-1995 to 2000-2001.
After leaving the NBA, Donyell coached at George Washington University in 2011 and then spent two seasons with the Maine Red Claws of the D-League before landing his current assistant coaching position with Central Connecticut in 2016.
In 2021, he will take over as head coach of the Greensboro Swarm where he is expected to lead them back to prominence in both Division I men's basketball and NCAA tournament appearances.
Also Played For: 1994 nba draft, toronto raptors
18. Travis Knight
Career
- 1996–1997: Los Angeles Lakers
- 1997–1998: Boston Celtics
- 1999–2000: Los Angeles Lakers
- 2000–2003: New York Knicks
Travis Knight was born on September 13, 1974 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He attended high school at Alta (Sandy, Utah). After graduating from high school, Travis played college basketball for UConn from 1992 to 1996.
In the NBA Draft of 1996, Travis was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the 29th overall pick and he started playing professionally with them that same year. Travis spent nine seasons with the Bulls before moving to Sacramento Kings in 2003 where he would finish his career.
Currently Travis is an assistant coach for Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team founded by Rick Majerus who also mentored him during his time as a player and coach in NBA Development.
League affiliate Tulsa 66ers Travis Knight was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1996. He played for four different teams over his 13-year NBA career, including stints with the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks.
In 2000, Travis won an NBA championship with the Laker squad, becoming one of only three players to win a title as both a rookie and sophomore player in the league's history.
After retiring from professional basketball in 2003, Knight became head coach of Oregon State University's men's team - where he has led them to two NCAA Division I championships (2017 & 2018).
Also Played For: 1996 nba draft
19. Andre Drummond
Center
Career
- 2012–2020: Detroit Pistons
- 2020–2021: Cleveland Cavaliers
- 2021: Los Angeles Lakers
- 2021–2022: Philadelphia 76ers
- 2022: Brooklyn Nets
- 2022–present: Chicago Bulls
Andre Drummond is a force to be reckoned with in the NBA. He has averaged over 20 points and 10 rebounds per game in his career, making him one of the top centers in the league.
Andre Drummond was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 2012, and he quickly became one of their key players. He led them to two championships during his tenure there, cementing himself as one of the most successful big men in basketball history.
Andre Drummond is set to become a free agent at the end of this season, and there are many teams interested in signing him up. He will undoubtedly continue playing at an elite level for many years to come.
Andre Drummond is an All-Star caliber player who has led his teams to Playoff appearances in each of the past 4 seasons.
Andre Drummond was drafted with the 7th overall pick by the Detroit Pistons in 2012 and he’s been a mainstay on their roster ever since. Andre Drummond is known for being a dominating rebounder, especially considering how tall he is –
He averages 21 rebounds per game. Andre Drummond also has proven himself as one of the best defenders in the league, averaging 2 steals and 1 block per game over his career thus far.
With all that said, it looks like there may be some competition for playing time next season with new arrivals Tayshaun Prince and Stanley Johnson joining the team watch out.
In 2020, Andre Drummond will have played 5 seasons with 3 different teams (Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers.
So we can only imagine what kind of impact he’ll have on yet another squad when that time comes around.
As long as you don't mind seeing him dominate down low every night (and sometimes get into arguments with officials), you'll love watching Andre Drummond play basketball - no matter where he's located.
Also Played For: detroit pistons, cleveland cavaliers
20. Charlie Villanueva
Detroit Pistons
Career
- 2005–2006: Toronto Raptors
- 2006–2009: Milwaukee Bucks
- 2009–2014: Detroit Pistons
- 2014–2016: Dallas Mavericks
Villanueva was a highly touted power forward out of high school, and he played collegiately at UConn. He was drafted 7th overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 2005 NBA draft, but he never really established himself as an elite player in the league.
In 2016, Villanueva signed with the Dallas Mavericks after spending time playing overseas. He has since been averaging 6 points and 5 rebounds per game off the bench for Dallas this season.
Villanueva is still young (38 years old) and has plenty of potential to continue developing his skills in the NBA arena Villanueva is a veteran NBA player who has played with several teams over the past few years.
Villanueva was an All-American at Providence and went on to play for the Milwaukee Bucks, Toronto Raptors, Detroit Pistons, Dallas Mavericks, and Philadelphia 76ers in his career.
Villanueva has had some success in the league, including being named to two All-Rookie Teams and winning a championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2016.
Villanueva will likely be remembered most fondly for his time spent playing alongside Dirk Nowitzki with the Mavericks however he also recorded solid numbers elsewhere in his career.
Villanueva is currently a free agent but may look to continue playing after serving as team captain of Spain's national team at this year's FIBA World Cup Qualifiers tournament. Charlie Villanuava9.
Also Played For: 2005 nba draft
21. Hilton Armstrong
New Orleans Pelicans
Career
- 2006–2010: New Orleans Hornets
- 2010: Sacramento Kings
- 2010: Houston Rockets
- 2010–2011: Washington Wizards
- 2011: Atlanta Hawks
- 2011–2012: ASVEL Basket
- 2012: Panathinaikos
- 2013: Santa Cruz Warriors
- 2013: Golden State Warriors
- 2014: Santa Cruz Warriors
- 2014: Golden State Warriors
- 2014–2015: Beşiktaş
- 2015: Tüyap Büyükçekmece
- 2015–2016: Denizli Basket
- 2016–2017: Chiba Jets
- 2017–2018: Ryukyu Golden Kings
- 2018–2019: Bnei Herzliya
- 2019–2020: Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
Hilton Armstrong was born on November 11, 1984 in Peekskill, New York. He attended high school at Peekskill and played college basketball for UConn. After being drafted by the Hornets in 2006, Hilton spent four seasons with the team before signing with the Kings in 2010.
In 2013 he joined the Rockets where he remained until his retirement in 2020 following a stint with Turkish club Fenerbahçe Ülker Basketbol Süper Ligi (FUBB).
Hilton has won two championships (2012–13 with New Orleans and 2015-16 with Sacramento) as well as an MVP award (2013-14) during his career in the NBA.
Outside of basketball, Hilton is involved in various philanthropic causes and has served as ambassador for UNICEF USA since 2016 Hilton Armstrong is a 6-foot-10 power forward who played in the NBA D-League for three seasons before being signed by the Atlanta Hawks.
He was drafted 52nd overall by the Washington Wizards, and he has also played for ASVEL Basket, Panathinaikos, Santa Cruz Warriors, Golden State Warriors and Beşiktaş.
Hilton Armstrong averaged 10 points per game over his career and won an All-NBA D-League Second Team award in 2014.
Also Played For: 2006 nba draft, panathinaikos b.c
22. Josh Boone
Brooklyn Nets
Career
- 2006–2010: New Jersey Nets
- 2010–2012: Zhejiang Golden Bulls
- 2013: Iowa Energy
- 2014: San Miguel Beermen
- 2014: Iowa Energy
- 2014–2015: Manama
- 2015–2016: Kalev/Cramo
- 2016: Khimki
- 2016: Pınar Karşıyaka
- 2016–2019: Melbourne United
- 2017: Hong Kong Eastern Long Lions
- 2019–2020: Illawarra Hawks
- 2020: Al Nasr
- 2020–2021: Al Riffa
- 2021–2022: Edmonton Stingers
- 2022: Halcones de Xalapa
Josh Boone played college basketball at UConn, where he was a three-time All-American and helped lead the Huskies to an NCAA Championship in 2006.
After going undrafted in the 2006 NBA draft, Boone signed with the New Jersey Nets and spent four seasons with them before joining the Zhejiang Golden Bulls of China for two years.
In 2012, Boone returned to the United States and signed with Milwaukee Bucks, playing there until 2016 when he was traded to Charlotte Hornets. Since 2018, Boone has been a member of Memphis Grizzlies as well as their G League affiliate Bakersfield Jam.
Halcones de Xalapa (Spanish for "Falcons from Xalapa"), is a Mexican professional basketball team based in Xalapa that competes in Liga Nacional Baloncesto Profesional (LNBP).
Boone was drafted in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Boone has spent his entire career with the Indiana Pacers, playing for them from 2013 to 2019. Boone won a championship with the Iowa Energy in 2018 and was named an All-NBL First Team selection that year as well.
In 2017, Boone helped lead Hong Kong Eastern Long Lions to their first NBL title ever. He is also a three-time ABL champion (with Perth Wildcats in 2016, Adelaide 36ers in 2017 and Melbourne United this year).
23. Marcus Williams
Brooklyn Nets
Career
- 2006–2008: New Jersey Nets
- 2008–2009: Golden State Warriors
- 2009: Piratas de Quebradillas
- 2009–2010: Memphis Grizzlies
- 2010–2011: Enisey Krasnoyarsk
- 2011: UNICS Kazan
- 2011–2012: Jiangsu Dragons
- 2012–2013: Unicaja Málaga
- 2013–2014: Lokomotiv Kuban
- 2014–2015: Crvena zvezda
- 2016–2017: Budućnost Podgorica
- 2017: Cholet Basket
- 2017–2018: Reno Bighorns
- 2018: Piratas de Quebradillas
- 2018–2019: Stockton Kings
Marcus Williams was drafted by the New Jersey Nets in the 2006 NBA Draft. He played for the Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers before joining the Memphis Grizzlies in 2019.
Marcus Williams is a point guard who has averaged 8 points, 3 assists and 2 rebounds per game over his career. Marcus Williams has won two championships with the Golden State Warriors (2015, 2018) and one with the Memphis Grizzlies (2019).
Marcus Williams is a 6'7" small forward who played collegiately at Maryland. He was drafted by the New Jersey Nets in the second round of the 2006 NBA draft and spent four seasons with them before being traded to Golden State in 2008.
Marcus has appeared in over 500 games during his career, averaging 9 points per game on 47% shooting from the field and 37% from three-point range.
In 2017, he signed with Budućnost Podgorica in Montenegro where he led his team to an ABA League championship playoff berth despite averaging just 12 minutes per game due to injury problems.
After splitting time between Budućnost and Cholet Basket during the 2018–19 season, he joined Reno as their new head coach for 2019–20.
Also Played For: 2006–07 nba season
24. Ben Gordon
Shooting guard
Career
- 2004–2009: Chicago Bulls
- 2009–2012: Detroit Pistons
- 2012–2014: Charlotte Bobcats
- 2014–2015: Orlando Magic
- 2017: Texas Legends
Gordon was born in London, England, in 1983. Gordon played high school basketball for Mount Vernon in Mount Vernon, New York, and college basketball for UConn.
Gordon was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the 2004 NBA draft and played for the team from 2004 to 2017. Gordon is a shooting guard and has played for the Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, and Charlotte Hornets in the NBA.
Gordon has had a successful career, averaging 14.7 points per game in his career. Gordon is a two-time All-Star and has won two NBA championships with the Bulls. Gordon is currently a free agent and has been reported to be considering a return to the NBA.
Gordon has married and has two children. Ben Gordon is a two-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year and NCAA champion. Ben Gordon played for the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons before joining the Charlotte Bobcats and Orlando Magic.
Gordon's best season came in 2009 with the Pistons, when he averaged 14.9 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.
Gordon is currently a free agent and has been linked with the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder. Gordon is known for his scoring ability and athleticism, which has led to him being compared to John Stockton and Vince Carter.
Gordon is a popular player among fans and is often seen at courtside at games. Ben Gordon is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and has a degree in business administration.
Gordon has two children and is married to actress Monica Gordon. Ben Gordon is a popular player in the NBA and is often mentioned as a possible future Hall of Famer.
Also Played For: chicago bulls, nba european
25. Hasheem Thabeet
Houston Rockets
Career
- 2009–2011: Memphis Grizzlies
- 2010: Dakota Wizards
- 2011–2012: Houston Rockets
- 2011: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
- 2012: Portland Trail Blazers
- 2012–2014: Oklahoma City Thunder
- 2014–2015: Grand Rapids Drive
- 2017–2018: Yokohama B-Corsairs
- 2019–2020: Fort Wayne Mad Ants
- 2020–2021: Hsinchu JKO Lioneers
- 2022–2023: Sichuan Blue Whales
- 2023–present: TaiwanBeer HeroBears
Thabeet was drafted 2nd overall in the 2009 NBA Draft and has since played for the Memphis Grizzlies. He is a center and was born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
He attended Cypress Christian School in Houston, Texas and then played college basketball for UConn. He has played in the NBA for the Memphis Grizzlies since 2009.
He has averaged 10.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game in his career. He has won two NBA titles with the Memphis Grizzlies. He is a member of the Tanzania national basketball team and has played in several international tournaments.
He is currently a free agent and has not yet signed a contract with a new team. Thabeet was a successful college player, and he was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the 2009 NBA Draft. He was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in 2012, and he played for the team until 2014.
In 2014, he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and he played for them until 2015. He then signed with the Grand Rapids Drive and played for them until 2017.
In 2017, he signed with the Yokohama B-Corsairs and played for them until 2018. He then signed with the Sichuan Blue Whales and played for them until 2019. He is currently a player for the Hsinchu JKO Lioneers.
Also Played For: china basketball league
26. Khalid El-Amin
Career
- 2000–2001: Chicago Bulls
- 2001–2002: Dakota Wizards
- 2002: Gary Steelheads
- 2002: Strasbourg IG
- 2002–2003: Ironi Ramat Gan
- 2003–2005: Beşiktaş Cola Turka
- 2005–2007: Azovmash Mariupol
- 2007–2008: Türk Telekom
- 2008–2009: Azovmash Mariupol
- 2009: Türk Telekom
- 2009–2010: Budivelnyk Kyiv
- 2010–2011: Lietuvos Rytas
- 2011–2012: Cibona Zagreb
- 2012–2013: Le Mans
- 2013: Trabzonspor
- 2014–2015: BG Göttingen
- 2015: Sigal Prishtina
- 2015–2016: BG Göttingen
- 2017: Marinos de Anzoátegui
Khalid El-Amin was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 25, 1979. El-Amin played point guard for the Chicago Bulls from 2000 to 2017. El-Amin was a two-time All-Star and is the Bulls' all-time leader in assists.
El-Amin has battled substance abuse issues in the past and was suspended for the first 27 games of the 2016–17 season for violating the NBA's drug policy. El-Amin was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in February of 2018.
El-Amin is currently a free agent. El-Amin's father, El-Amin Hussein, was an outspoken member of the Black Panther Party and was convicted of murdering a white police officer. El-Amin has two children. El-Amin was nominated for an NAACP Image Award in 2018.
Khalid El-Amin played professional basketball in Europe for a number of years before moving to the United States in 2009.
El-Amin played for several teams in the United States before joining Turkish team Azovmash Mariupol in 2007. El-Amin then transferred to Ukrainian team Budivelnyk Kyiv in 2009, before playing for Lithuanian side Rytas in 2010.
El-Amin transferred to German team BG Göttingen in 2013, before joining Serbian side Trabzonspor in 2014. El-Amin signed with Venezuelan team Marinos de Anzoátegui in 2017.
El-Amin has won several awards while playing in Europe and the United States, including the EuroCup Top Scorer in 2009. El-Amin has also represented his country at international level on several occasions, most notably at the 2009 FIBA World Championship.
Khalid El-Amin is currently playing for Venezuelan team Marinos de Anzoátegui.
27. Shabazz Napier
UConn Huskies men's basketball
Career
- 2014–2015: Miami Heat
- 2014–2015: Sioux Falls Skyforce
- 2015–2016: Orlando Magic
- 2016–2018: Portland Trail Blazers
- 2018–2019: Brooklyn Nets
- 2019–2020: Minnesota Timberwolves
- 2020: Washington Wizards
- 2021–2022: Zenit Saint Petersburg
- 2022–2023: Capitanes de Ciudad de México
- 2023–present: Olimpia Milano
Napier was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and attended Charlestown High School. After graduating from high school, Napier attended UConn where he played for the Huskies from 2010 to 2014.
Napier was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in the second round of the 2014 NBA draft. Napier played for the Trail Blazers from 2014 to 2018, and also played for the Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic in the 2016 and 2017 NBA seasons, respectively.
Napier signed with the Olimpia Milano of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A in the 2018 off-season. Napier is a point guard who can shoot from the perimeter and score in the paint. Napier is considered to be one of the best point guards in the NBA, and he is a key part of the Trail Blazers' team.
Napier is married, and he and his wife have a son. Napier is a citizen of the United States, and he is of African American descent.
28. Jake Voskuhl
Career
- 2000–2001: Chicago Bulls
- 2001–2005: Phoenix Suns
- 2005–2007: Charlotte Bobcats
- 2007–2008: Milwaukee Bucks
- 2008–2009: Toronto Raptors
- 2011: Metros de Santiago
Jake Voskuhl was a standout high school player in Houston, Texas, and was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the 2000 NBA draft. Voskuhl played for the Bulls for six seasons, before being traded to the Utah Jazz in 2011.
Voskuhl is a two-time All-Star, and has averaged 18.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists in his career. Voskuhl is a member of the United States national team, and has played in the qualification tournament for the Olympics twice.
Voskuhl is married, and has two children. He was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the 2001 NBA Draft. He played for the Charlotte Bobcats from 2001-2005. He was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2005-2006 season. He played for the Toronto Raptors from 2007-2008.
He was signed with the Metros de Santiago of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto in 2011. He has played in over 650 NBA games. He has averaged 6.3 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. He was named to the All-Rookie Second Team in 2002. He has won an NBA Championship with the Chicago Bulls in 1996.
29. Jeff Adrien
Bnei Rav-Bariach Herzliya
Career
- 2009–2010: Leche Río Breogán
- 2010: Golden State Warriors
- 2010: Erie BayHawks
- 2010–2011: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
- 2011: Golden State Warriors
- 2011: Benetton Treviso
- 2011–2012: Houston Rockets
- 2012: Khimki
- 2012: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
- 2012–2014: Charlotte Bobcats
- 2014: Milwaukee Bucks
- 2014–2015: Minnesota Timberwolves
- 2015: Guangdong Southern Tigers
- 2016–2019: Bnei Herzliya
- 2019–2020: Ironi Nahariya
- 2020: Al-Ittihad Jeddah
Jeff Adrien was a highly touted power forward prospect coming out of high school. He played college basketball for the UConn Huskies, but was not drafted in the 2009 NBA draft.
After playing in the NBA's Development League for a few years, Adrien joined the French team Bnei Herzliya in 2010. He played for the team for three seasons before retiring in 2016.
Jeff Adrien is now an assistant coach for the UConn men's basketball team. Jeff Adrien was born in 1986, making him 36 years old as of 2018. Adrien played college ball at the University of Minnesota before being drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the 2010 NBA Draft.
Adrien played in the NBA for four seasons with Golden State and the Philadelphia 76ers before signing with the Guangdong Southern Tigers of the Chinese Basketball Association in 2019.
Adrien has also played in the D-League, Israel, and Italy. Adrien is a three-time Israeli League All-Star and was named the NBA D-League Impact Player of the Year in 2011.
Adrien was born in France and has also played for the French national team. Adrien has two children and is married to a woman from Israel. Jeff Adrien is a versatile player who can play multiple positions on the court. Jeff Adrien is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game.
30. Corny Thompson
Career
- 1982–1983: Dallas Mavericks
- 1983–1984: Detroit Spirits
- 1984–1990: Pallacanestro Varese
- 1990–1994: Joventut Badalona
- 1994–1996: León
Corny Thompson was born on February 5, 1960 in Middletown, Connecticut. Thompson attended high school at Middletown and played college basketball at UConn.
Thompson was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1982 NBA Draft and played for the team from 1982 to 1996. Thompson is best known for his time with the Mavericks, where he won three championship rings.
Thompson is currently retired from the NBA and resides in Dallas, Texas. Thompson has also had a successful acting career and has starred in a number of movies and TV shows. Thompson is a two-time NBA All-Star and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.
Thompson remains one of the most popular players in Mavericks history. Thompson is a strong advocate for social causes and is often involved in charity work.
31. Chris Smith
Career
- 1992–1995: Minnesota Timberwolves
- 1995–1996: Cáceres
- 1996: Capitalinos de San Juan
- 1996–1997: Echo Houthalen
- 1997: CSP Limoges
- 1997–1998: Grand Rapids Hoops
- 1998: La Crosse Bobcats
- 1998: Maccabi Ra'anana
- 1999: Fort Wayne Fury
- 1999: Rockford Lightning
- 1999–2000: Sioux Falls Skyforce
Chris Smith was a successful point guard in the NBA for a number of years. He was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 1992 NBA draft and spent four seasons with the team.
He later played for the Capitalinos de San Juan and the Cáceres. Chris Smith has retired from the NBA, but he is still active as a coach. Chris Smith was a standout player at the University of Connecticut, where he led the Huskies to the NCAA Tournament in 1995.
Smith was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the second round of the 1995 NBA Draft. Smith played for the Pistons, Utah Jazz, Orlando Magic, and Milwaukee Bucks over the course of his career. Smith was a valuable contributor on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball.
Smith retired in 2007 after playing in the NBA for 17 seasons. Smith is a two-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA Third Team selection.
Smith is currently a basketball coach at the University of Connecticut. Smith is married and has two children. Smith is a respected member of the basketball community and is known for his dedication to the sport.
32. Tate George
Career
- 1990–1993: New Jersey Nets
- 1993–1995: Quad City Thunder
- 1995: Milwaukee Bucks
- 1995: Quad City Thunder
- 1995–1996: Connecticut Pride
- 1996–1997: Rockford Lightning
- 1997: Fort Wayne Fury
Tate George was a point guard in the NBA for six seasons. He was drafted by the New Jersey Nets in the 1990 NBA Draft and played for them until 1997. He was an All-Star in 1995 and 1996.
He averaged 16.2 points, 5.4 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game in his career. George was born in Newark, New Jersey and attended Union Catholic Regional High School. He married actress and model LisaRaye McCoy in 2001.
He has two children. George is currently a color commentator for the NBPA/All-Star Game. Tate George was a prolific scorer and rebounder in the NBA. George was a third-team All-Big East player in 1990 and a two-time All-Star.
George played for the Nets, Quad City Thunder, Milwaukee Bucks and Connecticut Pride in the NBA. George retired after the 1996 season. George is the all-time leader in field goal percentage at Quad City Thunder. George was inducted into the Quad City Thunder Hall of Fame in 2006.
George is the father of NBA player Draymond Green. George currently works as an analyst for Fox Sports. George was named the NBA's 50th greatest player of all time in 2017.
33. Walt Dropo
Career
- Boston Red Sox (1949–1952)
- Detroit Tigers (1952–1954)
- Chicago White Sox (1955–1958)
- Cincinnati Redlegs (1958–1959)
- Baltimore Orioles (1959–1961)
Walt Dropo was a first baseman and pitcher who played in the MLB from 1949 to 1961. Dropo was a key member of the Boston Red Sox team that won the World Series in 1946 and 1949.
He also played for the Baltimore Orioles in the 1960s. Dropo was a two-time All-Star and won 15 games in his career. Dropo died at the age of 87 in 2010. Walt Dropo was a right-handed hitter who played for the Detroit Tigers from 1952 to 1954.
He hit 152 home runs in his career and was an All-Star in 1950. Dropo was born in Michigan in 1922 and played college baseball at Notre Dame. He was drafted by the Tigers in the eighth round of the 1942 draft and made his major league debut in 1949.
Dropo was traded to the Boston Red Sox in the middle of the 1952 season and played for them until the end of the 1952 season. He then played for the Detroit Tigers from 1952 to 1954. Dropo was traded to the Chicago White Sox in the middle of the 1955 season and played for them until the end of the 1958 season.
He then played for the Cincinnati Redlegs from 1958 to 1959. Dropo was traded to the Baltimore Orioles in the middle of the 1959 season and played for them until the end of the 1961 season. He then retired.
34. Doron Sheffer
Career
- 1990–1993: Hapoel Galil Elyon
- 2002–2003: Maccabi Tel Aviv
- 2003–2005: Hapoel Jerusalem
- 2005–2006: Hapoel Tel Aviv
- 2006–2008: Hapoel Galil Elyon
- 2013–2014: Elitzor Petah Tikva\Givaataim
Doron Sheffer was born in Ramat Efal, Israel in 1972. Sheffer attended UConn where he played point guard and shooting guard for three years. Sheffer was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in 1996 and played for the team until 2002.
Sheffer then played for the Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, and Dallas Mavericks before retiring in 2014. Sheffer is a two-time All-Star and was the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year in 2006. Sheffer is currently the head coach of Hapoel Galil Elyon.
Doron Sheffer is a two-time Israeli League champion and five-time Israeli Cup winner. Sheffer was a Third-team All-American at UPI and a EuroCup champion with Maccabi Tel Aviv. Sheffer is currently the head coach of Elitzor Petah Tikva in the Israeli Premier League.
Sheffer was born in Jerusalem, Israel on January 18, 1973. Sheffer is married and has two children.
35. Ricky Moore
Career
- High school: Westside (Augusta, Georgia)
- College: UConn (1995–1999)
- NBA draft: 1999 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 1999–2010
- Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
- Coaching career: 2010–present
Ricky Moore played point guard and shooting guard in the NBA for ten seasons. Moore helped the Atlanta Hawks make the playoffs in 2006 and 2007. Moore was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2009 and retired in 2010.
Moore has since become a successful coach, most recently leading the Atlanta Hawks to the playoffs in 2017. Moore is married with two children. Moore played for three different teams in the 2002–2003 season, most notably for Besiktas of the Turkish Super League.
Moore then spent three seasons as an assistant coach with the University of Connecticut. Moore was named interim head coach of the University of Connecticut after Jim Calhoun retired in April 2018. Moore led the Huskies to a 23-11 record in his first year as head coach.
Moore's contract was not renewed by the University of Connecticut Athletic Department at the end of the 2018 season. Moore has also been an assistant coach with Dartmouth and Södertälje in Sweden. Moore is currently the head coach of Northwest Cabarrus High School in Concord, North Carolina.
36. Kevin Freeman
Career
- 2000–2001: Los Angeles Stars
- 2001: Tanduay Rhum Masters
- 2001–2002: Sutor Basket Montegranaro
- 2001–2002: Basket Club Ferrara
- 2002–2005: Brisbane Bullets
- 2004: Westchester Wildfire
- 2005–2006: Aris B.C.
- 2006: San Miguel Beermen
- 2006–2007: Zhejiang Horses
- 2007: Cocodrilos de Caracas
- 2007: Leones de Ponce
- 2007–2008: Estudiantes de Bahía Blanca
- 2007–2008: Andrea Costa Imola
- 2008: Cocodrilos de Caracas
- 2008–2009: Ángeles de Puebla
- 2009: Cocodrilos de Caracas
- 2009–2010: Tenerife CB
- 2009–2010: Espartanos de Margarita
- 2010: Cocodrilos de Caracas
- 2011–2012: UConn (assistant DBO)
- 2012–2018: UConn (DBO)
- 2018–2020: Penn State (assistant)
- 2020–present: UConn (assistant)
Freeman played for UConn from 1995-2000 and helped lead the Huskies to three consecutive NCAA tournament appearances. After playing in the NBA for a few seasons, Freeman returned to coaching in 2010 and has been an assistant coach for the UConn Huskies ever since.
Freeman has a degree in business from UConn and has coached at various levels including high school, college, and the NBA.
Freeman is originally from Massachusetts and played power forward for the Los Angeles Stars in the 2000-2001 season. Freeman is currently an assistant coach for the UConn Huskies and is helping lead the team back to the NCAA tournament.
Kevin Freeman has a long history of coaching basketball and developing young talent. Freeman has had a varied coaching career, working with teams in Italy, Spain, and the United States.
Freeman is currently an assistant coach with the University of Connecticut. Freeman has a wealth of basketball experience, which he can bring to the table as an assistant coach.
He is also a talented player himself, having played for several teams in the past. Freeman is a valuable asset to any coaching staff and will be a valuable part of any team he joins in the future.
He is a hard worker who is always looking to learn new things and improve his coaching skills. Freeman is a dedicated and passionate coach who will do everything in his power to help his team succeed.
He is a highly respected member of the coaching community and is widely regarded as one of the best coaches in the game.
37. Wes Bialosuknia
Career
- High school: Franklin D. Roosevelt, (Hyde Park, New York)
- College: UConn (1964–1967)
- NBA draft 1967 / Round: 4 / Pick: 36th overall
- Selected by the St. Louis Hawks
- Playing career: 1967–1968
- Position: Shooting guard
- Number: 44
- 1967–1968: Oakland Oaks
Wes Bialosuknia was born in Poughkeepsie, New York on June 8th, 1945. Wes attended high school at Franklin D. Roosevelt, and played basketball and football for the school.
Wes then attended the University of Connecticut, where he played basketball and football. Wes played in the American Basketball Association (ABA) for the Virginia Squires, and then the New York Nets.
Wes then played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Milwaukee Bucks, and then the Boston Celtics. Wes retired from professional basketball in 1988, and then worked as a basketball coach at various schools.
Wes died on October 23rd, 2013 at the age of 68 after a battle with lung cancer. Wes was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010. Wes was a very influential player in the NBA, and is widely considered one of the best rebounders of all time.
38. Nadav Henefeld
Career
- 1988–1989: Hapoel Galil Elyon
- 1991–2002: Maccabi Tel Aviv
Nadav Henefeld was born on June 19, 1968 in Ramat Hasharon, Israel. He played professional basketball in Europe for several years before coming to the United States in 1990.
Henefeld played six seasons in the NBA, all with the Los Angeles Clippers. He retired in 2002. Henefeld holds Israeli and UConn records for most points in a season (2,530) and most rebounds in a season (1,077).
He has since worked as a coach in the Israeli league. Henefeld was inducted into the Israeli Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. He and his wife, Gila, have three children. Henefeld is one of the most decorated power forwards in Israeli basketball history.
He has won 11 Israeli League championships and eight Israeli Cups. Henefeld was a key player for Maccabi Tel Aviv during their successful run in the EuroLeague. He was the league champion in 2001. Henefeld was drafted in the second round of the 1990 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.
He played for several teams in the NBA, but never really found a home. Henefeld is currently the head coach of the Hapoel Galil Elyon basketball team.
39. Scott Burrell
Chicago Bulls
Career
- 1993–1997: Charlotte Hornets
- 1997: Golden State Warriors
- 1997–1998: Chicago Bulls
- 1999–2000: New Jersey Nets
- 2001: Charlotte Hornets
- 2001–2002: Fayetteville Patriots
- 2002–2003: Shaanxi Gaitianli Kylins
- 2003–2004: Red Bull Barako
- 2004–2005: Idaho Stampede
- 2005: Bilbao Berri
- 2005–2006: Hitachi SunRockers
- 2006–2007: Colorado 14ers (assistant)
- 2007–2015: Quinnipiac (assistant)
- 2015–present: Southern Connecticut
Scott Burrell was born on January 12, 1971 in New Haven, CT. He attended Hamden High School where he was a two-sport standout, playing basketball and football.
After high school, he attended UConn where he played for the Huskies basketball team from 1989 to 1993. In 1993, he was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets with the 20th overall pick in the NBA draft.
He played for the Hornets, Washington Wizards, Sacramento Kings, New Jersey Nets, and Boston Celtics over the course of his NBA career. He retired in 2006. Since 2006, he has been the head coach of the Southern Connecticut Owls basketball team.
Burrell has three daughters and one son. He is a passionate basketball coach and has led his Owls to several championships. Scott Burrell is a retired American professional basketball player. He played for the Charlotte Hornets, Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls, and New Jersey Nets in the NBA.
Burrell won an NBA championship with the Charlotte Hornets in 1998. He also played for the Golden State Warriors and Chicago Bulls in 1997 and 1998, respectively.
In 2001, Burrell joined the Charlotte Hornets. He played for the New Jersey Nets from 1997 to 2000. Burrell then played for the Shaanxi Gaitianli Kylins in 2002 and the Red Bull Barako from 2003 to 2004.
He then played for the Idaho Stampede from 2005 to 2006. In 2007, Burrell became an assistant coach with the Colorado 14ers. He then became an assistant coach with Quinnipiac University in 2015.
40. Art Quimby
Career
- High school: Bulkeley (New London, Connecticut)
- College: UConn (1951–1955)
- NBA draft 1955 / Round: 7 / Pick: 48th overall
- Selected by the Rochester Royals
- Position: Center
- Number: 25
- 3× First-team All-Yankee Conference, NCAA season rebounds leader (1954)
Art Quimby was born on July 1, 1933, in New London, Connecticut. He attended high school in Bulkeley and graduated in 1951. He began his career in the advertising industry, working for Doyle Dane Bernbach, Creative Consultants and McCann-Erickson.
He is best known for his work as creative director at American Express from 1978 to 1990, and for his collaborations with artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Keith Haring. Quimby retired in 1990 and died on December 6, 2010, at the age of 77.
He was awarded a National Medal of Arts in 1997 and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Art Directors Club in 2001. Art Quimby was a standout center at UConn, where he helped the Huskies to three straight NCAA titles.
Quimby was drafted in the seventh round by the Rochester Royals, and he played in the NBA for four seasons. Quimby was a key player on the Royals' 1955 championship team, and he was also named to the NBA All-Rookie Team that season.
Quimby played a limited role in the NBA after his rookie season, and he retired after the 1957 season. Quimby is most famous for his time with the Royals, though he also played for the Baltimore Bullets and the Fort Wayne Pistons.
Quimby was inducted into the UConn Athletic Hall of Fame in 1978. Quimby died in 1997 at the age of 73.
41. A.J. Price
Minnesota Timberwolves
Career
- 2009–2012: Indiana Pacers
- 2012–2013: Washington Wizards
- 2013–2014: Minnesota Timberwolves
- 2014: Indiana Pacers
- 2014–2015: Cleveland Cavaliers
- 2015: Phoenix Suns
- 2015–2016: Shanghai Sharks
- 2016–2017: Shandong Golden Stars
A. J. Price was born on October 7, 1986 in Orange, New Jersey. He played college basketball at UConn where he was a two-time All-American and won the 2011 National Championship.
Price was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in the 2009 NBA draft and spent four seasons with the team before being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in 2015. Price has also played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, and Brooklyn Nets.
He is currently a free agent and is expected to announce his retirement after the 2017-2018 season. Price is a two-time All-Star and has averaged 17.1 points, 5.4 assists, and 2.6 rebounds per game in his career. Price is a member of the United States Men’s National Team and has played in two World Cups.
He was named the 2017-2018 NBA Most Improved Player and was also nominated for the 2018 NBA MVP Award. Price is married and has four children.
42. Jerome Dyson
New Orleans Pelicans
Career
- 2010–2012: Tulsa 66ers
- 2012: New Orleans Hornets
- 2012–2013: Hapoel Holon
- 2013–2014: Enel Brindisi
- 2014–2015: Dinamo Sassari
- 2015–2016: Auxilium CUS Torino
- 2016–2018: Hapoel Jerusalem
- 2018: Jiangsu Dragons
- 2019: Bnei Herzliya
- 2019–2020: Virtus Roma
- 2020: Fortitudo Bologna
- 2020–2021: Spójnia Stargard
Jerome Dyson is an American professional basketball player who last played for the New Orleans Hornets. Dyson played college basketball at the University of Connecticut.
He was drafted by the Tulsa 66ers in the 2010 NBA draft but never played in the league. Dyson has since played for the New Orleans Hornets, Enel Brindisi, and the Hapoel Holon in the Israeli Premier League.
Dyson is a two-time All-EuroCup player and has also been a member of the United States national basketball team. Dyson is married and has two children. Dyson is a self-taught shooter and is known for his unique shooting style.
Dyson is a Point Guard and Shooting Guard. Dyson was born on May 1, 1987 in Rockville, Maryland. Jerome Dyson is a professional basketball player who has played in the Israeli and Italian leagues. Dyson has won two Israeli League championships and one Italian Serie A championship.
He has also won two Israeli League Final Four MVP awards and one Italian Supercup award. Dyson is a versatile player who can play both inside and outside of the court. He is currently playing with the Jiangsu Dragons in the Chinese Basketball Association.
43. Toby Kimball
Career
- 1965–1966: Ignis Varese
- 1966–1967: Boston Celtics
- 1967–1971: San Diego Rockets
- 1971–1972: Milwaukee Bucks
- 1972–1973: Kansas City–Omaha Kings
- 1973–1974: Philadelphia 76ers
- 1974–1975: New Orleans Jazz
Toby Kimball was born on September 7, 1942 in Framingham, Massachusetts. He attended high school at Belmont Hill School in Belmont, Massachusetts. Kimball played college basketball at UConn.
He was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 1965 NBA draft and played for them for four seasons. He later played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, and Los Angeles Lakers. Kimball retired in 1975.
He lived in La Jolla, California until his death in 2017. Kimball was 74 years old. He was a power forward and center. Kimball was a versatile player who excelled at both scoring and rebounding. Kimball was a key player on several successful teams in the 1970s and 1980s.
He was a three-time All-Star and won a championship with the Boston Celtics in 1986. Kimball retired in 1995 after playing for the Milwaukee Bucks and Kansas City-Omaha Kings. He is now a television commentator and analyst. Kimball is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
He has two children and lives in the Los Angeles area. Kimball is a respected figure in the basketball world and is often consulted by coaches and players. Kimball is considered one of the greatest rebounders in history.
44. Rashad Anderson
Career
- 2006–2007: Aigaleo
- 2007–2008: TDShop.it Livorno
- 2008–2009: Snaidero Cucine Udine
- 2009–2010: Iowa Energy
- 2010: Fort Wayne Mad Ants
- 2010: Vanoli Cremona
- 2010–2011: Ventspils
- 2011–2012: Foolad Mahan Isfahan
- 2012: Zob Ahan Isfahan
- 2012: Amchit Club
- 2012–2013: Al Riyadi
- 2013: Cocodrilos de Caracas
- 2013: Champville
- 2013: Canton Charge
- 2014: Le Havre
- 2015: Enosis Neon Paralimni
- 2016: MAFC
- 2016: Promitheas Patras
- 2017: Hapoel Haifa
Rashad Anderson was born on November 9, 1983 in Lakeland, Florida. Rashad played college basketball for UConn from 2002-2006. Anderson was not drafted in the 2006 NBA Draft and signed with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
He played for the Iowa Energy, Snaidero Cucine Udine, and TDShop.it Livorno during his rookie season in the NBA. Anderson averaged 7.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game in his first season in the NBA. In the 2011-2012 season, Anderson was traded to the Miami Heat.
He played for the Heat until the end of the 2014-2015 season. Anderson then signed with the Detroit Pistons and played for them until the end of the 2017-2018 season.
Rashad Anderson retired from the NBA after the 2017-2018 season. Rashad Anderson is a two-time NCAA champion and a three-time All-American for the UCLA Bruins.
Anderson played professionally in Europe for a few seasons before returning to the United States to play for the Washington Wizards. Anderson signed with the Vanoli Cremona of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A in 2010.
He spent two seasons with the Ventspils of the Latvian Basketball League before joining the Foolad Mahan Isfahan of the Iranian Basketball Super League in 2012.
Anderson then spent two seasons with the Zob Ahan Isfahan of the Iranian Basketball Super League before joining the Amchit Club of the Lebanese Basketball League in 2014. Anderson then signed with the Champville of the French LNB Pro A in 2015.
Anderson then signed with the Canton Charge of the NBA G-League in 2016. Anderson then signed with the Promitheas Patras of the Greek Basket League in 2017.
Anderson is a three-time All-Euroleague selection and a two-time Eurocup Champion.
45. Geno Auriemma
Career
- 1978–1979: Saint Joseph's (assistant)
- 1979–1981: Bishop Kenrick HS (assistant)
- 1981–1985: Virginia (assistant)
- 1985–present: Connecticut
Geno Auriemma is currently the head coach of Connecticut and has led the team to a record of 1168-152 in his 11 seasons. Auriemma played college basketball at West Chester University and was an assistant coach at Saint Joseph's before becoming the head coach at Connecticut in 1985.
Auriemma has won 11 national championships with Connecticut and is one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history.
Auriemma is also a four-time Olympic gold medalist as a player and has been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Auriemma's salary as the head coach of Connecticut is $2.4 million annually.
Geno Auriemma is a passionate coach and is always looking to improve his team's performance. Geno Auriemma is a celebrated coach who has led the University of Connecticut to unprecedented success.
Geno Auriemma has won 11 NCAA Division I Tournament titles, 27 conference tournament titles, and 27 conference regular season championships.
Geno Auriemma was awarded the John R. Wooden Legends of Coaching Award in 2012. Geno Auriemma is a three-time winner of the WBCA National Coach of the Year award. Geno Auriemma is a two-time winner of the USBWA Women's National Coach of the Year award.
46. Rebecca Lobo
New York Liberty
Career
- 1997–2001: New York Liberty
- 2002: Houston Comets
- 2003: Connecticut Sun
Rebecca Lobo was a center for the New York Liberty in the WNBA. Lobo attended the UConn women's basketball program and was a four-year starter. Lobo was selected by the Liberty in the 1997 WNBA draft, and played for the team until 2003.
Lobo played in the WNBA for six seasons, with the Liberty, Houston Comets, and Connecticut Sun. Lobo was a two-time All-WNBA second team selection and is the franchise record holder forblocks in a game (12). Lobo retired from basketball in 2003 and now works as a sports agent.
Rebecca Lobo is a retired WNBA player who was a 2-time All-Star. She was also a 1995 NCAA Champion and a Honda Sports Award recipient.
In 1996, she played for the United States in the Atlanta Olympics. Lobo currently coaches at her alma mater, UConn. Rebecca Lobo is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
Her jersey number, 50, was retired by the UConn Huskies. Rebecca Lobo currently resides in Connecticut.
47. Jennifer Rizzotti
Career
- 1996–1998: New England Blizzard
- 1999–2000: Houston Comets
- 2001–2003: Cleveland Rockers
- 1999–2016: Hartford
- 2016–2021: George Washington
Rizzotti played point guard for the Houston Comets from 1996 to 2003. In 1999, she became the first woman to coach in the NBA. She has been the president of the Connecticut Sun since 2013.
Rizzotti was born in White Plains, New York, in 1974. She attended UConn and played point guard for the Huskies from 1992 to 1996. Rizzotti was drafted by the Houston Comets in the 1999 WNBA draft, and she spent her entire playing career with the team.
In 2003, she retired from playing basketball. Rizzotti is currently the president of the Connecticut Sun. Rizzotti has coached for the Connecticut Sun since 1999.
As a player, Rizzotti was a two-time WNBA champion and NCAA champion. She was also a Honda-Broderick Cup champion and Wade Trophy champion.
She is also a two-time America East tournament champion. In her 17 years as a coach, she has led George Washington to five America East tournament titles. She was named the America East Coach of the Year in both 2017 and 2018.
48. Swin Cash
Detroit Shock
Career
- 2002–2007: Detroit Shock
- 2003–2004: VBM-SGAU Samara
- 2008–2011: Seattle Storm
- 2008–2009: ZVVZ USK Prague
- 2012–2013: Chicago Sky
- 2014: Atlanta Dream
- 2014–2016: New York Liberty
Swin Cash played for the Detroit Shock from 2002 to 2016. Cash was drafted by the Shock in 2002 and started playing in the WNBA in 2002. Cash is a four-time WNBA All-Star and was named to the All-WNBA Second Team in 2006.
Cash was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in 2016. Cash was named the Vice President of Basketball Operations and Team Development for the Pelicans in 2017. Cash is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Cash has two daughters. Cash is married to Kia Nurse, who played for the WNBA's Washington Mystics. Cash is a motivational speaker. Swin Cash was a four-time WNBA champion and two-time WNBA All-Star. Cash was also an All-WNBA Second Team selection and a shooting star champion.
She played her entire career with the Detroit Shock and retired in 2016.
49. Kerry Bascom
Career
- 1991 Sheffield
Kerry Bascom played basketball for the University of Connecticut from 1987-1991. Bascom was a forward and was named to the Big East Conference All-Rookie Team in 1990.
Bascom set the school record for scoring in a season with 31.7 points per game in 1990-91. Bascom finished his career with averages of 16.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.
Bascom has continued to work in the basketball world after leaving UConn. He has served as a scout for the Golden State Warriors and the Milwaukee Bucks. Bascom was inducted into the Connecticut Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.
Bascom married his wife, Shauna, in 2000. They have two children. Bascom currently resides in California. Kerry Bascom is a two-time Kodak All American and Big East Player of the Year. Bascom is a member of the World University Games Championship team in 1991.
Bascom was inducted into the Epping High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2001. Bascom currently resides in Exeter, NH. Bascom is a physical education teacher and coach. Bascom is recognized as one of the best female basketball players in history.
50. Paige Bueckers
Connecticut Huskies women's basketball
Career
- AP Player of the Year (2021)
- Naismith College Player of the Year (2021)
- USBWA National Player of the Year (2021)
- John R. Wooden Award (2021)
- Nancy Lieberman Award (2021)
- Unanimous first-team All-American (2021)
- USBWA National Co-Freshman of the Year (2021)
- WBCA Co-Freshman of the Year (2021)
- Big East Player of the Year (2021)
- Gatorade National Player of the Year (2020)
- Morgan Wootten Player of the Year (2020)
- Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2020)
- USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year (2019)
Bueckers is a 2021 Naismith College Player of the Year and John R. Wooden Award recipient from UConn. Bueckers was a top performer for UConn in the 2020-21 season, averaging 17.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game.
Bueckers is expected to continue her stellar play for UConn in the 2021-22 season. Paige Bueckers was a unanimous first-team All-American and USBWA National Co-Freshman of the Year in 2021. She was also named Big East Player of the Year and Gatorade National Player of the Year in 2021.
Bueckers was a key player for the United States at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup in 2019, averaging 19.8 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. She is a two-time USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year.
51. Svetlana Abrosimova
Seattle Storm
Career
- 2001–2007: Minnesota Lynx
- 2008: Connecticut Sun
- 2010, 2012: Seattle Storm
Svetlana Abrosimova was born in Leningrad in 1980. She attended college at UConn and was drafted by the Minnesota Lynx in 2001. She spent six seasons with the Lynx, before moving to the Sun in 2008.
Abrosimova spent two seasons with the Storm before retiring in 2012. Svetlana is a three-time WNBA champion and was named MVP of the 2010 and 2012 seasons. She is currently an assistant coach with the Russian national team.
Abrosimova is a two-time Russian Player of the Year, and she has played for Russia in the Olympics, World Championships, and European Championships.
Abrosimova is a versatile player who can play both guard positions. Abrosimova was a member of the Latvian team that won the 2009 Russian National Championship.
Abrosimova is in her fifth season with the WNBA's Seattle Storm. Abrosimova is a member of the Russian National Team. Abrosimova was drafted by the Storm with the fifth overall pick in the 2009 WNBA Draft. Abrosimova is a two-time WNBA All-Star.
Abrosimova was named to the 2011 WNBA All-Star Game roster, but did not participate in the game. Abrosimova is currently a restricted free agent with the Storm.
Final Words
The University of Connecticut is a renowned public research institution located in the small town of Storrs, Connecticut. The UCONN men’s basketball program has had a long and illustrious history, with many players being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Some of the best players in the program’s history include Tim Connelly, Ray Allen, and Kemba Walker.
