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*Parents: Rudy and Rae Gay |
*Parents: Rudy and Rae Gay |
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*Siblings: Eric, Brett, Yozmin, and Candace |
*Siblings: Eric, Brett, Yozmin, and Candace |
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*Boyfriend: Ryan Teodoro |
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==Statistics== |
==Statistics== |
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Revision as of 16:19, 5 January 2007
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| Memphis Grizzlies | |
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| Position | Small forward |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 17, 1986 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Nationality | USA |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Archbishop Spalding High School |
| College | UConn |
| NBA draft | 2006: 1st Round 8th Pick |
| Drafted by | Houston Rockets |
| Playing career | 2006–present |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Rudy Carlton Gay, Jr. born August 17, 1986 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American professional basketball player currently with the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies. He is a former college basketball player for the University of Connecticut.
High school
Gay played his first two years at Baltimore County's Eastern Technical High School, a magnet school in Essex, Maryland. He played varsity basketball both years. Then Archbishop Spalding High School head coach Mike Glick contacted Rudy's family, and agreed to enroll Rudy at the Severn school in the summer of 2002, after considering Annapolis High for a short time. He was one of the top recruits entering college play after attending Archbishop Spalding High School where he was 1st team All-Baltimore Catholic League honors as a junior and senior, and was also honored the Baltimore Sun's co-player of the year. He was a McDonald's All-American, and a Parade First Team All-American in his senior year after averaging a stellar 21.2 points per game, 9.2 rebounds, and 3.7 blocks. [1]
College
He was often regarded as the most talented player in college basketball. Throughout his college career, Gay was known for his high-flying dunks and ability to do everything on the court. He was a co-winner (with Jeff Green of Georgetown University) of the 2005 Big East Conference Freshman of the Year award. Rudy was also named the National Freshman of the Year by The Sporting News.
In the summer of 2005, Rudy was invited to play for the USA's Men's Under-21 World Championship Team. He performed well, posting a double-double while averaging 10.5 points a game and 5.5 rebounds.
Before his sophomore season began, Gay was nominated as BIGEAST Preseason player of the year, along with Syracuse star, Gerry McNamara. After the season concluded, Gay was one of four division one college players nominated for the Naismith Player of the Year Award (along with J.J. Redick, Adam Morrison, and Allan Ray). Also, he was an unanimous selection to the BIGEAST's First Team. He tallied his career high in points with 28 vs Arkansas in the second game of the 2005-2006 season. Gay led the UConn Huskies to a 30-3 record, often the highest scorer, before losing to #11 seed George Mason in OT, 86-84.
NBA Career
Draft
Gay, widely regarded as one of the top future NBA prospects, announced on April 17 that he would enter the 2006 NBA Draft.[2] He was selected with the 8th overall pick in the draft by the Houston Rockets in the 2006 NBA Draft. Gay was disappointed since he was picked later than expected and thus said, "I'm going to make every one of the teams pay that passed on me." [1] Despite his drop in draft position, many teams still coveted him. A fan even held a sign which said "Let's get Gay." Memphis Grizzlies' President of Basketball Operations Jerry West swung a deal to send Shane Battier to the Rockets for the rights to Gay and Stromile Swift to Grizzlies.
Personal
- Parents: Rudy and Rae Gay
- Siblings: Eric, Brett, Yozmin, and Candace
Statistics
2003-2004 (High School Senior)
21.2 Points Per Game
9.2 Rebounds Per Game
3.7 Blocks Per Game
2004-2005 (UCONN Freshman)
11.8 Points Per Game
5.4 Rebounds Per Game
1.5 Assists Per Game
1.9 Blocks Per Game
2005-2006 (UCONN Sophomore)
15.2 Points Per Game
6.4 Rebounds Per Game
2.1 Assists Per Game
1.6 Blocks Per Game
References
- ^ "Meet Parade's All-America High School Boys Basketball Team", Michael O'Shea, Parade, April 4, 2004.
- ^ "Gay to leave UConn for NBA draft", ESPN.com, April 17, 2006.