Corey Brewer
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| Minnesota Timberwolves | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 5, 1986 Portland, Tennessee |
| Nationality | USA |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7.75 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Portland High School, Portland, Tennessee |
| College | University of Florida |
| NBA draft | 2007: 1st round, 7th overall |
| Drafted by | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Playing career | 2007–present |
| Career highlights | |
| 2007 NCAA Tournament MOP | |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Corey Wayne Brewer (born March 5, 1986, in Portland, Tennessee) is an American basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He formerly played small forward for the Florida Gators, where he starred on the men's basketball team which won both the 2006 and 2007 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournaments[2], as well as the 2006 and 2007 SEC Tournament. He was named Most Outstanding Player of the 2007 tournament.[2]
NBA career
Corey Brewer was selected seventh overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2007 NBA Draft. On April 5, 2007 Brewer chose to enter the NBA draft. He was projected by ESPN.com's Chad Ford to be a lottery pick to mid-first round pick in the 2006 NBA Draft if he had entered the draft that year.[3] However, Brewer, along with teammates Joakim Noah and Al Horford announced at the championship pep rally that they would be returning for their junior seasons.[4]
Brewer is 6'7.75" and weighs 185 lbs. He is recognized as a versatile defender because of his length and athleticism. Brewer can attack the basket as well as shoot from mid range. He has been inconsistent from three point range, but has the ability to be dangerous outside.
Corey is known for having a very well-rounded game. Brewer is an exceptional scorer, rebounder, passer, and defender. This is highlighted by the fact that he recorded the first triple-double in University of Florida basketball history on 18 December 2005 posting 15 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists (the 13 assists were the most by a Gator since Jason Williams had a UF-record 17 in 1997). He also drew six charges on the defensive end that game.
Due to the #2 jersey being retired in Minnesota to Malik Sealy (deceased shooting guard), Brewer expressed the desire to sport the #22 instead. He officially adopted the #22 for the season's summer leagues, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
High school
Corey attended Portland High School in Portland, Tennessee, where he was named a McDonald's All American in his senior year. He averaged 29.4 points and 12.8 rebounds a game his final season.
Notes
- ^ Brockway, Kevin. "Who's the Top Gator?". gatorsports.com. Retrieved 2007-06-30.
- ^ a b "NCAA Game Summary - Ohio State vs. Florida". 2007-04-02. Retrieved 2007-04-02.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|publication=ignored (help) - ^ NBA Draft Projection - Corey Brewer. Retrieved April 9, 2006.
- ^ "We're back baby": Sophomores Noah, Horford, Brewer returning to UF. Retrieved April 9, 2006.