Basketball player Elena Delle Donne is an all-star in the league. She was a standout player in high school, both physically at 6'5" and symbolically as one of the best in the area. Prior to being selected by the Chicago Sky in the second round of the draft, she played college basketball for the University of Delaware. In her first year... read full bio
The National Basketball Association (NBA)'s Philadelphia 76ers are now managed by Elton Tyron Brand, a retired American professional basketball player born on March 11th. He started playing basketball at Peekskill High School, where he promptly joined the varsity squad and contributed significantly to their success. He was granted a scholarship to play at Duke University as a result of his... read full bio
Elvin Hayes, who had a powerful turnaround jump shot, played both well in college and professionally, making the most of his abilities. Hayes's most famous moment as a University of Houston center was when he outmatched UCLA and Lew Alcindor in front of a 52,693-strong crowd at the Houston Astrodome. In what was dubbed "The Game of the Century," Hayes... read full bio
Emmett Bryant is a retired professional basketball player for the NBA. he was a 6'1 guard from DePaul University who played for eight full seasons. He was on the New York Knicks, the Boston Celtics, and the Buffalo Braves. He was the winner of one championship with the Celtics in 1969."... read full bio
Enes Kanter is a Turkish professional basketball player who plays center for the Boston Celtics of the NBA. Kanter was born in Zurich, Switzerland, and he began his career playing basketball with the youth Turkish league, Fenerbahce. While playing in Turkey, Kanter won the Albert Schweitzer Tournament Most Talented Player. After playing for a year with Fenerbahce, Kanter went on... read full bio
Ersan Ilyasova is a Turkish professional basketball player who plays power forward / center for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA. Apart from his career with the NBA, Ersan has also played internationally in Turkey and Spain, and has played in the NBA Development League. Ersan was born in Eskisehir, Turkey, and he began his basketball career playing for Yesilyurt... read full bio
Evan Turner is an American professional basketball player who plays small forward / point guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the NBA. Turner was born in Chicago, Illinois, and he began playing basketball at his high school at St. Joseph. While there, Turner gained local fame and was featured in outlets such as ESPN, Rivals.com and Scout.com. Turner went on... read full bio
Frank Vogel is an American professional basketball coach who is currently the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. Vogel studied at Juniata College where he was a started for the Division III basketball team. From there, he transferred to the University of Kentucky where he became the student manager for the men’s basketball team and coached... read full bio
Former NBA basketball player Frederick Terrell Jones is American. He competed in college basketball for the Oregon Ducks, and at the 2004 NBA All-Star Game, he won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Born in Malvern, Arkansas, Fred Jones relocated to Portland, Oregon when he was in middle school. While attending Sam Barlow High School in Gresham, a suburb of Portland,... read full bio
Gary Payton can attribute his successful seventeen-year basketball career in the NBA to his remarkable work ethic and his leadership on and off of the court. The only point guard ever to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award, nine-time NBA All-Defensive First Team selection, nine-time NBA All-Star and nine-time All-NBA Team member, he is widely considered one... read full bio
Giannis Antetokounmpo is a Greek professional basketball player who plays forward for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA. Giannis was born in Athens, Greece, and began playing basketball for youth teams of Filathlitikos in Athens. He went on to play for the senior men’s team of Filathlitikos in the semi-pro Greek B Basket League and then played in the Greek... read full bio
Grant Hill's basketball career exemplifies his extraordinary talent, hard work, and devotion to the game. He originally received attention while playing for Duke University, where his steadfast dedication and exceptional skills helped his teammates perform better. Hill's contributions garnered him multiple honors, including ACC Player of the Year, two-time NCAA All-American, and two-time NCAA championship. His great college career earned... read full bio
Grant Williams, a professional basketball player, is a leader both on and off the court. He has won the SEC Player of the Year award twice in a row and serves as Vice President of the National Basketball Players Association. He is regarded as one of the best players in the history of his college team by its supporters and the... read full bio
Greg Anthony is a former NBA player and current CBS Sports analyst. Anthony also contributes to Yahoo! Sports as a college basketball analyst. Anthony played for the New York Knicks, Vancouver Grizzlies, Seattle SuperSonics, Portland Trail Blazers, Chicago Bulls, and Milwaukee Bucks. Anthony spent four years with New York going to the playoffs all four years but couldn’t make it... read full bio
Formerly known as Akeem Olajuwon, Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon is a revered Nigerian-American basketball legend who made an enduring impact on the game. Olajuwon, who played for both the Toronto Raptors and the Houston Rockets, dominated the center position in the NBA from 1984 to 2002. He enjoyed great success during his time with the Rockets, helping them win back-to-back NBA... read full bio
For over 85 years, the Harlem Globetrotters have brought laughter and delight to millions with their ball-handling wizardry and wacky stunts. Yet the team has a surprisingly serious history-in fact, they were instrumental in breaking down racial barriers and establishing the fledgling NBA. They are sometimes referred to the Clown Princes of Basketball," tracing the club's evolution from its earliest... read full bio
NBA small forward Harrison Barnes plays for the Sacramento Kings. In high school, Scout.com and the ESPNU 100 both selected Barnes as the best student in his class. He was ranked as the second-best player in his class by Rivals.com. He guided his team to two consecutive 4A state championships in Iowa with the aid of a teammate. He was... read full bio
American basketball player Hassan Niam Whiteside most recently competed with the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Prior to the Sacramento Kings selecting him in the second round of the 2010 NBA Draft, he played college basketball for the Marshall Thundering Herd. Whiteside joined the Miami Heat in 2014, and in 2016, when he also led the NBA... read full bio
Herbert L. Williams is a former professional basketball player from the United States who played for eighteen seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) between the years 1981 and 1999. Williams was born on February 16, 1958. Williams served the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) as both the interim head coach and the assistant coach. His... read full bio
Horace Grant is a retired American basketball player for the NBA. He played college basketball at Clemson University before joining the NBA where he became a four-time champion with the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers. He is recognized immediately on the court for wearing his trademark wraparound protective eyeglasses. He has a twin brother who also played in... read full bio
