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After his invitation to the 2008 [[Slam Dunk Contest]], Gay and [[YouTube]] teamed up for the Rudy Gay Slam Dunk Contest promotion, in which he asked fans to upload footage of their best dunks for him to attempt during the contest. |
After his invitation to the 2008 [[Slam Dunk Contest]], Gay and [[YouTube]] teamed up for the Rudy Gay Slam Dunk Contest promotion, in which he asked fans to upload footage of their best dunks for him to attempt during the contest. |
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rudy gay also like to give thanks too one of his true friends whos name is also rudy but its rudy silvas he's a freshman in highschool and one of gay's clostest friends. |
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==Statistics== |
==Statistics== |
Revision as of 16:52, 27 February 2009
![]() Gay with UConn coach Jim Calhoun | |
No. 22 – Memphis Grizzlies | |
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Position | Shooting guard/Small forward/Power forward |
League | NBA |
Personal information | |
Born | Template:City-state | August 17, 1986
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
Listed weight | 222 lb (101 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Eastern Technical Archbishop Spalding |
College | UConn |
NBA draft | 2006: 8th overall |
Selected by the Houston Rockets | |
Playing career | 2006–present |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Rudy Carlton Gay, Jr. (born August 17, 1986 in Template:City-state) is an American professional basketball player currently with the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies. Gay played collegiately at the University of Connecticut.
Early life
Gay began playing competitive recreational basketball at 12 years old in the Turner Station community of Template:City-state in one of the toughest youth basketball leagues in the area. Early exposure to Baltimore AAU basketball and summer league games in the Tom Jones Youth Summer League in Washington, D.C., showcased his abilities against top competition.[citation needed]
At the age of 14, Rudy began playing for the nationally-known Cecil-Kirk AAU program under Coach Anthony Lewis with other blue-chip players such as Josh Boone (UConn), Paris Carter (N Mexico), and Chester Frazier (Illinois). During the spring of his 8th grade year, Gay and teammate Scott Dozier were highly sought after by several private schools. Rudy attended Eastern Technical High School in Baltimore County, while Scott enrolled at the St. Paul's School.[citation needed] Rudy transferred to Archbishop Spalding High School of the Baltimore Catholic League after his sophomore year at Eastern Tech.
High school career
Gay played his first two years at Baltimore County's Eastern Technical High School, a magnet school in Essex. He played varsity basketball both years. Although Eastern Tech was a Blue Ribbon academic institution, Gay's parents were concerned about his college preparation and during the summer of his sophomore year solicited help from Coach Collins who suggested several private schools, including Archbishop Spalding High School. After reviewing each school's long term academic curriculum, it was decided that Gay would attend Spalding. Gay began playing for Spalding his Junior and senior years.
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 as the Baltimore Sun's co-player of the year. He was the Washington Post All Met Basketball Player of the Year, McDonald's All-American, and a Parade First Team All-American in his senior year after averaging 21.2 points per game, 9.2 rebounds, and 3.7 blocks.[1]
Recruiting controversy
Gay's college recruitment and decision to attend the University of Connecticut over the University of Maryland were controversial. Sentiment at Archbishop Spalding and in the local area were heavily in favor of Gay committing to Maryland. Gay had expressed a desire to attend Maryland and that he grew up rooting for the Terrapins. Ultimately, however, Gay chose UConn. With heavy involvement of an AAU coach and high school coach, there was an appearance of impropriety, although no NCAA recruiting violations have been discovered. According to individuals close to Maryland head coach Gary Williams, Gay's recruitment demonstrated that to secure the most sought after players necessitates rule violations. Williams has stated that he is unwilling to do such things, even at the expense of recruiting.[2]
College career
Gay was often regarded as the most talented player in college basketball[weasel words]. 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. Gay was also named the National Freshman of the Year by The Sporting News.
In the summer of 2005, Gay was invited to play for the USA's Men's Under-21 World Championship Team. He performed well, posting one double-double while averaging 10.5 points a game and 5.5 rebounds.
Before his sophomore season began, Gay was nominated as Big East 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 a unanimous selection to the Big East's First Team. He tallied his career high in points with 28 versus 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 overtime, 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.[3] He was selected with the 8th overall pick in the draft by the Houston Rockets. Gay was disappointed since he was picked later than expected.
Despite his drop in draft position, many teams still coveted him. Memphis Grizzlies' President of Basketball Operations Jerry West swung a deal to send Shane Battier to the Rockets in exchange for Stromile Swift and the rights to Gay.
Memphis Grizzlies
Gay averaged 10.8 points a game, although the Grizzlies won 22 games that season and missed the playoffs. In 2007-2008, his second season, Gay averaged 20.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, and after Pau Gasol was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers during the season, he became the team's leading scorer. But the Grizzlies still ended up with the same record as the previous year.
After his invitation to the 2008 Slam Dunk Contest, Gay and YouTube teamed up for the Rudy Gay Slam Dunk Contest promotion, in which he asked fans to upload footage of their best dunks for him to attempt during the contest.
rudy gay also like to give thanks too one of his true friends whos name is also rudy but its rudy silvas he's a freshman in highschool and one of gay's clostest friends.
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)
- 11.4 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
NBA career
GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular season
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2006–07 | Memphis | 78 | 43 | 27.0 | .422 | .364 | .727 | 4.5 | 1.3 | .9 | .9 | 10.8 |
2007–08 | Memphis | 81 | 81 | 37.0 | .461 | .346 | .785 | 6.2 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 20.1 |
Career | 159 | 124 | 32.1 | .447 | .351 | .762 | 5.3 | 1.6 | 1.1 | .9 | 15.6 |
References
- ^ O'Shea, Michael (April 4, 2004). "Meet PARADE's All-America High School Boys Basketball Team". Parade. Retrieved 2007-07-06.
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(help) - ^ "A Whole New Ballgame That Williams Won't Play", The Washington Post, p. E1 and E9, February 13, 2009.
- ^ "Gay to leave UConn for NBA draft". ESPN.com. April 17, 2006. Retrieved 2007-07-06.
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External links
- Articles with specifically marked weasel-worded phrases from June 2007
- 1986 births
- Living people
- People from Baltimore, Maryland
- African American basketball players
- American basketball players
- UConn Huskies men's basketball players
- McDonald's High School All-Americans
- Houston Rockets draft picks
- Memphis Grizzlies players
- Shooting guards
- Small forwards