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Rozier was named 1990 Florida Mr. Basketball. He played collegiately at the [[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina]] and the [[University of Louisville]]. As a senior at Louisville, Rozier averaged 18.1 points and 11.1 rebounds a game. He was selected by the [[Golden State Warriors]] in the first round (16th pick overall) of the [[1994 NBA Draft]]. Rozier played for the Warriors, [[Toronto Raptors]] and [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] in 4 NBA seasons. His best season as a pro came during his rookie year with the Warriors, when he appeared in 66 games averaging 6.8 points per game.<ref name=herald/> Over the course of his career, he played in 173 NBA games.<ref>[https://nesn.com/2018/05/shaq-cant-get-terry-roziers-name-correct-amid-celtics-guards-breakout/ Shaq Can’t Get Terry Rozier’s Name Correct Amid Celtics Guard’s Breakout]</ref> |
Rozier was named 1990 Florida Mr. Basketball. He played collegiately at the [[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina]] and the [[University of Louisville]]. As a senior at Louisville, Rozier averaged 18.1 points and 11.1 rebounds a game. He was selected by the [[Golden State Warriors]] in the first round (16th pick overall) of the [[1994 NBA Draft]]. Rozier played for the Warriors, [[Toronto Raptors]] and [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] in 4 NBA seasons. His best season as a pro came during his rookie year with the Warriors, when he appeared in 66 games averaging 6.8 points per game.<ref name=herald/> Over the course of his career, he played in 173 NBA games.<ref>[https://nesn.com/2018/05/shaq-cant-get-terry-roziers-name-correct-amid-celtics-guards-breakout/ Shaq Can’t Get Terry Rozier’s Name Correct Amid Celtics Guard’s Breakout]</ref> |
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In 2000, he played in the [[United States Basketball League]] with the [[Brevard Blue Ducks]]. |
In 2000, he played in the [[United States Basketball League]] with the [[Brevard Blue Ducks]]. |
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Rozuer died following a heart attack on July 6, 2018.<ref name=herald>{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldtribune.com/sports/20180706/ex-nba-first-round-pick-clifford-rozier-dies-at-45|title=Ex-NBA first-round pick Clifford Rozier dies at 45|work=The Herald-Tribune|date=July 6, 2018|accessdate=July 6, 2018}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 00:06, 7 July 2018
| Personal information | |
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| Born | October 31, 1972 Bradenton, Florida |
| Died | July 6, 2018 (aged 45) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Southeast (Bradenton, Florida) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1994: 1st round, 16th overall pick |
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | |
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| Number | 44, 7, 22 |
| Career history | |
| 1994–1996 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1997 | Pamesa Valencia |
| 1997 | Toronto Raptors |
| 1997 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 1997–1998 | Quad City Thunder |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Clifford Glen Rozier (October 31, 1972 – July 6, 2018) was an American professional basketball player.
Rozier was named 1990 Florida Mr. Basketball. He played collegiately at the University of North Carolina and the University of Louisville. As a senior at Louisville, Rozier averaged 18.1 points and 11.1 rebounds a game. He was selected by the Golden State Warriors in the first round (16th pick overall) of the 1994 NBA Draft. Rozier played for the Warriors, Toronto Raptors and Minnesota Timberwolves in 4 NBA seasons. His best season as a pro came during his rookie year with the Warriors, when he appeared in 66 games averaging 6.8 points per game.[1] Over the course of his career, he played in 173 NBA games.[2]
In 2000, he played in the United States Basketball League with the Brevard Blue Ducks.
Rozuer died following a heart attack on July 6, 2018.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Ex-NBA first-round pick Clifford Rozier dies at 45". The Herald-Tribune. July 6, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
- ^ Shaq Can’t Get Terry Rozier’s Name Correct Amid Celtics Guard’s Breakout
External links
- College & NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
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