1992-93 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team
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The 1992–93 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball
team represented the University of Michigan
in intercollegiate college basketball
during the 1992–93 season. The team played its home games in the Crisler Arena
in Ann Arbor, Michigan
, and was a member of the Big Ten Conference
. Under the direction of head coach
Steve Fisher
, the team finished tied for second in the Big Ten Conference. Although the team compiled a 31-5 record during the season, the National Collegiate Athletic Association
has adjusted the team's record to 0-4 due to the University of Michigan basketball scandal
. The team earned an invitation to the 1993 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
where it was national runner up. The team was ranked for the entire eighteen weeks of Associated Press Top Twenty-Five Poll
, starting the season ranked first, holding the number one position for three weeks and ending ranked third, and it ended the season ranked fourth in the final USA Today/CNN Poll. The team had an 8–5 record against ranked opponents, including the following victories: December 28, 1992 against #20 88–73 in the Rainbow Classic at the Blaisdell Center, December 29 against #5 North Carolina
79–78 in the Rainbow Classic, December 30 against #2 86–74 in the Rainbow Classic, January 7, 1993 against #9 80–70 at Mackey Arena
, February 2 against #25 73–69 at the Breslin Student Events Center
, February 7 against #19 Purdue 84–76 at Crisler Arena
, March 2 against #15 82–73 at Crisler Arena, April 2 against #2 Kentucky 81–78 (overtime
) at the Superdome
in the 1993 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
.
The team had rotating captain
s on a game-by-game basis, and Chris Webber
earned team MVP. The team's leading scorers were Chris Webber (690 points), Jalen Rose
(555 points), and Juwan Howard
(524 points). The leading rebounders were Webber (362), Howard (267), and Eric Riley
(169).
During the season the team set a Big Ten Conference record for single-season blocked shots (193) that would last until 2000.
During the season, the team won the Big Ten Conference statistical championships in rebounding
and rebounding margin with at 40.9 average and 7.6 average margin in conference games, respectively. The record-setting team also led the conference in average blocked shots (5.0). Chris Webber
led the Big Ten in rebounds with a 9.7 average in 18 conference games and 10.1 average in 36 overall games.
The team surpassed the 30-win total by the 1989 team with 31 victories and continues to be the winningest team in school history.
For the second year in a row, the team set the school record for single-season team blocks with 193 in 36 games, surpassing the 182 in 34 games set the prior year. The record would stand until 2007.
Four players surpassed Jalen Rose’s single-season minutes played record set the prior season. Rose set the new and current single-season record of 1234. King played 1174 minutes, while Webber and Howard contributed 1138 and 1135, respectively.
. Michigan lost its second game of the season in a rematch with .
in at the McKale Center
, the team defeated number sixteen seed 84–53. On March 21, the team defeated number nine seed 86–84 in overtime
in Tucson. Then in the sweet sixteen, in Seattle, Washington at the Kingdome
on March 26, the team defeated number twelve seeded 72–64. On March 28 in the elite eight round in Seattle, the team defeated number seven seed 77–72. In the national semifinal round of the final four on April 3 in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Superdome
, the team defeated number one seed 81–78 in overtime. However in the championship game at the Superdome on April 5, the team lost to number one seed North Carolina
71–77.
The 1993 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament championship game between Michigan and North Carolina included one of the most memorable plays in basketball history according to the New York Times. With 11 seconds to play and Michigan trailing by two points with no timeouts remaining, Chris Webber called timeout leading to a technical foul
and loss of possession. Michigan went on to lose by a 77–71 margin.
The team established numerous NCAA records for three point field goals in the final four
: fewest single-game three point field goals made in a final four (0 vs. on April 3, 1993 in an overtime
and fewest single-game three point field goals attempted (4 vs. Kentucky). The 0 three point field goals made surpassed the team's previous record of 1 made against Duke the year before in the 1992 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
.
involving many years of improper payments from a major booster to several former players, among them Webber.
.
Michigan Wolverines men's basketball
The Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing the University of Michigan. The school competes in the Big Ten Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association . The Wolverines play home basketball games at the...
team represented the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
in intercollegiate college basketball
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
during the 1992–93 season. The team played its home games in the Crisler Arena
Crisler Arena
Crisler Arena, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, is the home arena for the University of Michigan men's and women's basketball teams. Constructed in 1967, the arena seats 13,751 spectators. It is named for Herbert O...
in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. The 2010 census places the population at 113,934, making it the sixth largest city in Michigan. The Ann Arbor Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 344,791 as of 2010...
, and was a member of the Big Ten Conference
Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
. Under the direction of head coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
Steve Fisher
Steve Fisher
Steve Fisher is an American college basketball coach currently at San Diego State University.Fisher attended Illinois State University, where he helped lead the Redbirds to the 1967 Division II Final Four. After school, he became a high school coach in Park Forest, Illinois. In 1979, he accepted...
, the team finished tied for second in the Big Ten Conference. Although the team compiled a 31-5 record during the season, the National Collegiate Athletic Association
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
has adjusted the team's record to 0-4 due to the University of Michigan basketball scandal
University of Michigan basketball scandal
The University of Michigan basketball scandal or Ed Martin scandal was a six-year investigation of the relationship between the University of Michigan, its men's basketball teams and basketball team booster Ed Martin...
. The team earned an invitation to the 1993 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
1993 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 1993 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 64 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 18, 1993, and ended with the championship game on April 5 in New Orleans, Louisiana...
where it was national runner up. The team was ranked for the entire eighteen weeks of Associated Press Top Twenty-Five Poll
AP Poll
The Associated Press College Poll refers to weekly rankings of the top 25 NCAA teams in one of three Division I college sports: football, men's basketball and women's basketball. The rankings are compiled by polling sportswriters across the nation...
, starting the season ranked first, holding the number one position for three weeks and ending ranked third, and it ended the season ranked fourth in the final USA Today/CNN Poll. The team had an 8–5 record against ranked opponents, including the following victories: December 28, 1992 against #20 88–73 in the Rainbow Classic at the Blaisdell Center, December 29 against #5 North Carolina
1992–93 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team
The 1992–93 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team represented the University of North Carolina in the 1992-93 NCAA Division I men's basketball season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They finished the season 34-4 overall, won the ACC regular season title with a 14-2 record and...
79–78 in the Rainbow Classic, December 30 against #2 86–74 in the Rainbow Classic, January 7, 1993 against #9 80–70 at Mackey Arena
Mackey Arena
Mackey Arena is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Part of the Purdue University campus, it is home to the university's basketball teams, and occasionally hosts home games for the volleyball and wrestling teams...
, February 2 against #25 73–69 at the Breslin Student Events Center
Breslin Student Events Center
The Jack Breslin Student Events Center is a multi-purpose arena at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. The arena opened in 1989, and is named for Jack Breslin, MSU alumnus, former athlete and administrator, who first began pushing for the arena in 1969. It is home to the Michigan...
, February 7 against #19 Purdue 84–76 at Crisler Arena
Crisler Arena
Crisler Arena, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, is the home arena for the University of Michigan men's and women's basketball teams. Constructed in 1967, the arena seats 13,751 spectators. It is named for Herbert O...
, March 2 against #15 82–73 at Crisler Arena, April 2 against #2 Kentucky 81–78 (overtime
Overtime (sports)
Overtime or extra time is an additional period of play specified under the rules of a sport to bring a game to a decision and avoid declaring the match a tie or draw. In most sports, this extra period is only played if the game is required to have a clear winner, as in single-elimination...
) at the Superdome
Superdome
Superdome may refer to:* The Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans* The Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia* HP Superdome server* Superdome , a 1978 ABC television movie...
in the 1993 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
1993 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 1993 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 64 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 18, 1993, and ended with the championship game on April 5 in New Orleans, Louisiana...
.
The team had rotating captain
Captain (sports)
In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field...
s on a game-by-game basis, and Chris Webber
Chris Webber
Mayce Edward Christopher "Chris" Webber, III , nicknamed C-Webb, is a retired American professional basketball player. He is a five-time NBA All-Star, a former All-NBA First Teamer, a former NBA Rookie of the Year, and a former #1 overall NBA Draftee...
earned team MVP. The team's leading scorers were Chris Webber (690 points), Jalen Rose
Jalen Rose
Jalen Anthony Rose is a retired American professional basketball player, who currently works as a sports analyst for the sports television network ESPN...
(555 points), and Juwan Howard
Juwan Howard
Juwan Antonio Howard is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association . The Heat were his eighth different NBA team. He was drafted fifth overall in the 1994 NBA Draft by the Washington Bullets...
(524 points). The leading rebounders were Webber (362), Howard (267), and Eric Riley
Eric Riley
Eric Riley is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2nd round of the 1993 NBA Draft. Riley played for the Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics in five NBA seasons, averaging 3.1...
(169).
During the season the team set a Big Ten Conference record for single-season blocked shots (193) that would last until 2000.
During the season, the team won the Big Ten Conference statistical championships in rebounding
Rebound (basketball)
A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. Rebounds in basketball are a routine part in the game, as all possessions change after a shot is successfully made...
and rebounding margin with at 40.9 average and 7.6 average margin in conference games, respectively. The record-setting team also led the conference in average blocked shots (5.0). Chris Webber
Chris Webber
Mayce Edward Christopher "Chris" Webber, III , nicknamed C-Webb, is a retired American professional basketball player. He is a five-time NBA All-Star, a former All-NBA First Teamer, a former NBA Rookie of the Year, and a former #1 overall NBA Draftee...
led the Big Ten in rebounds with a 9.7 average in 18 conference games and 10.1 average in 36 overall games.
The team surpassed the 30-win total by the 1989 team with 31 victories and continues to be the winningest team in school history.
For the second year in a row, the team set the school record for single-season team blocks with 193 in 36 games, surpassing the 182 in 34 games set the prior year. The record would stand until 2007.
Four players surpassed Jalen Rose’s single-season minutes played record set the prior season. Rose set the new and current single-season record of 1234. King played 1174 minutes, while Webber and Howard contributed 1138 and 1135, respectively.
Regular season
Michigan returned its top nine scorers and began the season ranked number one in the country by the Associated PressAssociated Press
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. Michigan lost its second game of the season in a rematch with .
NCAA tournament
On March 19 as the number one seed in the first round of the west region of the 1993 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament1993 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 1993 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 64 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 18, 1993, and ended with the championship game on April 5 in New Orleans, Louisiana...
in at the McKale Center
McKale Center
McKale Memorial Center is an athletic arena located at 1756 E University Blvd on the campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. It is primarily used for basketball, but also features state-of-the-art physical training and therapy facilities. Its construction is marked with a large...
, the team defeated number sixteen seed 84–53. On March 21, the team defeated number nine seed 86–84 in overtime
Overtime (sports)
Overtime or extra time is an additional period of play specified under the rules of a sport to bring a game to a decision and avoid declaring the match a tie or draw. In most sports, this extra period is only played if the game is required to have a clear winner, as in single-elimination...
in Tucson. Then in the sweet sixteen, in Seattle, Washington at the Kingdome
Kingdome
The Kingdome was a multi-purpose stadium located in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood. Owned and operated by King County, the Kingdome opened in 1976 and was best known as the home stadium of the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League , the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball , and the...
on March 26, the team defeated number twelve seeded 72–64. On March 28 in the elite eight round in Seattle, the team defeated number seven seed 77–72. In the national semifinal round of the final four on April 3 in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Superdome
Louisiana Superdome
The Mercedes-Benz Superdome, previously known as the Louisiana Superdome and colloquially known as the Superdome, is a sports and exhibition arena located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA...
, the team defeated number one seed 81–78 in overtime. However in the championship game at the Superdome on April 5, the team lost to number one seed North Carolina
1992–93 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team
The 1992–93 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team represented the University of North Carolina in the 1992-93 NCAA Division I men's basketball season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They finished the season 34-4 overall, won the ACC regular season title with a 14-2 record and...
71–77.
The 1993 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament championship game between Michigan and North Carolina included one of the most memorable plays in basketball history according to the New York Times. With 11 seconds to play and Michigan trailing by two points with no timeouts remaining, Chris Webber called timeout leading to a technical foul
Technical foul
In basketball, a technical foul is any infraction of the rules penalized as a foul which does not involve physical contact during the course of play between players on the court, or is a foul by a non-player. The most common technical foul is for unsportsmanlike conduct...
and loss of possession. Michigan went on to lose by a 77–71 margin.
The team established numerous NCAA records for three point field goals in the final four
Final four
Final Four isa sports term that is commonly applied to the last four teams remaining in a playoff tournament, most notably NCAA Division I college basketball tournaments. The term usually refers to the four teams who compete in the two games of a single-elimination tournament's semi-final round...
: fewest single-game three point field goals made in a final four (0 vs. on April 3, 1993 in an overtime
Overtime (sports)
Overtime or extra time is an additional period of play specified under the rules of a sport to bring a game to a decision and avoid declaring the match a tie or draw. In most sports, this extra period is only played if the game is required to have a clear winner, as in single-elimination...
and fewest single-game three point field goals attempted (4 vs. Kentucky). The 0 three point field goals made surpassed the team's previous record of 1 made against Duke the year before in the 1992 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
1992 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 1992 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 64 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 19, 1992, and ended with the championship game on April 6 in Minneapolis, Minnesota...
.
Later developments
In 2002, the Wolverines vacated their entire 1992–93 season, including their tournament appearance, in the wake of a major scandalUniversity of Michigan basketball scandal
The University of Michigan basketball scandal or Ed Martin scandal was a six-year investigation of the relationship between the University of Michigan, its men's basketball teams and basketball team booster Ed Martin...
involving many years of improper payments from a major booster to several former players, among them Webber.
Statistics
The team posted the following statistics:| Name | GP | GS | Min | Avg | FG Field goal (basketball) In basketball, the term field goal refers to a basket scored on any shot or tap other than a free throw, worth two or three points depending on the distance of the attempt from the basket. "Field Goal" is the official terminology used by the National Basketball Association in their rule book,... |
FGA | FG% | 3FG | 3FGA | 3FG% | FT Free throw In basketball, free throws or foul shots are unopposed attempts to score points from a restricted area on the court , and are generally awarded after a foul on the shooter by the opposing team... |
FTA | FT% | OR | DR | RB Rebound (basketball) A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. Rebounds in basketball are a routine part in the game, as all possessions change after a shot is successfully made... |
Avg | Ast Assist (basketball) In basketball, an assist is attributed to a player who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads to a score by field goal, meaning that he or she was "assisting" in the basket. There is some judgment involved in deciding whether a passer should be credited with an assist... |
Avg | PF Foul (basketball) In basketball, a foul is an infraction of the rules concerning illegal personal contact with an opponent and/or unsportsmanlike behavior. A personal foul is the most common type of foul in basketball. Due to the nature of the game, personal fouls occur on occasion and are not always regarded as... |
DQ | TO | Stl Steal (basketball) In basketball, a steal occurs when a defensive player legally causes a turnover by his positive, aggressive action. This can be done by deflecting and controlling, catching, or batting to a teammate a pass or dribble of an offensive player... |
Blk | Pts Point (basketball) Points in basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals or free throws .... |
Avg |
| Chris Webber* | 36 | 36 | 1138 | 31.6 | 281 | 454 | 0.619 | 27 | 80 | 0.338 | 101 | 183 | 0.552 | 155 | 207 | 362 | 10.1 | 90 | 2.5 | 102 | 4 | 105 | 49 | 90 | 690 | 19.2 |
| Jalen Rose | 36 | 36 | 1234 | 34.3 | 203 | 455 | 0.446 | 33 | 103 | 0.320 | 116 | 161 | 0.721 | 37 | 113 | 150 | 4.2 | 140 | 3.9 | 82 | 1 | 113 | 43 | 15 | 555 | 15.4 |
| Juwan Howard | 36 | 36 | 1135 | 31.5 | 206 | 407 | 0.506 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 112 | 160 | 0.700 | 94 | 173 | 267 | 7.4 | 69 | 1.9 | 99 | 3 | 92 | 21 | 14 | 524 | 14.6 |
| Jimmy King | 36 | 36 | 1174 | 32.6 | 148 | 291 | 0.509 | 37 | 92 | 0.402 | 57 | 88 | 0.648 | 58 | 101 | 159 | 4.4 | 110 | 3.1 | 75 | 2 | 84 | 57 | 19 | 390 | 10.8 |
| Ray Jackson | 29 | 26 | 657 | 22.7 | 105 | 213 | 0.493 | 2 | 13 | 0.154 | 50 | 79 | 0.633 | 46 | 72 | 118 | 4.1 | 67 | 2.3 | 78 | 3 | 53 | 27 | 10 | 262 | 9.0 |
| Eric Riley | 35 | 0 | 528 | 15.1 | 78 | 133 | 0.586 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 39 | 53 | 0.736 | 63 | 106 | 169 | 4.8 | 14 | 0.4 | 82 | 2 | 37 | 15 | 31 | 195 | 5.6 |
| Rob Pelinka | 36 | 4 | 571 | 15.9 | 50 | 120 | 0.417 | 24 | 60 | 0.400 | 32 | 42 | 0.762 | 37 | 39 | 76 | 2.1 | 35 | 1.0 | 49 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 156 | 4.3 |
| James Voskuil | 33 | 6 | 390 | 11.8 | 33 | 94 | 0.351 | 23 | 48 | 0.479 | 13 | 20 | 0.650 | 13 | 47 | 60 | 1.8 | 17 | 0.5 | 49 | 0 | 25 | 8 | 6 | 102 | 3.1 |
| Michael Talley | 29 | 0 | 249 | 8.6 | 15 | 55 | 0.273 | 4 | 16 | 0.250 | 3 | 5 | 0.600 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 0.6 | 32 | 1.1 | 24 | 0 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 37 | 1.3 |
| Jason Bossard | 10 | 0 | 25 | 2.5 | 7 | 19 | 0.368 | 1 | 10 | 0.100 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1.5 |
| Leon Derricks | 14 | 0 | 62 | 4.4 | 4 | 14 | 0.286 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 3 | 7 | 0.429 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 1.3 | 3 | 0.2 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 0.8 |
| Dugan Fife | 20 | 0 | 122 | 6.1 | 0 | 9 | 0.000 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 10 | 17 | 0.588 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 0.9 | 13 | 0.7 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0.5 |
| Sean Dobbins | 10 | 0 | 12 | 1.2 | 1 | 3 | 0.333 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.250 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.3 | |
| Ricky Guzman | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| TEAM | 36 | 43 | 34 | 77 | 2.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Season Total | 36 | 1131 | 2268 | 0.499 | 151 | 431 | 0.350 | 537 | 822 | 0.653 | 566 | 928 | 1494 | 41.5 | 590 | 16.4 | 671 | 15 | 564 | 242 | 191 | 2950 | 81.9 | |||
| Opponents | 36 | 943 | 2275 | 0.415 | 202 | 578 | 0.349 | 498 | 720 | 0.692 | 518 | 693 | 1211 | 33.6 | 462 | 12.8 | 720 | 22 | 529 | 226 | 98 | 2586 | 71.8 |
- * Denotes players whose individual records, awards and other honors have been vacated due to NCAA and U-M sanctions
Awards and honors
- Chris Webber, All-America selection (vacated as a result of the scandal)
- Rob PelinkaRob PelinkaRobert Todd Pelinka, Jr. is an American lawyer, National Basketball Association sports agent and former college basketball player from Lake Bluff, Illinois . He is best known as Kobe Bryant's agent and President and CEO of The Landmark Sports Agency, LLC...
, Walter Byers ScholarWalter Byers ScholarshipThe Walter Byers Scholar program is a scholarship program that recognizes the top male and female scholar-athlete in NCAA sports and that is awarded annually by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . It is considered to be the NCAA's highest academic award...
(top male scholar-athlete in all NCAA sports; not vacated)
Team players drafted into the NBA
Five players from this team were selected in the NBA DraftNBA Draft
The NBA Draft is an annual event in which the thirty teams from the National Basketball Association can draft players who are eligible and wish to join the league. These players are usually amateur U.S. college basketball players, but international players are also eligible to be drafted...
.
| Year | Round | Pick | Player | NBA Club |
| 1993 1993 NBA Draft The 1993 NBA Draft took place on June 30, 1993 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The draft had some talented players at the top, but injuries and personal problems hurt many of them. Anfernee Hardaway, Allan Houston, and Jamal Mashburn all looked like possible Hall of Famers until their careers were cut... |
1 | 1 | Chris Webber Chris Webber Mayce Edward Christopher "Chris" Webber, III , nicknamed C-Webb, is a retired American professional basketball player. He is a five-time NBA All-Star, a former All-NBA First Teamer, a former NBA Rookie of the Year, and a former #1 overall NBA Draftee... |
Orlando Magic Orlando Magic The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy... |
| 1993 | 2 | 6 (33) | Eric Riley Eric Riley Eric Riley is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2nd round of the 1993 NBA Draft. Riley played for the Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics in five NBA seasons, averaging 3.1... |
Dallas Mavericks Dallas Mavericks The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011... |
| 1994 1994 NBA Draft The 1994 NBA Draft took place on June 29, 1994 in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is notable for the fact that two NBA rookies of the year were picked in the first round, as Jason Kidd and Grant Hill were co-winners of the award for the 1994–95 NBA season... |
1 | 5 | Juwan Howard Juwan Howard Juwan Antonio Howard is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association . The Heat were his eighth different NBA team. He was drafted fifth overall in the 1994 NBA Draft by the Washington Bullets... |
Washington Bullets |
| 1994 | 1 | 13 | Jalen Rose Jalen Rose Jalen Anthony Rose is a retired American professional basketball player, who currently works as a sports analyst for the sports television network ESPN... |
Denver Nuggets Denver Nuggets The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association . They were founded as the Denver Rockets in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, and became one of that league's more successful teams... |
| 1995 1995 NBA Draft The 1995 NBA Draft took place on June 28, 1995 at SkyDome in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It marked the first NBA draft for the two Canadian expansion teams, Toronto Raptors and Vancouver Grizzlies... |
2 | 6 (35) | Jimmy King Jimmy King Jimmy Hal King is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA.-College career:He was part of the famed University of Michigan Wolverines Fab Five along with Ray Jackson, current NBA player Juwan Howard, and former NBA players Chris Webber and Jalen Rose, that reached the 1992 and... |
Toronto Raptors Toronto Raptors The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1995, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, as part of the NBA's re-expansion... |
See also
- 1993 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament1993 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball TournamentThe 1993 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 64 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 18, 1993, and ended with the championship game on April 5 in New Orleans, Louisiana...
- List of vacated and forfeited games in college basketball
- University of Michigan basketball scandalUniversity of Michigan basketball scandalThe University of Michigan basketball scandal or Ed Martin scandal was a six-year investigation of the relationship between the University of Michigan, its men's basketball teams and basketball team booster Ed Martin...