Carlos Rogers (basketball) facts for kids
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| Born | February 6, 1971 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
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| High school | Northwestern (Detroit, Michigan) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| NBA Draft | 1994 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1994–2002 | |||||||||||||
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| 1994–1995 | Golden State Warriors | |||||||||||||
| 1995–1998 | Toronto Raptors | |||||||||||||
| 1998–1999 | Portland Trail Blazers | |||||||||||||
| 1999–2001 | Houston Rockets | |||||||||||||
| 2001–2002 | Indiana Pacers | |||||||||||||
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| Points | 2,196 | |||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 1,272 | |||||||||||||
| FG% | .536 | |||||||||||||
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Carlos Deon Rogers (born February 6, 1971) is an American former professional basketball player. He was chosen by the Seattle SuperSonics as the 11th pick in the first round of the 1994 NBA draft.
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Who is Carlos Rogers?
Carlos Rogers is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He was born in Detroit, Michigan. He is known for playing as a Power forward or center because of his impressive height of 6 feet 11 inches (about 211 cm).
Early Life and College Basketball
Carlos Rogers went to Northwestern High School in Detroit. After high school, he played college basketball. He played for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and then for Tennessee State University. During his college years, he was recognized as a top player. He was named the Ohio Valley Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year twice, in 1993 and 1994.
Playing in the NBA
Carlos Rogers played in the NBA for eight seasons. His career in the NBA lasted from 1994 to 2002. He played for several different teams during this time:
In his NBA career, Carlos Rogers played in 298 games. He scored a total of 2,196 points. He also grabbed 1,272 rebounds.
Winning Gold for Team USA
Before playing in the NBA, Carlos Rogers had a big achievement on the international stage. He played for the United States men's national basketball team. In 1993, he helped his team win a gold medal at the Summer Universiade. This is a major international sports event for university athletes. Carlos Rogers was the top scorer for the U.S. team in that competition, scoring 87 points.
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Rogers para niños
