Cedric Bozeman facts for kids
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Bozeman in 2013
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | March 7, 1983 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| High school | Mater Dei (Santa Ana, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | UCLA (2002–2006) |
| NBA Draft | 2006 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2006–2018 |
| Career history | |
| 2006–2007 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2007 | Albuquerque Thunderbirds |
| 2007 | Telindus Oostende |
| 2007–2008 | Energa Czarni Słupsk |
| 2008–2009 | Anaheim Arsenal |
| 2009–2010 | Beijing Ducks |
| 2010–2011 | Belgacom Liège |
| 2011–2012 | Reno Bighorns |
| 2012 | Maine Red Claws |
| 2012 | Barangay Ginebra Kings |
| 2013 | Westports Malaysia Dragons |
| 2013–2015 | Toshiba Brave Thunders Kanagawa |
| 2016–2017 | Fukushima Firebonds |
| 2017–2018 | Link Tochigi Brex |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Cedric Rudolph Bozeman (born March 7, 1983) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a shooting guard and small forward during his career. Cedric is known for his time playing college basketball at UCLA and his professional career that took him to various teams around the world.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Cedric Bozeman was born in Los Angeles, California. He went to Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana. At Mater Dei, he was a key player on the school's highly-ranked basketball team, the Mater Dei Monarchs. He played alongside other talented athletes, including Jamal Sampson.
College Career at UCLA
After high school, Cedric played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins. He was a very important player for the team.
Freshman Year Success
During his first year, Cedric played in 26 games and started 21 of them. He showed his skill by averaging 3.5 assists per game. This was one of the best averages in the Pac-10 conference. He also won an award called the Seymour Armond Memorial Award for being the most valuable freshman.
Leading the Team in Assists
As a junior, Cedric started all 28 games for the Bruins. He was excellent at passing the ball, leading the Pac-10 conference in assists. He averaged 5.5 assists per game and had a total of 155 assists that season. For his outstanding teamwork, he received the Bruin Hoopsters JD Morgan Memorial Award.
Professional Basketball Journey
Cedric Bozeman was not chosen in the NBA draft. However, he still got a chance to play in the NBA with the Atlanta Hawks in 2006. He played 23 games for them before moving on.
Playing in the NBA D-League
After his time with the Hawks, Cedric joined the Albuquerque Thunderbirds in the NBA D-League (now called the G-League). This league helps players develop their skills. Later, he also played for the Reno Bighorns and the Maine Red Claws in the D-League.
International Basketball Experience
Cedric's career took him to many different countries. He played for teams in:
- Belgium: Telindus Oostende and Belgacom Liège
- Poland: Energa Czarni Słupsk
- Philippines: Barangay Ginebra Kings
- Malaysia: Westports Malaysia Dragons
- Japan: Toshiba Brave Thunders Kanagawa, Fukushima Firebonds, and Link Tochigi Brex
In Japan, he had a big success, winning a championship with the Toshiba Brave Thunders Kanagawa during the 2013–14 season. Cedric Bozeman retired from professional basketball in 2018, after a long and varied career playing around the world.
See also
In Spanish: Cedric Bozeman para niños
