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Clifford Lett
Personal information
Born (1965-12-23) December 23, 1965 (age 59)
Pensacola, Florida
Nationality American
High school Pensacola (Pensacola, Florida)
Listed height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight 170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
College Florida (1985–1989)
NBA Draft 1989 / Undrafted
Pro career 1989–1997
Career history
1989–1991 Pensacola Tornados
1990 Chicago Bulls
1991 San Antonio Spurs
1992–1993 Sioux Falls Skyforce
1993–1994 Columbus Horizon
1994–1995 Rockford Lightning
1997 Jacksonville Barracudas
Career highlights and awards
  • CBA All-Defensive Team (1990)
  • CBA Rookie of the Year (1990)
  • CBA All-Rookie Team (1990)

Clifford Earl Lett is a former American professional basketball player. He was born on December 23, 1965, in Pensacola, Florida. Clifford played as a guard, standing 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing 170 pounds. He had a short career in the NBA in the early 1990s.

College Basketball

Clifford Lett went to the University of Florida. He played college basketball for the Florida Gators from 1985 to 1989. This helped him prepare for a professional career.

Playing in the NBA

In March 1990, Clifford Lett signed a 10-day contract with the Chicago Bulls. He then signed a second contract in April. He played in four games for the Bulls and scored 4 points. After this, the Bulls did not keep him on their team.

His NBA career continued briefly in the 1990-91 NBA season. In February 1991, he signed a 10-day contract with the San Antonio Spurs. He played seven more games for the Spurs. After 20 days, his contract ended, and he was waived.

Success in the CBA

Clifford Lett played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). This was a professional basketball league in the United States. He played for several teams from 1989 to 1995. These teams included the Pensacola Tornados, Sioux Falls Skyforce, Columbus Horizon, and Rockford Lightning.

Lett had a very successful year in the CBA in 1990. He was named the CBA Rookie of the Year. This award goes to the best new player in the league. He was also chosen for the All-Defensive Team. This means he was one of the best defensive players. Additionally, he was part of the All-Rookie Team.

Other Leagues

After his time in the CBA, Clifford Lett continued to play basketball. In 1997, he played for the Jacksonville Barracudas. This team was part of the United States Basketball League (USBL).

External links

  • NBA stats @ basketballreference.com

See also

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