DeeAndre Hulett facts for kids
| Small forward | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 29, 1980 Saginaw, Michigan |
| High school | Arthur Hill (Saginaw, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | College of the Sequoias (1998–2000) |
| NBA Draft | 2000 / Round: 2 / Pick: 46th overall |
| Selected by the Toronto Raptors | |
| Pro career | 1999–2003 |
| Career history | |
| 1999–2001 | Las Vegas Silver Bandits |
| 2001 | St. Louis Swarm |
| 2001–2002 | Greenville Groove |
| 2002–2003 | Fabriano Basket |
DeeAndre Hulett (born December 29, 1980) is a retired professional basketball player from the United States. He played as a small forward and was known for his skills on the court.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
DeeAndre Hulett grew up in Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Arthur Hill High School, where he became a star basketball player. During his final year of high school, he was amazing on the court. He scored an average of 24.2 points per game. He also grabbed 13.1 rebounds and blocked 4 shots per game. His excellent performance earned him special honors for being one of the best players in the state. In 1998, he was also the second runner-up for the prestigious Mr. Basketball of Michigan award.
College and Professional Start
After high school, DeeAndre played college basketball at College of the Sequoias. He played there from 1998 to 1999. After his time in college, he decided to turn professional. He signed with the Las Vegas Silver Bandits. This team was part of the International Basketball League.
NBA Draft Experience
In the year 2000, DeeAndre Hulett was chosen in the 2000 NBA draft. The Toronto Raptors picked him in the second round. He was the 46th player chosen overall in that draft. However, even though he was drafted, DeeAndre never played in an official NBA game. He was one of eight players from the 2000 draft who did not get to play in the league.
Professional Career Highlights
DeeAndre Hulett was a tall player, standing at 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters) and weighing 215 pounds (98 kg). He mostly played the small forward position.
Playing for the St. Louis Swarm
On March 23, 2001, DeeAndre joined another team in the International Basketball League. He signed with the St. Louis Swarm. On the very same day he joined, he played in a game against the Gary Steelheads. DeeAndre had an outstanding game, scoring 28 points. His team won the game 106–100 in overtime.
Time with the Greenville Groove
In 2001, DeeAndre Hulett was drafted again. This time, he was picked by the Greenville Groove. This team was part of the new National Basketball Developmental League. He was chosen in the third round as the 19th overall pick in the draft. During the 2001–02 season, he played in 34 games for Greenville. He started in 27 of those games. He averaged 11.1 points and 3.9 rebounds per game per game. On February 22, 2002, DeeAndre was released from the team.
Playing Internationally
After his time in the United States, DeeAndre Hulett also played basketball in other countries. He played for a team called Los Pepines basketball club. This team is located in Santiago, in the Dominican Republic.
External links
- DeeAndre Hulett at latinbasket.com
See also
In Spanish: DeeAndre Hulett para niños
