Randolph Keys facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 19, 1966 Collins, Mississippi, U.S. |
| High school | Collins (Collins, Mississippi) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Southern Miss (1984–1988) |
| NBA Draft | 1988 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall |
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Pro career | 1988–2000 |
| Career history | |
| 1988–1990 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1990–1991 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 1991 | Benetton Treviso |
| 1991–1992 | Paris Basket Racing |
| 1992–1993 | Taugrés Vitoria |
| 1993–1995 | Quad City Thunder |
| 1995 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1995–1996 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1996–1999 | Verona |
| 1999 | Panionios B.C. |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 1,262 (5.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 551 (2.3 rpg) |
| Assists | 192 (0.8 apg) |
Randolph Keys was born on April 19, 1966. He is an American former professional basketball player. He played for five seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was part of teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Milwaukee Bucks.
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Randolph Keys: A Basketball Journey
Randolph Keys was a talented basketball player. He played college basketball at the University of Southern Mississippi. After college, he was chosen by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the 1988 NBA draft. This means he was the 22nd player picked overall that year.
Playing in the NBA
Randolph's best season was in 1989-1990. During this time, he played for both the Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets. He played in 80 games that season. He scored about 8.8 points per game, which was a great achievement.
He played for several NBA teams. These included the Cleveland Cavaliers, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Milwaukee Bucks. He was the last player for the Lakers to wear the number 8 jersey before the famous player Kobe Bryant.
Playing Overseas
After his time in the NBA, Randolph Keys also played basketball in other countries. He played for teams in Italy, France, Spain, and Greece. This shows he had a long and successful career in basketball around the world.
Family Life
Randolph Keys has a daughter named Jasmine Keys. She is also a basketball player! Jasmine played for the Italy women's national basketball team in the 2020 Summer Olympics. It's pretty cool that both Randolph and his daughter are professional basketball players.
See also
In Spanish: Randolph Keys para niños
