Sherell Ford facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
| Born | August 26, 1972 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| High school | Proviso East (Maywood, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | UIC (1992–1995) |
| NBA Draft | 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall |
| Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics | |
| Pro career | 1995–2006 |
| Career history | |
| 1995–1996 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1996 | La Crosse Bobcats |
| 1996–1997 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 1997–1999 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 1999–2000 | Ikaros Esperos |
| 2000–2001 | Avtodor Saratov |
| 2001–2002 | Sagesse Beirut |
| 2002–2003 | Znicz Pruszków |
| 2003–2004 | Maccabi Habik'a |
| 2004–2005 | Peñarol de Mar del Plata |
| 2006 | Mersin Büyükşehir Belediyesi |
| 2006 | Deportivo Valdivia |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Sherell Ford, born on August 26, 1972, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played as a forward, standing 6 feet 7 inches tall. Sherell was chosen by the Seattle SuperSonics in the first round of the 1995 NBA draft. He was the 26th player picked overall.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Sherell Ford grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He later attended Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois. While playing basketball there, he was teammates with other future NBA players. These included Michael Finley and Donnie Boyce.
College Career at UIC
Sherell Ford played college basketball for the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). He played for the UIC Flames from 1992 to 1995.
Standout Sophomore Season
During his second year, Sherell was one of the top players in the Mid-Continent Conference. This conference is now known as the Summit League. He ranked first in points and rebounds per game. He was also second in blocks and third in steals per game.
Impressive Junior Year
In his junior year, Sherell continued to excel. He averaged over 26 points per game. This was the fourth-highest average in the entire nation. He was also named the Player of the Year for the Midwestern Collegiate Conference. This conference is now called the Horizon League. After this successful season, he decided to enter the NBA draft.
Professional Basketball Journey
Sherell Ford's professional career began in 1995. He played for several teams in different leagues.
Time in the NBA
After being drafted, Sherell signed a three-year contract with the Seattle SuperSonics. However, he played only one season in the NBA. He appeared in 28 games and scored a total of 90 points. His last NBA game was on April 21, 1996. In that game, he played for 3 minutes and recorded one steal.
Playing Around the World
After his time in the NBA, Sherell played for many teams. He played in different leagues both in the United States and internationally.
- La Crosse Bobcats (1996)
- Grand Rapids Hoops (1996–1997)
- Yakima Sun Kings (1997–1999)
- Ikaros Esperos (Greece, 1999–2000)
- Avtodor Saratov (Russia, 2000–2001)
- Sagesse Beirut (Lebanon, 2001–2002)
- Znicz Pruszków (Poland, 2002–2003)
- Maccabi Habik'a (Israel, 2003–2004)
- Peñarol de Mar del Plata (Argentina, 2004–2005)
- Mersin Büyükşehir Belediyesi (Turkey, 2006)
- Deportivo Valdivia (Chile, 2006)
Career Achievements
Sherell Ford achieved several honors during his college career:
- Horizon League Player of the Year (1995)
- First-team All-Horizon League (1995)
- First-team All-MCC (now Summit League) (1994)
- MCC Tournament MVP (1994)
- His jersey number 24 was retired by the UIC Flames. This means no other player at UIC will wear that number.
See also
In Spanish: Sherell Ford para niños
