Robert Whaley 35905 (2006-2007: South Bay L.)
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| 35905 | 3077 | Walsh | 0 | 0 |
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| 35905 | 35 | Utah Jazz | 2005 | 2006 |
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| 35905 | 5053 | Metros | 2006 | 2006 |
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| 35905 | 9912 | Z*Twin City B. | 2006 | 2007 |
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| 35905 | 5421 | Petrochimi | 2006 | 2007 |
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| 35905 | 9966 | Los Angeles D-Fenders | 2007 | 2008 |
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Born: April 16, 1982
Full name is Robert Antawon Whaley
Son of Sonia Wright...has one brother and four sisters...sister Quacy Barnes played basketball at Indiana...earned the nickname Big Rob due to his size...likes watching basketball when not playing the sport.
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Outlook:
The prototype of the big, athletic center. His size enables him to establish a presence in the lane at either end of the court. He complements this with his quickness and leaping ability. Additionally, he has great hands when he is passed the ball and he has the ability to score in a number of ways around the basket.
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Career:
Benton Harbor, MI / Benton Harbor
2001-2002: Barton County CC: Averaged 16.8 points and 6.8 rebounds
2002-2003: Barton County CC: Averaged 16.9 points and 7.7 rebounds: No. 4 national ranking
2003-2004: Cincinnati (NCAA): 23 games: 5.5ppg, 2.3rpg, 14ast
2004-2005: Walsh University (NCAA3): 35 games: 19.9ppg, 7.5rpg, 1.4apg, 2.2bpg
2005 NBA Chicago Pre-Draft Camp
2005: drafted by Utah Jazz (NBA,1rd(51))
2005 July: Reebok Rocky Mountain Revue (Utah Jazz)
2005-2006: $398,762: Utah Jazz (NBA): Regular Season: 23 games: 2.1ppg, 1.9rpg
2006 July: Rocky Mountain Revue in Salt Lake City (Utah Jazz)
2006: Played shortly at Metros de Santiago (Dominican Republic-LIDOBA, starting five)
2006-2007: Twin City Ballers (ABA), left in March'07, then moved to Petrochimi Imam Harbour (Iran-Superleague, starting five)
2007 October: Los Angeles D-Fenders (D-League) training camp
2007: Drafted by Los Angeles D-Fenders (D-League,2rd(21))
2007-2008: Los Angeles D-Fenders (D-League): 22 games: 4.0ppg, 2.7rpg, waived in Jan.'08 due to injury, recalled by Los Angeles D-Fenders (D-League)
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Awards/Achievements:
All-Conference First Team and all-region honors -2002
NJCAA All-Americans -2002, 03
JUCO first team All-Region VI -2003
NAIA Division II Champion -2005
NAIA Division II All-Tournament Team -2005
NAIA Division II Player of the Year -2005