U.S. Men’s And Women’s Basketball Teams Close Pre-Olympic Exhibitions With Wins
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Athlete Bio#
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Height
6'3"
Age
31
Hometown
St. Louis, MO
Education
Chaminade College Prep High School (St. Louis, Mo.) ‘11 University of Florida
Quick Facts
- Son of Besta and Bobby Beal; has four brothers, Brandon, Bruce, and twin brothers, Byron and Bryon
- Drafted No. 3 overall in the first round of the 2012 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards as an early entry candidate after one collegiate season at the University of Florida
- As a sophomore in high school, he helped his team capture the 2009 Missouri Class 5A title, the school’s first title, averaging 23.5 ppg., 5.1 rpg., 3.2 apg., 2.1 spg. and 2.1 bpg
- Compiled 1,725 points, 376 rebounds, 174 assists, 112 steals and 58 blocked shots during his three-year prep career
- Chosen as the 2010 Gatorade Player of the Year for Missouri; 2010 Metro Catholic Conference Player of the Year; 2010 ESPN Rise Underclass All-American; Named by the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association to the Boys Class 5 All-State first team in 2010 and 2009; Named 2008 Freshman of the Year.
Career Highlights
- World Championship U-17, Hamburg, 2010 (Team - Men)
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