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Greg Oden
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Updated: 2007-06-28 14:33
Full Name: Greg Oden
Position: Center
Height/Weight: 7-0 / 250
Birthdate: January 22, 1988 (Indianapolis)
High School: Lawrence North HS (Indianapolis)
College: Ohio State
An early entry candidate for the 2007 NBA Draft.
Career Highlights: Named to The Associated Press All-America First Team.
Was the first Buckeye named to the first team since Jim Jackson in
1991-92. Named a 2007 Wooden All-American. Named the NABC National
Defensive Player of the Year and the Pete Newell Big Man of the Year.
Named Big Ten Freshman of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and was
selected First-Team All Big Ten by the coaches and media.
Freshman (2006-07): Led the Buckeyes in scoring (15.7 ppg), rebounding
(9.6 rpg) and blocked shots (105). Posted 14 double-doubles and scored 20
or more points five times. Reached double figures in rebounds 15 times.
Had a career-high 19 rebounds in a win over Purdue. Blocked four or more
shots 17 times, including a career-high seven blocks in a win against
Michigan. Had a career-high 29 points and 10 rebounds in a win against
Iowa. Averaged 16.1 points, 9.3 rebounds and 3.5 blocks in six NCAA
Tournament games. Came through with a 25 points, 12 rebounds and four
blocks against Florida in the national championship game. Missed six
games recovering from right wrist surgery.
High School: Named 2006 Naismith Prep Player of the Year, awarded
annually since 1987 to the best high school player in the nation.
Two-time Gatorade Indiana and National Player of the Year (2005, 2006).
Only the second player to repeat as the Gatorade National Player of the
Year, joining LeBron James. Also a two-time USA Today and Parade Magazine
First-Team selection. Tallied 1,873 points, 1,058 rebounds and 341
blocked shots in high school, leading Lawrence North to three consecutive
Class 4A state titles and a 103-7 overall record, including 24-1 in the
postseason. The 2006 Lawrence North squad also was the first team from
the state of Indiana to be ranked No. 1 nationally by either USA Today or
Sports Illustrated, both of which rated the Wildcats the top-ranked high
school team in 2005-06. Named a 2006 McDonald's High School All-American
and played in the McDonald's All-America Game.
Strengths: Legit seven-footer with all the physical attributes to develop
into a dominant NBA center. A game-changer on defense with his ability to
block shots and rebound. Runs the floor exceptionally well. Plays with a
calm and confident demeanor.
Personal: Son of Zoe and Greg Oden Sr. Has a brother Anthony who is a
junior at Lawrence North High School.
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