Calbert Cheaney

Basketball player and coach

Calbert Cheaney - Basketball player and coach
Born

July 17th, 1971
54 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at Indiana University, leading the team to a 1992 NCAA championship title. Selected as the 6th overall pick in the 1993 NBA Draft by the Washington Bullets. Played 11 seasons in the NBA, representing teams such as the Bullets, Boston Celtics, and Golden State Warriors. Transitioned to coaching, serving as an assistant coach at various colleges, including Indiana University.

Winning the Naismith College Player of the Year award in 1993

Leading Indiana Hoosiers to an NCAA title appearance in 1992

Being selected 6th overall in the 1993 NBA Draft

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