Cody Zeller

Basketball player, Charlotte Hornets

Cody Zeller - Basketball player, Charlotte Hornets
Born

October 5th, 1992
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at Indiana University, earning All-American honors. Selected fourth overall in the 2013 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Bobcats. Played for the Charlotte Hornets throughout his NBA career, contributing as a center. Involved in various charitable activities within the community during and after basketball career.

Earning All-American honors at Indiana University

Being selected fourth in the 2013 NBA Draft

Playing for the Charlotte Hornets

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