Nic Stauskas
Basketball Player, NBA 3-point specialist
Born
October 7th, 1993
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played college basketball at the University of Michigan, where achieved significant success, including reaching the NCAA Championship game in 2013. Entered the NBA Draft in 2014 and was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers as the 8th overall pick. Played for several teams in the NBA, including the 76ers, Sacramento Kings, Brooklyn Nets, and the Toronto Raptors. Known for proficiency in perimeter shooting, particularly 3-pointers, contributing to various teams during the regular season and beyond.
Achieved NCAA Championship runner-up with Michigan
Selected 8th overall in the 2014 NBA Draft
Played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Sacramento Kings
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