Scot Pollard
Basketball player and actor
Born
February 12th, 1975
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played center in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for teams including the Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers, and Detroit Pistons. Achieved success in college basketball, winning a national championship with the University of Kansas in 1997. Transitioned into acting, appearing in films such as 'Space Jam' and TV shows like 'The Amazing Race'.
Won an NCAA championship with the University of Kansas
Played in the NBA for the Sacramento Kings
Appeared in 'Space Jam' and 'The Amazing Race'
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