Wayne Selden Jr.

Basketball player and NCAA champion

Wayne Selden Jr. - Basketball player and NCAA champion
Born

September 30th, 1994
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at the University of Kansas, contributing to a successful NCAA tournament run. After turning professional, appeared in the NBA and NBA G League. Represented teams including the Memphis Grizzlies and the New Orleans Pelicans. Showcased a scoring ability and defensive skills throughout his career.

Won the NCAA Championship in 2016 with Kansas

Played for the Memphis Grizzlies

Competed in the NBA G League

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