Basketball Card Trivia
Next Question
Coffee Talk Name that player!
Ready to play his rookie season in the NBA after fulfilling a two-year Naval commitment... Potential to be a "franchise player" ... College player of the year in 1987... Holds NCAA record for career blocks with 516... Scored 50 points in final game against Michigan in NCAA tournament... Member of 1988 U.S. Olympic team... Played only one year of high school basketball... Grew seven inches during his four years at the Naval Academy.
Although somewhat short for a forward, what Wendell lacks in height he more than makes up for in hustle and reckless pursuit. Wendell has been described as tenacious, aggresive and fearless player who resembles a linebacker instead of the superb forward he is. Wendell was named to Western Division Squad for the 1972 ABA All-Star Game.
DID YOU KNOW? Drafted on fourth round by New Jersey in 1980... Signed as free agent by Miami in 1988...Also played for Atlanta, New York and Chicago... Led Miami in assists (429) during 1989 season.
- ‹ previous
- 3 of 536
- next ›