Russ Millard
Personal information
Born (1973-03-01) March 1, 1973
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High schoolWashington (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
CollegeIowa (1992–1996)
NBA draft1996: 2nd round, 39th overall pick
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
PositionForward
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men’s basketball
Representing  United States
FIBA Americas Championship
Gold medal – first place 1997 Montevideo Team competition

Russ Dwayne Millard (born March 1, 1973 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) is an American basketball player who was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the second round (39th pick overall) of the 1996 NBA draft. A 6'8" forward from University of Iowa,

College career

Millard was a member of the Iowa Hawkeyes for five seasons, redshirting his true freshman season. He was named third team All-Big Ten Conference as a senior after averaging 13.7 and seven rebounds per game.[1]

Professional career

Millard was drafted by Phoenix Suns in the second round (39th pick overall) of the 1996 NBA draft, but never played in an NBA game. He signed a contract with Pallacanestro Varese to start his professional career.[2]

References

  1. "CAUGHT IN THE DRAFT IOWA WAS A WELL-CRAFTED TEAM WITH DESIGNS ON A TITLE THIS YEAR. THEN THE LURE OF THE NBA WREAKED HAVOC". Sports Illustrated. November 15, 1996.
  2. "Russ Millard travels to Italy to play basketball". The Dispatch. August 14, 1996.


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