Greatest Players of the Modern Era, #5: Rodney Buford

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 32
  • 6'5"
  • 190 lbs
  • Arrived from:
    High School
  • Departed: Graduate
  • NBA Draft: R2 (53rd)

Notable Moments

  • Jays 65, Bradley 44 (Dec. 30, 1998)
  • Key numbers: 40 points, 13-17 FG, 6-8 3FG, 8 rebounds
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  • Jays 70, Evansville 61 (Mar. 1, 1999)
  • Key numbers: 21 points, 13 rebounds, six straight made baskets in key second half run
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  • Jays 62, Louisville 58 (Mar. 11, 1999)
  • Key numbers: 13 points, 8 rebounds, 5 steals
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Player statistics

SeasonClassGamesPts.Reb.Ast.Stl.Blk.FG%3PM3P%FT%
1995-96FR2914.54.21.41.70.846.2%1.639.0%72.8%
1996-97SO3019.65.61.61.50.643.9%1.937.9%73.6%
1997-98JR2818.97.32.11.50.342.4%1.932.7%71.7%
1998-99SR3118.67.22.21.90.346.9%1.844.0%82.0%
Career Averages29.517.96.11.81.70.544.7%1.838.0%75.3%
Career Totals1182,1167162151955944.7%21238.0%75.3%
Career Totals Rank*2434233137

*Among players from the modern era (1995-current)

Team Accomplishments (4 seasons)

1995-961996-971997-981998-99
Wins14151822
Wins vs. ranked0001
Conf. Champ (Reg. Season)0000
Conf. Champ (Tourney)0001
NCAAT Appearance0001
NCAAT Wins0001

Career Accolades (4 seasons)

1995-961996-971997-981998-99
National POY0000
All-America team0000
Conference POY0000
All-Conference team2nd1st1st1st
Conference DPOY0000
Conference Newcomer/ROY1000