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11 Celebrities Who Played College Hoops

February 20, 2021

A lot of entertainers are athletic, but it takes serious game to play college basketball. Check out 11 celebs who could fill it up on the court.

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TOM SE ECK USC TROJANS The scouting report on Selleck from USC's media guide: Agile and quick performer who adds depth on front line. Business istration major is good jumper with fine mobility. Rapidly improving shooter has impressed coaches with his hustle in practice: All-conference mustache.' — ksl.com

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SINBAR UNIVERSITY OF DENVER CRACKED.CO Sinbad had a chance to play for iconic coach Gregg Popovich at the Air Force Academy, but he refused to shave off his afro. Hello, University of Denver! The Star Search contestant Che took out Dennis Miller!) averaged nearly 5 points per game Over three — Pounding the Rock

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ROBIN RORERTS SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA The Good Morning America anchor finished her collegiate career as one of her school's all-time leaders in points (1,446) and boards (1,034). Roberts's hoops skills and sportscasting chops landed her in the 2012 class of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.. — Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

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MICHAEL CLARKE DUNCAN ALCORN STATE ondos UAPB OCN STA LCORNSTATE CRACKED COM Duncan was a walk-on at Alcorn State. While tough and able to knock guys around, Coach Davey Whitney says the late actor was undersized and didn't weigh much back then. Some guys just need time to reach their — NBC Sports

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Mahershala Ali

MAHERSHA A ALI ST. MARY'S w GAELS CRACKED.COM Before scoring two Oscars, Ali (then Hershal Gilmore) played 97 games for the St. Mary's Gaels. He was known for aggressive play and his serious scissor game, charging teammates $5 a pop for haircuts. Ali is the first Division I basketball player — The Undefeated

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LESL! JONES COLORADO STATE 01ES COLORADO STATE The key to Leslie's game was intimidation. Before we started, I made sure that I walked over to the other bench and told them, have five fouls this game.' Like, I can hurt you five times. Jones also delivered off the — ESPN

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Jim Caviezel

JIM CAVIEZEL BELLEVUE BED.EVDE CRACKED COM Caviezel's dad played hoops for John Wooden and UCLA, but Jim never got that far. His Bellevue team occasionally scrimmaged against John Stockton's Gonzaga squad. After playing him, says Caviezel, I thought I better find something else to do. — SI Now on YouTube

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DENZEL WACUINGTON FORDHAM NUISIEE FOBHAM Denzel got game. A Fordham JV teammate's scouting report: Great defense, very quick, he had good hops, he was a slasher, he would drive hard to the basket. That's kind of the inner-city game. As for acting? Another teammate: I'd be flat-out lying if — ESPN

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BEAU BRINGES UCLA To ICLA NCAA 13 CRACKED CON Bridges played for John Wooden's UCLA freshman team, then portrayed him in a one-man show. Wooden told ESPN, He wasn't very good. Bridges asked Wooden, Coach, what the hell? Why did you say that about me? Wooden replied, Well, you want me — LA Times

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2 CHAINZ ALABAMA STATE ALABAMI STATE 2 Chainz was sixth man on a high school state champion and got interest from D1 schools like Memphis. Known for his lanky frame, silky handle, and multisyllabic rhymes, he played for Alabama State from 1995-97. He's a staple at hip-hop celebrity games. — The Undefeated

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BOB BARKER DRURY DRURY DRURY CRACKEDiCOM Barker scored a basketball scholarship to Drury College before the Navy called. In an attempt to get out of grueling pre-flight physical training, Barker decided to try out for the Navy basketball team. He made the cut and I've been grateful to basketball ever — Talk for Two

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