Cody Zeller

Former NBA center and Indiana Mr. Basketball who played for the Hornets, Trail Blazers, Heat, and Pelicans.

Cody Allen Zeller (born October 5, 1992) is an American former professional basketball player. He played high school basketball at Washington High School in Washington, Indiana, where he was named Indiana Mr. Basketball as a senior in 2011. Zeller played two seasons of college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers from 2011 to 2013. During his freshman season, he was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year and part of the All-Big Ten second team. In his sophomore season, he was named as a second-team All-American and part of the All-Big Ten first team. Zeller was selected fourth overall in the 2013 NBA draft by the Charlotte Bobcats, who rebranded to the Hornets a year later. As a rookie, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Following eight seasons with the Hornets, he signed with the Portland Trail Blazers in August 2021, whom he spent one season with. Zeller joined the Miami Heat in February 2023, with whom he reached the 2023 NBA Finals. He then signed with the New Orleans Pelicans in July 2023.

Quick Facts

Born: 5 October 1992
Birthplace: Washington, Indiana, U.S.
High school: Washington (Washington, Indiana)
College: Indiana (2011–2013)
Draft round: 1
Draft pick: 4
Drafted by: Charlotte Bobcats
Career number: 40, 44

Lore & Background

Zeller was nicknamed 'The Big Handsome' during his time at Indiana University.

Reader's Guide

Cody Zeller played for the Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets (2013–2021), Portland Trail Blazers (2021–2022), Miami Heat (2023), and New Orleans Pelicans (2023–2024). He was selected fourth overall in the 2013 NBA draft and named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.