Keith Bogans
NBA defensive specialist and Kentucky Wildcats standout.
Keith Ramon Bogans is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for several teams over an 11-season career. He is known for his defensive tenacity and for being a four-year starter at the University of Kentucky, where he led the Wildcats to an undefeated Southeastern Conference season and an Elite Eight appearance in 2003. After his playing career, he transitioned into coaching, serving as an assistant coach for the New York Knicks and later for the Detroit Pistons.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 12 May 1980
- Birthplace
- Washington, D.C., U.S.
- High school
- DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville, Maryland)
- College
- Kentucky (1999–2003)
- Draft round
- 2
- Draft pick
- 43
- Drafted by
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Career position
- Shooting guard; small forward
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Background
Bogans attended DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, where he was coached by Morgan Wootten and led the team to a 34–1 record and a number three national ranking in 1999. He was a McDonald's All-American and Parade All-American in his senior year. He played college basketball for the University of Kentucky under coach Tubby Smith, starting all four years. In his senior season, he led the Wildcats to a 16–0 sweep of the Southeastern Conference and the SEC Tournament title, finishing with an Elite Eight run in the NCAA Tournament. He was named an All-American and SEC Player of the Year by coaches, averaging 15.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.2 steals. His collegiate career ended as he limped off the court after playing on a severely sprained ankle in a loss to Dwyane Wade's Marquette squad.
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