Corey Brewer
| Corey
Brewer |
| College |
Florida
Gators |
| Conference |
Southeastern |
| Sport |
Basketball |
| Position |
Forward |
| Class |
Junior |
| Nickname |
"C.B.", "The Drunken
Dribbler","C Brew" |
| Career |
2004 –
present |
| Height |
6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Weight |
185 lb
(84 kg) |
| Nationality |
United
States |
| Born |
March 5, 1986 (1986-03-05) (age 21) Portland,
Tennessee |
| High School |
Portland High School
(Tennessee), Portland, Tennessee |
| Championships |
2006
Div I Championship 2007 Div I
Championship |
| Tournaments |
2005
NCAA Tournament 2006 NCAA Tournament 2007 NCAA
Tournament |
Corey Brewer, (born March 5,
1986 in Portland, Tennessee) was the starting Small forward for the
Florida Gators men's basketball team which won both the 2006 and
2007 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournaments[1], as well as the 2006 and 2007
SEC Tournament. He was named Most Oustanding Player of the 2007
tournament[2].
Brewer's future in the NBA is bright
(on April 5, 2007 Brewer chose to enter the NBA draft). He was
projected by ESPN.com's Chad Ford to be a lottery pick to mid-first
round pick in the 2006 NBA Draft if he had entered the draft that
year.[3] However, Brewer, along
with teammates Joakim Noah and Al Horford announced at the
championship pep rally that they would be returning for their junior
seasons.[4]
Brewer is 6'9 and weighs 185 lbs. He is
recognized as a versatile defender because of his length and
athleticism. He has excellent ball-handling skills and attacks the
hoop very well on offense. He recognizes his role as the member of a
team and will be an asset for whomever and with whomever he
plays.
Corey is known for having a very
well-rounded game. Brewer is an exceptional scorer, rebounder,
passer, and defender. This is highlighted by the fact that he
recorded the first triple-double in University of Florida basketball
history on Dec. 18, 2005 posting 15 points, 10 rebounds and 13
assists (the 13 assists were the most by a Gator since Jason
Williams had a UF-record 17 in 1997). He also drew six charges on
the defensive end that game.
Corey attended Portland High School in
Portland, Tennessee, where he was named a McDonald's All American in
his senior year. He averaged 29.4 points and 12.8 rebounds a game
his final season.
References
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^ NCAA Game Summary - Ohio
State vs. Florida (2007-04-02). Retrieved on 2007-04-02.
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^ NCAA Game Summary - Ohio
State vs. Florida (2007-04-02). Retrieved on 2007-04-02.
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^ NBA Draft Projection -
Corey Brewer. Retrieved April 9, 2006.
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^ "We're back baby":
Sophomores Noah, Horford, Brewer returning to UF. Retrieved April
9, 2006.
External
links
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U. Florida website with career
stats
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Article about Corey's life in
Tennessee
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Washington Post article about his
match-up against Arron Afflalo in 2007
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Article about Corey and his family
by Seattle Times writer who is also related