Arthur Lee (basketball)
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Arthur Lee (born May 7, 1977 in Los Angeles, California) is an American professional basketball player. A 6'1", 172-lb. from Stanford University, Lee guided the Cardinal to the Final Four in 1998. Not drafted by an NBA team, Lee has played for various basketball clubs throughout Europe since 2000. He currently plays for CEZ Basketbal Nymburk in czech Mattoni NBL.
[edit] Achievements
- An Associated Press honorable mention All-American during his senior season
- Gained numerous post-season awards during his senior season including All Pac-10
- Also nominated for the John Wooden and Naismith Awards, and the Oscar Robertson Trophy
- The first Stanford basketball player to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated (college basketball pre-season issue)
- His career free throw percentage of .866 is #2 all-time in Stanford history, and fourth-best in Pac-10 history
- The current NCAA Tournament record holder in free throw percentage ... In 12 NCAA games, Lee made 58-of-62 free throws for .935
- Won the Pac-10 free throw title two years in a row
- Ranks in the Top 10 in seven career categories in the school record book
- Will always be remembered for his play against Rhode Island in the NCAA Midwest Regional in St. Louis during the 1997-98 season
- Scored 13 of Stanford's final 17 points to lead the Cardinal to a 79-77 victory and a berth in the NCAA Final Four
- Won the Croatian National Championship and Cup in 2000/01 with KK Cibona Zagreb.
- Related to Rickey Latham basketball player from Los Angeles, CA (Hamilton HS) who led team to only undefeated season 1999-2000 averaging 22.4 ppg.
