Hassan Adams
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| Position | Shooting guard/Small forward |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Born | June 20, 1984 Los Angeles, California |
| Nationality | USA |
| High school | Westchester |
| College | Arizona |
| Draft | 2nd round, 54th overall, 2006 New Jersey Nets |
| Pro career | 2006–present |
| Former teams | New Jersey Nets (2006–2007) |
Hassan Olawale Adams (born June 20, 1984, in Los Angeles, California) is an American professional basketball player. He played collegiately at the University of Arizona from 2002 to 2006. Adams played primarily at the small forward position under coach Lute Olson. He wore number 21 throughout his collegiate career.
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[edit] High school career
Hassan Adams attended Westchester High School in Westchester, Los Angeles, California, where he averaged 18 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists while leading his team to a 32-2 record, the California State Division I-A Championship, and a USA Today No. 1 ranking in his senior year. A McDonald's All-American and second team Parade All-America pick. Named California Mr. Basketball, the first guard to receive the honor since Baron Davis in 1997.
[edit] Collegiate career
Hassan, a popular player with Pac-10 commentators, earned the nickname "Hot Sauce" from former UCLA player and Pac-10 announcer Marques Johnson.
Year RPG APG PPG ------------------------------ 2002-03 3.6 0.6 9.0 2003-04 7.0 2.0 17.0 2004-05 6.0 3.0 12.0 2005-06 5.0 3.0 17.5 ------------------------------
[edit] Senior troubles
As a senior Hassan Adams was dubbed team leader but ran into trouble with the law in early spring of 2006 where he was charged with disorderly conduct. Later, on March 5, 2006, Hassan Adams was charged with a DUI for driving with a blood alcohol level of .124 (the Arizona legal limit is .08). As a result Adams was suspended from what would have been his last Pac-10 tournament.
[edit] 2006 NBA Draft
In the 2006 NBA Draft Adams was selected by the New Jersey Nets in the second round with the 54th pick. In pre-draft workouts Adams was injured after Texas forward P.J. Tucker stepped on his foot.
[edit] NBA career
Hassan Adams made the New Jersey Nets roster and in his rookie year and started eight games, finishing with 61 played games that season. He scored his first points on November 24. On November 29, 2006, Adams scored a career high 16 points against the Boston Celtics in 23 minutes of playing time.
On July 14, 2007, the New Jersey Nets waived Adams.[1]
Adams worked out with the Cleveland Cavaliers and played in three preseason games for the Cavs, averaging 2.7 ppg, 0.7 rpg and 0.3 apg in 6.3 mpg. On October 27, 2007, the Cavs waived him.[2]
[edit] Adams goes to europe
On November 29 the Italian basketball team Basket Draghi Novara announced the signing of Hassan Adams.[3]. On January 3 he was joined in Italy and in the same team by his former high school teamate Brandon Bowman [4]. There were rumors that the Nets were bringing Adams back for the playoff stretch as he was already acclimated with their offense, but this never came to fruition.
[edit] Notes
- ^ "Nets reach deal with Magloire, waive Adams", Associated Press, July 14, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-07-19.
- ^ "Cleveland Waives Adams And Rice", [RealGM Staff Report], October 27, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-10-27.
- ^ "L'Ignis firma Hassan Adams", [Official press release], November 29, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-11-29.
- ^ "L'Ignis firma Brandon Bowman", [Official press release], January 3, 2008. Retrieved on 2007-01-03.
[edit] External links
- Hassan Adams Info Page at NBA.com
- Hassan Adams Statistics at Basketball-Reference.com
- Adams Player Bio
- Hassan Adams Player Card
