Cookie Belcher
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 25, 1978 Mexico, Missouri |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Mexico (Mexico, Missouri) |
| College | Nebraska (1996–2001) |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 2001–2005 | Laurentana Biella |
| 2005–2010 | Bnei HaSharon |
Segado Cortez "Cookie" Belcher (born June 25, 1978) is an American professional basketball player. He played for the Nebraska Cornhuskers from 1996 to 2001 and set several school records.
Early life
Belcher was born in Mexico, Missouri. He played on the basketball team at Mexico High School.[1][2]
College career
Belcher played for Nebraska from 1996 to 2001. In his freshman season, 1996–97, he averaged 9.2 points per game. He was the only Husker player to start all 33 games that year. He led the Big 12 Conference in steals per game, with 2.6, and his 87 total steals was a new Nebraska freshman record. The following season, Belcher started all 32 games and averaged 11.1 points. He led the team in steals, with 75, and was named to the Big 12 All-Defensive team.[3]
In 1998–99, Belcher averaged 11.8 points per game.[4] He also averaged 3.2 steals per game to lead the Big 12, and his 102 steals was a new NU and Big 12 season record.[3] In 1999–2000, Belcher injured his wrist early in the season, receiving a medical redshirt. He played in only four games during the season.[3][5]
The following year, as a senior, Belcher led Nebraska with 16.4 points per game and 82 steals. He was also named to the Big 12 All-Defensive team. He finished his college career with 353 steals, which was the most in Nebraska and Big 12 Conference history.[3] In addition, he set school records for most career minutes played (4095), games played (131), and starts (129).[3] He ranked second in career assists (477).[1]
Professional career
Belcher was not selected in the 2001 NBA Draft.[6] He played for Italy's Lauretana Biella from 2001 to 2005.[7]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Cookie Belcher". nba.com. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
- ↑ Rutherford, Jeremy. "Mexico High Guard Belcher Picks 'Huskers Over Mizzou, Tulsa". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. October 20, 1995.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Cookie Belcher Bio". huskers.com. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Cookie Belcher Stats". sports-reference.com. Retrieved January 22, 2013.
- ↑ "Injured guard gets extra year of eligibility". Associated Press Archive. July 18, 2000.
- ↑ "Philadelphia 76ers 2003 Summer League Guide". nba.com. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Cookie Belcher". legabasket.it. Retrieved January 23, 2013.