Rudy remembered growing up in a family where everyone played basketball-his sisters, his brother, his cousins. I had the opportunity to talk to Rudy in March 2008, as he reflected on his basketball experiences. Rudy was selected eighth overall pick in the 2006 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets, and immediately traded to the Memphis Grizzlies, where he continues to play. He was one of four finalists for the Naismith National Player of the Year Award, and was named First Team All-American by the NABC (National Association of Basketball Coaches) and the Rupp Award.
During his sophomore year, Rudy was the teams leading scorer with 15.2 points per game while among players stacked with NBA (National Basketball Association) prospects on its roster. Rudy Gay was a Forward for the UConn Huskies from 2004 – 2006.
