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| image = WarrickGrizzlies.jpg |
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| name = Hakim Warrick |
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| position = [[Power forward]] |
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| height_ft = 6 | height_in = 9 |
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| weight_lbs = 219 |
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| team = [[Memphis Grizzlies]] |
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| nationality = USA |
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| birth_date = [[July 8]], [[1982]] |
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| birth_place = [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]] |
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| college = [[Syracuse University|Syracuse]] |
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| draft = 19<sup>th</sup> overall |
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| draft_year = 2005 |
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| draft_team = [[Memphis Grizzlies]] |
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| career_start = 2005 |
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'''Hakim Warrick''' (born [[July 8]] [[1982]] in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]) is an [[United States|American]] professional [[basketball]] player for the [[NBA]]'s [[Memphis Grizzlies]]. |
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==Collegiate career== |
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After 3 years of varsity basketball at [[Friends' Central School]] in [[Wynnewood, Pennsylvania]], Hakim Warrick, nicknamed "Hak" by Syracuse fans, moved on to play at [[Syracuse University]]. Warrick was considered a last resort by the Syracuse coaching staff and was only offered a scholarship when All-American recruit [[Julius Hodge]] chose [[North Carolina State University|North Carolina State]] over Syracuse. At Syracuse, under Hall of Fame coach [[Jim Boeheim]], he won a [[NCAA Men's Basketball Division I Championship|National Title]] in [[2003]] along with [[Carmelo Anthony]] and [[Gerry McNamara]]. It was the first NCAA title in Orange basketball history. Warrick is probably most noted for his block in the National Champioship Game against Kansas. With 1.5 seconds remaining Warrick used his long arms to block Michael Lee's game-tying three-point attempt, sealing Syracuse's first ever national championship. |
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During his career at Syracuse, Warrick would routinely electrify crowds with his ballerina-like post moves and highlight-reel dunks. Against Notre Dame during his [[senior]] year, Warrick silenced the rowdy Irish crowd with a standing dunk from 6 feet away from the basket. Another notable dunk of Warrick's came in the Final Four against Texas, when he cleared [[Royal Ivey]] for a two-handed dunk, but was called for a charge. |
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While at Syracuse Hakim Warrick won the [[Big East Men's Basketball Player of the Year]] award his Senior year, as well as Most Improved Player his sophomore. He also was, along with McNamara, named to the First Team All Big East in both his Junior and Senior Year. Hakim's last game came in the 1st round of the [[NCAA Tournament]] when 4th seed Syracuse was upset 60-57 in overtime by 13th seeded [[University of Vermont|Vermont]]. Warrick had 21 points in the defeat. |
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During Warrick's 4 years at Syracuse he averaged 15.4 points and 7.6 rebounds. He is currently 5th all time in Syracuse scoring and the 4th all time rebounder. Warrick was recently passed by former team mate [[Gerry McNamara]] in scoring. |
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==Post Syracuse== |
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Although Warrick was considered too lanky for a pure post player, filling out at only 219 lb (99.5 kg) on a 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) frame, he made up for this with his outstanding athleticism. Between his junior and senior seasons, Warrick spent considerable time working on his face-up game and jump shot, which for the first time makes him a scoring threat away from the basket. Many had projected him to be a lottery pick in the [[2005 NBA Draft]], and it is unclear why he eventually slipped into the late first-round (picked nineteenth by the [[Memphis Grizzlies]]). Nevertheless, with his rare combination of size and quickness, Warrick may prove to be a headache for rival small forwards in the years to come. |
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On [[January 31]], [[2006]], Warrick was named to be one of the contestants in the NBA All-Star [[Slam Dunk Contest]] during the All-Star Weekend. He came in third place, behind [[New York Knicks]] guard [[Nate Robinson]] and [[Philadelphia 76ers]] forward [[Andre Iguodala]]. |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.warrick21.com Hakim Warrick Official Website] |
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*[http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=5002 Hakim Warrick stats] from ESPN.com |
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*[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3945 Pro stats] |
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*[http://www.orangehoops.org/HWarrick.htm OrangeHoops profile on Hakim Warrick] |
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*[http://www.suathletics.com/hakim/index.aspx Hakim Warrick SU Athletics] |
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*[http://youtube.com/watch?v=TdcYSfCgqK8 Hakim Warrick highlight video] |
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[[Category:1982 births|Warrick, Hakim]] |
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[[Category:African American basketball players|Warrick, Hakim]] |
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[[Category:American basketball players|Warrick, Hakim]] |
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[[Category:Living people|Warrick, Hakim]] |
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[[Category:Memphis Grizzlies players|Warrick, Hakim]] |
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[[Category:People from Philadelphia|Warrick, Hakim]] |
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[[Category:Syracuse Orange men's basketball players|Warrick, Hakim]] |
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{{2005 NBA Draft}} |
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[[ja:ハキム・ウォリック]] |
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Revision as of 15:48, 6 December 2006
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