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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
LEGENDS of the
PHOG
KANSAS BASKETBALL
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN SPECIAL SERIES
Yesterday: Larry Brown, Ted Owens Today: Greg Ostertag, Scot Pollard Tomorrow: Nick Bradford, Jeff Graves, Jeff Hawkins, Ron Kellogg, Ryan Robertson, Billy Thomas Wednesday: Xavier Henry, Josh Selby Thursday: Wayne Simien, Darnell Valentine Friday: Darrell Arthur, Darnell Jackson, Julian Wright Monday: Cole Aldrich, Nick Collison Sept. 21: Marcus and Markieff Morris Sept. 22: Mario Chalmers, Brandon Rush Sept. 23: Paul Pierce
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KORY CARPENTER
kcarpenter@kansan.com
Scot Pollard AT KANSAS YEARS:1993-1997
A high school all-American, Pollard has often been known for his personality as well for his ability. He received the nickname "Samurai Scot" in the NBA for his outlandish hairyISTs. He hosted a TV segment while playing for the Boston Celtics in 2008. And once, he filled in for a missing color commentator during a 2008 game while he was out with an ankle injury. Pollard finished his Kansas career in the top five in rebounds (358) and blocked shots (218). He played four years under Roy Williams, winning three conference regular-season titles while averaging 9.4 points. He played 11 seasons in the NBA and now lives in Lawrence with his family.
ACCOLADES
- 1993 Parade High School All-American
• Finished his career in the top five in rebounds and blocked shots
• 1st-round draft choice in the 1997 NBA draft
• Played for five NBA teams during his 11-year career
• Won an NBA championship in 2008 with the Boston Celtics
BEFORE KANSAS
Pollard began his high school career at Torrey Pines High in San Diego. He played three seasons there before transferring to Kamiakin High in Kennewick, Wash. He was named a high school All-American by Parade magazine in 1993.
DEFINING MOMENT
ON TO THE NBA
After being selected 19th overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 1997 NBA draft, Pollard made his mark with the Sacramento Kings. He averaged more than 16 minutes a game in four of his five seasons, often times playing behind center Vlade Divac and forward Chris Webber. He then traveled to Indiana, playing the better part of four seasons with the Pacers before signing a one-year contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2007. After losing to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2007 NBA Finals, Pollard eventually won a championship as a member of the 2008 Boston Celtics in his final NBA season.
Greg Ostertag
AT KANSAS
YEARS: 1992-1995
- Kansas' all-time blocked shots leader (258)
    - Member of 1993 Final Four team
    - 12th on Kansas rebound list (770)
- Led the Jayhawks in rebounding in 1994 and 1995 seasons
    - 1st-round draft choice in the 1995 NBA draft
    - 11-year NBA career
Ostertag, a shot-blocking machine, still holds the school record with 258 blocks during his four seasons at Kansas. He played in the 1993 Final Four under Roy Williams and currently ranks 12th on the school's rebounding list with 770. He spent 11 seasons in the NBA, including 10 with the Utah Jazz. He retired in 2006 and now lives with his wife and three children in Arizona.
ACCOLADES
- 11-year NBA career
* Member of two NBA Finals teams
BEFORE KANSAS
Already a seven-footer before graduating high school, Ostertag led his Dallas-area high school to its first basketball state championship in 1990 before committing to Kansas.
ON TO THE NBA
Ostertag played 10 of his 11 NBA seasons with the Utah Jazz, averaging four points and five rebounds per game during his 11-year career. However, his biggest contribution was made off the court. In 2002, Ostertag donated a kidney to his sister who was suffering from kidney disease. To this day, he remains the only NBA player to ever donate an organ and return to play.
DEFINING MOMENT
Ostertag set a school record with 97 blocks in the 1993-1994 season. It was high-lighted by an eight-block performance in a 62-61 overtime win against Oklahoma State.
SOURCES: BASKETBALL-REFERENCE.COM AND ROCKCHALK.COM
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