Shaquille O'Neal
School:
Height:
7-1
Position:
Center
Hometown:
San Antonio, TX
High School:
Cole High School
- Named national player of the year by AP and UPI in 1991
- NCAA unanimous first-team All-American in 1991 and 1992
- All-American Recognition: 1991 (Associated Press 1st Team, National Association of Basketball Coaches 1st Team, United Press International 1st Team, United States Basketball Writers Association 1st Team) and 1992 (Associated Press 1st Team, National Association of Basketball Coaches 1st Team, United Press International 1st Team, United States Basketball Writers Association 1st Team)
- Led the nation in rebounding in 1991. Finished 9th in 1990 and 2nd in 1992
- Led the nation in blocked shots with 5.2 per game in 1992 after finishing 6th with 3.6 per game in 1990 and 3rd with 5 per game in 1991
- Ranked among the nation's leading scorers in 1991 (7th) and 1992 (15th)
- Ranked among the nation's leaders in field-goal percentage in 1991 (18th) and 1992 (14th)
- Averaged 24 points, 13.2 rebounds and 5.8 blocked shots in five NCAA Tournament games from 1990 through 1992 (2-3 record)
- Member of 1996 U.S. Olympic team (9.3 ppg, 5.3 rpg)
- Selected as an undergraduate (after junior season) by the Orlando Magic in first round of 1992 NBA draft (1st pick overall).