However, what we did see was a very accomplished, efficient and polished player who has played a great part in the history of the New Jersey Nets.Kerry Kittles earned more than $50 million over the course of his NBA career.His career high in scoring was 40 points.This is a text widget. Tellem and West were certain Bryant would last to the Hornets’ pick once the Nets passed. He is a member of Villanova’s Board of Trustees and President’s Advisory Council, and is entering his second year on Princeton’s men’s basketball coaching staff.Villanova University was founded in 1842 by the Order of St. Augustine. The name Kerry Kittles rolls off the tongue nicely and that’s why he makes it into my top 5, coolest NBA names. Now an assistant coach for Princeton University men’s basketball and a member of Villanova’s Board of Trustees, he talks to Villanova Magazine about how he challenges himself to learn and grow.

Unfortunately for Kittles, his next two seasons would be riddled by injuries struggling to get continuity, his scoring averages would decline. Kittles was drafted by the New Jersey Nets with the 8th pick of the 1996 draft. The Nets instead drafted Kerry Kittles at No. To this day, Villanova’s Augustinian Catholic intellectual tradition is the cornerstone of an academic community in which students learn to think critically, act compassionately and succeed while serving others. Meanwhile, West worked at acquiring a pick that would get Bryant, approaching Bass in the days leading up to that draft. It was to make the most of my time at school and graduate in four years.

All of it makes you a well-rounded person.Villanova is unique because the culture has always been that you are a student first and an athlete second.

There are more than 10,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students in the University’s six colleges.Office of University Communication and Marketing,Villanova Magazine - My Villanova Story - Fall 2017. The Nets instead drafted Villanova’s Kerry Kittles. We have a great basketball program, our campus is changing and we are attracting elite kids. I often tell the story of when I came to Villanova. I am immersing myself in the day to day, and if I become good at that, the future will take care of itself.I was enthused about learning as a kid and never stopped. Kittles would have almost identical numbers averaging 13 points a game. There is a lot of discussion in our country about higher education, and I am interested in the value Villanova offers. Lorenzen Vern-Gagne Wright (November 4, 1975 – July 19, 2010) was an American professional basketball player who played thirteen seasons in the National Basketball Association.He was drafted 7th overall in the 1996 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Clippers and also played for the Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings and Cleveland Cavaliers. 8. I knew when I finished playing I would have an interest in business, so it was a chance to learn about myself in a different way.
I think when you graduate from college the learning continues, which is why I came back to Villanova for my MBA. Well, we really like Kobe. Edit them in the Widget section of the.Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. There are many opportunities for a person to grow, whether it be academia, traveling the world or just talking to people. The shooting guard’s rookie year was more than impressive averaging 16.4 points per game and looked to be very composed at an NBA level. The name Kerry Kittles rolls off the tongue nicely and that’s why he makes it into my top 5, coolest NBA names. The Text Widget allows you to add text or HTML to your sidebar. Coaching is no different. I draw from experience to lead the guys in managing their time between school and basketball so they can accomplish their goals.Father Peter and I have been close since I was an undergraduate, and when this opportunity arose, it was a no-brainer because of my love for the school and what it has done for me. I knew I would be competing in basketball at the highest level, but my goal was not to play in the NBA. Although Kittles did not get a championship ring during his NBA career.

I focused on my studies because I was trying to get the most out of the experience. You can use a text widget to display text, links, images, HTML, or a combination of these. Kerry Kittles. Kittles saw his numbers decline during the following years, however after the turn of the millennium the Nets became a force to reckon with.
That carries over to Princeton. Villanova Basketball legend Kerry Kittles ’96 VSB, ’09 MBA retired from the NBA 12 years ago, but his pace has never slowed.