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Johnny Hemsley
College: Miami (Fla.) Height: 6-5 Weight: 195 lbs. Position: Guard BirthDate: Aug. 25, 1977 Birthplace: Trenton, NJ Highlights Joined Tim James as the only player in school history to be named to an all-conference team two straight seasons. Ranks seventh on Miami's career scoring list with 1,497 points. Also ranks seventh in career field goals (530), third in three-point goals (164) and fifth in free throw percentage (.805). Joins Mario Bland and Vernon Jennings as the first group of Hurricanes to reach the postseason in four straight seasons. Was named the 1998-99 Big East's Most Improved Player. Scored in double figures in 55 straight games to end his college career. College highlights at Miami As a senior, led Miami to a share of the Big East regular season championship and a No. 2 seed in the Big East Tournament. Was a Second Team All-Big East selection. Averaged 18.2 ppg and 3.6 rpg. Scored 20 or more points 13 times and led the team in scoring on 20 occasions. Started all three NCAA Tournament games and averaged 19.0 ppg and 3.3 rpg. Had 24 points in the Hurricanes' second round upset win over Ohio State. Scored a game-high 17 points in a Big East Tournament win over Notre Dame. Scored a game-high 23 points vs. Seton Hall on Jan. 11. Started 29 of 30 games as a junior and was named First Team All-Big East along with teammate Tim James. Averaged 17.8 ppg and 4.7 rpg in a team-high 36.0 minutes per game. Was named the Big East Player of the Week three times. Led the team in three-point field goals (70). Also led the team with 29 double figure scoring games, including 11 with 20 or more. Scored a career-high 35 points vs. Georgetown on Dec. 30. Connected on a career-high nine three-pointers vs. Lafayette on March 12. Played in 24 games as a sophomore, making 18 starts. Ranked second on the team in scoring (14.1 ppg), third in rebounding (4.3 rpg) and fourth in minutes. Was second on the team in free throw shooting (.786). Scored in double figures in 20 games. Grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds vs. Seton Hall on Dec. 31. Appeared in 24 games as a freshman and averaged 12.4 minutes per game. Converted 19-of-24 free throws while averaging 3.5 ppg.
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