Pat Spencer did not play college basketball as an undergrad at Loyola (MD). He was an elite lacrosse player and won the lacrosse version of the Heisman. Back then, they had that "Greg Paulus Rule" where you can get a 5th year of eligibility if you graduate, transfer, and play a different sport. So he used that to play basketball for a year at Northwestern. You may remember we played them in that Fort Myers Tournament in Capel Year 2. Anyway, after bouncing around in the G-league, he has played games for Golden State last season and this season. Not many. But its a very unlikely story.
Is this the most unlikely NBA player ever?
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Cool story. I remember watching him at Northwestern a few years ago and he was one of the best players in the Big Ten, which was amazing considering hoops was his 2nd sport.
I think it's clear he is an amazing athlete ... you mention he won the Tewaaraton Award which is the Heisman for NCAA lacrosse, so he was the best player in the country. He also apparently still holds some NCAA records in lacrosse.
His brother played hoops at a few schools including UConn where he won a natty. His brother was drafted in the 2nd round of the NBA draft this year.
His brother played hoops at a few schools including UConn where he won a natty. His brother was drafted in the 2nd round of the NBA draft this year.
