1996 NBA Draft

Name: Walter McCarty
Position: Small Forward
Height: 6-10 (2.08m)
Weight: 230 (104kg)
College Team: Kentucky Wildcats
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Evansville, Indiana
Birthdate: 2/1/1974
Drafted: Selected by the New York Knicks in the first round (19th pick overall) of 1996 NBA Draft.

new-york 1996 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Draft Notes: Possesses an all-around game and will fill the small forward role in the NBA. ... Has a good mid-range jump shot, and will have to use it since he needs to add upper-body strength to be a factor on the front line. .. Similar stature and makeup to Houston's Robert Horry. ... Started in 32 of the national champion Wildcats' 36 games. - 1996 AP

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Statistics
SEASONS	GP	FG%	3PT%	FT%	SPG	BPG	RPG	APG	PPG
1992-93 Kentucky	Did Not Play Academically Ineligible
1993-94 Kentucky	34	47.1	38.0	55.4	0.6	0.6	3.9	1.1	5.7
1994-95 Kentucky	33	51.0	36.4	72.6	0.8	1.2	5.6	1.5	10.5
1995-96 Kentucky	36	54.3	46.7	72.1	1.2	1.4	5.7	2.6	11.3
DIV I Totals	103	51.5	40.1	68.4	0.9	1.0	5.1	1.8	9.2

Details: Written by The Draft Review; Published: 03 June 2007; Created: 03 June 2007; Last Updated: 20 July 2023

zydrunas-ilgauskas 1996 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Name: Zydrunas Ilgauskas
(ZHEE-drew-nus ill-GAUS-kus)
Position: Center
Height: 7-3 (2.21m)
Weight: 260 (118kg)
Pro Team: Atletas (Lithuania)
Nationality: Lithuanian
Birthplace: Kaunas, Lithuania SSR, Soviet Union
Birthdate: 6/5/1975
Drafted: Declared for the 1995 NBA Draft but withdrew... Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round (20th pick overall) of 1996 NBA Draft.

cleveland94-04 1996 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Draft Notes: Early entry candidate for draft for second consecutive season. ... Saw no action this year due to rehabilitation of a broken foot. ... Despite strong numbers in 1994-95, he is expected to be a long-term project. .. Ranked in top six in scoring, rebounding, blocks, and FG percentage in Lithuanian league last year. - 1996 AP

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Statistics
SEASONS	GP	FG%	3PT%	FT%	SPG	BPG	RPG	APG	PPG
1994-95 Atletas	36	60.1	22.2	68.3	N/A	2.8	12.8	0.7	20.3
1995-96 Atletas	Did Not Play Injured
Totals	36	60.1	22.2	68.3	N/A	2.8	12.8	0.7	20.3

Details: Written by The Draft Review; Published: 03 June 2007; Created: 03 June 2007; Last Updated: 20 July 2023

dontae-jones 1996 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Name: Dontae Jones
Position: Small Forward
Height: 6-7 (2.00m)
Weight: 220 (100kg)
College Team: Mississippi State Bulldogs
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee
Birthdate: 6/2/1975
Drafted: Selected by the New York Knicks in the first round (21st pick overall) of 1996 NBA Draft.

Draft Notes: Had a solid junior year after transferring from Northeast Mississippi CC. ... Showed great improvement over the course of the season in helping the Bulldogs reach the Final Four. ... Despite averaging 15 points and 10 rebounds in the NCAA Tournament, only one year of Division I experience makes him a question mark. - 1996 AP

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Statistics
SEASONS	GP	FG%	3PT%	FT%	SPG	BPG	RPG	APG	PPG
1993-94 Northeast Mississippi C.C.	29	50.7	26.0	60.2	2.3	2.7	11.2	1.2	25.2
1994-95 Northeast Mississippi C.C.	32	49.5	23.6	64.1	1.9	1.7	13.3	2.4	28.7
1995-96 Mississippi St.	33	47.4	29.6	74.4	1.1	0.9	6.8	1.9	14.7
DIV I Totals	33	47.4	29.6	74.4	1.1	0.9	6.8	1.9	14.7

Details: Written by The Draft Review; Published: 03 June 2007; Created: 03 June 2007; Last Updated: 20 July 2023

roy-rogers 1996 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Name: Roy Rogers
Position: Power Forward
Height: 6-10 (2.08m)
Weight: 235 (107kg)
College Team: Alabama Crimson Tide
Nationality: American
Birthplace: Linden, Alabama
Birthdate: 8/19/1973
Drafted: Selected by the Vancouver Grizzlies in the first round (22nd pick overall) of 1996 NBA Draft.

vancouver95-01 1996 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Draft Notes: An aggressive shotblocker. ... Has a hook shot that he can shoot with either hand. ... Can play either center or at the power forward position. .. Showed tremendous scoring improvement in his senior season by raising his points per game average by 10. - 1996 AP

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Statistics
SEASONS	GP	FG%	3PT%	FT%	SPG	BPG	RPG	APG	PPG
1991-92 Alabama	Did Not Play Redshirted
1992-93 Alabama	14	51.6	00.0	50.0	0.1	1.0	2.3	0.3	2.5
1993-94 Alabama	24	49.1	---	68.2	0.4	1.2	2.6	0.1	2.9
1994-95 Alabama	33	50.5	---	55.3	0.3	2.1	3.6	0.6	3.5
1995-96 Alabama	32	52.4	00.0	62.2	0.7	4.9	9.3	0.9	13.5
DIV I Totals	103	51.7	00.0	61.0	0.4	2.6	5.0	0.5	6.3

Details: Written by The Draft Review; Published: 03 June 2007; Created: 03 June 2007; Last Updated: 20 July 2023

efthimios-rentzias 1996 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Name: Efthimios Rentzias
(Ah-THEE-ME-os Ren-SEE-us)
Position: Power Forward/Center
Height: 6-11 (2.11m)
Weight: 250 (113kg)
Pro Team: PAOK (Greece)
Nationality: Greek
Birthplace: Trikala, Greece
Birthdate: 1/11/1976
Drafted: Selected by the Denver Nuggets in the first round (23rd pick overall) of 1996 NBA Draft.

denver93-03 1996 NBA Draft - The Draft Review

Draft Notes: Despite limited playing experience, his size is very appealing. ... He is only 20 years old but has been on the Greek national team for four years. ... Will gain more experience this summer as he is expected to be a member of the Greek Olympic team in Atlanta. - 1996 AP

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Statistics
SEASONS	GP	FG%	3PT%	FT%	SPG	BPG	RPG	APG	PPG
1993-94 PAOK	21	33.3	---	35.7	0.1	1.0	1.4	0.0	1.2
1994-95 PAOK	32	52.4	---	68.8	0.3	0.6	2.2	0.2	3.4
1995-96 PAOK	36	55.8	---	70.7	0.6	1.3	3.8	0.4	7.8
Totals	89	52.7	---	66.4	0.4	1.0	2.6	0.2	4.7

Details: Written by The Draft Review; Published: 03 June 2007; Created: 03 June 2007; Last Updated: 04 February 2024

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1996 NBA Draft

Walter McCarty

Zydrunas Ilgauskas

Dontae Jones

Roy Rogers

Efthimios Rentzias