Russ Millard | |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 8 |
Weight Lb: | 240 |
Birth Date: | 1 March 1973 |
Birth Place: | Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S. |
High School: | Washington (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) |
College: | Iowa (1992–1996) |
Draft Year: | 1996 |
Draft Round: | 2 |
Draft Pick: | 39 |
Draft Team: | Phoenix Suns |
Career Position: | Forward |
Russ Dwayne Millard (born March 1, 1973) is an American former basketball player who was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the second round (39th pick overall) of the 1996 NBA draft. A 6'8" forward from University of Iowa,
Millard was a member of the Iowa Hawkeyes for five seasons, redshirting his true freshman season. He was named third team All-Big Ten Conference as a senior after averaging 13.7 and seven rebounds per game.[1]
Millard was drafted by Phoenix Suns in the second round (39th pick overall) of the 1996 NBA draft, but never played in an NBA game. He signed a contract with Pallacanestro Varese to start his professional career.[2]