Jerrod Mustaf
Encyclopedia
Terrah Jerrod Mustaf is a retired American
professional basketball
player.
Mustaf played at DeMatha High School in Hyattsville, Maryland
. He was one of the most heavily recruited players in his senior year, and went on to play collegiately at the University of Maryland
.
After being selected by the New York Knicks
in the first round, 17th overall, in the 1990 NBA Draft
, Mustaf played in the NBA from 1990
to 1994
with the Knicks and the Phoenix Suns
, after which he played professionally in Europe. He retired in 2001, last playing with Altay Kartal Makarna of the Turkish Basketball League
.
Mustaf is the chief executive officer and president of Street Basketball Association based in Mitchellville, Maryland
. He is the sports ambassador for Gambia, consultant for the Nigeria
n national basketball league, vice-president of the Take Charge Juvenile Diversion Program and director of Jerrod Mustaf Basketball Academy. He was also a three-time Parade All American (along with Shawn Kemp
and Alonzo Mourning
). He participated in the Capital Classic and McDonald's All-Star Games.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player.
Mustaf played at DeMatha High School in Hyattsville, Maryland
Hyattsville, Maryland
Hyattsville is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 17,557 at the 2000 census.- History :The city was named for its founder, Christopher Clark Hyatt. He purchased his first parcel of land in the area in March 1845...
. He was one of the most heavily recruited players in his senior year, and went on to play collegiately at the University of Maryland
University of Maryland, College Park
The University of Maryland, College Park is a top-ranked public research university located in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C...
.
After being selected by the New York Knicks
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
in the first round, 17th overall, in the 1990 NBA Draft
1990 NBA Draft
The 1990 NBA Draft took place on June 27, 1990, in New York City, New York. This draft produced only one perennial All-Star,Gary Payton. Among the 54 picks, Payton is considered by far the best pick of the draft. Payton went on to be considered one of the greatest point guards of all time...
, Mustaf played in the NBA from 1990
1990-91 NBA season
-Statistics leaders:-NBA awards:*Most Valuable Player: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls*Rookie of the Year: Derrick Coleman, New Jersey Nets*Defensive Player of the Year: Dennis Rodman, Detroit Pistons...
to 1994
1993-94 NBA season
-Statistics leaders:-NBA awards:*Most Valuable Player: Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets*Rookie of the Year: Chris Webber, Golden State Warriors*Defensive Player of the Year: Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets...
with the Knicks and the Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
, after which he played professionally in Europe. He retired in 2001, last playing with Altay Kartal Makarna of the Turkish Basketball League
Turkish Basketball League
The Turkish Basketball League is the top men’s professional basketball league in Turkey, which is also called Turkish Premier Basketball League . There is also a Turkish Second Basketball League consisting of 2 divisions .-History:The first basketball game played in Turkey was at the Robert...
.
Mustaf is the chief executive officer and president of Street Basketball Association based in Mitchellville, Maryland
Mitchellville, Maryland
Mitchellville is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 9,611 at the 2000 census. It is home to the Six Flags America theme park, Country Club at Woodmore, and Freeway Airport. The Capital Centre was located in...
. He is the sports ambassador for Gambia, consultant for the Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
n national basketball league, vice-president of the Take Charge Juvenile Diversion Program and director of Jerrod Mustaf Basketball Academy. He was also a three-time Parade All American (along with Shawn Kemp
Shawn Kemp
Shawn T. Kemp is a former American professional basketball player, who played in the National Basketball Association for 14 seasons. He was a six-time NBA All-Star and a three-time All-NBA Second Team member.-Early years:...
and Alonzo Mourning
Alonzo Mourning
Alonzo Harding Mourning, Jr. is a former American professional basketball player, who played most of his 15-year NBA career for the Miami Heat....
). He participated in the Capital Classic and McDonald's All-Star Games.
External links
- College & NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
- Jerrod Mustaf profile @ streetbasketballassociation.net
- Jerrod Mustaf agent page @ eurobasket.com
- Jerrod Mustaf arrives in Gambia @ observer.gm