The 1981–82 Houston Cougars men's basketball team represented the University of Houston in NCAA Division I competition in the 1981–82 season.This was the first of Houston's famous Phi Slama Jama teams, led by Rob Williams, Michael Young, Larry Micheaux, and future Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler.Another future Hall of Famer, Akeem Olajuwon, played sparingly off the bench that season.
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187: Oklahoman columnist Berry Tramel on the Big 12 playing football in 2020 Texas coach Shaka Smart has remained upbeat with his players, like Eric Davis Jr., all season long.
Davis had no doubt that he would play in the NBA.
Back row, Benny Anders, Gary Orsak, Larry Micheaux, Dan Bunce, Akeem Olajuwon, David Bunce, Clyde Drexler and Michael Young.UH's 1982-83 team: Front row, from left, Reid Gettys, Eric Dickens, Alvin Franklin, David Rose, Derek Giles and Renaldo Thomas.
https://www.chron.com/sports/college-basketball-men/article/Where-are-the-Phi-Slama-Jama-Cougars-now-1689398.php Photo: COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON Coined by former Houston Post sportswriter Thomas Bonk, the nickname was quickly adopted by the players and even appeared on team warmup suits by the middle of the 1982–83 season. He probably would have played in the NBA.
RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMANEric Davis Jr. is leaving the past, and Texas basketball, behind him.
Davis was a basketball player first. Eric Davis Jr. is leaving the past, and Texas basketball, behind him.
“We wish Eric and his family the very best moving forward.”Davis did not clarify whether or not he has hired an agent. “The Glide” UH (1980-83): Drexler was part of two Final Four teams at UH and was a first-team All-American in 1983.
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Access to the rest of Hookem.com is included with an Austin American-Statesman subscription in addition to Chris Pratt: Star-Lord, T-Rex tamer, Longhorn ownerHookem / Ticket City is a secondary market for tickets and ticket prices may be above face value. Eric has 6 jobs listed on their profile. UH's 1982-83 team: Front row, from left, Reid Gettys, Eric Dickens, Alvin Franklin, David Rose, Derek Giles and Renaldo Thomas. Career: 282 HR, .269 BA, 934 RBI, OF, 2xAllStar, 3xGG, Reds/Dodgers/... 1984-2001, b:R/t:R, born in CA 1962, Eric the Red
He averaged 29 points and 10 assists a game at Fremont High School in Los Angeles, and he was recruited by just about every school in the Pac-10. He said he remains committed to pursuing his degree from the University of Texas.News on Bevo Beat is free and unlimited. Phi Slama Jama was a name given to the men's college basketball teams of the Houston Cougars from 1982 to 1984.
Back row, Benny Anders, Gary Orsak, Larry Micheaux, Dan Bunce, Akeem Olajuwon, David Bunce, Clyde Drexler and Michael Young.UH's 1982-83 team: Front row, from left, Reid Gettys, Eric Dickens, Alvin Franklin, David Rose, Derek Giles and Renaldo Thomas. Think of Eric Davis as the greatest folk hero of them all.
The Longhorns guard announced Wednesday that he is turning pro. Among other players planning to attend the camp with intentions to play in China: New Orleans' Anthony Davis, Houston guards James Harden and Eric … Photo: COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON He was averaging 8.8 points per game when the Yahoo Sports report came out in February, and did not play during the team’s postseason run to the first round of the NCAA Tournament.As a sophomore, Davis started 22 games and averaged 7.1 points. "Texas' Tallest Fraternity" was especially known for its slam dunki… Photo: COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON The teams were coached by Guy V. Lewis and featured future Hall of Fame and NBA Top 50 players Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler.
UH's 1982-83 team: Front row, from left, Reid Gettys, Eric Dickens, Alvin Franklin, David Rose, Derek Giles and Renaldo Thomas.
He earned a spot on the Big 12 Conference All-Newcomer Team as a freshman in 2015-16.“We’re grateful for the contributions Eric has made to our program,” Texas coach Shaka Smart said.
Back row, Benny Anders, Gary Orsak, Larry Micheaux, Dan Bunce, Akeem Olajuwon, On Second Thought Ep.