Kevin Bookout

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Kevin Bookout
Personal information
Born (1983-03-16) March 16, 1983 (age 41)
Stroud, Oklahoma
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High schoolStroud (Stroud, Oklahoma)
College Oklahoma (2002–2006)
NBA draft 2006: undrafted
Position Power forward
Career history
2007 Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Career highlights and awards

Kevin Bookout (born March 16, 1983) is an American former professional basketball player. Born in Stroud, Oklahoma, he attended Stroud High School where he competed in basketball, baseball, shot put and discus. [1] He played college basketball for the Oklahoma Sooners as he wanted to attend a college with quality basketball and track-and-field programs. [1] While with the Sooners basketball team, Bookout scored 1,018 points and pulled in 682 rebounds. He also participated on the track team and appeared in the 2007 NCAA finals in shot put.

Bookout aspired to earn a spot on the United States shot put team for the 2008 Olympics but delayed his efforts until the 2012 Olympics. [2] He instead played basketball professionally with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in 2007. [2] [3]

Bookout worked out for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL) in 2012. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 Gibbard, James (February 27, 2019). "Stroud's superstar". Tulsa World. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Kevin Bookout Returns To Basketball Court". News on 6. December 7, 2007. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  3. Kevin Bookout basketball-reference.com
  4. Kersey, Jason (June 29, 2012). "Former OU standout Kevin Bookout works out for NFL's New York Jets". The Oklahoman. Retrieved September 8, 2020.