Russ Millard

Russ Millard

Personal information
Born	(1973-03-01) March 1, 1973 (age 52) Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school	Washington (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
College	Iowa (1992–1996)
NBA draft	1996: 2nd round, 39th overall pick
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
Playing career	1996–1998
Position	Forward
Career history
1996–1998	La Crosse Bobcats
1997–1998	Des Moines Dragons
Career highlights and awards
CBA All-Rookie Second Team (1997)
Stats at Basketball Reference
Medals Men's basketball Representing   United States FIBA Americas Championship 1997 Montevideo Team competition

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,

College career

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]

Professional career

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]

Millard played for the La Crosse Bobcats of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) from 1996 to 1998. ^[3] He was selected to the CBA All-Rookie Second Team in 1997. ^[3]

References

1. "CAUGHT IN THE DRAFT IOWA WAS A WELL-CRAFTED TEAM WITH DESIGNS ON A TITLE THIS YEAR. THEN THE LURE OF THE NBA WREAKED HAVOC". Sports Illustrated . November 15, 1996.
2. "Russ Millard travels to Italy to play basketball". The Dispatch . August 14, 1996.
3. "Russ Millard minor league basketball statistics". Stats Crew. Retrieved March 2, 2025.

External links

• ESPN.com bio ^{[ dead link ‍]}