Rusty LaRue
LaRue in 2013
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
December 10, 1973 Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
Northwest Guilford (Greensboro, North Carolina) |
| College | Wake Forest (1992–1996) |
| NBA draft | 1996 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 1996–2004 |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 5 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1996 | Carolina Cardinals |
| 1996 | Paris Basket Racing |
| 1997 | Connecticut Pride |
| 1997 | Idaho Stampede |
| 1997–1999 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1999–2000 | Idaho Stampede |
| 2000–2001 | CSKA Moscow |
| 2001–2002 | Asheville Altitude |
| 2002 | Utah Jazz |
| 2002–2003 | Pallacanestro Varese |
| 2003–2004 | Asheville Altitude |
| 2004 | Golden State Warriors |
| As coach: | |
| 2004–2005 | Greensboro College |
| 2005–2009 | Forsyth Country Day School |
| 2009–2014 | Wake Forest (asst.) |
| 2015–present | West Forsyth HS |
Rusty LaRue (born December 10, 1973) is an American former multi-sport athlete who played basketball, baseball, and football at Wake Forest University. He later played for the Chicago Bulls team that won the 1998 National Basketball Association championship. Born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, he was listed at 6'3" (1.90 m) and 185 pounds (84 kg). He was an assistant coach at his alma mater, Wake Forest, under head coaches Dino Gaudio and Jeff Bzdelik.
LaRue attended Northwest Guilford High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, where, in addition to being an honors student, he earned All-State honors in baseball, basketball, and football. As a senior in 1991, he was named North Carolina Athlete of the Year, and he attracted the attention of many colleges before choosing to attend Wake Forest, where he planned to play both basketball and football in the ACC. LaRue also played collegiate baseball for one season, becoming just the second player in ACC history to play three sports in the same year. He was 1 of only 4 players to beat Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium all four years, the others being Tim Duncan, Tyler Hansbrough, and Danny Green.
LaRue arguably had his most collegiate success on the football field. As a freshman quarterback in 1992, he led Wake Forest's football team to an Independence Bowl victory, and during his senior year he broke eight NCAA records for passing, including the record for most completions in one game (55). However, LaRue was a solid basketball player, as well, as he helped his teammates reach the NCAA Tournament for four consecutive seasons. He also finished second in school history in three-point field goals made, and he finished first all-time in three-point field goal percentage.
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