Ben McLemore

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Ben McLemore born?February 11, 1993
2. What is the college?University of Kansas (Kansas Jayhawks)
3. What is the NBA draft?Selected 7th overall in the 2013 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings
4. Who is Ben McLemore?Ben McLemore is a former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and for teams around the world.
5. How did Ben McLemore start his basketball career?He played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks and was chosen as the seventh overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings.

NCAA: The National Collegiate Athletic Association, governing college sports in the United States.
NBA Draft: The annual event where NBA teams select eligible players from college and international leagues.
Free Agency: The period when players whose contracts have expired can negotiate and sign with new teams.
Perimeter Shooter: A basketball player who primarily scores by shooting from outside the three-point line.