Ivan Rabb
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| Ivan Rabb | |
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| Name | Ivan Rabb |
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| Height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Birth date | February 4, 1997 |
| Birth place | Oakland, California |
| High school | Bishop O'Dowd (Oakland, California) |
| College | University of California, Berkeley (2015-2017) |
| Nba draft | 2017 / Undrafted |
Ivan Rabb is an American professional basketball player who has played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for teams such as the Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks. He was a highly touted prospect coming out of Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland, California, where he was named the California Mr. Basketball award winner in 2015. Rabb's impressive high school career earned him a scholarship to play for the California Golden Bears men's basketball team at the University of California, Berkeley, where he played alongside other notable players like Jaylen Brown and Tyrone Wallace. He was also considered one of the top prospects for the 2017 NBA draft, alongside players like Markelle Fultz, Lonzo Ball, and Josh Jackson.
● Early life and high school career
Ivan Rabb grew up in Oakland, California, and attended Bishop O'Dowd High School, where he played under coach Lou Richie. During his high school career, Rabb was a dominant force, earning numerous awards and accolades, including the California Mr. Basketball award, the MaxPreps National Player of the Year award, and the USA Today Player of the Year award. He was also named a McDonald's All-American and played in the Jordan Brand Classic alongside other top prospects like Ben Simmons, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Jahlil Okafor. Rabb's impressive high school career drew comparisons to other notable players like Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan, and Dirk Nowitzki.
● College career
Rabb played college basketball for the California Golden Bears men's basketball team at the University of California, Berkeley from 2015 to 2017. During his freshman season, he averaged 12.5 points and 8.6 rebounds per game, earning him a spot on the Pac-12 Conference All-Freshman Team. In his sophomore season, Rabb improved his numbers, averaging 14.0 points and 10.5 rebounds per game, and was named to the All-Pac-12 First Team. He played alongside other notable players like Jaylen Brown, Tyrone Wallace, and Jabari Bird, and was coached by Cuonzo Martin. Rabb's college career was also marked by notable matchups against teams like the UCLA Bruins men's basketball team, led by Steve Alford, and the Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team, led by Sean Miller.
● Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2017 NBA draft, Rabb signed a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. He split his time between the Grizzlies and their NBA G League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle. In his rookie season, Rabb averaged 5.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game in the NBA, and 15.2 points and 9.4 rebounds per game in the G League. He played alongside other notable players like Mike Conley, Marc Gasol, and Chandler Parsons. Rabb has also played for the New York Knicks and the Westchester Knicks, and has participated in the NBA Summer League with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors.
● International career
Ivan Rabb has represented the United States men's national basketball team in several international competitions, including the 2014 FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship and the 2015 FIBA Under-19 World Cup. He was a key contributor to the team's gold medal win in the 2014 FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship, averaging 12.0 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. Rabb has also played against other top international teams like the Australia men's national basketball team, led by Patty Mills, and the Canada men's national basketball team, led by Steve Nash.
● Personal life
Ivan Rabb is the son of Tami Rabb and Ivan Rabb Sr., and has a younger sister, Tierra Rabb. He grew up in a athletic family, with his father playing football and his mother playing track and field. Rabb has stated that his favorite players growing up were Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant, and has cited Michael Jordan as a major influence on his playing style. He has also been involved in several charitable initiatives, including working with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Rabb has also participated in the NBA Cares program, which aims to promote youth basketball and provide support to underprivileged communities.