Minnesota Timberwolves’ Chase Budinger dunks despite the defense of Los Angeles Lakers’ Ed Davis, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 25, 2015, in Minneapolis. The Lakers won 101-99 in overtime. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Year he left: 2009, after his junior season
Drafted in: 2nd round, 44th overall by the Detroit Pistons
How he fared: Budinger played seven seasons (2009-2016) in the NBA, averaging 7.9 points, 3 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. He played three seasons for the Rockets, three seasons for the Timberwolves and partial seasons for the Pacers and Suns. Budinger played for Saski Baskonia of the EuroLeague in 2016, and is currently pursuing a career in volleyball with the AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals.) He made his professional beach volleyball debut in May.
