Jeff Hodge
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Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 18, 1966 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Woodlawn (Birmingham, Alabama) |
| College | South Alabama (1985–1989) |
| NBA draft | 1989: 2nd round, 53rd overall pick |
| Drafted by | Dallas Mavericks |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1989–1990 | Wichita Falls Texans |
| 1991–1992 | Oklahoma City Cavalry |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Jeffery Allen Hodge (born November 18, 1966)[1] is an American retired professional basketball player. He was a second round pick in the 1989 NBA draft out of the University of South Alabama.[2]
Hodge played basketball at Woodlawn High School. He won multiple awards:
- 6A Player of the Year
- Super 5
- Was one of many players from his high school to play in All State or All Tournament.[3]
College career
Hodge was well known for his 3-pointer against the state rivals, University of Alabama. He sank the needed 3-pointer with two seconds left in regulation; it was needed to win the game and advance. This happened in the first round of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Southeast Regional Tournament.[4] In the next game South Alabama would play the eventual NCAA Division I champion University of Michigan, but would lose 91–82.[5]
During their playing days at South Alabama, fellow guard Junie Lewis and Hodge were usually referred to as "peanut butter and jelly", respectively.[6] Hodge's jersey (5) was retired alongside Lewis's in a ceremony on January 20, 2018.[7]
