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By Botty Snyder

Updated 29 March 2023

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Credit	Chris McCullough
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American basketball player

Chris McCullough is ...

Alive

Born	5 February 1995 in The Bronx
Age	28 years, 4 months

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	United States of America
Occupation	basketball player
Height	2.06m (6'9")
Weight	91kg (200.6lbs)
Country for sport	United States of America
Twitter username	brisskuno
Instagram username	briskuno
Sport	basketball
Member of sports team	Brooklyn Nets and Syracuse Orange men's basketball
Educated at	Salisbury School and Syracuse University

About Chris McCullough

Chris McCullough: The Rise of a Basketball Phenom

Chris McCullough was born on February 5, 1995, in the Bronx, New York. From a young age, he showed a natural talent for basketball, honing his skills on the courts of New York City. McCullough's talent was soon recognized by scouts, and he was recruited to play for the prestigious Brewster Academy in New Hampshire.

At Brewster, McCullough continued to impress, leading his team to a 33-1 record and a national championship in his senior year. His performance earned him a spot on the McDonald's All-American team, and he was ranked as the 16th best high school player in the country by ESPN.

McCullough went on to play for Syracuse University, where he continued to shine. In his freshman year, he averaged 9.3 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, and was named to the ACC All-Freshman team. However, his college career was cut short when he suffered a season-ending knee injury in January 2015.

Despite the setback, McCullough declared for the NBA draft in 2015 and was selected by the Brooklyn Nets with the 29th overall pick. He played for the Nets for two seasons before being traded to the Washington Wizards in 2017.

McCullough's NBA career has been marked by ups and downs, but he has continued to work hard and improve his game. In 2019, he signed with the Shanxi Loongs of the Chinese Basketball Association, where he averaged 19.4 points and 8.1 rebounds per game.

Off the court, McCullough is known for his philanthropic work. He has worked with organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club of America and the Make-A-Wish Foundation to give back to his community.

At just 26 years old, Chris McCullough has already achieved a great deal in his basketball career. With his talent and dedication, there's no doubt that he will continue to make waves in the world of basketball.

References:

- "Chris McCullough." Basketball-Reference.com. https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/mcculch01.html

- "Chris McCullough." Syracuse University Athletics. https://cuse.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/chris-mccullough/3985

- "Chris McCullough." ESPN.com.