Corey Brewer

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Corey Brewer, (born March 5, 1986 in Portland, Tennessee) was the starting small forward for the Florida Gators men's basketball team which won both the 2006 and 2007 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, as well as the 2006 and 2007 SEC Tournament. He was named Most Oustanding Player of the 2007 tournament.

High School

In High School, Corey Brewer was named TSSAA class 2A" Mr. Basketball" in 2004.Corey attended Portland High School in Portland, Tennessee, where he was named a McDonald's All American in his senior year. He averaged 29.4 points and 12.8 rebounds a game his final season.

College

Brewer's future in the NBA is bright (on April 5, 2007 Brewer chose to enter the NBA Draft). He was projected by ESPN.com's Chad Ford to be a lottery pick to mid-first round pick in the 2006 NBA Draft if he had entered the draft that year. However, Brewer, along with teammates Joakim Noah and Al Horford announced at the championship pep rally that they would be returning for their junior seasons.

Brewer is 6'9 and weighs 185 lbs. He is recognized as a versatile defender because of his length and athleticism. He has excellent ball-handling skills and attacks the hoop very well on offense. He recognizes his role as the member of a team and will be an asset for whomever and with whomever he plays.

Corey is known for having a very well-rounded game. Brewer is an exceptional scorer, rebounder, passer, and defender. This is highlighted by the fact that he recorded the first triple-double in University of Florida basketball history on Dec. 18, 2005 posting 15 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists (the 13 assists were the most by a Gator since Jason Williams had a UF-record 17 in 1997). He also drew six charges on the defensive end that game.