B.J. Mullens
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| No. 23 - Oklahoma City Thunder | |
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| Personal information | |
| Date of birth | February 14, 1989 |
| Place of birth | Canal Winchester, Ohio |
| Nationality |  American
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| Listed height | 7 ft 0 |
| Listed weight | 275 lbs |
| Career information | |
| College | Ohio State |
| NBA Draft | 2009; Round: 1 / Pick: 24th |
| Selected by the Dallas Mavericks | |
| Pro career | 2009-present |
| League | NBA
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| Career history | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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| B.J. Mullens at NBA.com | |
Byron "B.J." James Mullens (born February 14, 1989, in Canal Winchester, Ohio, USA) is an American professional basketball player, currently playing for the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder.
High School
Mullens attended Canal Winchester High School and was ranked as one of the top college recruits in the nation from the class of 2008. He was ranked #1 in the nation by Rivals.com and #3 by Scout.com.
Mullens was offered and accepted a scholarship to Ohio State by the Buckeyes' head basketball coach, Thad Matta, in 2004, which was the summer between Mullens' 8th and 9th grade year.
In his senior year he averaged 26 points and 15 rebounds, including 29 points and 18 rebounds in his final high school game.
He was a member of the 2008 McDonald's All-American Team and he was a part of the 2008 Jordan Brand Classic at Madison Square Garden, where he had 12 points.
College
He attended college at The Ohio State University. In November 2007 Mullens signed a Letter of Intent to play basketball at Ohio State. Mullens was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team and earned the Big Ten's Sixth Man of the Year award.
NBA
Mullins was selected in the first round (24th pick overall) of the 2009 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks. His draft rights were traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Rodrigue Beaubois, the 25th overall pick, and a future 2nd round draft pick.
