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- Born: March 16, 1989
- Birthpace: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Height: 6'10"
- Weight: 239 lbs
- Position: Power forward/center
- Jersey: 23
- College: University of Oklahoma
- High school: Oklahoma Christian School
- 2007 McDonald's All-American
- Brother Taylor Griffin also plays for the Sooners
- 1st pick in the NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2009/...
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Blake Griffin most recently played college basketball for the Oklahoma Sooners. Griffin, was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers as the No.1 pick in the 2009 NBA draft.ESPN.com: [1]
Despite having a great pre season games, Griffin sat down during the NBA regular season debut due to stress fracture of his left kneecap. He could be out for up to six weeks. [2]
Playing Career
While attending Oklahoma Christian School in his high school years, Blake Griffin led his team to state championships in each of his four years. Griffin played his freshman year of college at the University of Oklahoma. He averaged 14.7 points and 9.1 rebounds during the 2007-2008 season. Griffin was named to the First Team All-Big 12 and First Team All-Rookie Big 12. In addition to being named a McDonald's All-American in 2007, Griffin won the game's slam dunk contest.Oklahoma Sooners: Blake GriffinIn 2009, the Sooners entered the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament as the second seed in the South Regional Bracket. They defeated Morgan State, Michigan and Syracuse to reach the South Regional Finals. The Sooners however fell in the regional finals 72 to 60 to the North Carolina Tar Heels.
On March 30, 2009, Griffin was selected to the All-American team and received the Oscar Robertson Trophy, as the top college basketball player.Kansas City Star: Sooners' Griffin wins Oscar Robertson Trophy
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Blake Griffin News
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NBA Shows Are Better Than the Previews
That rookie of the year campaign may yet become a three-man race, with the Sacramento Kings' Tyreke Evans and the Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin, ... (November 28, 2009)New York Times -
UCLA Hoops is in For a Long Year; Perhaps Oklahoma, Too
... which lost its third straight game last night. The Sooners have now lost to VCU, San Diego, and Houston. No Blake Griffin, no point guard … ouch. ... (November 27, 2009)HoopsWorld -
Eric Gordon is questionable for homecoming game in Indiana
It'll be next season before Oklahoma City fans get to see native son Blake Griffin, who is out because of a stress fracture of his left kneecap. ... (November 24, 2009)Los Angeles Times -
Clippers' Dunleavy defends himself amid speculation about his job security
He says he deserves a chance to prove himself when the injured Eric Gordon and Blake Griffin return to play. Clippers Coach Mike Dunleavy takes exception to ... (November 19, 2009)Los Angeles Times
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Blake Griffin Questions
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Do the Clippers take Blake Griffin? 1 AnswerNot yet. The LA Clippers won the NBA Draft lottery. It means, Blake Griffin would be chose no 1 by the Clippers on the Draft day. read more -
Can I get a link to Kathy Griffin bikini pictures? 1 AnswerHere you go... According to People magazine, Paris and Kathy are being filmed together for an upcoming episode of Griffin's Bravo show, "My Life on the D-List.... read more -
In the NBA Draft, who do you think will challenge Blake Griffin for the rookie of the year award? 2 AnswersGriffin. Jordan Hill. He's a big man on a team with very little size, and a shot blocker on a team which doesn't have one, so he will get to play, and he will b... read more -
Should men be forced to play Nancy Griffin? 8 AnswersIf the league accepts an individual to play, that individual should be treated no different than any other. It's not clear what the exact rule change was back i... read more
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