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- Full name: Ovinton J'Anthony "O.J." Mayo
- Born: November 5, 1987
- Birthplace: Huntington, West Virginia
- Height: 6'5"
- Weight: 200 lbs
- Position: Point guard
- College: University of Southern California
- NBA Draft: Third overall in 2008 (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- Mr. Basketball of Ohio (2005, 2006)
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O.J. Mayo is a professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association. After playing one season with USC, Mayo declared for the 2008 NBA draft and was selected third overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves. His rights were then traded to the Grizzlies.
As part of a NCAA probe into Mayo and the University of Southern California, USC basketball coach Tim Floyd paid $1,000 to Rodney Guillory, who was representing Mayo at the time.ESPN.com: Report: Floyd Paid Cash for Mayo The investigations is similar to another case between the school and NFL player Reggie Bush.ESPN.com: Report: NCAA Combining USC Probes
2009 NBA All-Star Game
On February 14, 2009, as part of the NBA's All-Star Weekend, Mayo will play a game of H-O-R-S-E against Kevin Durant and Joe Johnson.College Career
O.J. Mayo was a standout high school basketball player in Ohio and then West Virginia. Mayo was expected to make the jump straight from high school to the NBA before the rule was instated that players must be at least one year removed from high school graduation before playing in the NBA. Mayo played one season at USC, where he averaged 20.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game his freshman year.NBA.com: O.J. Mayo Draft Profile The Trojans reached the 2008 NCAA Tournament, losing to Michael Beasley and Kansas State.-
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O.J. Mayo Questions
Did USCs Tim Floyd pay for O.J. Mayo? 1 AnswerTim Floyd has never admitted paying Mayo. But he did resign his position and sports analysts predict he will never coach again. There are several folks who say ... read more
What do you think of O.J. Mayos half court shot in the game of H.O.R.S.E? 1 AnswerWas that the one he shot from the stands? It guess it was impressive, I could never of done it. ... read more
Do you think O.J. did it? 1 AnswerOJ Simpsons does not have a quality sense of humor. In marketing his book, "if i did it", he "hypothesises" how he would have done it. This would make sense i... read more
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O.J. Mayo Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to USC Trojans Basketball
- Height: 6'5"
- Weight: 210
- Freshman Year: 2007
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Flash: "O.J. Mayo and Family Works to Make Holiday Tables Full of Food – WSAZ" http://tinyurl.com/yjmflge
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Grizzlies winning streak ends in 103-98 home loss to Milwaukee - Memphis Commercial Appeal: O.J. Mayo g.. http://bit.ly/4HqpNy #sports
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O.J. Mayo donates money for turkeys, hams for holidays: HUNTINGTON -- O.J. Mayo may be a basketball star in t.. http://bit.ly/08m2Dht
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Pun intended, right? RT @djturtleface: I would rather have J.R. Smith than O.J. Mayo. By a long shot.
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I would rather have J.R. Smith than O.J. Mayo. By a long shot.
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- Mahalo's Guide to USC Trojans Basketball
