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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

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Ovinton J'Anthony "O.J." Mayo
  2. Born: November 5, 1987
  3. Birthplace: Huntington, West Virginia
  4. Height: 6'5"
  5. Weight: 200 lbs
  6. Position: Point guard
  7. College: University of Southern California
  8. NBA Draft: Third overall in 2008 (Minnesota Timberwolves)
  9. Mr. Basketball of Ohio (2005, 2006)

• 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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