Byron James "B. J." Mullens (born February 14, 1989 in Canal Winchester, Ohio) is a British-American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Bobcats who also holds British nationality due to his English mother. He was drafted 24th overall by the Dallas Mavericks and immediately traded to the Thunder in the 2009 NBA Draft. He has been included on the preliminary Great Britain roster for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
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Byron James "B. J." Mullens (born February 14, 1989 in Canal Winchester, Ohio) is a British-American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Bobcats who also holds British nationality due to his English mother. He was drafted 24th overall by the Dallas Mavericks and immediately traded to the Thunder in the 2009 NBA Draft. He has been included on the preliminary Great Britain roster for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
Mullens played competitively 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...
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