Charles Oakley - Notable Alumnus of VUU
Mr. Oakley and golf players at
the 1993 Charles Oakley Golf Tournament
(more information below)


Washington Wizards
 Stats
NUM POS HT WT DOB GRAD
34 F 6' 9" 248 12/18/1963 1985


Career Highlights from www.nba.com
  • Finished 14th in the NBA in rebounds per game in the 2000-01 season and 10th in total defensive rebounds (599)
  • Recorded a triple-double on 11/11/00 vs. the Bulls, scoring 10 points (5-11 FG, 0-1 3-pt. FG, 0-2 FT) to accompany 11 rebounds and a season-high 12 assists
  • Set a new career season-high with 14 three-point field-goals made, including a game-winner at the buzzer in Cleveland on 3/28/00
  • Dished his 2,500th career assist, totaling 6 points (3-5 FG), 9 rebounds and 4 assists, in a 90-72 victory over the Orlando Magic on 4/19/99
  • Played in his 1,000th career game, recording 6 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals, in a 97-82 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on 4/4/99
  • Named to the 1997-98 NBA All-Defensive Second Team after leading the Knicks in rebounding (9.2 rpg, 13th in the NBA)
  • Closed the 1997-98 season ranked 2nd in Knicks' franchise history in steals (844), 3rd in rebounds (7,291) and minutes (23,959) and 6th in games (727)
  • Grabbed his 10,000th career rebound, recording 10 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists, against the Vancouver Grizzlies on 3/27/98
  • Scored his 10,000th career point, totaling 14 points and 13 rebounds, against the Chicago Bulls on 1/9/98
  • Competed in the Fleer ShootAround during the 1998 NBA All-Star Weekend in New York
  • Reached the 1994 NBA Finals against the Houston Rockets
  • Has appeared in 129 career NBA Playoff games, averaging 10.9 ppg and 10.4 rpg
  • Named to the 1993-94 NBA All-Defensive First Team
  • Participated in the 1994 NBA All-Star Game in Minneapolis
  • Established a Knicks' single-game franchise record with 14 offensive rebounds against the Boston Celtics on 1/3/89
  • Led the NBA in total rebounds in 1986-87 (1,074) and 1987-88 (1,066)
  • Named to the 1985-86 NBA All-Rookie Team after averaging 9.6 ppg and 8.6 rpg for the Bulls



    The 1993 Charles Oakley Golf Tournament

    What started out in the early 1990's as a golf outing with former VUU Athletic Director James Battle, Basketball Coach Dave Robbins and a few of their friends has turned out to be one of the most prestigious fundraisers for Virginia Union UUniversity. After a couple of years of playing together, Coach Robbins invited NBA star and former VUU Panther Charles Oakley to play with the group. Hence, the 1993 Charles oakley Golf Tournamnet was born. In addition to Oakley, a number of professional athletes participated in the tournament.

    In 1996, through the efforts of Anthony Manning, former Vice President for Development, Universal Ford became the title sponsor for the tournamnet and the name officially changed to the Virginia Union University/Universal Ford Celebrity Challenge. Mr. Harry Harris, CEO for Universal Ford, and his wife and children are regular participants in the Challenge. Since its inception, he Challenge has generated more than $150,000.00, which supports the Charles Oakley Endowed Schloarship Fund.

    In addition to generating funds, the Challenge has attracted several celebrity participants over the years. They include Anthony Bonner, Les Brown, Steve Bullock, Chris Chiles, Michael Curry, Terry Davis, Alex Deegan, Phil FOrd, Jr., Ron Harper, Gerald Henderson, Drew Hill, Willie Lanier, Jon Lugbill, Johnny Newman, Scotty Pippen, Ralp Sampson, John Starkes, Rob Ukrop, and Ben Wallace.



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