Raymond Alan Ogg (July 5, 1967 – November 1, 2009) was an American professional basketball player who spent three seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers' career shot-blocking leader with 266 blocks over four college seasons.[1] He was born in Lancaster, Ohio.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 5, 1967 Lancaster, Ohio |
| Died | November 1, 2009 (aged 42) Birmingham, Alabama |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Gardendale (Gardendale, Alabama) |
| College | UAB (1986–1990) |
| NBA draft | 1990: undrafted |
| Playing career | 1990–2001 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 53, 50 |
| Career history | |
| 1990–1992 | Miami Heat |
| 1992 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1993 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1993 | Washington Bullets |
| 1993–1994 | Rochester Renegade |
| 1993–1994 | Hartford Hellcats |
| 1993–1994 | Columbus Horizon |
| 1994 | Carol Ann - Rica Hotdogs |
| 1994–1995 | Mexico Aztecas |
| 1996–1997 | Sichuan Panda |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
The 7'2" and 240-pound center Gardendale High School grad played collegiate basketball for the UAB Blazers and started his professional career when he signed with the Miami Heat as an undrafted rookie free agent during the 1990–91 NBA season. He became a fan favorite during his two seasons in Miami and split his playing time in his third and final NBA season with the Milwaukee Bucks and the Washington Bullets. He averaged 2.2 points and 1.7 rebounds during his NBA career.[1] Ogg played overseas in Germany, China, Colombia, the Philippines, Puerto Rico and Paraguay before retiring from professional basketball in 2001. He had heart surgery in 2003.[2]
Ogg died aged 42 on November 1, 2009, in the UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, due to complications from a staphylococcal infection[3] in his heart valve.[2]
Career statistics
edit| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
editRegular season
edit| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–91 | Miami | 31 | 1 | 8.4 | .436 | .000 | .600 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.7 |
| 1991–92 | Miami | 43 | 0 | 8.5 | .548 | .000 | .533 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 2.5 |
| 1992–93 | Milwaukee | 3 | 0 | 8.7 | .333 | .000 | 1.000 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 2.7 |
| 1992–93 | Washington | 3 | 0 | 1.0 | .500 | .000 | .500 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| Career | 80 | 1 | 8.2 | .493 | .000 | .568 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 2.2 | |
Playoffs
edit| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–92 | Miami | 3 | 0 | 5.0 | .333 | .000 | .500 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
College
edit| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–87 | UAB | 31 | - | 10.6 | .456 | - | .625 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 2.3 |
| 1987–88 | UAB | 27 | - | 8.6 | .480 | - | .733 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 2.2 |
| 1988–89 | UAB | 34 | - | 26.3 | .573 | - | .712 | 6.1 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 3.8 | 9.8 |
| 1989–90 | UAB | 31 | - | 23.0 | .591 | - | .672 | 6.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2.9 | 10.5 |
| Career | 123 | - | 17.6 | .559 | - | .689 | 4.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 2.2 | 6.4 | |
References
edit- ^ a b Ogg dead at 42
- ^ a b Remembering UAB's Alan Ogg: He stood out for more than basketball
- ^ UAB spokesman: Former NBA player Alan Ogg dies[dead link]. November 1, 2009. Retrieved on November 1, 2009.