Chris Webber

Biography

Chris Webber was naturally a great player along with lots of determination and hard work on his part. He figured out his great talent in one of his eighth grade basketball games scoring 64 points 15 of them being dunks. The future star wouldn't stop their. When high school came around the basketball star wanted to play for Southwestern High School with future "fab five" and Michigan teammate Jalen Rose who was also showing his abilitly with a basketball.
Even though Chris wasn't able to play with Jalen at Southwestern it didn't stop him from leading his private school Detroit County Day High to three State Championships. As his dad had said "He knew I was gonna be ok in basketball." His dad was right but just a little Chris wasn't okay he was fantastic, and on his way to the NBA. As a senior in high school Chris averaged a killing in the statistics 28 points a game and 13 rebounds. Because of Chris's great ability to score and rebound Chris earned himself these honors Michigan's Mr. Basketball and 1990-91 consensus National High School Player of the Year honors. After being named these great honors he was able to go to about any college or university he desired, he chose Michigan because it was close to his family and he wouldn't have to go far from his home.
Chris Webber was a dominating in force in the fab five. He had it all, talent, speed, strength and a jump shot that will get you from anywhere. The fab five sophomore was a no doubt choice in the 1993 NBA draft. After leading his heavy preseason favorite Michigan Wolverines to the 1991 NCAA Championship game, playing Duke in the Superdome for the prized Championship trophy and bragging rights for that year.