Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Charles “Bo” Outlaw is a retired American professional basketball player known for his defensive prowess and athleticism. Below is an overview of his personal background and professional career:
Player Profile
- Full Name: Charles Outlaw
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: April 13, 1971
- Place of Birth: San Antonio, Texas, USA
- Height: 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm)
- Weight: 220 pounds (100 kg)
- Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches (213cm)
- Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
- Jersey Numbers: 6, 45, 46
- Position: Power Forward / Center
- High School: John Jay High School, San Antonio, Texas
- Colleges:
- South Plains College (1989–1991)
- University of Houston (1991–1993)
- NBA Draft: 1993, Undrafted
- Professional Career:
- Grand Rapids Hoops (1993)
- CB Estudiantes (1993)
- Los Angeles Clippers (1994–1997)
- Orlando Magic (1997–2001)
- Phoenix Suns (2001–2002)
- Memphis Grizzlies (2002–2003)
- Phoenix Suns (2003–2004)
- Orlando Magic (2004–2007)
- Championship Rings: None
- Children: Information not publicly available
- Siblings: Information not publicly available
Player Archetype / Play Style
Bo Outlaw was an energy-big archetype, essentially a defense-first power forward who survived and lasted in the league through hustle, mobility, and nonstop activity rather than polished scoring. Defensively, he filled the role of an interior helper and switchable frontcourt disruptor, bringing rebounding, weak-side shot blocking, scrappy post resistance, and the kind of effort that let coaches trust him in dirty-work assignments. Offensively, his role was narrow and functional: rim runs, cuts, put-backs, dump-off finishes, and the occasional short-range touch, with very little of his value tied to self-created offense. At 6-foot-8 and about 220 pounds, Outlaw was lean for a big man but quick off the floor, mobile enough to cover space, and wiry enough to play bigger than his frame through effort and timing. His overall style was that of a high-motor glue guy who defended, rebounded, finished simple plays, and raised a team’s physical edge without needing the ball much. (NBA)
Sources: NBA.com — Bo Outlaw | Forward; Phoenix Suns / NBA.com — Suns Acquire Bo Outlaw, 1st Round Pick; Basketball-Reference — Bo Outlaw Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and More; Orlando Magic / NBA.com — Beloved Bo is a True Treasure