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NO. PLAYER NAME POS HT WT DOB COLLEGE
1 Rod Strickland PG 6-3 175 July 11, 1966 DePaul
2 Mitch Richmond SG 6-5 215 June 30, 1965 Moberly Area Community College, Kansas State
3 Laron Profit PG 6-5 204 August 5, 1977 Maryland
4 Courtney Alexander PG 6-5 205 April 27, 1977 Virginia, Fresno State
5 Juwan Howard PF 6-9 240 February 7, 1973 Michigan
8 Tyrone Nesby SF 6-6 225 January 31, 1976 Vincennes University, UNLV
12 Chris Whitney PG 6-0 168 October 5, 1971 Clemson
13 Felipe López SG 6-5 199 December 19, 1974 St. John’s
22 David Vanterpool PG 6-5 200 March 31, 1973 St. Bonaventure
24 Hubert Davis PG 6-5 183 May 17, 1970 UNC
32 Richard Hamilton SF 6-7 185 February 14, 1978 UConn
34 Michael Smith PF 6-8 230 March 28, 1972 Providence
35 Loy Vaught PF 6-9 230 February 27, 1968 Michigan
40 Mike Smith SF 6-8 195 April 15, 1976 Louisiana-Monroe
44 Christian Laettner PF 6-11 235 August 17, 1969 Duke
44 Cherokee Parks C 6-11 235 October 11, 1972 Duke
50 Popeye Jones PF 6-8 250 June 17, 1970 Murray State
51 Gerard King SF 6-9 230 November 25, 1972 Nicholls State
52 Calvin Booth C 6-11 230 May 7, 1976 Penn State
54 Obinna Ekezie PF 6-9 270 August 22, 1975 Maryland
55 Jahidi White C 6-9 290 February 19, 1976 Georgetown

Regular Season Per Game

Player Pos Age GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TPG FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Richard Hamilton SF 22 78 42 32.3 18.1 3.1 2.9 1.0 0.1 2.6 16.0 7.0 .438 1.9 0.5 .274 4.1 3.6 .868
Juwan Howard PF 27 54 54 36.7 18.2 7.0 2.9 0.9 0.4 3.1 15.3 7.3 .474 0.0 0.0   4.7 3.6 .770
Courtney Alexander PG 23 27 18 33.7 17.0 3.0 1.5 1.1 0.1 2.0 14.6 6.6 .448 1.3 0.5 .389 3.9 3.3 .857
Mitch Richmond SG 35 37 30 32.9 16.2 2.9 3.0 1.2 0.2 2.3 13.6 5.5 .407 3.6 1.2 .338 4.3 3.9 .894
Christian Laettner PF 31 25 13 29.3 13.2 6.1 2.3 1.2 0.8 2.7 9.1 4.5 .491 0.4 0.1 .300 4.9 4.1 .844
Rod Strickland PG 34 33 28 30.9 12.2 3.2 7.0 1.3 0.1 2.5 10.0 4.3 .426 0.5 0.1 .250 4.5 3.5 .782
Hubert Davis PG 30 15 11 28.7 10.2 2.0 3.3 0.4 0.0 1.7 7.9 3.8 .479 2.5 1.3 .526 1.4 1.3 .905
Chris Whitney PG 29 59 31 26.0 9.5 1.8 4.2 0.9 0.1 1.7 8.0 3.1 .387 4.2 1.6 .375 1.9 1.7 .894
Jahidi White C 24 68 56 23.7 8.6 7.7 0.3 0.5 1.6 2.0 6.0 3.0 .498 0.0 0.0 .000 4.6 2.6 .567
Tyrone Nesby SF 25 48 22 25.5 8.4 2.7 1.4 0.9 0.3 1.1 8.5 3.1 .366 2.8 0.8 .291 1.7 1.4 .807
Felipe López SG 26 47 38 23.6 8.1 3.4 1.6 0.9 0.4 1.2 6.9 3.0 .436 0.6 0.1 .207 2.6 1.9 .732
David Vanterpool PG 27 22 0 18.7 5.5 1.7 3.0 1.0 0.1 1.7 5.0 2.1 .418 0.3 0.0 .000 2.3 1.4 .600
Gerard King SF 28 45 3 15.7 4.8 2.9 0.7 0.3 0.2 1.0 3.9 2.0 .511 0.0 0.0   1.0 0.8 .800
Calvin Booth C 24 40 22 16.0 4.5 4.4 0.6 0.4 2.0 0.9 4.2 1.9 .440 0.0 0.0   1.1 0.8 .733
Laron Profit PG 23 35 12 17.3 4.3 1.8 2.5 1.0 0.3 1.3 4.1 1.6 .394 0.7 0.2 .269 1.3 0.9 .733
Loy Vaught PF 32 14 0 11.2 3.9 3.6 0.5 0.4 0.1 0.6 3.4 1.8 .521 0.0 0.0   0.3 0.3 1.000
Michael Smith PF 28 79 29 20.4 3.8 7.1 1.3 0.7 0.5 0.8 2.8 1.3 .486 0.0 0.0 .000 1.9 1.1 .578
Cherokee Parks C 28 13 0 13.7 3.7 3.1 0.5 0.5 0.8 0.8 2.9 1.4 .474 0.0 0.0   1.3 0.9 .706
Popeye Jones PF 30 45 1 14.2 3.6 4.9 0.7 0.4 0.2 0.5 3.4 1.3 .392 0.1 0.0 .167 1.2 0.9 .745
Obinna Ekezie PF 25 29 0 9.4 3.5 2.6 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.5 2.7 1.1 .416 0.0 0.0   1.8 1.3 .698
Mike Smith SF 24 17 0 10.6 3.0 1.3 0.6 0.3 0.2 0.4 3.5 1.1 .322 1.1 0.2 .167 0.9 0.6 .625
Team Totals     82 82 240.0 93.2 41.3 20.1 7.7 4.7 17.0 78.7 34.5 .439 10.3 3.4 .324 27.4 20.8 .759

Regular Season Per 36 Mins

PLYR POS AGE GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Richard Hamilton SF 22 78 42 32.3 20.2 3.4 3.2 1.1 0.1 2.9 17.8 7.8 .438 2.1 0.6 .274 4.6 4.0 .868
Juwan Howard PF 27 54 54 36.7 17.8 6.9 2.8 0.8 0.4 3.1 15.0 7.1 .474 0.0 0.0   4.7 3.6 .770
Mitch Richmond SG 35 37 30 32.9 17.7 3.2 3.3 1.3 0.2 2.5 14.9 6.1 .407 3.9 1.3 .338 4.7 4.2 .894
Jahidi White C 24 68 56 23.7 13.0 11.7 0.4 0.7 2.5 3.0 9.1 4.5 .498 0.0 0.0 .000 7.0 4.0 .567
Chris Whitney PG 29 59 31 26.0 13.1 2.5 5.8 1.3 0.1 2.4 11.0 4.3 .387 5.8 2.2 .375 2.7 2.4 .894
Felipe López SG 26 47 38 23.6 12.3 5.2 2.4 1.3 0.6 1.8 10.6 4.6 .436 0.9 0.2 .207 4.0 2.9 .732
Tyrone Nesby SF 25 48 22 25.5 11.9 3.9 1.9 1.2 0.5 1.6 12.0 4.4 .366 3.9 1.1 .291 2.4 2.0 .807
Christian Laettner PF 31 25 13 29.3 16.2 7.5 2.8 1.5 0.9 3.3 11.2 5.5 .491 0.5 0.1 .300 6.0 5.1 .844
Rod Strickland PG 34 33 28 30.9 14.2 3.7 8.2 1.5 0.1 2.9 11.7 5.0 .426 0.6 0.1 .250 5.2 4.1 .782
Courtney Alexander PG 23 27 18 33.7 18.1 3.2 1.6 1.1 0.1 2.1 15.6 7.0 .448 1.4 0.6 .389 4.2 3.6 .857
Obinna Ekezie PF 25 29 0 9.4 13.3 10.0 1.2 0.7 0.7 1.8 10.2 4.2 .416 0.0 0.0   7.0 4.9 .698
Loy Vaught PF 32 14 0 11.2 12.4 11.5 1.6 1.4 0.5 1.8 11.0 5.7 .521 0.0 0.0   0.9 0.9 1.000
Gerard King SF 28 45 3 15.7 11.0 6.6 1.6 0.7 0.6 2.4 9.0 4.6 .511 0.0 0.0   2.3 1.8 .800
Hubert Davis PG 30 15 11 28.7 12.8 2.5 4.1 0.5 0.0 2.1 9.9 4.8 .479 3.2 1.7 .526 1.8 1.6 .905
Michael Smith PF 28 79 29 20.4 6.7 12.6 2.3 1.3 0.8 1.4 4.9 2.4 .486 0.0 0.0 .000 3.4 2.0 .578
Calvin Booth C 24 40 22 16.0 10.2 9.8 1.3 1.0 4.6 2.0 9.5 4.2 .440 0.0 0.0   2.5 1.9 .733
Mike Smith SF 24 17 0 10.6 10.2 4.4 2.0 1.0 0.6 1.4 11.8 3.8 .322 3.6 0.6 .167 3.2 2.0 .625
David Vanterpool PG 27 22 0 18.7 10.7 3.2 5.8 2.0 0.3 3.2 9.6 4.0 .418 0.5 0.0 .000 4.4 2.6 .600
Popeye Jones PF 30 45 1 14.2 9.1 12.4 1.7 1.1 0.5 1.2 8.6 3.4 .392 0.3 0.1 .167 3.1 2.3 .745
Cherokee Parks C 28 13 0 13.7 9.7 8.1 1.4 1.2 2.2 2.0 7.7 3.6 .474 0.0 0.0   3.4 2.4 .706
Laron Profit PG 23 35 12 17.3 9.0 3.8 5.3 2.1 0.7 2.7 8.4 3.3 .394 1.5 0.4 .269 2.7 2.0 .733

Regular Season Totals

PLYR POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Richard Hamilton SF 22 78 42 2519 1411 238 224 75 10 201 1249 547 .438 146 40 .274 319 277 .868
Juwan Howard PF 27 54 54 1981 981 379 154 46 21 169 827 392 .474 0 0   256 197 .770
Mitch Richmond SG 35 37 30 1216 598 109 111 43 7 84 504 205 .407 133 45 .338 160 143 .894
Jahidi White C 24 68 56 1609 583 521 20 32 111 136 408 203 .498 1 0 .000 312 177 .567
Chris Whitney PG 29 59 31 1532 558 106 248 55 3 103 470 182 .387 248 93 .375 113 101 .894
Courtney Alexander PG 23 27 18 910 458 80 41 29 2 54 395 177 .448 36 14 .389 105 90 .857
Tyrone Nesby SF 25 48 22 1223 404 131 65 41 16 55 407 149 .366 134 39 .291 83 67 .807
Rod Strickland PG 34 33 28 1020 401 105 231 43 4 83 331 141 .426 16 4 .250 147 115 .782
Felipe López SG 26 47 38 1108 380 160 73 41 18 56 326 142 .436 29 6 .207 123 90 .732
Christian Laettner PF 31 25 13 733 330 153 57 31 19 67 228 112 .491 10 3 .300 122 103 .844
Michael Smith PF 28 79 29 1610 301 562 101 57 37 62 218 106 .486 1 0 .000 154 89 .578
Gerard King SF 28 45 3 706 216 129 31 14 11 47 176 90 .511 0 0   45 36 .800
Calvin Booth C 24 40 22 640 181 174 23 17 81 36 168 74 .440 0 0   45 33 .733
Hubert Davis PG 30 15 11 431 153 30 49 6 0 25 119 57 .479 38 20 .526 21 19 .905
Laron Profit PG 23 35 12 605 152 64 89 36 11 46 142 56 .394 26 7 .269 45 33 .733
David Vanterpool PG 27 22 0 411 122 37 66 23 3 37 110 46 .418 6 0 .000 50 30 .600
Obinna Ekezie PF 25 29 0 273 101 76 9 5 5 14 77 32 .416 0 0   53 37 .698
Loy Vaught PF 32 14 0 157 54 50 7 6 2 8 48 25 .521 0 0   4 4 1.000
Mike Smith SF 24 17 0 180 51 22 10 5 3 7 59 19 .322 18 3 .167 16 10 .625
Cherokee Parks C 28 13 0 178 48 40 7 6 11 10 38 18 .474 0 0   17 12 .706
Popeye Jones PF 30 45 1 638 162 220 31 19 8 21 153 60 .392 6 1 .167 55 41 .745
Team Totals     82 82 19680 7645 3386 1647 630 383 1321 6453 2833 .439 848 275 .324 2245 1704 .759

Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Juwan Howard Starter/Star (1.1) 36.7 High (1.2) 18.2 7.0 2.9 1.3 77.88 Operating as Washington’s primary half-court scoring big, Howard worked from the mid-post with face-up jumpers and strong interior positioning. Much of the offense flowed through him, and his steady rebounding and physical paint presence helped stabilize a roster that shuffled lineups throughout the season.  
Richard Hamilton Starter/Star (1.1) 32.3 High (1.2) 18.1 3.1 2.9 1.1 66.00 Functioning as an emerging perimeter scorer in his rookie campaign, Hamilton relied on constant movement and quick pull-up jumpers to generate offense. Even early in his career he flashed the off-ball stamina and mid-range rhythm that would later define his playing style. NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2000)
Courtney Alexander Key Contributor (1.05) 33.7 High (1.2) 17.0 3.0 1.5 1.2 57.20 Alexander stepped into a major scoring role after arriving midseason, attacking defenders with straight-line drives and confident mid-range shooting. His aggressive approach immediately boosted the team’s perimeter scoring, giving Washington another guard capable of creating shots.  
Mitch Richmond Starter/Star (1.1) 32.9 High (1.2) 16.2 2.9 3.0 1.4 61.78 The veteran shooting guard played a steady offensive role, leaning on his polished pull-up jumper and physical drives. Even in the later stages of his career, Richmond remained one of the roster’s most dependable scoring options and a calming presence in late-game situations.  
Rod Strickland Starter/Star (1.1) 30.9 Medium (1.1) 12.2 3.2 7.0 1.4 57.23 Running the offense as the team’s lead playmaker, Strickland relied on craft and ball control to set up teammates. His seven assists per game reflected how often he orchestrated half-court sets, probing defenses before slipping passes to cutters and interior scorers.  
Christian Laettner Key Contributor (1.05) 29.3 Medium (1.1) 13.2 6.1 2.3 2.0 54.02 Playing as a versatile frontcourt piece, Laettner mixed interior scoring with smart passing from the high post. His ability to rebound, facilitate, and protect the rim in stretches made him one of the more flexible contributors in Washington’s rotation.  
Jahidi White Starter/Star (1.1) 23.7 Low (1.0) 8.6 7.7 0.3 2.1 41.14 Anchoring the middle of the defense, White focused on rebounding and shot deterrence rather than offensive volume. His physical presence on the boards and rim protection gave Washington needed interior toughness alongside scoring forwards.  
Hubert Davis Key Contributor (1.05) 28.7 Medium (1.1) 10.2 2.0 3.3 0.4 36.59 Davis filled the role of perimeter spacer, constantly relocating along the arc and punishing defenses with a quick release. His elite shooting efficiency, including over 50 percent from three in limited attempts, made him one of the roster’s most reliable floor-spacers.  
Chris Whitney Key Contributor (1.05) 26.0 Medium (1.1) 9.5 1.8 4.2 1.0 38.57 Whitney handled a share of the playmaking duties, using his quickness to penetrate and create opportunities for teammates. His willingness to fire from deep kept defenses honest while he balanced scoring and ball distribution.  
Tyrone Nesby Key Contributor (1.05) 25.5 Medium (1.1) 8.4 2.7 1.4 1.2 31.51 Nesby brought athletic energy to the wing rotation, attacking in transition and defending multiple positions. His scoring often came in bursts, especially when pushing the pace or cutting off ball movement.  
Felipe López Key Contributor (1.05) 23.6 Low (1.0) 8.1 3.4 1.6 1.3 30.24 López operated mainly as a complementary wing, contributing secondary scoring while helping defensively on the perimeter. His length and activity allowed him to disrupt passing lanes and support the team’s transition game.  
Michael Smith Key Contributor (1.05) 20.4 Low (1.0) 3.8 7.1 1.3 1.2 28.14 Smith’s value came almost entirely from hustle plays—crashing the glass, setting physical screens, and battling inside. His rebounding numbers helped Washington stay competitive on the boards despite limited scoring touches.  
Calvin Booth Key Contributor (1.05) 16.0 Low (1.0) 4.5 4.4 0.6 2.4 24.99 Booth served as a defensive specialist off the bench, using his length and timing to challenge shots near the rim. His shot-blocking instincts stood out, giving the second unit a clear interior defensive identity.  
David Vanterpool Bench (1.0) 18.7 Low (1.0) 5.5 1.7 3.0 1.1 22.60 Vanterpool played a utility guard role, helping organize the offense while bringing defensive pressure on the perimeter. His minutes often came when the team needed steadier ball handling from the backcourt.  
Gerard King Bench (1.0) 15.7 Low (1.0) 4.8 2.9 0.7 0.5 17.80 King filled a depth forward role, scoring opportunistically around the rim and contributing occasional rebounding. His playing time largely came in short rotation stints where energy and finishing were the priorities.  
Laron Profit Bench (1.0) 17.3 Low (1.0) 4.3 1.8 2.5 1.3 19.80 Profit brought defensive intensity to the guard rotation, using quick hands to disrupt passing lanes. Offensively he worked mostly as a secondary ball handler, helping initiate sets when the starting guards rested.  
Popeye Jones Bench (1.0) 14.2 Low (1.0) 3.6 4.9 0.7 0.6 19.60 Jones supplied toughness and rebounding in limited minutes, leaning on physical positioning to carve out space under the basket. His work on the glass often fueled second-chance opportunities for the offense.  
Cherokee Parks Bench (1.0) 13.7 Low (1.0) 3.7 3.1 0.5 1.3 17.20 Parks contributed as a rotational big, offering occasional rim protection and inside scoring. His role mainly centered on filling frontcourt minutes and providing size when the starters rested.  
Loy Vaught Bench (1.0) 11.2 Low (1.0) 3.9 3.6 0.5 0.5 17.00 Vaught worked as a depth forward, relying on strength and positioning to rebound and finish around the basket. His veteran experience helped steady the second unit during brief appearances.  
Obinna Ekezie Bench (1.0) 9.4 Low (1.0) 3.5 2.6 0.3 0.4 13.60 Ekezie played spot minutes as an interior reserve, focusing on physical defense and simple finishes near the rim. His role was largely developmental as he adjusted to NBA speed and spacing.  
Mike Smith Bench (1.0) 10.6 Low (1.0) 3.0 1.3 0.6 0.5 10.80 Smith filled a limited wing role, providing occasional perimeter shooting and energy defense. Most of his appearances came in short stretches off the bench.  
TOTALS — 240.0 — 93.2 41.3 20.1 12.4 676.19 Washington’s rotation leaned heavily on frontcourt scoring and veteran shot creation, with Howard anchoring the offense while guards like Hamilton, Richmond, and Alexander provided perimeter scoring bursts. The supporting cast focused on rebounding, defensive activity, and complementary shooting to round out the roster’s overall impact.