Last Updated on January 9, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Calbert Cheaney:

  • Full Name: Calbert Nathaniel Cheaney
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on July 17, 1971
  • Hometown: Evansville, Indiana, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm)
  • Weight: 209 lbs (95 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: 40, 3 (varied across teams)
  • Position: Small Forward / Shooting Guard
  • High School: William Henry Harrison High School in Evansville, Indiana
  • College: Indiana University
  • NBA Draft: 1993 NBA Draft, 1st round, 6th overall pick by the Washington Bullets
  • Teams Played For:
    • Washington Bullets/Wizards (1993–1999)
    • Boston Celtics (1999–2000)
    • Denver Nuggets (2000–2001)
    • Utah Jazz (2001–2003)
    • Golden State Warriors (2003–2006)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Calbert Cheaney has children, but details are not widely publicized.
  • Siblings: Information about siblings is not widely publicized.

Calbert Cheaney is celebrated as one of the greatest players in Indiana University history, where he became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA men’s basketball history with 2,613 career points (a record that still stands). In college, he earned multiple accolades, including the 1993 Naismith College Player of the Year and Wooden Award. Though his NBA career didn’t mirror his collegiate dominance, he was a steady contributor over 13 seasons. Post-retirement, Cheaney has worked in basketball coaching and administration roles, continuing his connection to the game.