37. Khalid El-Amin: Connecticut - (1997-2000) Minneapolis, MN

Three seasons: 15.3 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 4.4 apg, 1.7 spg, 35.5% 3FG, 82.2% FT

Rookie of the Year (1998)

Was never a favorite around the league with opposing fans who often made fun of his chunky 5’10” frame, but the point guard had the last laugh when he led the Huskies to the National Championship in 1999.

El-Amin was a hit right away, averaging 16.0 ppg, 4.2 apg, and 1.8 spg as a freshman. He also showed fine shooting skills making 36.5% of his threes and 79.6% from the line. That season resulted in El-Amin being named Big East Rookie of the Year. As a sophomore his numbers dropped to 13.8 ppg, but his leadership skills and clutch play was huge in the Huskies’ National Championship run. During his junior season, he once again averaged 16.0 ppg while also setting the Big East record for conference games when he made 93.4% of his free throws (since broken by Gerry McNamara). He hit 89.2% of his free throws overall, while also adding 1.7 spg and a career high 5.2 apg.

He left after his junior year but still amassed 1,650 points. He played one season in the NBA, but has been playing overseas since, where has one won MVP honors in both Turkey and the Ukraine.