HILLSBORO, Kan. – Former NBA player Brent Price will be the keynote speaker for the annual Tabor College Athletic Department Kickoff from 7:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 26 in the gymnasium.
Vice President of Athletics Director Rusty Allen is thrilled to have someone of Price’s caliber speak to the athletes and prepare them for their upcoming seasons.
“We look forward to having Brent share with our coaches and athletes,” Allen said. “His career as a basketball player speaks for itself. Combine that with his strong commitment to Christ and we should all be in for a great message. I am thankful that Brent will be sharing with us.”
Price grew up in Enid, Okla., and says the people around him helped to influence who he became as a person and an athlete.
“I remember growing up as an aspiring athlete and remember people in my community, the inspiration they gave to me,” Price said. “It’s always been special for me to go out and return the favor, to get to speak to young athletes in terms of experience and pass on a little life knowledge and be an encouragement in the place that they are right now. It’s always been fun for me to go out and do that.”
Price played two seasons at the University of South Carolina and averaged 12.6 points per game. He finished his collegiate career at the University of Oklahoma, where he averaged 18 points per game. In 1992, Price was drafted in the 2nd round (5th pick, 32nd overall) by the Washington Bullets. He played for four different teams during his nine seasons in the NBA. On January 19, 1996, Price extended his NBA record of field goal attempts without a miss to 13 consecutive. Price’s brother, Mark, also played 12 seasons in the NBA for four different teams.
Price and his family reside in Enid, Okla.