Cory Hightower
Position: Guard /
Forward
Height/Weight: 6-8 / 200
Birthdate: July 30, 1979 (Flint, Mich.)
High
School: Mt. Zion Christian Academy (Durham, N.C.)
College: Indian Hills (Iowa)
CC
BACKGROUND
Pro Career Highlights:
Played briefly for Marinos de Anzoategui in Venezuela in 2004-05, averaging
14.0 points in two games. Also appeared in three games for the Michigan Mayhem
in the CBA in 2004-05, averaging 12.3 points and 3.3 rebounds. Played in nine
games with the Yakima Sun Kings in the CBA in 2003-04, averaging 14.7 points and
3.6 rebounds. Played 2002-03 season in the CBA with the Great Lakes Storm, averaging
23.6 points, which ranked second in the league. Participated in training camp
with the Charlotte Hornets in 2001 before being released. Spent 2001-02 season
in the CBA with the Gary Steelheads and Rockford Lightning, averaging 11.8 points
in 21 total games. Participated in training camp with the Los Angeles Lakers in
2001 before being released. Spent a brief part of the 2000-01 season in the CBA
with the Gary Steelheads before joining the Harlem Globetrotters. Has also played
in the USBL in each summer from 2001 to 2005.
College Highlights: Selected
after sophomore season by the San Antonio Spurs in second round (#54 pick overall)
of 2000 NBA Draft. Draft rights traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Originally committed
to Texas Christian before making himself eligible for the 2000 NBA Draft.
Sophomore (1999-00): As a sophomore, averaged 22.6 points, 5.8 rebounds,
and 4.4 assists. Led team in scoring. Averaged over six free throw attempts a
game. Helped lead team to a 28-5 overall record. Named a First Team NJCAA All-American.
Freshman (1998-99): As a freshman, averaged 13.3 points, 2.9 rebounds,
and 2.8 assists. Helped lead Indian Hill to a 37-1 overall record and a third
straight NJCAA championship. Scored 15 points against Barton County (KS) CC in
the NJCAA title game and was named NJCAA Tournament MVP.
Personal: Was a high school teammate of Toronto Raptors forward Morris Peterson at Northwestern HS in Flint, Michigan before finishing his career at Mt. Zion Christian Academy.
