Left Florida on Feb. 18, 2004, to sign a professional contract with F.C. Barcelona of Spain. According to NBA rules, he automatically becomes eligible for the 2004 NBA Draft. Originally chose to play at Florida, despite receiving seven-digit offers from some of the top teams in Europe, including Olympiakos, Benetton Treviso and F.C. Barcelona.
F.C. Barcelona (2004): Appeared in eight regular season games, averaging 5.3 points and 3.3 rebounds. Shot 8-for-17 from three-point range. Appeared in four Euroleague games, averaging 4.0 points.
Sophomore (2003-04): Averaging 10.2 points and 4.8 rebounds when he left Florida. Recorded his first career double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds in the season opener against Montana State. Tallied 13 points, seven rebounds and two assists against Maryland. Scored a career-high 20 points against Northeastern.
Freshman (2002-03): Missed the first two months of the season after complications from an ankle sprain, which led to the removal of an abscess from his left ankle. Appeared in 18 games, averaging 3.6 points and 2.4 assists. Led the Gators in assists on five occasions, including a career-high nine against Kentucky.
At SISU: Named the Danish League Player of the Year in 2002 after averaging 31.6 points and 6.4 rebounds. In his first season with the team (2001), averaged 17.1 points and 4.0 rebounds.
Strengths: Unselfish player with excellent court vision and good ballhandling skills. Said to have “point-forward” potential. Has good range on his jumpshot and is an above-average athlete.
Personal: Father is a surgeon in Copenhagen. Favorite NBA player is Jason Kidd of the New Jersey Nets.
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NBA Draft 2004