Houston Rockets rookie Chris Clemons had his No. 3 jersey retired by Campbell University over the All-Star break as the undrafted guard became the first player from the university to suit up in the NBA since 1968.
After four years, Clemons left as the all-time leading scorer in program history as his 3,225 career points rank third in NCAA Division I history. He led the NCAA in scoring last year after averaging 30.1 points per game for the Fighting Camels.
He is one of only 10 players in history to reach 3,000 career points.
Clemons joined the Rockets in Summer League and quickly made his mark. He averaged 20.8 points in five games while he shot 42.1% from 3-point range. Clemons signed a two-way contract after Summer League and eventually earned a standard NBA deal in December.
Some of the @HoustonRockets might have got a break this weekend, but Chris Clemons was busy getting his number retired at not one, but two schools!
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Clemons is averaging five points in 28 appearances with the Rockers this season. He has scored in double figures six times this season and recorded a career-high 19 points on Nov. 16 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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