The NBA Draft tonight marks the ten year anniversary since Rutgers last had a player drafted in the first round. The player was Quincy Douby. Simply, he is the most accomplished Rutgers basketball player in decades. In honor of his draft day anniversary, let's evaluate Douby's legacy and appreciate how special a player he truly was.
In terms of statistical accomplishments, Douby's name is all over the Rutgers record book and he is one of the best scorers in program history. His junior year during the 2005-2006 season is the stuff of legend. He broke the program's single season scoring record with 839 points and led the Big East conference with 25.