The story of Fab Five (University of Michigan)

The Fab 5 back in 1991 (Picture Credit - Detroit Free Press)
The Fab 5 back in 1991 (Picture Credit - Detroit Free Press)

Life after the Fab Five

Chris Webber enjoyed a successful career in the NBA, becoming a 5x All-Star
Chris Webber enjoyed a successful career in the NBA, becoming a 5x All-Star

Webber was the first to leave Michigan as the Detroit native was drafted with the first pick of the 1993 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic. During a 15 year career in the league, Webber went on to have successful spells with the Sacramento Kings and was named to the All-Star team on five occasions.

Jalen Rose and Juwan Howard both followed a year later, with Rose being drafted 13th, while Howard was selected as a top-five pick. Rose's best spell came with the Indiana Pacers between 1996 and 2002, and he picked up the Most Improved Player award in 2000.

Meanwhile, Howard went on to make the 1996 All-Star team, and during a late-career spell with the Miami Heat, the center became the only Fab Five member to win an NBA Championship.

Jimmy King entered the draft in 1995 and was selected 35th overall. Nevertheless, the shooting guard was quickly waived by the Toronto Raptors and spent most of his career in Europe.

Finally, Ray Jackson stayed at Michigan for the full four years, however, he was undrafted after declaring for the draft in 1995. Ultimately, Jackson was the only member of the Fab Five not to play in the NBA, although he went on to become a coach in his native Texas.

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