Sixers Guard Goes Back to School

Philadelphia 76ers player Jodie Meeks, a former Kentucky guard, has returned to the university to finish his degree after his second season in the NBA.

The marketing major told WKYT-TV that both his parents have degrees in business, so he wanted to get his degree since he was so close to finishing. He's taking just one class right now, but he said going back to school has been an adjustment.

Meeks was a second-round pick in the 2009 NBA Draft by Milwaukee and then was traded to the Philadelphia. He became a starter midseason this year and averaged more than 10 points per game.

He said he's been fortunate to go to Philadelphia and said the team was the right fit for him.



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