All Things Hip Hop Episode #1

ERICK STRICKLAND- Erick Strickland, born 25 November 1973 in (Opelika, Alabama) is an American professional basketball player formerly in the NBA and also Drafted by the Florida Marlins to play 2 1/2 Years in the Minor Leagues. Strickland attended in , where he was All-State in 3 sports. In Football 2 years, Basketball 2 years and Baseball 1. Strickland was named 14th on the Top 100 Greatest Athletes in Nebraska History, where he is ranked No. 2 All Time in the Omaha Metro Conference for scoring, leading his team in 1991 to the State Finals and a Runner-Up finish. • • Bellevue West High School Bellevue, Nebraska Strickland then went on to attend college at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he was a 4 Year Letterman for the Cornhuskers. Leading the team to 2 NCAA Appearances and 2 NIT's, winning the NIT in 1996 where he was named MVP. Averaging 12.5 Pts per game in his career which ranks in No. 7 All-Time with 1586 pts and his 257 Steals ranks him No. 2 in Nebraska History. Havin