Scottie pippen biography

(1965-)

Who Is Scottie Pippen?

Originally a walk-on at the University of Central Arkansas, Scottie Pippen became one of college basketball’s best players and was selected fifth overall in the 1987 NBA draft.

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During the 1990s, he teamed up with Michael Jordan to lead the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles.

Early Years and College Career

Hall of Fame NBA forward Scottie Maurice Pippen was born on September 25, 1965, in Hamburg, Arkansas.

The youngest of Preston and Ethel Pippen's 12 children, Pippen played both football and basketball as a young boy.

During his senior year at Hamburg High School, he led the team to the state playoffs and earned all-conference honors.

Perhaps scared off by his slight frame — he stood just 6'1" and weighed 150 pounds — no college offered him a basketball scholarship.

As a favor to his high school coach, the University of Central Arkansas offered Pippen a chance to become a student manager of the basketball team.

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