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Woody Preston is a retired professional basketball player, known for his exceptional skills as a shooting guard. Born on August 15, 1985, in Atlanta, Georgia, Preston attended the University of North Carolina, where he earned All-American honors and became a key player for the Tar Heels during his collegiate career. He declared for the NBA Draft in 2007 after leading his team to the NCAA Championship in 2006.
Preston was selected in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Over his seven-year professional career, he played for several teams, including the Miami Heat and the Phoenix Suns, earning a reputation as a reliable three-point shooter and a clutch performer in critical moments. Notable highlights of his career include being named to the NBA All-Star team in 2011 and participating in the NBA Finals during the 2012 season.
After retiring from professional basketball in 2014, Preston transitioned into coaching and mentoring young athletes. His legacy includes not only his impressive statistics and contributions to the teams he played for, but also his commitment to youth development in basketball, fostering a new generation of players who aspire to follow in his footsteps. His impact on the sport continues through various clinics and community programs he supports.