15 Facts About Drew Neitzel

Drew Neitzel was born on May 7,1985 and is an American former professional basketball player.

Drew Neitzel holds the school career records for points and assists, while ranking second in the state in assists and sixth in scoring.

Drew Neitzel was awarded membership on the 2004 Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News Dream Team, Associated Press Class B Player of the Year, 2004 fourth-team Parade All-American, and Class B Academic All-State.

Drew Neitzel appeared in 33 games, starting 14 of the final 15 contests.

Drew Neitzel was named to the Big Ten All-Freshmen Team.

Drew Neitzel was a key part of a Spartan team that reached the Final Four, losing to eventual champion North Carolina.

On February 28,2007, Drew Neitzel was named First-Team All-District 11 by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

Drew Neitzel finished the regular season averaging 18.3 points per game, ranking fourth in the Big Ten.

Drew Neitzel scored 20 or more points in 15 games, and averaged 25.8 points against the top two teams in the league, Ohio State and Wisconsin.

Drew Neitzel was selected as the Big Ten's Player of the Week three times and was named National Player of the Week by ESPN.

Drew Neitzel is one of just three players in Michigan State history and 12 players in Big Ten history with 1,500 points and 500 assists.

Drew Neitzel finished 10th in career assists in Big Ten history.

Drew Neitzel played for the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2009 summer league.

Drew Neitzel averaged 34 minutes, 11.7 points per game and a 2.7 to 1 assist to turnover ratio.

Drew Neitzel is currently working as a financial advisor for Wells Fargo in Grand Rapids, Michigan since retiring from basketball.