Robert Hite
Encyclopedia
Robert J. Hite, II is an American
professional basketball
player, formerly of the NBA
's New Jersey Nets
and Miami Heat
, currently playing for Cholet Basket
in France
.
appearing in 121 games (109 starts) and averaged 14.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.55 steals and 1.5 assists. He finished fifth on Miami’s career scoring list with 1,717 points, fourth on UM’s career steals list with 187 and third in three-point field goals made with 228. His 84.9 career shooting percentage from the free throw line ranks second in school history while his 38.4 shooting percentage from three-point range ranks third all-time. His 109 career starts also rank second on Miami’s all-time list.
As a senior, he led Miami in steals (50) while ranking second on the team in scoring (558) and rebounding (198). Hite was a third-team All-ACC
selection and named to the All-District 6 first-team by the National Association of Basketball Coaches
(NABC) after starting all 34 games, averaging 16.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.47 steals and 1.4 assists while connecting on 85 three-point field goal
s, setting a new UM single-season record. As a junior, he appeared in all 29 games (28 starts) and averaged 17.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.55 steals and 1.1 assists. Hite was an Honorable-mention All-ACC selection and earned Player of the Week honors on December 13. As a sophomore, he appeared in all 30 games (29 starts) and averaged 15.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.03 steals and 2.0 assists. He was named Big East Player of the Week on Dec 29th and was also named to the All-Tournament team at the 2003 Las Vegas
Tourney. As a freshman, he appeared in all 28 games (18 starts) and averaged 7.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.11 steals. He ranked third on the team in scoring and became the first University of Miami
freshman since 1992 to open the season with four consecutive double-figure scoring games.
on October 31, 2006. This was the Miami Heat's season opener to the 2006-2007 season. He went 0-2 from downtown and 0-3 overall to go scoreless in 5 minutes with 1 rebound and 1 steal while committing 2 fouls and turning it over 2 times. Hite's best game so far came in some mop-up duty against the San Antonio Spurs
on November 22, 2006. He scored 9 points on 4-6 shooting and went 1-1 from the three-point line. He also had a rebound, assist, steal, and block without a turnover or foul in 17 minutes.
On February 1, Hite, who had not been with the team since January 21, was charged with DUI after a party celebrating teammate Dwyane Wade
's 25th birthday. It was later dropped when tests showed Hite's blood alcohol level was well within legal limits. But this was later seen as a mistake.http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2738451 Nevertheless, the Heat organization decided that Hite should take some time away from the team, and ultimately waived him to make room for the returning Eddie Jones
.
's Hapoel Holon
. He signed with CSP Limoges (France), in February 2011. In June 2011 he signed a one-year contract with Cholet Basket
.
United States
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professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player, formerly of the NBA
National Basketball Association
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's New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
and Miami Heat
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
, currently playing for Cholet Basket
Cholet Basket
Cholet Basket is a professional basketball club that is based in Cholet, France. The club plays in the French Pro A League. Their home arena is La Meilleraie.- Establishment :...
in France
France
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.
University of Miami
Hite, at 6’2” and 185 lbs., played four seasons at the University of MiamiUniversity of Miami
The University of Miami is a private, non-sectarian university founded in 1925 with its main campus in Coral Gables, Florida, a medical campus in Miami city proper at Civic Center, and an oceanographic research facility on Virginia Key., the university currently enrolls 15,629 students in 12...
appearing in 121 games (109 starts) and averaged 14.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.55 steals and 1.5 assists. He finished fifth on Miami’s career scoring list with 1,717 points, fourth on UM’s career steals list with 187 and third in three-point field goals made with 228. His 84.9 career shooting percentage from the free throw line ranks second in school history while his 38.4 shooting percentage from three-point range ranks third all-time. His 109 career starts also rank second on Miami’s all-time list.
As a senior, he led Miami in steals (50) while ranking second on the team in scoring (558) and rebounding (198). Hite was a third-team All-ACC
Atlantic Coast Conference
The Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the ACC sanctions competition in twenty-five sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its twelve member universities...
selection and named to the All-District 6 first-team by the National Association of Basketball Coaches
National Association of Basketball Coaches
The National Association of Basketball Coaches , headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is an American organization of college men's basketball coaches...
(NABC) after starting all 34 games, averaging 16.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.47 steals and 1.4 assists while connecting on 85 three-point field goal
Three-point field goal
A three-point field goal is a field goal in a basketball game, made from beyond the three-point line, a designated arc radiating from the basket...
s, setting a new UM single-season record. As a junior, he appeared in all 29 games (28 starts) and averaged 17.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.55 steals and 1.1 assists. Hite was an Honorable-mention All-ACC selection and earned Player of the Week honors on December 13. As a sophomore, he appeared in all 30 games (29 starts) and averaged 15.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.03 steals and 2.0 assists. He was named Big East Player of the Week on Dec 29th and was also named to the All-Tournament team at the 2003 Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
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Tourney. As a freshman, he appeared in all 28 games (18 starts) and averaged 7.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.11 steals. He ranked third on the team in scoring and became the first University of Miami
University of Miami
The University of Miami is a private, non-sectarian university founded in 1925 with its main campus in Coral Gables, Florida, a medical campus in Miami city proper at Civic Center, and an oceanographic research facility on Virginia Key., the university currently enrolls 15,629 students in 12...
freshman since 1992 to open the season with four consecutive double-figure scoring games.
Miami Heat
Hite officially played his first NBA game against the Chicago BullsChicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
on October 31, 2006. This was the Miami Heat's season opener to the 2006-2007 season. He went 0-2 from downtown and 0-3 overall to go scoreless in 5 minutes with 1 rebound and 1 steal while committing 2 fouls and turning it over 2 times. Hite's best game so far came in some mop-up duty against the San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
on November 22, 2006. He scored 9 points on 4-6 shooting and went 1-1 from the three-point line. He also had a rebound, assist, steal, and block without a turnover or foul in 17 minutes.
On February 1, Hite, who had not been with the team since January 21, was charged with DUI after a party celebrating teammate Dwyane Wade
Dwyane Wade
Dwyane Tyrone Wade, Jr. nicknamed Flash or D-Wade, is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat. Awarded 2006 Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated, Wade has established himself as one of the most well-known and popular players in the league...
's 25th birthday. It was later dropped when tests showed Hite's blood alcohol level was well within legal limits. But this was later seen as a mistake.http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2738451 Nevertheless, the Heat organization decided that Hite should take some time away from the team, and ultimately waived him to make room for the returning Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones (basketball)
Eddie Charles Jones is an American former professional basketball player. Jones played college basketball at Temple University and was the 1993–94 Atlantic 10 Player of the Year...
.
Europe
In September 2010, Hite signed with IsraelIsrael
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
's Hapoel Holon
Hapoel Holon
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. He signed with CSP Limoges (France), in February 2011. In June 2011 he signed a one-year contract with Cholet Basket
Cholet Basket
Cholet Basket is a professional basketball club that is based in Cholet, France. The club plays in the French Pro A League. Their home arena is La Meilleraie.- Establishment :...
.