Aurora, CO, September 13th, 2010. Durrell Middleton, owner of the Colorado Kings ABA team announces Michael Ruffin, former NBA player, as the new addition to their coaching staff.
Michael David Ruffin is an American professional basketball player who is currently a free agent. Standing at 6'8"/ 248 lb., he is formative a leader and a strategic addition to this Colorado team.
Born in Denver, and a graduate of Cherry Creek High School, Michael is a “home grown” native. He went on to play at the University of Tulsa where he studied chemical engineering and is the only player in Tulsa history to surpass 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. Ruffin was then drafted in the second round of the 1999 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls. He has appeared in 30 playoff games and averaged 1.7 points and 3.9 rebounds through his career. His résumé boasts playing for teams such as the Philadelphia 76ers, Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, Milwaukee Bucks, and the Portland Trail Blazers.
Michael is an activist, philanthropist, and a family man. He was recognized by The Sporting News in 2006 as one of the top "Good Guys" in sports for his charitable endeavors. He has also earned the Bulls' 2000 Charles Lubin Award, honoring his outstanding commitment to community service efforts during his rookie season – the only rookie to ever receive the honor. Along with his wife Mistye, was honored as one of Lifetime Television and The Wireless Foundation Champions for Change. They are the proud parents of four children.
“This is a slam dunk for our organization and for Colorado,” states Durrell Middleton. "His athletic experience, leadership ability, and keen acumen of the game will prove invaluable in evaluating new talent at our tryout camp. We truly are blessed to have him and we are excited about this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our local talent!"
