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Raymond Bernard Felton Jr. (born June 26 , 1984 in Marion, South Carolina ) is an American professional Basketball player who currently plays for the Charlotte Bobcats of the NBA . HIGH SCHOOL CAREER Felton began his basketball career at Latta High School in Latta, South Carolina . There he led his high school to two state championships and a career record of 104-9. In the process, he set state scoring records with 2,992 points and 117 3 pointers. Felton won the South Carolina Mister Basketball award as both a junior and senior, and was named Naismith Prep Player Of The Year in 2002. He was MVP of the 2002 Roundball Classic at the United Center in Chicago , and was named to the 2002 McDonald's All-American Team. Felton played in the McDonald's All-American game with two future Tar Heel teammates, Sean May and Rashad McCants . COLLEGE CAREER At 6'1", 198 pounds, he was one of college basketball's most athletic guards during his three years at the year, he was a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award and the Naismith College Player Of The Year Award, had 213 assists, and led the Tar Heels in steals (63) and free throw percentage (81%) while averaging 11.5 points per game. In his third and final season at North Carolina, Felton led the Tar Heels along with fellow juniors Rashad McCants and Sean May and freshman Marvin Williams to the 2005 National Championship over the University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign Fighting Illini on April 4 , 2005 in St. Louis . This was the fifth men's basketball championship in UNC's history (1924, 1957 , 1982 , 1993 , 2005). Felton hit clutch free throws in the final seconds of the game, which ultimately kept the Illini from tying the game for a second time. Felton averaged 12.9 points and 6.9 assists per game during his junior season and showed a much-improved shooting touch. He was voted to the All-ACC First Team that season in recognition of his efforts.http://www.theacc.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030705aai.html PROFESSIONAL CAREER He was selected 5th overall in the 2005 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Bobcats . Felton wears jersey No. 20 as a professional, just as he did in high school for the Latta Vikings. His current career NBA averages are 12.0 PPG, 3.4 RPG, and 6.3 APG. AWARDS
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