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| nationality = American / Spanish
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| high_school = [[Southern Wayne High School|Southern Wayne]]<br />([[Dudley, North Carolina]])
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| career_position = [[Power forward]] / [[Center (basketball)|center]]
| years1 = 1997–1998
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| team1 = [[Raleigh Cougars]]
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* [[All-NBL Team|All-NBL Second Team]] (1998)
* Third-team [[Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team|''Parade'' All-American]] (1992)
* Third-team [[Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team|''Parade'' All-American]] (1992)
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'''Charles MacArthur Kornegay Jr.''' (born September 28, 1974) is a Spanish-American former professional [[basketball]] player. The 6' 9", 235-lb power forward gained notoriety at [[Villanova University]], before going on to star for the [[Raleigh Cougars]] of the [[USBL]], and ultimately overseas. Cougars fans called him the "Chuck-wagon", "Chuck Diesel" and "Korn-dawg".
'''Charles MacArthur Kornegay Uzzell''' ({{né|'''Kornegay Jr.'''}}; born 28 September 1974) is a former professional [[basketball player]]. Born in the United States, he played for the [[Spain men's national basketball team|Spain national team]]. The 2.06 m, 107&nbsp;kg power forward gained notoriety at [[Villanova University]], before going on to star for the [[Raleigh Cougars]] of the [[USBL]], and ultimately overseas. Cougars fans called him the "Chuck-wagon", "Chuck Diesel" and "Korn-dawg".


==Basketball career==
==Basketball career==
As a [[basketball]] standout at [[Southern Wayne High School]] in [[Dudley, North Carolina]], Kornegay was heavily recruited by American universities. He signed with nearby school, [[North Carolina State University]]. He played at NCSU for the Wolfpack during the 1993–1994 season, before transferring to [[Villanova University]] in suburban [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]. He played for there for three seasons and led the Wildcats to [[Big East Conference|Big East]] conference championships in 1995 and 1997. During his career at Villanova, the team won 70 of 93 games and was rated as high as #2 nationally by the [[Associated Press]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.villanova.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/071201aaa.html|archiveurl=http://archive.today/20120629234534/http://www.villanova.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/071201aaa.html|url-status=dead|title=Catching Up: Former Wildcat Chuck Kornegay Finds A Hoops Home In Spain - Villanova University Official Athletic Site|website=Archive.org|archive-date=1 February 2016|access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref> He ended his collegiate career with averages of 7.3 points per game and 5.6 rebounds per game.
As a [[basketball]] standout at [[Southern Wayne High School]] in [[Dudley, North Carolina]], Kornegay was heavily recruited by American universities. He signed with nearby school, [[North Carolina State University]]. He played at NCSU for the Wolfpack during the 1993–1994 season, before transferring to [[Villanova University]] in suburban [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]. He played there for three seasons and led the Wildcats to the [[Big East Conference|Big East]] conference championships in 1995 and 1997. During his career at Villanova, the team won 70 of 93 games and was rated as high as #2 nationally by the [[Associated Press]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.villanova.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/071201aaa.html|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120629234534/http://www.villanova.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/071201aaa.html|url-status=dead|title=Catching Up: Former Wildcat Chuck Kornegay Finds A Hoops Home In Spain – Villanova University Official Athletic Site|archive-date=29 June 2012|access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref> He ended his collegiate career with averages of 7.3 points per game and 5.6 rebounds per game.


After graduation, Kornegay was selected by the [[Yakima Sun Kings]] in the 3rd round with the 28th overall pick of the 1997 [[Continental Basketball Association|CBA]] draft. Instead of joining the CBA, Kornegay returned to his home state of North Carolina to star for the [[Raleigh Cougars]] in the 1997–1998 season, forming a formidable frontline with [[Lorenzo Charles]] and [[Greg Newton]].
After graduation, Kornegay was selected by the [[Yakima Sun Kings]] in the 3rd round with the 28th overall pick of the 1997 [[Continental Basketball Association|CBA]] draft. Instead of joining the CBA, Kornegay returned to his home state of North Carolina to star for the [[Raleigh Cougars]] in the 1997–1998 season, forming a formidable frontline with [[Lorenzo Charles]] and [[Greg Newton]].


In 1998, Kornegay played professional basketball in [[Australia]] for the [[Brisbane Bullets]] of the [[National Basketball League (Australia)|NBL]].<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://elmundodeporte.elmundo.es/elmundodeporte/envivos/fichas/2/132/3460.html |title= Liga ACB |access-date=2006-06-17 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20050730075758/http://elmundodeporte.elmundo.es/elmundodeporte/envivos/fichas/2/132/3460.html |archive-date= 2005-07-30 |url-status=dead }}</ref> After his stint down under, Kornegay moved to [[Spain]], and played for a number of teams in that country before eventually hanging on with the Spanish team [[CB Málaga|Unicaja Malaga]] of the Euroleague. He patrolled the pivot there from 2001 to 2004, and even represented [[Spain]] in their 3rd-place run through the 2001 [[European Basketball Championship]] in [[Turkey]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.basket-stats.info/players/playerfile/k/chuck-kornegay.htm|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060617063141/http://www.basket-stats.info/players/playerfile/k/chuck-kornegay.htm|url-status=dead|title=Players Index: Chuck Kornegay<!-- Bot generated title -->|archive-date=17 June 2006|access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref> In 2005, Kornegay returned to Turkey to play for Besiktas ColaTurka of the [[Turkish Basketball League]] (TBL).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tblstat.net/pd.aspx?p=795|title=Chuck Kornegay - Turkish Basketball Super League Player|website=TBLStat.net|access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref> After his stint in Turkey, Kornegay moved back to Spain to play for Etosa Alicante. He coaches annually at his old college, Villanova, for summer basketball camp. The team he coached at camp won the high school championship in 2012.
In 1998, Kornegay played professional basketball in [[Australia]] for the [[Brisbane Bullets]] of the [[National Basketball League (Australia)|NBL]].<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://elmundodeporte.elmundo.es/elmundodeporte/envivos/fichas/2/132/3460.html |title= Liga ACB |access-date=2006-06-17 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20050730075758/http://elmundodeporte.elmundo.es/elmundodeporte/envivos/fichas/2/132/3460.html |archive-date= 2005-07-30 |url-status=dead }}</ref> After his stint down under, Kornegay moved to [[Spain]], and played for a number of teams there before eventually hanging on with the Spanish team [[CB Málaga|Unicaja Malaga]] of the Euroleague. He patrolled the pivot there from 2001 to 2004, and even represented [[Spain]] in their 3rd-place run through the 2001 [[European Basketball Championship]] in [[Turkey]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.basket-stats.info/players/playerfile/k/chuck-kornegay.htm|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060617063141/http://www.basket-stats.info/players/playerfile/k/chuck-kornegay.htm|url-status=dead|title=Players Index: Chuck Kornegay<!-- Bot generated title -->|archive-date=17 June 2006|access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref> In 2005, Kornegay returned to Turkey to play for Besiktas ColaTurka of the [[Turkish Basketball League]] (TBL).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tblstat.net/player/795|title=Chuck Kornegay – Turkish Basketball Super League Player|website=TBLStat.net|access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref> After his stint in Turkey, Kornegay moved back to Spain to play for Etosa Alicante. He coaches annually at his old college, Villanova, for summer basketball camp. The team he coached at the camp won the high school championship in 2012.


In September 2015, Kornegay was announced as Basketball Coach at Souderton (PA) HS.<ref>http://www.fibaeurope.com/cid_f43ulKJBGLcVnbH-aqLVu2.teamID_4662.compID_3PFNKyhLHWIYKHG2fZORy3.season_2005.roundID_4140.playerID_31769.html</ref>
In September 2015, Kornegay was announced as Basketball Coach at Souderton (PA) HS.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fibaeurope.com/cid_f43ulKJBGLcVnbH-aqLVu2.teamID_4662.compID_3PFNKyhLHWIYKHG2fZORy3.season_2005.roundID_4140.playerID_31769.html|title=Charles Macarthur Kornegay JR &#124; FIBA Europe Cup Men (2005) &#124; FIBA Europe|website=Fibaeurope.com|access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref>


==Achievements==
==Achievements==
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*2001 Won Bronze at European Basketball Championship
*2001 Won Bronze at European Basketball Championship
*2001 appeared in acb league finals
*2001 appeared in acb league finals
*2002-2003 Led Euroleague in Blocked Shots<ref>[http://www.euroleague.net/plantillas/jugador.jsp?id=AWY] {{dead link|date=December 2021}}</ref>
*2002–2003 Led Euroleague in Blocked Shots<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.euroleague.net/plantillas/jugador.jsp?id=AWY |title=Kornegay, Charles |access-date=2006-06-17 |archive-date=2005-08-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050828053653/http://www.euroleague.net/plantillas/jugador.jsp?id=AWY |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*1999-2000 voted acb league most exciting player
*1999–2000 voted acb league most exciting player
*2004 appeared in acb league finals
*2004 appeared in acb league finals


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Latest revision as of 23:00, 22 November 2024

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Kornegay and the second or maternal family name is Uzzell.
Chuck Kornegay
Personal information
Born (1974-09-28) 28 September 1974 (age 50)
Dudley, North Carolina, U.S.
NationalityAmerican / Spanish
Listed height2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)
Listed weight107 kg (236 lb)
Career information
High schoolSouthern Wayne
(Dudley, North Carolina)
College
NBA draft1997: undrafted
Playing career1997–2010
PositionPower forward / center
Career history
1997–1998Raleigh Cougars
1998Brisbane Bullets
1998–1999CDB Sevilla
1999–2000Baloncesto Fuenlabrada
2000–2001CDB Sevilla
2001–2004Unicaja
2004–2005MBC Dynamo Moscow
2005–2006Menorca Bàsquet
2006Beşiktaş J.K.
2006–2007CB Lucentum Alicante
2007–2008CB Alcúdia
2008–2009Estadio Unión Atletica
2009–2010Obras Sanitarias
Career highlights and awards

Charles MacArthur Kornegay Uzzell (né Kornegay Jr.; born 28 September 1974) is a former professional basketball player. Born in the United States, he played for the Spain national team. The 2.06 m, 107 kg power forward gained notoriety at Villanova University, before going on to star for the Raleigh Cougars of the USBL, and ultimately overseas. Cougars fans called him the "Chuck-wagon", "Chuck Diesel" and "Korn-dawg".

Basketball career

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As a basketball standout at Southern Wayne High School in Dudley, North Carolina, Kornegay was heavily recruited by American universities. He signed with nearby school, North Carolina State University. He played at NCSU for the Wolfpack during the 1993–1994 season, before transferring to Villanova University in suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He played there for three seasons and led the Wildcats to the Big East conference championships in 1995 and 1997. During his career at Villanova, the team won 70 of 93 games and was rated as high as #2 nationally by the Associated Press.[1] He ended his collegiate career with averages of 7.3 points per game and 5.6 rebounds per game.

After graduation, Kornegay was selected by the Yakima Sun Kings in the 3rd round with the 28th overall pick of the 1997 CBA draft. Instead of joining the CBA, Kornegay returned to his home state of North Carolina to star for the Raleigh Cougars in the 1997–1998 season, forming a formidable frontline with Lorenzo Charles and Greg Newton.

In 1998, Kornegay played professional basketball in Australia for the Brisbane Bullets of the NBL.[2] After his stint down under, Kornegay moved to Spain, and played for a number of teams there before eventually hanging on with the Spanish team Unicaja Malaga of the Euroleague. He patrolled the pivot there from 2001 to 2004, and even represented Spain in their 3rd-place run through the 2001 European Basketball Championship in Turkey.[3] In 2005, Kornegay returned to Turkey to play for Besiktas ColaTurka of the Turkish Basketball League (TBL).[4] After his stint in Turkey, Kornegay moved back to Spain to play for Etosa Alicante. He coaches annually at his old college, Villanova, for summer basketball camp. The team he coached at the camp won the high school championship in 2012.

In September 2015, Kornegay was announced as Basketball Coach at Souderton (PA) HS.[5]

Achievements

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  • 1997 Villanova University defensive player of the year
  • 1997 USBL All-Rookie Team
  • 1998 named to second team all nbl (Australia)
  • 1999 appeared in acb league finals
  • 2001 Won Bronze at European Basketball Championship
  • 2001 appeared in acb league finals
  • 2002–2003 Led Euroleague in Blocked Shots[6]
  • 1999–2000 voted acb league most exciting player
  • 2004 appeared in acb league finals

References

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  1. ^ "Catching Up: Former Wildcat Chuck Kornegay Finds A Hoops Home In Spain – Villanova University Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on 29 June 2012. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Liga ACB". Archived from the original on 30 July 2005. Retrieved 17 June 2006.
  3. ^ "Players Index: Chuck Kornegay". Archived from the original on 17 June 2006. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Chuck Kornegay – Turkish Basketball Super League Player". TBLStat.net. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Charles Macarthur Kornegay JR | FIBA Europe Cup Men (2005) | FIBA Europe". Fibaeurope.com. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  6. ^ "Kornegay, Charles". Archived from the original on 28 August 2005. Retrieved 17 June 2006.
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