Ledell Eackles

Ledell Eackles (born November 24, 1966) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Washington Bullets in the second round (36th overall pick) of the 1988 NBA draft. Eackles played in seven NBA seasons for the Bullets, Miami Heat and Washington Wizards, averaging 10.8 ppg in his career. His best season came during 1989–90 when he appeared in 78 games for the Bullets averaging 13.5 points.

Ledell Eackles

Personal information
Born	(1966-11-24) November 24, 1966 (age 58) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school	Broadmoor (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
College	San Jacinto (1984–1986) New Orleans (1986–1988)
NBA draft	1988: 2nd round, 36th overall pick
Drafted by	Washington Bullets
Playing career	1988–2000
Position	Shooting guard
Number	21
Career history
1988–1992	Washington Bullets
1992–1993	Rapid City Thrillers
1994–1995	Miami Heat
1995–1998	Washington Bullets / Wizards
1999–2000	Richmond Rhythm
Career highlights
American South Player of the Year (1988) 2× First-team All-American South (1987, 1988) American South Newcomer of the Year (1987)
Career NBA statistics
Points	4,783 (10.8 ppg)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

Eackles played college basketball for the New Orleans Privateers and prepped at Broadmoor High School in Baton Rouge.

One of Eackles' sons, Ledell Eackles Jr., won two state championships at Woodlawn High School in Baton Rouge and played college basketball for Campbell College. Another son, Ledrick, played basketball at McNeese State after transferring from Oakland University.^[1]