Chase Andrew Budinger (/ ˈ b ʌ d ɪ ŋ ɡ ər / BUH-ding-ghər; [1] born May 22, 1988) is an American beach volleyball player and former professional basketball player. He was selected by the Detroit Pistons with the 44th overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft after playing three years of college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats .

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Aug 2, 2024 · Chase Budinger is used to playing in packed stadiums, but never like this. The former basketball player, who spent seven years in the NBA with four different teams, now finds himself in the...

Jul 29, 2024 · There are elite two-sport athletes and there's Chase Budinger, who is competing in beach volleyball in the Olympics eight years after his NBA career ended. Budinger, who starred in basketball...

Jun 5, 2024 · Chase Budinger was a basketball star at the University of Arizona and enjoyed a seven-year career in the NBA. Now, he will represent the United States at the Paris Olympics as a...

Jun 6, 2024 · Former NBA player Chase Budinger is headed to the 2024 Summer Olympics, but he won't need his basketball shoes to compete — he will be representing Team USA in beach volleyball. The seven-year...

Budinger played 407 games in the NBA over seven seasons from 2009 until 2016 with the Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Indiana Pacers, and Phoenix Suns. He competed in the 2012 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

Jul 28, 2024 · Chase Budinger played in the NBA for seven seasons before transitioning to beach volleyball. He and Miles Evans are hoping to surprise in the Paris Olympics.

After an eight-year professional basketball career, former NBA player Chase Budinger left the hardwood and leapt into the sand, committing to becoming a full-time, professional beach volleyball player.