In 2007 I made a decision that I now wish I had made over 10 years ago, taking up mixed martial arts. I train under Master Shegog in Urban Freestyle Martial Arts which combines multiple martial arts styles. Master Shegog not only trains your body, but your mind as well in a fun environment that [...]
Ron MercerRon Mercer was twice named "Mr. Basketball" of Tennessee while at Goodpasture Christian School in Madison, Tennessee. He then transferred to Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, and was rated by Bob Gibbons to be the best prep player of the class of 1995, over Kevin Garnett, Vince Carter, Antwan Jamison and Stephon Marbury.
#6Selected with the 6th overall pick of the 1997 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics and was reunited with fellow Kentucky teammate Antoine Walker, and Rick Pitino, his coach at Kentucky who had just become the coach of the Celtics.
In the CommunityAfter retiring from the NBA, Ron continues to stay active in the community through a series of athletic camps and public speaking.
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