Ledell Eackles (born November 24, 1966) is an American former professional

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player who was selected by the

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in the second round (36th overall pick) of the

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. Eackles played in seven NBA seasons for the Bullets,

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and

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, 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. Eackles played

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for the

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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

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. Another son, Ledrick, played basketball at McNeese State after transferring from

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