College career
Childress played collegiately at Wake Forest University, where he averaged 18.4 points per game for his four-year career. His collegiate highlight came in 1995, when he delivered one of the most outstanding ACC Tournament performances of all time. Named tournament MVP, Childress along with sophomore Tim Duncan, carried the Demon Deacons to the title, Childress averaged 35.7 points and 7 assists per game. In the finals, against a UNC team featuring Jerry Stackhouse and Rasheed Wallace, Childress scored 37 with 7 assists and hit a game-winning jumper with 4 seconds left in overtime. The game was highlighted by a crossover dribble Childress performed with UNC's Jeff McInnis guarding him: McInnis tripped & fell in the process, Childress made a motion with his hand as if to say "come here" or "get up," then hit a 3-point shot. He was honored as the ACC Male Athlete of the Year in 1995. In 2002, Childress was named to the ACC 50th Anniversary men's basketball team, honoring the fifty greatest players in ACC history.Professional career
In the 1995 NBA draft, Childress was selected in the 1st round (19th overall) by theCoaching career
In April 2012, Childress was hired as the new director of player development at his alma mater, Wake Forest University. In April 2013, Childress was promoted to the position of assistant coach, moving into an on-court role for the team. He left the Wake Forest coaching staff following the 2020–21 season, moving into a strategic role with the athletic department.Personal life
Childress's son Brandon Childress played basketball at Wake Forest and professionally.References
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