Charles Wade Barkley (born February 20, 1963) is an American former professional basketball player who is a television analyst on TNT and CBS Sports. Nicknamed "Sir Charles", "the Bread Truck", and "the Round Mound of Rebound", Barkley played 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Charles Barkley (Sir Charles; The Round Mound of Rebound; Chuck) Position: Center 6-6, 252lb (198cm, 114kg) School: Auburn (Men) Draft: Philadelphia 76ers, 1st round (5th pick, 5th overall), 1984 NBA draft. More player info

Mar 9, 2022 · Charles Barkley is one of the greatest basketball players of all time, an under-sized college center at Auburn known for his rebounding and shot-blocking who became of the best players in the NBA...

Apr 8, 2024 · Barkley played college basketball at Auburn University from 1981 to 1984. A native of Leeds, Ala., Barkley was far from a highly-touted recruit at Leeds High School.

Mar 7, 2024 · Discover where NBA legend Charles Barkley went to college and the impact of his alma mater on his storied basketball career.

Mar 17, 2022 · As Barkley is mostly known for his NBA career and work on TNT's "Inside the NBA," his outstanding college career is often a footnote of a long list of accolades. But prior to his years in the...

Jun 15, 2024 · Charles Barkley is one of basketball's most dominant icons, known for his passionate and physical style of play. This earned him the nicknames Sir Charles and the Round Mound of Rebound.

Jan 13, 2025 · Charles Barkley’s college teammate reflects on how the NBA legend’s size and skill defied expectations, and he utilized it to Hall of Fame glory. Charles Barkley didn't appear as your typical athletic prodigy on the basketball scene.

Dec 5, 2024 · Charles Barkley’s collegiate basketball journey began at Indiana State University (ISU), a public university located in Terre Haute, Indiana. Barkley attended ISU from 1979 to 1984, where he played college basketball under the …

"Sir Charles" will be forever remembered as colorful, opinionated, and multi-talented. He averaged 14.1 points and 9.6 rebounds per game for the Auburn University Tigers and was named 1984 Southeastern Conference Player of the Year.