At 34-years-old, Chase Budinger is still in the prime of his athletic career, even if it’s in a sport different than basketball.
Budinger is gearing up for a run at the 2024 Paris Olympics in beach volleyball, according to insidethegames.biz. Budinger, who has played beach volleyball professionally since 2018, recently switched to ready for Olympic qualifying.
The Pac-10 Freshman of the Year in 2007, Budinger played three seasons for the Arizona Wildcats (2007-09), averaging 17 points and 5.8 rebounds for his collegiate career.
Budinger competed in both basketball and volleyball at La Costa Canyon High School in Encinitas, Calif.