FAYETTEVILLE — Patrick Beverley took the long route from the University of Arkansas to the NBA.
Through the Ukraine, Greece and Russia.
Beverley, a 6-1 guard from Chicago, played overseas for three seasons before finally getting his shot in the NBA with the Houston Rockets during the 2012-13 season.
Seven seasons later, Beverley is still in the NBA as a starter for the Los Angeles Clippers, who are playing in the Western Conference semifinals against the Denver Nuggets.
Beverley, who has built his game around playing tenacious defense, is No.