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Abdul Jeelani, formerly known as Gary Cole, has a successful career in the NBA after his playing days at UW-Parkside. Jeelani is UW-Parkside’s career leader in points scored (2262), rebounds (1237) and he left in the top four of seven other single game, single season and career statistical categories. Jeelani was a member of two NAIA National Tournament teams in 1974 and 1975. He was named an NAIA All-American in 1975 and 1976.