His height was usually officially listed as 5 feet 9 inches ( 1.75 m ) .
He continued to be a basketball star at Columbia University , where he was one of the best point guards in the country in spite of his small stature .
one 's height was usually officially listed as 5 feet 9 inches ( 1.75 m ) .
He continued to be a basketball star at Columbia University , where he was one of the best point guards in the country in spite of his small stature .