Gary McGhee
| No. 16 – Kolossos Rodou | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League | Greek League |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
October 28, 1988 Anderson, Indiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Highland (Anderson, Indiana) |
| College | Pittsburgh (2007–2011) |
| NBA draft | 2011 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 2011–present |
| Career history | |
| 2011–2012 | Bandırma Kırmızı |
| 2012–2013 | BBC Bayreuth |
| 2013 | BCM Gravelines |
| 2013–2014 | MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg |
| 2014 | CSM U Oradea |
| 2014 | Sigal Prishtina |
| 2014–2015 | CB Breogán |
| 2015–present | Kolossos Rodou |
Gary McGhee (born October 28, 1988) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for Kolossos Rodou of the Greek League. He was a member of Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball team. In 2009–10, McGhee was selected to the CBE Classic All-Tournament Team, led the Panthers in field goal percentage at 62.3%, and at the end of the season was named the team's Defensive Player of the Year.[1]
College career
2007–08
In his freshman year, Big G appeared in 21 games, played 103 minutes, and scored 31 points (1.5 ppg) with 30 rebounds (1.4 rpg) for Pitt Panther team the that won the 2008 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament. He saw action in four minutes with one offensive rebound in his career debut against North Carolina A&T, on November 10. As the season progressed, he continued to contribute, at the end of the year he earned team co-Most Improved Player Award at the team banquet.[1]
2008–09
As a sophomore, McGhee played in 31 of 36 games with one start, against Belmont. He finished season with 38 points, 48 rebounds and eight blocked shots in 207 minutes of action[2] for the Pitt team that earned a number one seed in the 2009 NCAA basketball tournament and advanced to the Elite Eight.
2009–10
McGhee's junior year saw huge increases in production. In 24.2 minutes per game (34 games) McGhee averaged 6.9 ppg and 6.8 rpg. He was one of four players to start all 34 games, and led the team in FG%, at 62.3%. That year's Pitt team finished the season ranked and earned a three seed in the 2010 NCAA Tournament.
2010–11
Lauded as one of the Big East's best defenders. Started all 34 games at center. Scored 10 points and grabbed 18 rebounds in the NABC College All-Star Game in Houston. Earned rebounding award at team banquet for a Pitt team that won the Big East regular season championship and earned a number one seed in the 2011 NCAA Tournament. Magee averaged 9.0 rebounds per game in Pitt's two NCAA Tournament games. Pulled down career-highs of 15 rebounds and 12 defensive rebounds at DePaul, 1/22. Grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds and set a career-high 11 defensive rebounds vs. Syracuse, 1/17. Tied a career-high with 13 points and 10 rebounds vs. Seton Hall, 1/15. Tallied a career-high 13 points, all coming in the second half, and grabbed nine rebounds at Providence, 1/4. Posted a double-double with career-highs of 12 points and 13 rebounds, and a career-high seven blocks against Duquesne, 12/1. The seven blocks tied a program record.
Professional career
After two seasons playing in Europe, McGhee joined the Golden State Warriors for the 2013 NBA Summer League.[3] In December 2013, he signed with MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg.[4]
On July 30, 2014, he signed with the Romanian team CSM Oradea.[5]
On November 20, 2014 he signed with Sigal Prishtina from Kosovo.[6] On December 18, 2014, he signed with CB Breogán.[7]
References
- 1 2 Gary McGhee Bio – PittsburghPanthers.com
- ↑ Gary McGhee Stats, Bio – ESPN
- ↑ Warriors Announce 2013 Summer League Roster & TV Schedule
- ↑ "Gary McGhee officially signs with MHP Ludwigsburg". Sportando.net. 14 December 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ↑ Carchia, Emiliano (July 30, 2014). "Gary McGhee inks with CSM Oradea". Sportando.com. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
- ↑ Gary McGhee signs in Kosovo with Sigal Prishtina
- ↑ CB Breogan lands Gary McGhee