Gary McGhee

Gary McGhee (born October 28, 1988) is an American professional basketball player. 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]

Gary McGhee
Personal information
Born (1988-10-28) October 28, 1988
Anderson, Indiana
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High schoolHighland (Anderson, Indiana)
CollegePittsburgh (2007–2011)
NBA draft2011 / Undrafted
Playing career2011–present
PositionCenter
Career history
2011–2012Bandırma Kırmızı
2012–2013Bayreuth
2013Gravelines
2013–2014Riesen Ludwigsburg
2014Oradea
2014Prishtina
2014–2015Breogan
2015–2016Kolossos Rodou
2016–2017Tigers Tübingen
2017–2018Kymis
2018–2019Aris
2019–2020Benfica

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 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, he started all 34 games at the 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. In the 2011 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament quarterfinal against UConn, with seconds left in the game, Kemba Walker broke McGhee to the floor with a killer double stepback, and hit a game winning shot which motivated UConn to the final.[3]

Professional career

After two seasons playing in Europe, McGhee joined the Golden State Warriors for the 2013 NBA Summer League.[4] In December 2013, he signed with MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg.[5]

On July 30, 2014, McGhee signed with Romanian team CSM Oradea.[6]

On November 20, 2014, McGhee signed with Sigal Prishtina from Kosovo.[7] On December 18, 2014, he signed with CB Breogán.[8]

On July 29, 2016, McGhee signed with German club Tigers Tübingen.[9]

On October 23, 2017, McGhee signed with Greek club Kymis.[10]

On July 27, 2018, McGhee signed with Greek club Aris.[11]

On August 10, 2019, McGhee signed with Mamak Belediye Yeni Mamak Spor of the Turkish Basketball First League.[12]

On September 3, 2019, McGhee signed with Benfica of the Portuguese Basketball League.[13]

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References
  1. Gary McGhee Bio – PittsburghPanthers.com
  2. Gary McGhee Stats, Bio – ESPN
  3. "Kemba Walker Video Watch Walker Break Ankles and Beat Pittsburgh at the Buzzer". Bleacher Report. March 10, 2011.
  4. Warriors Announce 2013 Summer League Roster & TV Schedule
  5. "Gary McGhee officially signs with MHP Ludwigsburg". Sportando.net. December 14, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2013.
  6. Carchia, Emiliano (July 30, 2014). "Gary McGhee inks with CSM Oradea". Sportando.com. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  7. Gary McGhee signs in Kosovo with Sigal Prishtina
  8. CB Breogan lands Gary McGhee
  9. Tubingen Walter-Tigers land Gary McGhee
  10. Παίκτης της Κύμης ο Gary McGhee! (in Greek)
  11. "Aris BC signs Gary McGhee". Sportando. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  12. "Mamak Belediyespor inks Gary McGhee". Sportando. August 10, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
  13. "Gary McGhee signs with Benfica". Sportando. September 3, 2019. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
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