Robert Gilchrist (basketball)

Robert Gilchrist
BC Luleå
Position Power forward / Center
League Basketligan
Personal information
Born (1990-10-14) 14 October 1990
London, England
Nationality British
Listed height 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight 220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school Barking Abbey School
(London, England)
Worcester Academy
(Worcester, Massachusetts)
College
NBA draft 2014 / Undrafted
Playing career 2014–present
Career history
2014–2015 Karlsruhe
2015–2016 Peristeri
2016 Holargos
2017 Araberri
2017–2018 Worcester Wolves
2018–present Luleå
Career highlights and awards

Robert Gilchrist (born 14 October 1990) is a professional basketball player for Luleå of the Basketligan. Gilchrist was born in England and played his college career in the United States.

High school / college career

After graduating from Worcester Academy in the U.S. state of Massachusetts, Gilchrist played two years for Polk State College[1] in Winter Haven, Florida, where he earned an associates degree in business administration. Gilchrist then played for two years for Florida State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in social science.[2] Gilchrist started 24 games as a small forward/power forward and served as the primary backup for Okaro White at the power forward position. Florida State participated in the NIT tournament in both of Gilchrist's seasons.

Professional career

Upon graduation in 2014, Gilchrist began his professional career with BG Karlsruhe in Karlsruhe, Germany.[3]

On 24 September 2015, he signed with Greek A2 club Peristeri in Athens. He averaged 12.2 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2 blocks per game.[4]

On 29 September 2016 he signed with Holargos of Greek 2nd Division.[5] Before the end of the season, he left the team, after being replaced by Marko Popadic. On 28 February 2017 he joined Araberri of the LEB Oro until the end of the season.[6]

On 1 December 2017 Gilchrist joined Worcester Wolves of the British Basketball League.[7]

International career

In 2015, he began playing for the Great Britain national basketball team, scoring 12 in his debut.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "PSC Forward Robert Gilchrist Set To Sign With FSU".
  2. ↑ "#14 Robert Gilchrist".
  3. ↑ "Rob Gilcrhist to Begin Pro Career in Germany".
  4. ↑ Robert Gilchrist Signs in Greece with Peristeri Athens.
  5. ↑ A1Basket.gr Holargos sign Robert Gilchrist
  6. ↑ Araberri signs Robert Gilchrist
  7. ↑ Worcester Wolves Signs Great Britain Squad Member
  8. ↑ "GB Senior Men Beaten in Friendly Against New Zealand".
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