Cameron McGriff
![]() McGriff with Oklahoma State in December 2016 | |
No. 8 – Portland Trail Blazers | |
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Position | Small forward |
League | NBA |
Personal information | |
Born | Grand Prairie, Texas | September 30, 1997
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | South Grand Prairie (Grand Prairie, Texas) |
College | Oklahoma State (2016–2020) |
NBA draft | 2020 / Undrafted |
Playing career | 2020–present |
Career history | |
2020–2021 | Okapi Aalst |
2021 | Greensboro Swarm |
2021–present | Portland Trail Blazers |
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Cameron McGriff (born September 30, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Early life and high school career[]
McGriff grew up mainly playing flag football. His parents, Octavia and Nate McGriff, were separated, with his father working three jobs. He began focusing on basketball as he grew taller and could dunk by sixth grade.[1][2] McGriff attended South Grand Prairie High School in Grand Prairie, Texas. As a senior, he averaged 14.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.[3] He was ranked the 10th best recruit in Texas by ESPN and the No. 113 in his high school class by Rivals. McGriff committed to playing college basketball for Oklahoma State, choosing the Cowboys over Arkansas in part because he thought they would help him reach the NBA.[4]
College career[]
Entering his freshman season at Oklahoma State, McGriff's new college teammate and friend, Tyrek Coger, collapsed and died of an enlarged heart during summer workouts.[1] As a freshman, McGriff averaged 3.8 points and 3.1 rebounds in 15.7 minutes per game while showcasing his dunking ability, including a dunk against Georgetown that appeared on SportsCenter's Top 10.[5][6] Before his sophomore season, he improved his jump shot, making 1,000 shots each day.[1] As a sophomore, he averaged 8.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game and helped the team reach the National Invitational Tournament quarterfinals.[7] In November 2018, McGriff scored 28 points in a win against LSU.[8]
As a junior, McGriff averaged 12.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, shooting 38 percent.[9] On February 22, 2020, he tied his career-high of 28 points and had seven rebounds in a 83–66 win over Oklahoma.[10] He averaged 12.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game as a senior on a team that finished 18–14.[11] McGriff averaged 19 points per game on the final six games of the season and was named the team's most valuable player by the Tulsa World.[12] He was also named All-Big 12 Honorable Mention.[13]
Professional career[]
Okapi Aalst (2020–2021)[]
On June 14, 2020, McGriff signed his first professional contract with Okapi Aalst of the Pro Basketball League (PBL) in Belgium.[14] He left the team after the season after averaging 13.4 points and 4.9 rebounds per game in the PBL.[15][16]
Greensboro Swarm (2021)[]
On October 8, 2021, McGriff signed with the Charlotte Hornets,[17] but was waived six days later.[18] On October 24, he signed with the Greensboro Swarm as an affiliate player.[19] In 14 games, McGriff averaged 10.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.[20]
Portland Trail Blazers (2021–present)[]
On December 25, 2021, McGriff signed a 10-day contract with the Portland Trail Blazers via the hardship exception.[20]
Career statistics[]
GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College[]
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2016–17 | Oklahoma State | 32 | 1 | 15.7 | .405 | .286 | .730 | 3.1 | .6 | .5 | .3 | 3.8 |
2017–18 | Oklahoma State | 36 | 17 | 24.1 | .480 | .368 | .865 | 5.4 | 1.0 | .8 | .5 | 8.4 |
2018–19 | Oklahoma State | 32 | 32 | 33.8 | .381 | .298 | .764 | 7.4 | 1.7 | 1.2 | .8 | 12.3 |
2019–20 | Oklahoma State | 32 | 32 | 30.1 | .450 | .308 | .832 | 6.6 | 1.3 | .4 | .3 | 12.3 |
Career | 132 | 82 | 25.9 | .427 | .313 | .802 | 5.6 | 1.1 | .7 | .5 | 9.2 |
References[]
- ^ a b c Pfeifer, Ben (June 8, 2020). "Stranded in the Deep End: Why Cameron McGriff refuses to quit". The Rookie Wire. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
- ^ Ruiz, Nathan (February 14, 2018). "Like father, like son". The Oklahoman. PressReader. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
- ^ Florek, Michael (March 4, 2016). "Boys Regional Basketball Tournament Previews". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
- ^ Riddle, Greg (November 11, 2015). "South Grand Prairie basketball stars Cameron McGriff, Harrison Henderson sign with colleges that can produce NBA talent". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
- ^ Hart, Hally (November 6, 2018). "McGriff brings poise, maturity to young Cowboy squad". The O'Colly. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
- ^ Unruh, Jacob (March 4, 2020). "OSU basketball: Cam McGriff's role has evolved, but it's soldified his strong legacy". The Oklahoman. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
- ^ "Oklahoma State Preview Capsule". Associated Press. October 25, 2018. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
- ^ Katz, Andy (May 10, 2019). "5 seniors who can have breakout college basketball seasons in 2019-20". NCAA.com. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
- ^ Bonner II, Frank (November 2, 2019). "OSU basketball preview: Cowboys add depth; Cowgirls looking for scorers". Tulsa World. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
- ^ Bonner II, Frank (February 22, 2020). "Cameron McGriff ties his career high in scoring to lead OSU to an 83–66 win over the Sooners". Tulsa World. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
- ^ Postins, Matthew (May 12, 2020). "Oklahoma State Cowboys Basketball 2019-20 Season Review". Heartland College Sports. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
- ^ Bonner II, Frank (March 24, 2020). "OSU season in review: The MVP. The highs and lows. What to look for next season". Tulsa World. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
- ^ Bitterman, Abby (March 8, 2020). "Big 12 men's basketball: 3 Sooners and 2 Cowboys receive All-Big 12 honors". The Oklahoman. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
- ^ "Very High Level Rookie Cameron McGriff Naar Okapi". OkapiAalstar.be (in Dutch). Okapi Aalst. June 14, 2020. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
- ^ "Okapi Aalst ziet vijf spelers vertrekken". TVOOST - Regionaal nieuws uit Oost-Vlaanderen (in Dutch). Retrieved August 10, 2021.
- ^ "Cameron Mcgriff, Basketball Player". Proballers.com. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
- ^ Wash, Quinton (October 8, 2021). "Charlotte Hornets Sign Jalen Crutcher and Cameron McGriff". NBA.com. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
- ^ "Hornets Waive Crutcher and McGriff". NBA.com. October 14, 2021. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
- ^ Trujillo, Justin (October 24, 2021). "Swarm Announce Training Camp Roster And Coaching Staff For 2021-22". NBA.com. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ a b Taylor, Cody (December 25, 2021). "Trail Blazers to sign Cameron McGriff to 10-day hardship contract". Rookie Wire. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
External links[]
- 1997 births
- Living people
- Okapi Aalstar players
- American men's basketball players
- American expatriate basketball people in Belgium
- Basketball players from Texas
- Greensboro Swarm players
- Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball players
- People from Grand Prairie, Texas
- Portland Trail Blazers players
- Small forwards
- Undrafted National Basketball Association players