Robert Gilchrist (basketball)
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| No. 14 – Surrey Scorchers | |
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| Position | Power forward / Center |
| League | British Basketball League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 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 |
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| College |
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| NBA draft | 2014 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 2014–present |
| Career history | |
| 2014–2015 | Karlsruhe |
| 2015–2016 | Peristeri |
| 2016 | Holargos |
| 2017 | Araberri |
| 2017–2018 | Worcester Wolves |
| 2018–2019 | Luleå |
| 2019 | Earth Friends Tokyo Z |
| 2020 | Valladolid |
| 2021- | Surrey Scorchers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Robert Gilchrist (born 14 October 1990) is a professional basketball player. Currently playing in the British Basketball League for the Surrey Scorchers. 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 associate 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 at the small forward and power forward positions. 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 the Worcester Wolves of the British Basketball League.[7]
International career[]
In 2015, he began playing for the Great Britain Men's National Team, scoring 12 points in his debut vs. New Zealand.[8]
References[]
- ^ "PSC Forward Robert Gilchrist Set To Sign With FSU".
- ^ "#14 Robert Gilchrist".
- ^ "Rob Gilcrhist to Begin Pro Career in Germany".
- ^ Robert Gilchrist Signs in Greece with Peristeri Athens.
- ^ A1Basket.gr Holargos sign Robert Gilchrist
- ^ Araberri signs Robert Gilchrist
- ^ Worcester Wolves Signs Great Britain Squad Member
- ^ "GB Senior Men Beaten in Friendly Against New Zealand".
External links[]
- 1990 births
- Living people
- Basketball players at the 2018 Commonwealth Games
- British men's basketball players
- British expatriate basketball people in the United States
- British expatriate basketball people in Germany
- British expatriate basketball people in Greece
- Centers (basketball)
- Florida State Seminoles men's basketball players
- Holargos B.C. players
- Junior college men's basketball players in the United States
- Peristeri B.C. players
- Polk State College alumni
- Power forwards (basketball)
- Worcester Academy alumni
- Commonwealth Games competitors for England