Robert Gilchrist (basketball)

Robert Gilchrist
Holargos
Position Power forward / Center
League Greek A2 League
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
Career highlights and awards

Robert Gilchrist (born October 14, 1990) is a professional basketball player from England who played his college career in the United States.He plays for Holargos B.C.

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

On September 29, 2016, he signed with Holargos of Greek 2nd Division.[5]

International career

In 2015, he began playing for the Great Britain national basketball team, scoring 12 in his debut.[6]

References


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