Robert Gilchrist (basketball)
Holargos | |
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Position | Power forward / Center |
League | Greek A2 League |
Personal information | |
Born |
London, England | 14 October 1990
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 |
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NBA draft | 2014 / Undrafted |
Playing career | 2014–present |
Career history | |
2014–2015 | Karlsruhe |
2015–2016 | Peristeri |
2016– | Holargos |
Career highlights and awards | |
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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]