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Gary McGhee
CollegeUniversity of Pittsburgh
ConferenceBig East Conference
SportBasketball
Position Center
Jersey #52
ClassSenior
Career2007–present
Height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Weight250 lb (113 kg)
NationalityUnited States American
Born (1988-10-28) October 28, 1988 (age 35)
Anderson, Indiana
High schoolHighland Senior High School,
Anderson, Indiana
Championships
Tournaments

Gary McGhee (born October 28, 1988) is an American Basketball Player for the Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball team. In 2009-10, McGhee was selected to the CBE Classic All-Tournament, Led team in field goal percentage at 62.3%, and at the end of the season was named the team's Defensive Player of the Year.[1]

College Career

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2007-08

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In his freshman year, Big G appeared in 21 games, played 103 minutes, and scored 31 points (1.5 ppg) with 30 rebounds (1.4 rpg). He saw action in four minutes with one offensive rebound in his career debut against North Carolina A&T, on November 10. A the season progressed, he continued to contribute, at the end of the year he earned team co-Most Improved Player Award at the team banquet.[1]

2008-09

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As a sophomore, McGhee played in 31 of 36 games with one start, against Belmont. He finished season with 38 points, 48 rebounds and eight blocked shots in 207 minutes of action.[2]

2009-10

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The Big Fella's junior year saw huge increases in production. In 24.2 minutes per game (34 games) McGhee averaged 6.9 ppg and 6.8 rpg. He was one of four players to start all 34 games, and led the team in FG%, at 62.3%

2010-11

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TBD.

Nicknames

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References

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  1. ^ a b Player Bio: Gary McGhee, http://www.pittsburghpanthers.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/mcghee_gary00.html accessed Jan 8, 2011
  2. ^ Player Stats: Gary McGhee, http://espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=36580 accessed Jan 8, 2011
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