Erik McCree facts for kids
McCree in 2017
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| No. 4 – Al Nassr | |
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| Small forward / power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 20, 1993 Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
| High school | West Orange (Winter Garden, Florida) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 228 lb (103 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2017 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2017–present |
| League | Saudi Basketball League |
| Career history | |
| 2017 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 2017–2018 | Utah Jazz |
| 2017–2018 | → Salt Lake City Stars |
| 2018–2019 | VL Pesaro |
| 2019–2020 | BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque |
| 2020 | Bakken Bears |
| 2020–2021 | BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque |
| 2021–2022 | Peristeri |
| 2022 | Gaziantep Basketbol |
| 2023 | Magnolia Hotshots |
| 2023 | Broncos de Caracas |
| 2023–2024 | Taipei Mars |
| 2024 | Soles de Mexicali |
| 2024–present | Al Nassr |
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Erik McCree (born December 20, 1993) is an American professional basketball player. He plays as a small forward or power forward. Erik is currently playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Basketball League. Before becoming a pro, he played college basketball for Murray State and Louisiana Tech.
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Erik McCree's College Journey
Erik McCree started his college basketball career at Murray State University. After his first year, he decided to transfer. In 2013, he joined Louisiana Tech University.
Playing for Louisiana Tech
McCree really shined at Louisiana Tech. In his junior year, he was named to the All-Conference USA Second Team. This means he was one of the best players in his college league. He got even better in his senior year. He then made it to the All-Conference USA First Team. This showed he was one of the top players in the entire conference.
Erik McCree's Pro Basketball Career
After finishing college in 2017, Erik McCree hoped to join the NBA. He was not chosen in the 2017 NBA draft, which means no team picked him directly. However, he still got a chance to play.
Starting with the Sioux Falls Skyforce (2017)
Erik joined the Houston Rockets for the 2017 NBA Summer League. This is a special league where new players and young pros get to show their skills. After that, he signed with the Miami Heat for their training camp. Even though he didn't make the Heat's main team, he was sent to their minor league team, the Sioux Falls Skyforce. He played for the Skyforce until December 2017.
Playing for the Utah Jazz (2017–2018)
On December 21, 2017, Erik McCree signed a special contract with the Utah Jazz. This was a "two-way contract." It allowed him to play for both the Jazz in the NBA and their minor league team, the Salt Lake City Stars.
He spent time playing for both teams. On February 5, 2018, Erik made his official NBA debut. He played for about two minutes in a big win against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Playing Overseas: Europe and Asia
After his time in the NBA, Erik McCree began playing for teams around the world.
VL Pesaro in Italy (2018–2019)
In August 2018, Erik signed with VL Pesaro, a basketball club in Italy. He played there for one season.
BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque in France (2019–2020, 2020–2021)
Erik moved to France in July 2019. He joined BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque in the French LNB Pro A league. He later returned to this team in October 2020. During his second time with the team, he played very well. He averaged about 13.8 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.
Bakken Bears in Denmark (2020)
For a short time in October 2020, Erik played for the Bakken Bears in Denmark. He played only two games before returning to France.
Peristeri in Greece (2021–2022)
In July 2021, Erik signed with Peristeri in Greece. He played in both the Greek Basket League and the Basketball Champions League. He averaged 10.2 points and 4.5 rebounds per game before leaving the team in January 2022.
Gaziantep Basketbol in Turkey (2022)
Erik then moved to Turkey in January 2022. He joined Gaziantep Basketbol in the Basketbol Süper Ligi.
He also signed with the Shiga Lakestars in Japan for a short time in 2022. However, his contract ended early.
Magnolia Hotshots in the Philippines (2023)
In December 2022, Erik played for the Magnolia Hotshots in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). This is a top league in the Philippines. He played three games before being replaced.
Taipei Mars in Taiwan (2023–2024)
Erik joined the Taipei Taishin Mars in Taiwan's T1 League in September 2023. He played there until his contract ended in February 2024.
Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia (2024–Present)
As of November 2024, Erik McCree is playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Basketball League.
NBA Career Statistics
Erik McCree played a few games in the NBA. Here are his statistics for the regular season:
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2017–18 | Utah | 4 | 0 | 2.0 | .000 | .000 | – | .3 | .0 | .3 | .0 | .0 |
| Career | 4 | 0 | 2.0 | .000 | .000 | – | .3 | .0 | .3 | .0 | .0 | |
See also
In Spanish: Erik McCree para niños
