Greg Graham facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 26, 1970 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| High school | Warren Central (Indianapolis, Indiana) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 174 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Indiana (1989–1993) |
| NBA Draft | 1993 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall |
| Selected by the Charlotte Hornets | |
| Pro career | 1993–2000 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1993–1995 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1995–1997 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1997 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1998 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1997–1998 | Idaho Stampede |
| 1998–1999 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| 1999–2000 | Borås Basket |
| As coach: | |
| 2005–2006 | Indiana Alley Cats |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 938 (4.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 219 (1.1 rpg) |
| Assists | 201 (1.0 apg) |
Gregory Lawrence Graham (born November 26, 1970) is an American former professional basketball player. He played for five seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Who is Greg Graham?
Greg Graham was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He grew up loving basketball. He became a professional player. He played in the NBA for several years.
College Basketball Days
Greg Graham played college basketball for the Indiana University Hoosiers. He played under a famous coach named Bob Knight. He was teammates with other great players like Calbert Cheaney and Alan Henderson.
From 1991 to 1993, the Hoosiers won 87 games. This was the most wins for any Big Ten team in three years. They were often ranked among the top teams in the country.
The team won two Big Ten championships. This happened in the 1990–91 and 1992–93 seasons. In the 1991–92 season, they reached the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament.
In the 1992–93 season, the Hoosiers finished as the top team in the AP Poll. They won 31 games and lost only 4. However, they were defeated by Kansas in the Elite Eight.
College Stats at a Glance
Here are Greg Graham's college basketball statistics:
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–90 | Indiana | 29 | 16 | 21.0 | .471 | .387 | .778 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 9.7 |
| 1990–91 | Indiana | 34 | 13 | 19.1 | .510 | .241 | .694 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 8.7 |
| 1991–92 | Indiana | 34 | 16 | 26.3 | .502 | .427 | .741 | 4.0 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 12.8 |
| 1992–93 | Indiana | 35 | 32 | 31.9 | .550 | .514 | .825 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 16.5 |
| Career | 132 | 77 | 24.7 | .514 | .439 | .766 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 12.0 | |
Playing in the NBA
The Charlotte Hornets chose Greg Graham in the 1993 NBA draft. He was the 17th player picked overall. He played in the NBA for five seasons.
He played for several teams. These included the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, Seattle SuperSonics, and Cleveland Cavaliers. During his NBA career, he scored an average of 4.5 points per game.
Coaching After Playing
After his playing career, Greg Graham became a coach. He coached at his old high school, Warren Central High School. He coached there for seven seasons.
He resigned in April 2015. He moved to Rhode Island for family reasons. His coaching record at Warren Central was 80 wins and 74 losses. His teams reached the Marion County tournament championship three times.
See also
In Spanish: Greg Graham para niños
