GABRIELE, PETER
6-8 F (BOSTON UNIVERSITY 1984-1987)
From Hamilton, Ontario.
Recruited by Rick Pitino to Boston U, which then featured Canadian Tony Simms. Pitino left after the season to go Providence.
Played marginally in rookie year, under coach John Kuester, the Terriers with 16-13 overall and 9-5 (tied 2nd) in the ECAC North Atlantic.
As a sophomore in 1985, Gabriele played in 25 games, for a total 227 minutes. He hit 29-65 (.446) from the floor and 8-21 (.381) from the line, while garnering 70 boards (2.7 rpg), 53 fouls (fouling out once) and 66 points, for a 2.64 ppg. The Terriers, coached by John Kuester, finished 15-15 overall and 9-7 (5th) in ECAC North Atlantic play. After the season, Kuester is turfed and replaced by Mike Jarvis.
As a junior in 1986, Gabriele started 1 of 30 games, playing a total 359 minutes. He hit 34-66 (.515) from the floor and 16-40 (.400) from the line, while garnering 92 boards (3.1 rpg), 72 fouls (fouling out 4 times) and 84 points, for a 2.8 ppg. The Terriers, coached by Mike Jarvis, finished 21-10 overall and 13-5 (3rd) in ECAC North Atlantic play, before losing 72-69 to Providence in the opening round of the NIT.
As a senior in 1987, Gabriele started 17 of 29 games, for an average 17.0 mpg. He hit 26-71 (.366) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 14-30 (.467) from the line, while garnering 121 boards, including 39 on the offensive glass and a 4.2 rpg, 27 assists, 16 steals, 10 blocks, 39 turnovers, 80 fouls (fouling out twice) and 70 points, including a season-high 12, for a 5.0 ppg. The Terriers, coached by Mike Jarvis, finished 18-12 overall and 12-6 (3rd) in ECAC North play.
GAFFIELD, SCOTT
6-6 F (YALE 2001-2004)
From Ottawa Glebe, where he averaged 24.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg and 5.0 apg as a senior. Earned second team all-Canada honors from Toronto Star. “Scott does a lot of things well,” said Bulldogs coach James Jones. “He can shoot, rebound, pass, and hand the ball. Scott will be a real contributor to Yale basketball for years to come.”
Gaffield earned four starts in the Eli’s 27 games as a freshman in 2001. He played 13.7 mpg, shot 34-115 (.296) from the floor, 27-84 (.321) from the arc and 10-14 (.714) from the line. He grabbed 13 offensive boards, and 41 defensive boards for a 2.0 rpg average. He committed 38 fouls, had 27 assists, 30 turnovers, 5 blocks, 13 steals and scoring 105 points for a 3.9 ppg. Yale, coached by James Jones, finished 10-17 overall and 7-7 (tied 4th) in Ivy league play. “He’s probably the best catch-and-shoot guy we have on the team,” Jones said going into 2002 campaign. “He’s got good range and we’re looking forward to him adding depth.”
In 2002, Gaffield struggled with injuries and averaged 3.7 ppg. He started the first two games of the season before injuring his foot. He appeared in 30 games, for an average 14.3 mpg. He hit 38-132 (.288) from the floor, 26-97 (.268) from the arc and 9-12 from the line, while garnering 66 boards, including 8 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg, 49 fouls (fouling out twice), 20 assists, 38 turnovers, 2 blocks, 19 steals and 111 points, for a 3.7 ppg. The Bulldogs, coached by James Jones, finished 21-11 overall and 11-3 (tied 1st) in Ivy play but lost to Penn in the playoff. The Eli defeated Rutgers 67-65 in the NIT before losing to Tennessee Tech 80-61 in the second round.
As a junior in 2003, Gaffield played in 22 games, for an average 14.6 mpg. He hit 38-76 (.500) from the floor, 17-39 (.436) from the arc and 8-9 (.889) from the line, while garnering 40 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg), 39 fouls, 20 assists, 18 turnovers, 1 block, 13 steals and 101 points, for a ppg of 4.6. The Eli, coached by James Jones, finished 14-13 overall and 8-6 (4th) in Ivy League play.
As a senior in 2005, Gaffield started 1 of 25 games, for an average 14.6 mpg. He hit 31-73 (.425) from the floor, 15-42 (.357) from the arc and 18-25 (.720) from the line, while garnering 42 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg), 33 fouls, 29 assists (1.2 apg), 22 turnovers (for an asst-to ratio of 1.3), 13 steals, 8 blocks and 95 points, for an average of 3.8 ppg. He scored a game high 13. The Eli, coached by James Jones, finished 7-7 (4th) in Ivy League play and 12-15 overall.
GAHIR, SURAJ
6-5 G (CALIFORNIA BAPTIST, 2021)
From North Delta, B.C. and Edge Prep in Calgary.
As a freshman in 2021, Gahir redshirted. The Lancers (coached by Rick Croy) finished 13-10 overall and 6-6 (4th) in WAC play, before losing 83-66 to Seattle in conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.
After the season, Gahir left the program and enrolled at Fraser Valley.
GALICK, WILLIE
6-8 F (PEPPERDINE, 2006-2007 and CAL STATE-NORTHRIDGE, 2009-2010)
From Nanaimo Cedar Community School, where he led the school to a provincial title and was twice chosen provincial tourney MVP.
As a freshman in 2006, Galick started 14 of 25 games, playing an average 20 mpg. He hit 62-139 (.446) from the floor, 8-22 (.364) from the arc and 69-106 (.708) from the line, while garnering 81 boards (including 31 on the offensive glass and a 3.2 rpg), 77 fouls (fouling out 7 times), 14 assists (0.6 apg), 42 turnovers (an asst-to ratio of 0.3), 10 steals (0.4 spg), 2 blocks (0.1 bpg) and 178 points, for a 7.1 ppg. He scored a season high 19 against Long Beach State. The Waves coached by Paul Westphal, finished 7-20 overall and 3-11 (8th) in West Coast play. After the season, Westphal retired and was replaced by Vance Walberg.
As a sophomore in 2007, Galick started 22 of 31 games, playing an average 18.0 mpg. He hit 71.130 (.546) from the floor, 2-6 (.333) from the arc and 56-75 (.747) from the line, while garnering 115 boards (including 62 on the offensive glass and a 3.7 rpg), 114 fouls (fouling out 10 times), 16 assists (0.4 apg), 35 turnovers (1.1 tpg), 19 blocks (0.6 bpg), 17 steals (0.5 spg) and 200 points for a ppg of 6.5. The Waves, coached by Vance Walberg, finished 8-23 overall and 4-10 (tied 7th and last) in West Coast play.
After the season, Galick leaves Pepperdine and enrolls at Cal-State Northridge, where he is eligible as a junior in 2009.
As a junior in 2009, Galick started 25 of 31 games, playing an average 25.0 mpg. He hit 106-183 (.579) from the floor, 1-3 from the arc and 77-121 (.636) from the line, while garnering 169 boards (including 67 on the offensive glass and a 5.5 rpg), 113 fouls (fouling out 13 times), 33 assists, 84 turnovers, 14 blocks, 29 steals and 290 points, for a 9.4 ppg. The Matadors, coached by Bobby Braswell, finished 17-14 overall and 11-5 (1st) in Big West play. The captured the postseason conference tournament and then fell 81-70 to Memphis in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.
As a senior in 2010, Galick started 16 of 32 games, playing an average 25.3 mpg. He hit 93-198 (.470) from the floor, 2-9 (.222) from the arc and 136-207 (.657) from the line, while garnering 157 boards (including 67 on the offensive glass and a 4.9 rpg), 110 fouls (fouling out 5 times), 42 assists, 83 turnovers, 13 blocks, 21 steals and 324 points, for a 10.1 ppg. The Matadors, coached by Bobby Braswell, finished 11-21 overall and 6-10 (tied 7th) in Big West play.
GARROW, ALEX
(ALABAMA 1958-59)
Garrow was born January 3, 1937 in St. Regis, Quebec. He played high school ball in Buffalo. Attended Alabama for two years on a basketball scholarship. Returned to Canada and played for Tilsonburg Livingstons, where he toiled on a national senior A title team.
In 1958, the Tide, coached by Eugene Lambert, finished 17-9 overall and 9-5 (3rd) in SEC play.
Garrow signed with the Washington Tapers of the American Basketball League in 1961-62 but did not play. In the mid-60s, Garrow was in a car accident and left in a coma for three days. He began coaching the Ottawa area and coached such luminaries as Chris Jonsson (U of Niagara), Ken Tucker (McGill University son of Whit Tucker), Tony House (Manitoba), Jim Turner (U of Ottawa) and Tim Mau (U of Guelph). Garrow’s son Terry became a two-time GPAC first-team all-conference player for the University of Manitoba.
GEORGE, DEON
6-5 F (ST. FRANCIS-PA. 1991-1994)
From Pierrefonds, Que. and Vanier College.
As a freshman in 1991, George played in 29 games, for a total 195 minutes. He hit 25-46 (.544) from the floor and 24-43 (.558) from the line, while garnering 40 boards, including 20 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg, 25 fouls, 6 assists, 13 turnovers, 2 blocks, 1 steal and 74 points for a 2.6 ppg. The Red Flash, coached by Jim Baron, finished 24-8 overall and 13-3 (1st) in Northeast Conference play. After capturing the postseason conference title, they were defeated 93-80 by Arizona in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.
As a sophomore in 1992, George started 11 of the 28 games he played for a total of 642 minutes. He hit 93-192 (.484) from the floor, 0-5 from the arc and 81-113 (.717) from the line, while garnering 123 boards, including 51 on the offensive glass and a 4.4 rpg, 46 fouls, 29 assists, 52 turnovers, 18 blocks, 29 steals and 267 points, for a 9.5 ppg. The Red Flash, coached by Jim Baron, finished 13-16 overall and 5-11 (8th) in Northeast Conference play. Baron, who bailed for St. Bonaventure after the season, described George as inconsistent.
As a junior in 1993, George started all 27 games for a total 844 minutes. He hit 166-350 (.474) from the floor, 35-82 (.427) from the arc and 127-166 (.474) from the line, while garnering 171 rebounds, including 79 on the offensive glass and a 6.3 rpg), 72 fouls (fouling out once), 38 assists, 97 turnovers, 13 blocks, 44 steals, and 494 points, for an 18.3 ppg. George earned first-team all-Northeast Conference honors. First year head coach Tom McConnell called him “the quiet assassin. He doesn’t say much but he just goes out and gets the job done.” The Red Flash finished 9-18 overall and 7-11 (tied 7th) in Northeast play. George scored a career-high 31 points against Mount St. Mary’s.
As a senior in 1994, George started all 28 games, for a total 885 minutes. He hit 149-321 (.464) from the floor, 36-88 (.409) from the arc and 119-175 (.680) from the line, while garnering 175 boards, including 66 on the offensive glass and a 6.3 rpg, 85 fouls (fouling out five times), 40 assists, 62 turnovers, 22 blocks, 44 steals and 453 points, for a 16.2 ppg. The Red Flash, coached by Tom McConnell, finished 13-15 overall and 9-9 (8th) in Northeast Conference play.
GEORGE, NAITHAN
6-3 G (GEORGIA TECH, 2024-
From Milton Bishop P.F. Reding and Canyon International Academy in Glendale, Arizona, where he averaged 15 ppg, 8 apg and 5 rpg as a senior.
As a freshman in 2024, George started 28 of the 29 games he played, for an average 29.8 mpg. Ht hit 102-242 (.421) from the floor, 32-102 (.314) from the arc and 49-71 (.690) from the lin,e while garnering 69 boards, including 12 on the offensive glass and 2.4 rpg, 47 fouls, 135 assists, 60 turnovers, 3 blocks, 10 steals and 285 points, for a 9.8 ppg. The Yellow Jackets (coached by Damon Stoudamire) finished 14-18 overall and 7-13 (tied 12th) in Atlantic Coast play. They fell 84-80 to Notre Dame in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.
GIBSON, GARY
6-3 G (EASTERN WASHINGTON 2008-2010)
Born in Windsor. Toiled at Booker T. Washington in Pensacola, Florida, where he averaged 15.7 ppg, 5.4 apg, 5-6 rpg and 3.1 spg as a senior. Played at Miami Dade JC and signed a scholarship at Mississippi Valley State but did not enroll. Surfaced at Eastern Washington as a sophomore.
As a sophomore in 2008, Gibson started 20 of 30 games, playing an average 25.6 mpg. He hit 56-161 (.348) from the field, 26-94 (.277) from the arc and 33-44 (.750) from the line, while garnering 68 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg), 76 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 55 turnovers, 35 steals and 171 points, for a 5.7 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Kirk Earlywine, finished 11-19 overall and 6-10 (tied 7th) in Big Sky play.
As a junior in 2009, Gibson started 14 of 30 games, playing an average 19.4 mpg. He hit 31-78 (397) from the floor, 10-32 (.313) from the arc and 29-41 (.707) from the line, while garnering 52 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg), 47 fouls, 51 assists, 32 turnovers, 20 steals and 101 points, for a 3.4 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Kirk Earlywine, finished 12-18 overall and 6-10 (tied 6th) in Big Sky play.
As a senior in 2010, Gibson started in 3 of the 22 games he played, for an average 15.5 mpg. He hit 24-54 (.444) from the floor, 4-20 (.200) from the arc and 9-16 (.563) from the line, while garnering 23 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass and 1.0 rpg), 32 fouls, 25 assists, 23 turnovers, 1 block, 12 steals and 61 points, for a 2.8 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Kirk Earlywine, finished 9-21 overall and 5-11 (7th) in Big Sky play.
GHOLIZADEH, AMIR
6-6 F (CHICAGO STATE, 2020)
From Toronto, Ont., and the Toronto Basketball Academy of the National Preparatory Association, where he averaged 15.4 ppg, 6.9 rpg and 2.3 apg as a senior and was named a 2nd-team all-star.
As a freshman in 2020, Gholizadeh started 11 of 29 games, for an average 22.7 mpg. He hit 67-110 (.394) from the floor, 33-105 (.314) from the arc and 31-44 (.705) from the line, while garnering 77 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg), 57 fouls, 22 assists, 55 turnovers, 14 steals, 4 blocks and 198 points, for a 6.8 ppg. The Cougars (coached by Lance Irvin) finished 0-14 (9th) and 4-25 in WAC play. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.
After the season, Gholizadeh left the program and transferred to Tallahassee CC in Florida.
GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER, SHAI
6-4 G (KENTUCKY, 2018)
From Hamilton, Ontario, and Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Tennessee. Had committed verbally to Florida for a year but backed out in November, 2017 and committed to Kentucky. Represented Canada at the FIBA U18 tournament in Chile in 2017.
As a freshman in 2018, Gilgeous-Alexander started 24 of 37 games, playing an average 33.7 mpg. He hit 183-377 (.485) from the floor, 23-57 (.404) from the arc and 143-175 (.817) from the line, while garnering 153 boards (including 33 on the offensive glass and a 4.1 rpg), 62 fouls, 189 assists, 100 turnovers, 61 steals, 18 blocks and 532 points, for a 14.4 ppg. Gilgeous-Alexander was named to the coaches second-team all-conference unit and was selected MVP of the postseason conference tournament. The Wildcats (coached by John Calipari) finished 26-11 overall and 10-8 (tied 4th) in SEC play. They defeated Georgia 62-49, Alabama 86-63 and Tennessee 77-72 to win the postseason conference tournament title and then dispatched Davidson 78-73 and Buffalo 95-75 before losing 61-58 to Kansas State in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen.
After the season, Gilgeous-Alexander entered the NBA draft. He was the 11th pick of the draft by the Charlotte Hornets and was immediately traded to the Los Angeles Clippers for Miles Bridges and two second-round draft choise. A month later, he was traded by the Clippers, along with Danilo Gallinari and seven draft choices to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Paul George. The Thunder signed him to a three-year contract.
As of 2022-23, Gilgeous-Alexander earned roughly US$47.87-million in the NBA.
In 2023, Gilgeous-Alexander was named the Northern Star Award winner as Canada’s athlete of the year.
Shae Gilgeous-Alexander’s NBA stats at basketballreference.com
GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER, THOMASI
6-5 G (EVANSVILLE, 2020)
From Hamilton, Ont., Hamilton Heights Christian in Chattanooga, Tennessee and Potter’s House Christian Academy in Jacksonville, Florida.
As a freshman in 2020, Gilgeous-Alexander played in 3 games, for an average 2.2 mpg. He hit 2-2 from the floor, 1-1 from the arc and 1-4 from the line, while garnering 2 boards (0.7 rpg), 1 foul, 1 assists, 2 turnovers and 6 points, for a 2.0 ppg. The Aces (coached by Todd Lickliter) finished 0-18 (10th) in Missouri Valley play and 9-23 overall. They lost 58-55 to Valparaiso in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.
After the season, Gilgeous-Alexander left the program and entered the g
GILL, BIKRAMJIT
6-8 F (BALL STATE, 2015-2016)
From Brampton, Ont. and Mississauga Ascension of Our Lord Secondary in Mississauga. Gill subsequently enrolled at Moberly Area CC (as a freshman) and Owens JC (as a sophomore), where he earned Division II third-team All-American honors in his final season, while averaging 15.3 ppg and 9.9. rpg.
As a junior in 2015, Gill started 1 of the 15 games he played, for an average 7.9 mpg. He hit 5-24 (.208) from the floor, 2-13 (.154) from the arc and 12-15 (.800) from the line, while garnering 25 boards, including 7 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg, 9 fouls, 3 assists, 14 turnovers, 3 blocks, 2 steals and 24 points, for a 1.6 ppg. The Cardinals, coached by James Whitford, finished 7-23 overall and 2-16 (6th, West division) of Mid-American play.
As a senior in 2016, Gill played in 5 games, for an average 5.2 mpg. He hit 3-3 from the floor, 2-2 from the arc and 3-4 from the line, while garnering 7 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg, 3 fouls, 1 assist, 2 turnovers, 1 block, 2steals and 11 points, for a 2.2 ppg. The Cardinals, coached by James Whitford, finished 21-14 overall and 10-8 (tied 1st, West division) in Mid-American play. After losing in the postseason conference tournament, they defeated Tennessee State 78-73 and Tennessee-Martin in the Collegeinsider.com tournament before losing 69-67 to Columbia in the quarter-finals.
GILL, SHAMINDER
6-8 F (WASHINGTON STATE 2002-2005)
From Mission. B.C. Averaged 24 ppg and 14 rpg for Phillip Pocock High in Toronto
As a freshman in 2002, Gill started 20 of 27 games, playing an average 17.2 mpg. He hit 40-87 (.460) from the floor and 21-32 (.656) from the line, while garnering 91 boards (including 41 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 rpg), 55 fouls (fouling out twice), 4 assists, 30 turnovers, 4 blocks, 7 steals and 101 points, for a ppg of 3.7. The Cougars, coached by Paul Graham, finished 6-21 overall and 1-17 (10th) in Pac Ten play.
Gill was plagued by injuries as a sophomore in 2003, starting 11 of the 15 games in which he played, toiling an average 17.3 mpg. He hit 36-76 (.474) from the floor, 8-14 (.571) from the arc, and 10-16 (.625) from the line, while garnering 63 boards (including 28 on the offensive glass and a 4.2 rpg), 42 fouls (fouling out once), 10 assists (0.7 apg), 25 turnovers (an asst-to ratio of 0.4), 5 steals, 2 blocks and 90 points, for a ppg of 6.0. He scored a game high 17. The Cougars, coached by Paul Graham, finished (7-20) overall and (2-16) in Pac Ten play. After the season, Graham is turfed and replaced by legendary Wisconsin coach Dick Bennett, who’d retired two years earlier but found that he missed coaching. Bennett noted that Gill has developed a great 15-18-foot jumper but lacks rebounding presence or post skills.
As a junior in 2004, Gill started 28 of 29 games, playing an average 27.4 mpg. He hit 61-138 (.442) from the floor, 2-12 (.167) from the arc and 47-57 (.825) from the line, while garnering 153 boards (including 65 on the offensive glass and a 5.3 rpg), 87 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 21 assists, 41 turnovers, 7 blocks, 13 steals and 171 points, for a ppg of 5.9. The Cougars, coached by Dick Bennett, finished 13-16 overall and 7-11 (tied 7th) in Pac 10 play.
As a senior in 2005, Gill started 7 of the 9 games he played, toiling an average 24.0 mpg. He hit 12-40 (.300) from the floor, and 2-4 from the line, while garnering 34 boards (including 17 on the offensive glass and a 3.8 rpg), 19 fouls (fouling out once), 5 assists, 9 turnovers, 6 blocks, and 26 points, for a ppg of 2.9. The Cougars, coached by Dick Bennett, finished 12-16 overall and 7-11 (tied 6th) in PAC-10 play.
GILL-CAESAR, MONTAQUE
6-5 F (MISSOURI, 2015 and SAN DIEGO STATE, 2017-2018)
From Vaughan Secondary and subsequently, Huntington Prep in West Virginia, where he was named the state’s Gatorade player of the year, while averaging 16.1 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.0 apg and 1.7 spg. Played for Canada at the 2014 Under-18 FIBA Americas, where the team won silver.
As a freshman in 2015, Gill-Caesar started 13 of the 27 games he played, for an average 24.0 mpg. He hit 84-231 (.364) from the floor, 29-94 (.309) from the arc and 49-66 (.742) from the line, while garnering 80 boards, including 20 on the offensive glass and a 3.0 rpg, 55 fouls (fouling out once), 14 assists, 52 turnovers, 2 blocks, 19 steals and 126 points, for a 9.1 ppg. The Tigers, coached by Kim Anderson, finished 9-23 overall and 3-15 (14th) in SEC play.
After the season, Gill-Caesar transferred to San Diego State, where he was eligible as a sophomore in 2017.
As a sophomore in 2017, Gill-Caesar started 2 of the 26 games he played, for an average 12.3 mpg. He hit 28-100 from the floor, 5-36 (.139) from the arc and 25-33 (.758) from the line, while garnering 46 boards, including 15 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg, 25 fouls, 6 assists, 23 turnovers, 2 blocks, 9 steals and 86 points, for a 3.3 ppg. The Aztecs, coached by Steve Fisher, finished 19-14 overall and 9-9 (6th) in Mountain West play. After the season, Fisher retired and was replaced by long-time assistant Brian Dutcher.
As a junior in 2018, Gill-Caesar played in 7 games, for an average 11.1 mpg. He hit 10-26 (.385) from the floor, 4-13 (.308) from the arc and 6-9 from the line, while garnering 15 boards (including 4 on the offensive glass and a 2.1 rpg), 5 fouls, 4 assists, 9 turnovers, 1 block, 2 steals and 30 points, for a 4.3 ppg. In December, 2017, he left the team because of “recurring medical injuries.” The Aztecs, coached by Brian Dutcher, finished 22-11 overall and 11-7 (tied 4th) in Mountain West play. They defeated Fresno State 64-52, Nevada 90-73 and New Mexico 82-75 to capture the postseason conference crown before falling 67-65 to Houston in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.
GILLINGHAM, JAMES
6-3 G (BRADLEY, 2001-2004)
From Guelph St. James Secondary, where he averaged 29.0 ppg in his senior year. Coach Jim Molinari expected big things. “James is very mature and he loves the game and helps us in the areas of skills, decision-making and character.”
Gillingham was shifted to point guard as a freshman in 2001. He started 17 of 31 games, playing an average 19.6 mpg. He hit 43-109 (.394) from the floor, 14-46 (.304) from the arc and 89-106 (.840) from the line, while garnering 70 boards (including 9 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg), 64 assists (2.1 apg), 44 turnovers (1.4 tpg), 34 steals (1.1 spg), 5 blocks (0.2 bpg), 59 fouls (fouling out once) and 189 points, for a 6.1 ppg (and a game-high 15). The Braves, coached by Molinari, finished 19-12 overall and 12-6 (tied 2nd) in league play and then lost to Indiana State in the finals of the postseason conference tourney. Gillingham was chosen to the Missouri Valley Conf all-freshman team. The Braves fell 68-49 in the opening round of the NIT to Detroit Mercy. In the summer, he played for Canada at the World University Games in Beijing, which finished sixth. “James summer experience will greatly help him,” said Molinari. “He hit the wall toward the end of last year and he needs to become more of a three-point threat for us.”
As a sophomore in 2002, Gillingham started 28 of 29 games, playing an average 32.7 mpg. He hit 86-217 (.396) from the floor, 30-95 (.316) from the arc and 123-139 (.885) from the line, while garnering 120 boards (including 28 on the offensive glass and a 4.1 rpg), 64 assists (2.2 apg), 57 turnovers (2.0 tpg), 39 steals (1.3 spg), 5 blocks (0.2 bpg), 74 fouls (fouling out once) and 325 points, for an 11.2 ppg (and a game-high 23). The Braves, coached by Jim Molinari, finished 9-20 overall and 5-13 (8th) in Missouri Valley play. After the season, Molinari is replaced by Jim Les. Scored in double figures in 20 of Bradley’s 29 games.
As a junior in 2003, Gillingham started 30 of 30 games, playing an average 32.6 mpg. He hit 127-298 (.426) from the floor, 35-106 (.330) from the arc, and 161-190 (.847) from the line, while garnering 123 boards (including 18 on the offensive glass and a 4.1 rpg), 102 fouls (fouling out 9 times), 98 assists, 66 turnovers, 3 blocks, 61 steals and 450 points, for a ppg of 15.0. He became renowned as a defensive stopper and earned his second consecutive berth on the Missouri Valley defensive team, invariably guarding the opponent’s top scorer. “He fills up a stat sheet,” said coach Jim Les. “He does whatever you need …and takes pride in defending the other team’s top player.” The Braves finished 12-18 overall and 8-10 (tied 5th) in Missouri Valley conference play. Gillingham also set a school record by hitting 44 consecutive free throws and led the Missouri Valley Conference in steals with 2.03 per game. He suffered a concussion two minutes into the MVC tourney semi-final versus Wichita State.
As a senior in 2004, Gillingham routinely playing three positions –point guard, shooting guard and small forward – and started 30 of 30 games, for an average 33.9 mpg. He hit 126-284 (.444) from the floor, 36-104 (.346) from the arc and 164-210 (.781) from the line, while garnering 114 boards (including 19 on the offensive glass and a 3.8 rpg), 104 fouls (fouling out 5 times), 82 assists, 70 turnovers, 5 blocks, 58 steals and 452 points, for a ppg of 15.1. The Braves, coached by Jim Les, that finished 7-11 (tied 6th) in Missouri Valley Conference play and 15-16 overall.
GIURIA, JORGE
6-5 F (SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI 1999)
From Toronto. Enrolled at Meridian CC.
As a junior in 1999, Giuria appeared in 2 games, for an average 1.0 mpg. He had 1 (0.5 rpg), 2 fouls, 1 turnover and was scoreless. The Golden Eagles, coached by James Green, were 14-16 overall and 6-10 in Conference USA play.
Giuria left the program after the season.
GIVANCE, SHAMAR
5-10 G (EVANSVILLE, 2019-2022 and U.T.E.P., 2023)
From Toronto and the First Love Christian Academy in Washington, Pennsylvania, where he averaged 17 ppg, 8 apg and 2.5 spg as a senior.
As a freshman in 2019, Givance started 6 of 32 games, playing an average 17.1 mpg. He hit 45-129 (.349) from the floor, 14-45 (.311) from the arc and 47-63 (.746) from the line, while garnering 87 boards (including 20 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg), 67 fouls (fouling out once), 75 assists, 42 turnovers, 1 block, 17 steals and 151 points, for a 4.7 ppg. The Purple Aces (coached by Walter McCarty) finished 11-21 overall and 5-13 (10th) in Missouri Valley Conference play.
As a sophomore in 2020, Givance started 3 of 31 games, for an average 20.7 mpg. He hit 35-103 (.340) from the floor, 16-51 (.314) from the arc and 38-56 (.679) from the line, while garnering 78 boards (including 10 on the offensive glass and a 2.5 rpg), 1 fouls, 72 assists, 28 turnovers, 1 block, 27 steals and 124 points, fo ra 4.0 ppg. He led the Missouri Valley Conference with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.6. The Aces (coached by Todd Lickliter) finished 0-18 (10th) in Missouri Valley play and 9-23 overall. They lost 58-55 to Valparaiso in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.
As a junior in 2021, Givance started all 25 games, playing an average 31.8 mpg. He hit 116-258 (.450) from the floor, 32-88 (.364) from the arc and 69-89 (.775) from the line, while garnering 99 boards (including 21 on the offensive glass and a 4.0 rpg), 62 fouls (fouling out once), 100 assists, 71 turnovers, 1 block, 39 steals and 333 points, for 13.3 ppg. Givance led the league in steals and was a 2nd-team all-Missouri Valley conference selection. The Aces (coached by Todd Lickliter) finished 9-16 overall and 7-11 (tied 5th) in Missouri Valley play. They fell 53-43 to Indiana State in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.
As a senior in 2022, Givance started 29 of 30 games, playing an average 31.9 mpg. He hit 145-354 (.410) from the floor, 33-107 (.308) from the arc and 88-132 (.667) from the line, while garnering 122 boards, including 10 on the offensive glass and a 4.1 rpg, 66 fouls (fouling out once), 66 fouls (fouling out once) 117 assists, 82 turnovers, 44 steals and 411 points, for a 13.7 ppg. The Aces (coached by Todd Licklater) finished 6-24 overall and 2-16 (10th) in Missouri Valley play.
After the season, Givance entered the transfer portal and enrolled at U.T.E.P., where he was covid-eligible senior in 2023.
As a senior in 2023, Givance started 31 of 32 games, playing an average 33.5 mpg. He hit 109-260 (.419) from the floor, 41-116 (.353) from the arc and 92-126 (.730) from the line, while garnering 121 boards, including 14 on the offensive glass and a 3.8rpg, 94 fouls, 141 assists, 99 turnovers, 62 steals, 6 blocks and 351 points, for an 11.0 ppg. The Miners (coached by Joe Golding) finished 14-18 overall and 7-13 (tied 9th) in Conference USA play before falling 73-67 to Western Kentucky in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.
GLAZE, GRANDY
6-6 F (ST. LOUIS, 2012-2015 and GRAND CANYON, 2016)
From Brampton, Ont. Played at Saint John’s Catholic Prep in Maryland. Glaze signed with the Rebels but was granted his release after Lon Kruger bailed for Oklahoma. He also attended Notre Dame Prep in Fitchburg Massachusetts before signing with St. Louis.
As a freshman in 2012, Glaze appeared in 9 games, for an average 3.2 mpg. He hit 1-6 (.167) from the floor, 0-2 from the line and garnered 5 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.6 rpg), 2 fouls, 2 assists, 2 turnovers, 1 steal and 2 points, for a 0.2 ppg. The Billikens, coached by Rick Majerus, finished 26-8 overall and 12-4 (2nd) in Atlantic 10 play. They received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament and defeated Memphis 61-54 before falling 65-61 to Michigan State in the round of 32.
As a sophomore in 2013, Glaze started 20 of the 25 games he played, for an average 12.0 mpg. He hit 37-73 (.507) from the floor, and 3-12 (.250) from the line, while garnering 65 boards (including 21 on the offensive glass and a 2.6 rpg), 28 fouls, 13 assists, 13 turnovers, 3 block, 13 steals and 77 points, for a 3.1 ppg. The Billikens, coached by interim coach Jim Crews after the death of Rich Majerus, finished 28-7 overall and 13-3 (1st) in Atlantic 10 play. They defeated Charlotte 72-55, Butler 67-56 and VCU 62-56 to win the postseason conference tournament. They then defeated New Mexico State 64-44 in the opening/second round of the NCAA tournament before falling 74-57 to Oregon.
As a junior in 2014, Glaze started 6 of 34 games, for an average 12.9 mpg. He hit 53-110 (.482) from the floor and 24-34 (.706) from the line, while garnering 153 boards (including 42 on the offensive glass and a 4.5 rpg), 45 fouls (fouling out once), 11 assists, 29 turnovers, 10 blocks, 14 steals and 130 points, for a 3.8 ppg. The Billikens, coached by Jim Crews, finished 27-7 overall and 13-3 (1st) in Atlantic 10 play. They lost 71-68 to St. Bonaventure in the opening round of the Atlantic 10 postseason tournament but received an at-large NCAA bid, where they defeated North Carolina State 83-80 in the second round, before losing 66-51 to Louisville in round 2.
Glaze sat out the season in 2015 with a shoulder injury. The Billikens, coached by Jim Crews, finished 11-21 and 3-15 (14th) in Atlantic 10 play.
After the season, Glaze transferred to Grand Canyon, where he was eligible as a senior in 2016.
As a senior in 2016, Glaze started 29 of 33 games, playing an average 26.4 mpg. He hit 198-332 (.596) from the floor, 0-11 from the arc and 65-106 (.613) from the line, while garnering 290 boards, including 76 on the offensive glass and an 8.8 rpg, 51 fouls, 26 assists (0.8 apg), 53 turnovers, 18 steals and 461 points, for a 14.0 ppg. The Antelopes, coached by Dan Majerle, finished 25-6 overall and 11-3 (tied 2nd) in WAC play. Ineligible for the postseason conference tournament because they’d moved up from NCAA Division 2 (and couldn’t play in the NCAA or NIT until 2018), they defeated South Carolina State 78-74 and Jackson State 64-54 before losing 60-58 to Coastal Carolina in the Collegeinsider.com tournament quarterfinals. Glaze was chosen a 2nd-team WAC all-star.
GORDON, CHRIS
6-3 G (NORTHEASTERN 1997)
From Sarnia, Went to Lake Superior State from 1994-95. Then enrolled at Northeastern.
As a junior in 1997, Gordon started 4 of the 21 games he played, for an average 15.2 mpg. He hit 38-99 (.384) from the floor, 21-65 (.323) from the arc and 21-35 (.600) from the line, while garnering 50 boards (including 20 on the offensive glass and a 2.4 rpg), 28 assists (1.3 apg), 34 turnovers (1.6 tpg), 14 steals (0.7 spg), 39 fouls and 118 points, for a 5.6 ppg (and a game-high 19). The Huskies, coached by Rudy Keeling, finished 7-20 overall and 6-12 (7th in America East play.
After the season, Gordon left the program.
GOSSELIN, MAX PAULHUS
6-6 G (DAVIDSON, 2006-2009)
From Carignan, Quebec. Played for Champlain-St. Lambert, averaging a double-double while leading the Cougars to the Quebec finals as a senior. Coach Bob McKillop was elated with the catch. “Max understands the team concept and fundamental basketball as well as anyone on the team.”
As a freshman in 2006, Paulhus Gosselin played in 16 of 31 games, averaging 4.4 mpg. He hit 6-11 (.545) from the floor, 1-2 from the arc and 6-14 (.429) from the line, while garnering 13 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and an average 0.8 rpg), 8 fouls, 5 assists (0.3 apg), 4 turnovers (0.3 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.25), 6 steals (0.4 spg) and 19 points, for a 1.2 ppg. Davidson finished 20-11 overall and 10-5 (2nd, South Division) in Southern Conference play. The Tigers, captured the Southern Conference postseason tournament, defeating Chattanooga 80-55 in the final. In the NCAA, they dropped a 79-62 opening round decision to Ohio State.
As a sophomore in 2007, Paulhus Gosselin started 33 of 34 games, playing an average 26.4 mpg. He hit 64-128 (.500) from the floor, 20-50 (.400) from the arc and 15-23 (.652) from the line, while garnering 106 boards (including 51 on the offensive glass and a 3.1 rpg), 75 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 61 assists (1.8 apg), 37 turnovers (0.3 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.65), 16 blocks (0.5 bpg), 40 steals (1.2 spg) and 163 points, for a 4.8 ppg. The Wildcats, coached by Bob McKillop, finished 29-5 overall and 17-1 (1st, North Division) of Southern Conference play. They captured the postseason tourney title by dumping the College of Charleston 72-65 and then lost 82-70 to Maryland in the opening round of the NCAA tourney.
As a junior in 2008, Paulhus Gosselin started 34 of 34 games, playing an average 23.4 mpg. He hit 45-124 (.363) from the floor, 7-58 (.121) from the arc and 21-31 (.677) from the line, while garnering 124 boards (including 42 on the offensive glass and a 3.6 rpg), 64 fouls, 49 assists, 21 turnovers, 11 blocks, 48 steals and 118 points for a 3.5 ppg. The Wildcats, coached by Bob McKillop, finished 29-7 overall and 20-0 (1st, North division) of Southern Conference play. They captured the postseason conference tourney crown and then defeated Gonzaga 82-67, Georgetown 74-70 and Wisconsin 73-56 before falling to eventual champion Kansas 59-57 in the NCAA Elite Eight.
As a senior in 2009, Paulhus Gosselin started all 34 games, for an average 26.3 mpg. He hit 54-131 (.412) from the floor, 12-43 (.279) from the arc and 34-48 (.708) from the line, while garnering 135 boards (including 43 on the offensive glass and a 4.0 rpg), 85 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 64 assists, 35 turnovers, 11 blocks, 55 steals and 154 points, for a 4.5 ppg. The Wildcats, coached by Bob McKillop, finished 27-8 overall and 18-2 (1st, South division) in Southern Conference play. They defeated South Carolina 70-63 in the opening round of the NIT before losing 80-68 to St. Mary’s (Cal).
GRACE, MATT
6-9 F (RICHMOND, 2019-2023)
From Hamilton, Ont., and Brantford’s The Rise Centre Academy, which he helped lead the team to a Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association title, while averaging 10 ppg in three tournament games.
As a freshman in 2019, Grace played in 31 games, for an average 7.5 mpg. He hit 16-34 (.471) from the floor, 6-17 (.353) from the arc and 0-3 from the line, while garnering 32 boards (including 9 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg), 29 fouls, 16 assists, 6 turnovers, 4 steals, 6 blocks and 38 points, for a 1.2 ppg. The Spiders (coached by Chris Mooney) finished 13-20 overall and 6-12 (tied 10th) in Atlantic 10 play.
As a sophomore in 2020, Grace played in 29 games, for an average 7.8 mpg. He hit 10-32 (.313) from the floor, 3-14 (.214) from the arc and 4-7 (.571) from the line, while garnering 38 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg), 37 fouls, 21 assists, 11 turnovers, 5 steals, 1 block and 27 points, for a 0.9 ppg. The Spiders (coached by Chris Mooney) finished 14-4 (2nd) in Atlantic Ten play and 24-7 overall. The postseason was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.
As a junior in 2021, Grace started 2 of 23 games, playing an average 11.6 mpg. He hit 25-49 (.510) from the floor, 14-36 (.389) from the arc and 11-14 (.786) from the line, while garnering 19 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and a 0.8 rpg) 39 fouls, 19 assists, 4 turnovers, 3 steals, 5 blocks and 75 points, for a 3.3 ppg. The Spiders (coached by Chris Mooney) finished 14-9 overall and 6-5 (8th) in Atlantic Ten play. They lost 67-62 to Duquesne in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament. They defeated Toledo 76-66 in the opening round of the NIT before falling 68-67 to Mississippi State in the quarterfinals.
As a senior in 2022, Grace played in 37 games, for an average 15.4 mpg. He hit 54-136 (.397) from the floor, 25-88 (.284) from the arc and 20-23 (.870) from the line, while garnering 89 boards, including 28 on the offensive glass and a 2.4 rpg, 47 fouls, 38 assists, 20 turnovers, 19 steals, 18 blocks and 153 points, for a 4.1 ppg. The Spiders (coached by Chris Mooney) finished 24-13 overall and 10-8 (6th) in Atlantic 10 play. They defeated Rhode Island 64-59, V.C.U. 75-64, Dayton 68-64 and Davidson 64-62 to capture the conference postseason tournament title. As a 13th-seed in the NCAA tournament, they stunned Iowa 67-63 before losing 79-51 to Providence in the round of 32.
As a covid-eligible senior in 2023, Grace started 28 of the 29 games he played, for an average 27.8 mpg. He hit 2-186 (.441) from the floor, 38-104 (.365) from the arc and 45-58 (.776) from the line, while garnering 110 boards, including 13 on the offensive glass and a 3.8 rpg, 51 fouls, 70 assists, 34 turnovers, 15 steals, 19 blocks and 247 points, for an 8.5 ppg. The Spiders (coached by Chris Mooney) finished 15-18 overall and 7-11 (tied 11th) in Atlantic 10 play. They defeated Massachusetts 71-38 before losing 62-57 to George Mason in the second round of the postseason conference tournament.
GRAHAM, NAT
6-6 F (PENNSYLVANIA 1994-95)
As a freshman in 1994, Graham played in 15 games, for an average 7.0 mpg. He Hit 9-28 (.321) from the floor, 2-8 from the arc and 6-13 (.462) from the line, while garnering 21 boards, including 5 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg, 19 fouls, 6 assists, 9 turnovers, 5 steals and 26 points, for a 1.7 ppg. The Quakers, coached by Fran Dunphy, finished 25-3 overall and 14-0 (1st) in Ivy League play before defeating Nebraska 90-80 in the opening round of the NCAA tourney and then losing 70-58 to Florida in the round of 32.
As a sophomore in 1995, Graham played in 25 games, playing an average 7.0 mpg. He hit 21-47 (.447) from the floor, 6-9 (.667) from the arc and 7-13 (.538) from the line, while garnering 43 boards, including 16 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg, 30 fouls, 10 assists, 9 turnovers, 6 steals and 55 points, for a 2.2 ppg. The Quakers, coached by Fran Dunphy, finished 22-6 overall and 14-0 (1st) in Ivy League play before losing 91-85 to Alabama in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.
After the season, Graham transferred to Western Ontario.
GRAHAM, RYAN
5-9 G (AMERICAN, 2002-2005)
From St. John, New Brunswick and Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.
As a freshman in 2002, Graham played in 5 games and garnered 1 assist. The Eagles, coached by Jeff Jones, finished 18-12 overall and 10-4 (1st) in Patriot League play.
As a sophomore in 2003, Graham played in 10 games. He hit 0-4 from the floor, 1-1 from the arc and 2-4 from the line. He garnered 1 rebound (0.1 rpg), 1 assist, 5 points and 0.5 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Jeff Jones, finished 16-14 overall and 9-5 (2nd) in Patriot League play.
As a junior in 2004, Graham appeared in 9 nines and hit 1-5 from the floor and 2-4 from the arc, while garnering 1 assist and 8 points, for a 0.9 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Jeff Jones, finished 18-13 overall and 10-4 (2nd) in America East play.
As a senior in 2005, Graham appeared in 28 games. He hit 15-32 (.469) from the floor, 7-26 (.269) from the arc and 21-22 (.955) from the line, while garnering 25 boards (0.9 rpg), 41 assists, 8 steals, 1 block and 72 points, for a 2.6 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Jeff Jones, finished 16-12 overall and 8-6 (3rd) in Patriot play.
GRANDISON, DeLAWN
6-5 G (LIBERTY 1999-2000)
From Toronto, where he averaged 24 ppg, 5 rpg and 2 apg. Then toiled for Durham (N.C.), where he averaged 24.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg and 2.0 apg in his final year, leading the Hawks to the national community college title. He was selected MVP on the national community college tournament.
As a junior in 1999, started all 27 games, playing an average 33.4 mpg. He hit 155-320 (.484) from the floor, 14-42 (.333) from the arc and 109-176 (.619) from the line, while garnering 181 boards (including 56 on the offensive glass and a 6.7 rpg), 38 assists (1.4 apg), 86 turnovers (3.2 tpg), 51 steals (1.9 spg), 3 blocks (0.1 bpg), 102 fouls (fouling out 7 times) and 433 points, for a 16.0 ppg (and a game-high 26). The Flames, coached by Mel Hankinson, finished 4-23 overall and 0-10 (6th) in Big South play. Grandison led the league in scoring and was selected second-team all-Big South. “He just finds a way to score,” said assistant coach Chad Hankinson. “He’s probably not great at anything. he just scores. He’s developed good post moves. He’s not a great shooter but he will make big shots.”
As a senior in 2000, Grandison started 27 of 28 games, playing an average 29.7 mpg. He hit 103-225 (.458) from the floor, 11-32 (.344) from the arc and 63-94 (.670) from the line, while garnering 109 boards (including 42 on the offensive glass and a 3.9 rpg), 29 assists (1.0 apg), 76 turnovers (2.7 tpg), 31 steals (1.1 spg), 2 blocks (0.1 bpg), 96 fouls (fouling out 5 times) and 280 points, for a 10.0 ppg (and a game-high 20). The Flames, coached by Mel Hankinson, finished 14-14 overall and 4-10 (7th) in Big South play.
Grandison went overseas to play in Iceland.
GRANGER, STEWART
6-3 G (VILLANOVA 1980-1983)
Born October 27, 1961 in Montreal. Moved to Brooklyn and attended Nazareth Regional HS. Granger made the New York State high school finals in 1979 playing for NYC-Nazareth, and in 1981 with Brookville-L.I. Lutheran, both along with fellow future NBA player Bill Wennington.
As a freshman in 1980, Granger was the back-up point guard to starter Rory Sparrow on a 23-8 Wildcats squad coached by Rollie Massimino which defeated Marquette (77-59) in the NCAA opening round before losing to Syracuse (97-83) in round two. He played in 30 games, for an average 13.1 mpg. He hit 43-83 (.518) from the floor and 35-49 (.714) from the line, while garnering 36 boards (1.2 rpg), 58 fouls, 70 assists (2.3 apg), 62 turnovers, 14 steals (0.5 spg), and 121 points for a ppg of 4.0. The Wildcats finished 7-3 (1st) in Eastern AA play.
As a sophomore in 1981, Granger became a starter for the Wildcats. He played in 31 games, for an average 36.2 mpg. He hit 150-288 (.521) from the floor and 98-136 (.721) from the line, while garnering 60 boards (1.9 rpg), 78 fouls, 165 assists (5.3 apg), 127 turnovers, 10 blocks (0.3 bpg), 56 steals (1.8 spg) and 398 points, for a ppg of 12.8. The Wildcats, coached by Rollie Massimino, finished 20-11 overall and 8-6 (tied 3rd) in the Big East play. Granger, described by many as a dazzling ballhandler, led the conference in assists.
As a junior, Granger carried the Wildcats, although coach Rollie Massimino said his play was sporadic and sometimes lackadaisical. Massimino called him a torrid shooter and an expert passer. Blue Ribbon noted that Granger “also gets overly rambunctious at times and tries to take over the game single-handedly and ends up hurting the team.” Granger was also a two-year veteran of the Canadian national team which defeated the U.S. and took the title at the World Fair games in Knoxville Tennessee. In his third year, he played in 32 games for the Wildcats, averaging 34 mpg. He hit 145-296 (.490) from the floor and 80-105 (.762) from the line, while garnering 52 boards (1.6 rpg), 86 fouls, 183 assists (5.7 apg), 110 turnovers, 1 block, 58 steals (1.8 spg) and 370 points, for a ppg of 11.6. Villanova finished season 24-8 and defeated Northeastern (78-72) and Memphis St (70-66) in the Mideast regional before losing the regional final to North Carolina (70-60). Granger’s assist total led the Big East conference for the second successive season and after the campaign, he was named an AP honorable mention All-American.
As a senior in 2003, Granger played in 32 games, for an average 33 mpg. He hit 160-310 (.516) from the floor and 98-128 (.766) from the line, while garnering 59 boards (1.8 rpg), 93 fouls, 177 assists (5.5 apg), 106 turnovers, 2 blocks, 43 steals (1.3 spg) and 418 points, for a ppg of 13.1. The Wildcats finished 24-8 overall and 12-4 (tied 1st) in the Big East under coach Rollie Massimino. Seeded third in the NCAA Southeast regional, Villanova defeated Lamar (60-58) and Iowa (55-54) before losing the regional final to Houston (89-71).
Granger was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the 24th pick of the 1983 draft. He toiled a year with the Cavaliers and was then traded to the Atlanta Hawks along with John Garris for John Davis. In February, 1985, he was waived by the Hawks. He then toiled in the Continental Basketball Association before being signed as a free agent with the New York Knicks in January 1, 1987.
STEWART GRANGER’s NBA STATS at basketballreference.com
GRANT, AARON
6-8 F (SAN JOSE STATE, 1997)
From Vancouver, B.C.
As a freshman in 1997, Grant played in 1 game, for 5 minutes, garnering 1 board, 1 assist and 1 foul. The Spartans, coached by Stan Morrison, finished 13-14 overall and 5-11 (6th, Pacific division) of WAC play.
After the season, Grant left the program.
GRANT, JASON
6-9 F (LAMAR 2003-2006)
From Toronto Francis Lieberman, where he averaged 15.8 ppg, 13.2 rpg and 7-2 bpg. Grant played on the Canadian junior national team. “He’s probably the best player I’ve recruited since I’ve been here,” said Cardinals coach Mike Deane. “He has good hands and a lot of skills. He’s a very talented player.”
As a freshman in 2003, Grant started 4 of 27 games, playing an average 20.1 mpg. He hit 64-112 (.571) from the floor and 25-49 (.510) from the line, while garnering 111 boards (including 35 on the offensive glass and a 4.1 rpg), 5 assists (0.2 apg), 43 turnovers (1.6 tpg), 13 steals (0.5 spg), 52 blocks (1.9 bpg), 57 fouls (fouling out twice) and 153 points, for a 5.7 ppg (and a game-high 12). The Cardinals, coached by Mike Deane, finished 13-14 overall and 10-10 (tied 5th) in Southland play. After the season, Deane is turfed and replaced by coaching legend Billy Tubbs, who started his career at Lamar, built a dynasty at Oklahoma and then coached Texas Christian into the NCAAs.
As a sophomore in 2004, Grant started 20 of the 28 games he played, for an average 25.6 mpg. He hit 80-160 from the floor and 43-76 (.566) from the line, while garnering 172 boards (including 69 on the offensive glass and a 6.1 rpg), 7 assists (0.3 apg), 35 turnovers (1.3 tpg), 19 steals (0.7 spg), 71 blocks (2.5 bpg), 92 fouls (fouling out 9 times) and 203 points, for a 7.3 ppg (and a game-high 14. Grant was chosen to the Southland Conference all-academic team and led the league in blocks (19th in the country). The Cardinals, coached by Billy Tubbs, finished 11-18 overall and 5-11 (10th) in Southland play.
As a junior in 2005, Grant started 22 of 29 games, playing an average 19.8 mpg. He hit 51-127 (.402) from the floor and 38-63 (.603) from the line, while garnering 134 boards (including 38 on the offensive glass and 4.6 rpg), 102 fouls (fouling out 5 times), 3 assists, 22 turnovers, 42 blocks, 14 steals and 140 points, for a ppg of 4.8. The Cardinals, coached by Billy Tubbs, finished 18-11 overall and 9-7 (5th) in Southland play.
As a senior in 2006, Grant started 15 of 30 games, playing an average 15.7 mpg. He hit 46-71 (.648) from the floor, and 26-46 (.565) from the line, while garnering 85 boards (including 36 on the offensive glass and a 2.8 rpg), 74 fouls (fouling out 5 times), 16 assists (0.5 apg), 20 turnovers (an asst-to ratio of 0.8), 9 steals, 31 blocks and 118 points, for a ppg of 3.9. The Cardinals, coached by Billy Tubbs, finished 17-14 overall and 9-7 (tied 4th) in Southland play.
GRAVES, BRENDAN
6-9 F-C (CALIFORNIA 1992-93 and SANTA CLARA 1994-96)
Averaged 30.0 ppg, 20.5 rpg and .475 from international three-point line for Victoria Lambrick Park HS.
As a freshman in 1992, Graves played in 17 games, for an average 6.4 mpg. He hit 11-21 (.524) from the floor and 21-28 from the line, while garnering 25 boards, including 8 on the offensive glass and a 1.5 rpg, 15 fouls, 3 assists, 6 steals, 11 turnovers, 10 blocks and 43 points, including a season-high 11, and a 2.5 ppg. The Golden Bears, coached by Lou Campanelli, finished 10-18 overall and 4-14 (9th) in Pac 10 play.
Graves put on ten pounds prior to sophomore season and was expected to develop into more of a factor. But he only played in 16 games, for an average 8.8 mpg. He hit 7-16 (.438) from the floor and 10-14 (.714) from the line, while garnering 25 boards, including 12 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg, 24 fouls, 2 assists, 2 steals, 7 turnovers, 5 blocks and 24 points, including a season-high 9, and a 1.5 ppg. Golden Bears coach Lou Campanelli was turfed after 17 games, ostensibly for player abuse and unhappiness and replaced by Todd Bozeman. The Bears finished 2-19 overall and 12-6 (2nd) in Pac 10 play, before defeating L.S.U. 66-64, and Duke 82-77 in the opening rounds of the NCAA tourney and then falling 93-76 to Kansas in the Sweet Sixteen.
After the season, Graves transferred to Santa Clara to play with Steve Nash.
Became eligible in 1994 season but redshirted his first year. The Broncos, coached by Dick Davey, finished 13-14 overall and 6-8 (6th) in West Coast play.
As a junior in 1995, Graves, along with fellow Canadian Steve Nash, he helped lead Santa Clara to its first WCC regular season title in 25 years. Graves started 18 of 27 games, for a total 563 minutes. He hit 69-156 (.442) from the floor and 76-119 (.639) from the line, while garnering 157 boards, including 66 on the offensive glass and a 5.8 rpg, 93 fouls (fouling out 5 times), 3 assists, 48 turnovers, 34 blocks, 19 steals and 214 points, for a 7.9 ppg. The Broncos, coached by Dick Davey finished 21-7 overall and 12-2 (1st) in West Coast play. Although the Broncos were upset in the opening round of the WCC tourney, they received an NCAA bid but lost 75-67 to Mississippi State in the opening round of the west regional.
As a senior in 1996, Graves earned all WCAC honors. He hit 99-156 (.505) from the floor, while garnering 208 boards (7.2 rpg), 36 blocks and 9.5 ppg. The Broncos, coached by Dick Davey, finished 20-9 overall and 10-4 (tied 1st) in the WCAC under coach Dick Davey. The Broncos upset Maryland 91-79 in the first round of the NCAA tourney before falling 76-51 to Kansas in the second round.
GREEN, ALLISTER
(YOUNGSTOWN STATE, 1994-1996)
From Lachine, Westmount HS.
As a sophomore in 1994, Green did not play. The Penguins, coached by Dan Peters, finished 5-21 overall and 3-15 (10th) in Mid-Continent play.
As a junior in 1995, Green started 4 of 27 games, for an average 11.59 mpg. He hit 30-62 (.484) from the floor and 14-29 (.483) from the line, while garnering 87 boards, including 42 on the offensive glass and a 3.2 rpg, 8 blocks, 7 assists, 1 steal, 17 turnovers, 68 fouls (fouling out 4 times) and 74 points, including a season-high 10, and a 2.7 ppg. The Penguins, coached by Dan Peters, finished 18-10 overall and 10-8 (4th) in Mid-Continent play.
As a senior in 1996, Green played in 21 games. He hit 14-34 (.412) from the floor and 2-11 (.182) from the line, while garnering 36 boards (1.7 rpg), 2 assists, 1 steal, 7 blocks and 30 points, for a 1.4 ppg. The Penguins, coached by Dan Peters, finished 12-15 and 7-11 (9th) in Mid-Continent play.
GREEN, KADEEM
6-8 F (MISSOURI, 2011 and OHIO UNIVERSITY, 2013)
From Toronto, Ont. Played his senior year at United Faith Christian Academy in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he suffered a torn Achilles tendon midway through the season.
As a freshman in 2011, Green redshirted. The Tigers, coached by Frank Haith, finished 23-11 overall and 8-8 (tied 5th) in Big 12 play, and fell 78-63 to Cincinnati in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.
Green left the program and transferred to Ohio University, where he was eligible as a sophomore in 2013.
As a sophomore in 2013, Green appeared in 12 games, for an average 5.3 mpg. He hit 15-20 (.750) from the floor and 5-7 (.714) from the line, while garnering 12 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg), 14 fouls (fouling out once), 2 turnovers, 3 blocks, 1 steal and 35 points, for a 2.9 ppg. The Bobcats, coached by Jim Christian, finished 24-10 overall and 14-2 (tied 1st, East division) of Mid-American play. Invited to the NIT, they lost 61-57 to Denver in the opening round.
After the season, Green transferred to Ryerson.
GREEN, PAUL
6-2 G (HOFSTRA 1986)
As a freshman in 1986, Green played in 9 games. He hit 8-19 (.421) from the floor, while garnering 3 boards (0.3 rpg) 6 assists and 16 points, for a 1.8 ppg. The Flying Dutchman squad, coach by Richard Berg, finished 17-13 overall and 9-5 (2nd) in the East Coast Conference play.
After the season, Green left the program.
GRIFFITH JR, CLYTHUS
6-4 G (PORTLAND, 2021-2022)
From Mississauga, Ont., St. Joseph’s HS, Munroe CC in New York and Southwest Tennessee JC, where he averaged 20.6 ppg, 3.5 rpg and 2.5 apg as a sophomore.
As a junior in 2021, Griffith played in 21 games, for an average 14.8 mpg. He hit 31-86 (.360) from the floor, 11-35 (.314) from the arc and 30-32 (.938) from the line, while garnering 39 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg), 19 fouls, 10 assists, 21 turnovers, 14 steals and 103 points, for a 4.9 ppg. The Pilots (coached by Terry Porter) finished 6-15 overall and 0-11 (11th) in West Coast play, before losing 95-86 to Santa Clara in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament. After the season, Porter was turfed and replaced by Eastern Washington coach Shantay Legans.
Griffith Jr left the program and surfaced in the Latin American pro ranks in 2022.
GRKOVIC, DEJAN
6-8 F (NORTH CAROLINA-WILMINGTON 2004-2007)
Born in Rijeka, Yugoslavia but moved to Canada in 1993. Toiled for Hamilton Sherwood, where he averaged 17.0 ppg, 11.0 rpg and 4.0 bpg as a senior. “He’s a very skilled player,” said coach Brad Brownell. “He can shoot the ball facing the basket, is a good passer and has good size. His strength, durability and ability to defend inside will determine the amount of playing time he sees.”
As a freshman in 2004, Grkovic started 1 of 20 games he played, toiling an average 3.0 mpg. He hit 4-13 (.308) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 4-8 from the line, while garnering 16 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and a 0.8 rpg), 10 fouls, 1 assist (0.1 apg), 5 turnovers (0.3 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.20), 2 steals (0.1 spg), and 12 points, for a ppg of 0.6. The Seahawks, coached by Brad Brownell, finished 9-9 (7th) in Colonial play and 15-15 overall.
As a sophomore in 2005, Grkovic played in 26 games, for an average 8.0 mpg. He hit 17-40 (.425) from the floor, 1-4 from the arc and 10-18 (.556) from the line, while garnering 47 boards (including 18 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg), 40 fouls (fouling out once), 5 assists (0.2 apg), 17 turnovers (0.7 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.35), 2 steals (0.1 spg) and 45 points for a 1.7 ppg. The Seahawks, coach by Brad Brownell, finished 19-10 overall and 13-5 (tied 2nd) in Colonial play.
As a junior in 2006, Grkovic started 1 of 33 games, playing an average 13.1 mpg. He hit 41-87 (.471) from the field, 9-20 (.450) from the arc, and 12-21 (.571) from the line, while garnering 70 boards (including 27 on the offensive glass and a 2.1 rpg), 59 fouls, 14 assists (0.4 apg), 22 turnovers (0.7 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.6), 7 steals (0.2 spg), 3 blocks (0.1 bpg) and 103 points, for a ppg of 3.1. He scored a game high 12. The Seahawks, coached by Brad Brownell, finished 25-8 overall and 15-3 (1st) in Colonial play. They captured the postseason tournament by defeating Hofstra 78-67 in the final and then took George Washington to overtime before losing 88-85 in the opening round of the NCAA. After the season Brownell bails and is replaced by Charlotte assistant Benny Moss.
As a senior in 2007, Grkovic started 17 of 29 games, playing an average 18.6 mpg. He hit 46-121 (.380) from the floor, 6-32 (.188) from the arc and 16-26 (.615) from the line, while garnering 128 boards (including 54 on the offensive glass and a 4.4 rpg), 70 fouls (fouling out twice), 24 assists (0.8 apg), 37 turnovers (1.3 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.65), 8 blocks (0.3 bpg), 7 steals (0.2 spg) and 114 points, for a ppg of 3.8. The Seahawks, coached by Benny Moss, finished 7-22 overall and 4-14 (tied 10th) in Colonial play.
GRUHL, STEPHEN
6-8 F (FLORIDA STATE 1992-1993)
From Hamilton Cathedral HS.
In his freshman year, Gruhl appeared in six games for a total of 10 minutes, averaging 0.2 ppg and 0.7 rpg, missing all five of his field goal attempts and hitting one of two free throws. He scored 1 point, for a 0.2 ppg. Florida State, coached by Pat Kennedy, finished 22-10 and 11-5 (2nd) in the ACC, advancing to the sweet sixteen of the NCAA tourney, with a 78-68 win over Montana and a 78-68 win Georgetown, before losing 85-74 to Indiana.
As a sophomore, Gruhl played in 6 games for an average 1.2 mpg. He hit 4-6 from the floor and 1.3 from the line, while garnering 1 board (0.2 rpg), 2 fouls, 1 turnover and 9 points, for a 1.5 ppg. The Seminoles, coached by Pat Kennedy, finished 25-10 overall and 12-4 (2nd) in the ACC. They defeated Evansville 82-70, Tulane 94-63 and Western Kentucky 81-78 in the NCAA tourney before losing 106-81 to Kentucky in the Elite Eight. Gruhl made no appearances in the tourney.
After the season, Gruhl left the program.
GUARASCI, PETER
6-9 C (FAIRFIELD, 1993-1994)
Born February 25, 1974 in Niagara Falls, where he averaged 19.2 ppg and 10.3 rpg as a senior at Niagara A.N. Myer HS.
As a freshman in 1993, Guarasci earned all-MAAC rookie honors. He started 19-27 games, for an average 15.0 mpg. He hit 46-102 (.451) from the floor and 30-44 (.682) from the line, while garnering 115 boards, including 55 on the offensive glass and 4.3 rpg), 64 fouls (fouling out 3 times, 8 assists, 34 blocks, 25 turnovers, 2 steals and 122 points, for a 4.5 ppg. The Stags, coached by Paul Cormier, finished 14-13 overall and 7-7 (5th) in Metro Atlantic Conference play. “Peter could be one of the best pure centres Fairfield has seen in a while,” Cormier noted.
In 1994, Guarasci left Fairfield midway through the season to return to Canada and play for Simon Fraser. He started 12 of 17 games he played for the Stags, for an average 17.0 mpg. He hit 28-66 (.424) from the floor and 17-25 (.680) from the line, while garnering 77 boards, including 25 on the offensive glass and a 4.5 rpg, 58 fouls (fouling out 5 times, 7 assists, 21 blocks, 12 turnovers, 6 steals and 73 points, for a 4.3 ppg. The Stags, coached by Paul Cormier, finished 8-19 overall and 4-10 (6th) in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play. At Simon Fraser, he earned a degree in business and was named conference player of the year for the Clan.
After he graduated, Guarasci played three seasons with Scavolini Pesaro in Italy. In 200, he joined the German club Frankfurt Skyliners and averaged 10.4 ppg. The following season, he returned to Serie A, joining Roseto Basket, where he played for three years. In 2003, he joined Basket Rimini Crabs in Italy.
GUDADZE, GEORGE
6-10 C (ALCORN STATE, 2015)
From Toronto, Ont. and Durham, North Carolina.
As a freshman in 2015, Gudadze appeared in 6 games, for an average 2.3 mpg. He hit 0-2 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 0-4 from the line, while garnering 5 boards, including 3 on the offensive glass and a 0.8 rpg, and 2 fouls. The Braves (coached by Luther Riley) finished 6-25 overall and 4-13 in SWAC play. After the season, Riley was turfed and replaced by Bethune-Cookman assistant Montez Robinson.
Gudadze transferred to NJCAA’s State College of Florida.
GUERRIER, QUINCY
6-7 F (SYRACUSE, 2020-2021 and OREGON, 2022 and ILLINOIS, 2024)
From Montreal, Que., and the Thetford Academy, where he averaged 24.7 ppg and 6.2 rpg as a senior. He toiled for Canada’s U17 team in the summer of 2019.
As a freshman in 2020, Guerrier played in 32 games, for an average 20.3 mpg. He hit 77-155 (.497) from the floor, 3-24 (.125) from the arc and 63-104 (.606) from the line, while garnering 170 boards (including 57 on the offensive glass and a 5.3 rpg, 83 fouls, 19 assists, 43 turnovers, 15 steals, 25 blocks and 220 points, for a 6.9 ppg. The Orange (coached by Jim Boeheim) finished 10-10 (tied 6th) in ACC play and 18-14 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.
As a sophomore in 2021, Guerrier started all 28 games, playing an average 32.9 mpg. He hit 146-296 (.493) from the floor, 23-74 (.311) from the arc and 68-101 (.673) from the line, while garnering 236 boards (including 77 on the offensive glass and an 8.4 rpg), 78 fouls, 23 assists, 30 turnovers, 23 steals, 32 blocks and 383 points, for a 13.7 ppg. He was a third-team selection to the coaches all-ACC team. The Orange (coached by Jim Boeheim) finished 18-10 overall and 9-7 (8th) in ACC play. They defeated N.C. State 89-68 before losing 72-69 to Virginia in the quarterfinals of the conference postseason tournament. As an at-large 11th-seed in the NCAA tournament, they defeated 6th-seeded San Diego State 78-62 and 3rd-seeded West Virginia 75-72 before losing 62-46 to Houston in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen.
After the season, Guerrier left the program and entered the transfer portal, enrolling at Oregon, where he was eligible as a junior in 2022.
As a junior in 2022, Guerrier started all 35 games, playing an average 26.3 mpg. He hit 120-286 (.420) from the floor, 52-159 (.327) from the arc and 61-95 (.642) from the line, while garnering 184 boards, including 59 on the offensive glass and a 5.3 rpg, 80 fouls, 27 assists, 42 turnovers, 26 steals, 11 blocks and 353 points, for a 10.1 ppg. The Ducks (coached by Dana Altman) finished 20-15 overall and 11-9 (tied 5th) in Pac 12 play. They defeated Oregon State 86-72 before losing 80-69 to Colorado in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals. They defeated Utah State 83-72 before losing 75-60 to Texas A&M in the NIT second round.
As a senior in 2023, Guerrier started 22 of 36 games, playing an average 25.7 mpg. He hit 110-260 (.423) from the floor, 50-144 (.347) from the arc and 54-93 (.581) from the line, while garnering 167 boards, including 47 on the offensive glass and a 4.6 rpg, 71 fouls, 36 assists, 47 turnovers, 14 steals, 13 blocks and 324 points, for a 9.0 ppg. The Ducks (coached by Dana Altman) finished 21-15 overall and 12-8 (4th) in Pac 12 play. They defeated Washington State 75-70 before losing 75-56 to U.C.L.A. in the postseason conference tournament semi-finals. They then defeated UC-Irvine 84-58 and Central Florida 68-54 before losing 61-58 to Wisconsin in the NIT quarterfinals.
After the season, Guerrier transferred to Illinois, where he was eligible as a covid-senior in 2024.
As a covid-eligible senior in 2024, Guerrier started all 38 games, playing an average 24.1 mpg. He hit 127-267 (.476) from the floor, 43-115 (.374) from the arc and 66-116 (.569) from the line, while garnering 232 boards, including 65 on the offensive glass and a 6.1 rpg, 70 fouls, 11 assists, 34 turnovers, 10 steals, 12 blocks and 363 points, for a 9.6 ppg. The Illini (coached by Brad Underwood) finished 29-9 overall and 14-6 (2nd) in Big Ten play. They defeated Ohio State 77-74, Nebraska 98-87 and Wisconsin 93-87 to capture the conference postseason tournament title. As a 3rd-seed in the NCAA tournament, they defeated Morehead State 85-69, Duquesne 89-63 and Iowa State 72-69 before getting clocked 77-52 to eventual champion Connecticut in the Elite Eight.
GYAMFI, GABRIEL
6-6 F (MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE, 2019-2020)
From Brampton, Ont., and Colby Community College.
As a junior in 2019, Gyamfi started 21-32 games, playing an average of 24.5 mpb. He hit 65-108 (.602) from the floor, 3-8 (.375) from the arc and 44-61 (.721) from the line, while garnering 163 boards (including 62 on the offensive glass and a 5.1 rpg), 78 fouls, 31 assists, 50 turnovers, 13 steals, 11 block and 177 points, for a 5.5 ppg. The Hawks (coached, on an interim basis, by Clifford Reed) finished 7-25 overall and 5-11 (tied 9th) in MEAC play. After the season, Bobby Collins, after 12 years at the helm of Winston-Salem State, is appointed coach of the Hawks.
As a senior in 2020, Gyamfi started 30 of 32 games, for an average 22.5 mpb. He hit 42-88 (.477) from the floor, 0-10 from the arc and 18-38 (.474) from the line, while garnering 146 boards (including 54 on the offensive glass and a 4.6 rpg), 66 fouls, 30 assists, 36 turnovers, 25 steals, 15 blocks and 102 points, for a 3.2 ppg. The Hawks (coached by Jason Crafton) finished 4-12 (tied 9th) in MEAC play and 5-27 overall. They fell 68-64 to Delaware State in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.
GUMBS-FRATER, TYRELL
6-3 G (COASTAL CAROLINA, 2018-2020)
From Richmond Hill, Ont., St. Benedict’s Prep in Newark, New Jersey, and the NJCAA’s Odessa College in Texas, where he averaged 3.5 ppg as a freshman.
As a sophomore in 2018, Gumbs-Fraser played in 14 games, for an average 11.6 mpg. He hit 21-48 (.438) from the floor, 18-38 (.474) from the arc and 10-14 (.714) from the line, while garnering 25 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg), 9 fouls, 8 assists, 9 turnovers, 3 blocks, 3 steals and 70 points, for a 5.0 ppg. The Chanticleers (coached by Cliff Ellis) finished 14-18 overall and 8-10 (8th) in Sun Belt Conference play.
As a junior in 2019, Gumbs-Fraser started the 1 game he played, while toiling 18 minutes. He hit 2-7 (.286) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 2-3 (.667) from the line, while garnering 3 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 3.0 rpg), 4 fouls, 1 assists, 1 turnover, 1 steals and 6 points, for a 6-0 ppg. The Chanticleers (coached by Cliff Ellis) finished 17-17 overall and 9-9 (tied 6th) in Sun Belt play. They defeated Howard 81-72 and West Virginia 109-91 before losing 92-87 to DePaul in the semi-finals of the College Basketball Invitational tournament.
As a senior in 2020, Gumbs-Fraser started 11 of 33 games, for an average 21.2 mpg. He hit 131-314 (.417) from the floor, 72-175 (.411) from the arc and 35-46 (.761) from the line, while garnering 73 boards (including 19 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg), 55 fouls, 29 assists, 46 turnvoers, 3 blocks, 22 steals and 369 points, for an 11.2 ppg. The Chanticleers (coached by Cliff Ellis) finished 8-12 (tied 8th) in Sun Belt play and 16-17 overall. They defeated Texas-Arlington 63-62 in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament before falling 70-65 to Appalachian State.