Alexander Gilbert (born July 3, 1957) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He is a 6 ft 7 ½ in (2.02 m) tall power forward-center.
Gilbert played college basketball at Indiana State University, with the Sycamores, from 1978 to 1980. A two-year starter, he was a critical to the Sycamores compiling a to a 2-year record of 79–55 (.754), a MVC title, a MVC Tourney title and an NCAA National Finals finish. A phenomenal athlete, Gilbert broke up a tight game Virginia Tech in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament, Gilbert's "hook dunk" off a rebound, shook the Sycamores of their lethargy and spurred them to a 17-point victory over the Hokies.[2]
Prior to his Indiana State career; Gilbert spent two seasons at Coffeyville Community College; leading the Red Ravens in scoring and rebounding, (16.7 and 11.2 respectively) – he was tapped for the KJCCC All-Conference team and named All-American (Honorable Mention). He scored 1,605 points while at Coffeyville and was named to the Red Raven Hall of Fame.
Following the 1977–78 season, he signed an NCAA Division I letter of intent, spurning Missouri and Norm Stewart.[3] He totaled 632 points, 447 rebounds, 28 assists, 22 steals, 60 starts in 61 games; his 75 blocks place him 9th on the career list.
Professional careeredit
After being drafted in the 1980 NBA draft, Gilbert played on different Milwaukee Bucks Summer League teams but was cut during training camp. In December 1980, Gilbert signed with Grindavík of the Icelandic second-tier 1. deild karla.[4] In August 1982, he was signed as a player-coach for reigning Icelandic champions Njarðvík of the Úrvalsdeild karla.[5] He was released by Njarðvík in November after appearing in 6 games[6] where he averaged 24.0 points per game. His best performance came in his last game where he scored 42 points against Fram.[7] Following his professional career, Gilbert returned to the United States and began a career in the Corrections industry, eventually moving into Counseling.[3]
In recent years, Gilbert has joined current athletes in the battle for "Likeness & Image" control and reimbursement; he is a co-signee of a landmark legal case versus the NCAA.[8]
Referencesedit
^"1978–79 Men's Basketball Team (2000) – Hall of Fame". Indiana State University Athletics. June 24, 2020. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
^"Former Indiana State coach Bill Hodges fondly remembers Sycamores' run to 1979 NCAA title game". syracuse. March 17, 2011.
^ abHochman, Benjamin. "Hochman: Local star Alex Gilbert played in Bird vs. Magic game 40 years ago as he coped with tragedy". STLtoday.com.
^"Nýr svartur risi til Grindavíkur". Dagblaðið (in Icelandic). December 30, 1980. p. 20. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
^"Jónas hættir með Njarðvík". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). August 18, 1982. p. 18. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
^"3.200 krónur fyrir sigur". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). November 11, 1982. p. 33. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
^"Brazy færði Fram sigurinn". Morgunblaðið (in Icelandic). November 9, 1982. p. 24. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
^"Landmark Case Against NCAA Turning Into College Basketball History Course". amlawdaily.typepad.com.
alex, gilbert, basketball, other, people, named, alex, gilbert, alex, gilbert, disambiguation, alexander, gilbert, born, july, 1957, american, former, professional, basketball, player, coach, tall, power, forward, center, alex, gilbertpersonal, informationborn. For other people named Alex Gilbert see Alex Gilbert disambiguation Alexander Gilbert born July 3 1957 is an American former professional basketball player and coach He is a 6 ft 7 in 2 02 m tall power forward center Alex GilbertPersonal informationBorn 1957 07 03 July 3 1957 age 66 East St Louis IllinoisNationalityAmericanListed height6 ft 7 5 in 2 02 m Listed weight205 lb 93 kg Career informationHigh schoolEast St Louis High East St Louis Illinois CollegeCoffeyville 1976 1978 Indiana State 1978 1980 NBA draft1980 6th round 17th overall pickSelected by the Milwaukee BucksPlaying career1980 1983PositionPower forward centerCareer historyAs player 1981 198 Grindavik1982NjardvikAs coach 1982NjardvikCareer highlights and awardsIndiana State University Athletic Hall of Fame 2000 1 Honorable Mention All American NJCAA 1977 78 First team All KJCCC 1977 78 Stats at Basketball Reference com Contents 1 College career 2 Professional career 3 References 4 External linksCollege career editGilbert played college basketball at Indiana State University with the Sycamores from 1978 to 1980 A two year starter he was a critical to the Sycamores compiling a to a 2 year record of 79 55 754 a MVC title a MVC Tourney title and an NCAA National Finals finish A phenomenal athlete Gilbert broke up a tight game Virginia Tech in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament Gilbert s hook dunk off a rebound shook the Sycamores of their lethargy and spurred them to a 17 point victory over the Hokies 2 Prior to his Indiana State career Gilbert spent two seasons at Coffeyville Community College leading the Red Ravens in scoring and rebounding 16 7 and 11 2 respectively he was tapped for the KJCCC All Conference team and named All American Honorable Mention He scored 1 605 points while at Coffeyville and was named to the Red Raven Hall of Fame Following the 1977 78 season he signed an NCAA Division I letter of intent spurning Missouri and Norm Stewart 3 He totaled 632 points 447 rebounds 28 assists 22 steals 60 starts in 61 games his 75 blocks place him 9th on the career list Professional career editAfter being drafted in the 1980 NBA draft Gilbert played on different Milwaukee Bucks Summer League teams but was cut during training camp In December 1980 Gilbert signed with Grindavik of the Icelandic second tier 1 deild karla 4 In August 1982 he was signed as a player coach for reigning Icelandic champions Njardvik of the Urvalsdeild karla 5 He was released by Njardvik in November after appearing in 6 games 6 where he averaged 24 0 points per game His best performance came in his last game where he scored 42 points against Fram 7 Following his professional career Gilbert returned to the United States and began a career in the Corrections industry eventually moving into Counseling 3 In recent years Gilbert has joined current athletes in the battle for Likeness amp Image control and reimbursement he is a co signee of a landmark legal case versus the NCAA 8 References edit 1978 79 Men s Basketball Team 2000 Hall of Fame Indiana State University Athletics June 24 2020 Retrieved October 21 2020 Former Indiana State coach Bill Hodges fondly remembers Sycamores run to 1979 NCAA title game syracuse March 17 2011 a b Hochman Benjamin Hochman Local star Alex Gilbert played in Bird vs Magic game 40 years ago as he coped with tragedy STLtoday com Nyr svartur risi til Grindavikur Dagbladid in Icelandic December 30 1980 p 20 Retrieved January 28 2021 Jonas haettir med Njardvik Dagbladid Visir in Icelandic August 18 1982 p 18 Retrieved January 28 2021 3 200 kronur fyrir sigur Dagbladid Visir in Icelandic November 11 1982 p 33 Retrieved January 28 2021 Brazy faerdi Fram sigurinn Morgunbladid in Icelandic November 9 1982 p 24 Retrieved January 28 2021 Landmark Case Against NCAA Turning Into College Basketball History Course amlawdaily typepad com External links editDraftexpress com Profile Basketball RealGM GoSycamores Bio Coffeyville Hall of Fame College Basketball Stats International Basketball Stats Urvalsdeild statistics at Icelandic Basketball Association Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Alex Gilbert basketball amp oldid 1194973501, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
