Robert Gilchrist (basketball)

Robert Gilchrist
Free agent
Position	Power forward / Center
Personal information
Born	14 October 1990; London, England
Nationality	British
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school	Canon Palmer Catholic School; (London, England); Worcester Academy; (Worcester, Massachusetts);
College	Polk State (2010–2012); Florida State (2012–2014);
NBA draft	2014 / Undrafted
Playing career	2014–present
Career history
2014–2015	Karlsruhe
2015–2016	Peristeri
2016	Holargos
2017	Araberri
2017–2018	Worcester Wolves
2018–2019	Luleå
2019	Earth Friends Tokyo Z
2020	Valladolid
Career highlights and awards
	BBL All-Defensive First Team (2018); Greek 2nd Division Top Rebounder (2016);

Robert Gilchrist (born 14 October 1990) is a professional basketball player. Gilchrist was born in England and played his college career in the United States.

High school / college career

After graduating from Worcester Academy in the U.S. state of Massachusetts, Gilchrist played two years for Polk State College[1] in Winter Haven, Florida, where he earned an associate degree in business administration. Gilchrist then played for two years for Florida State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in social science.[2] Gilchrist started 24 games at the small forward and power forward positions. Florida State participated in the NIT tournament in both of Gilchrist's seasons.

Professional career

Upon graduation in 2014, Gilchrist began his professional career with BG Karlsruhe in Karlsruhe, Germany.[3]

On 24 September 2015, he signed with Greek A2 club Peristeri in Athens. He averaged 12.2 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2 blocks per game.[4]

On 29 September 2016 he signed with Holargos of Greek 2nd Division.[5] Before the end of the season, he left the team, after being replaced by Marko Popadic. On 28 February 2017 he joined Araberri of the LEB Oro until the end of the season.[6]

On 1 December 2017 Gilchrist joined the Worcester Wolves of the British Basketball League.[7]

International career

In 2015, he began playing for the Great Britain Men's National Team, scoring 12 points in his debut vs. New Zealand.[8]

References

External links

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[1] "PSC Forward Robert Gilchrist Set To Sign With FSU".

[2] "#14 Robert Gilchrist".

[3] "Rob Gilcrhist to Begin Pro Career in Germany".

[4] Robert Gilchrist Signs in Greece with Peristeri Athens.

[5] A1Basket.gr Holargos sign Robert Gilchrist

[6] Araberri signs Robert Gilchrist

[7] Worcester Wolves Signs Great Britain Squad Member

[8] "GB Senior Men Beaten in Friendly Against New Zealand".