Cameron McGriff

Cameron McGriff (born September 30, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for Okapi Aalst of the Pro Basketball League (PBL).

Cameron McGriff
McGriff with Oklahoma State in December 2016
Okapi Aalst
PositionSmall forward
LeaguePro Basketball League
Personal information
Born (1997-09-30) September 30, 1997
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolSouth Grand Prairie
(Grand Prairie, Texas)
CollegeOklahoma State (2016–2020)
NBA draft2020 / Undrafted
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020–presentOkapi Aalst

Early life and high school career

McGriff grew up mainly playing flag football. His parents, Octavia and Nate McGriff, were separated, with his father working three jobs. He began focusing on basketball as he grew taller and could dunk by sixth grade.[1][2] McGriff attended South Grand Prairie High School in Grand Prairie, Texas. As a senior, he averaged 14.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.[3] He was ranked the 10th best recruit in Texas by ESPN and number 113 in his high school class by Rivals. McGriff committed to Oklahoma State, choosing the Cowboys over Arkansas in part because he thought they would help him reach the National Basketball Association.[4]

College career

Entering his freshman season at Oklahoma State, McGriff's new college teammate and friend, Tyrek Coger, collapsed and died of an enlarged heart during summer workouts.[1] As a freshman, McGriff averaged 3.8 points and 3.1 rebounds in 16 minutes per game while showcasing his dunking ability, including a dunk against Georgetown that appeared on SportsCenter's Top 10.[5][6] Before his sophomore season, he improved his jump shot, making 1,000 shots each day.[1] As a sophomore, he averaged 8.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game and helped the team reach the National Invitational Tournament quarterfinals.[7] In November 2018, McGriff scored 28 points in a win against LSU.[8]

As a junior, McGriff averaged 12.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, shooting 38 percent.[9] On February 22, 2020, he tied his career-high of 28 points and had seven rebounds in a 83-66 win over Oklahoma.[10] He averaged 12.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game as a senior on a team that finished 18-14.[11] McGriff averaged 19 points per game on the final six games of the season and was named the team's most valuable player by the Tulsa World.[12] He was also named All-Big 12 Honorable Mention.[13]

Professional career

On June 14, 2020, McGriff signed his first professional contract with Okapi Aalst of the Pro Basketball League (PBL) in Belgium.[14]

References
  1. Pfeifer, Ben (June 8, 2020). "Stranded in the Deep End: Why Cameron McGriff refuses to quit". The Rookie Wire. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  2. Ruiz, Nathan (February 14, 2018). "Like father, like son". The Oklahoman. PressReader. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  3. Florek, Michael (March 4, 2016). "Boys Regional Basketball Tournament Previews". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  4. Riddle, Greg (November 11, 2015). "South Grand Prairie basketball stars Cameron McGriff, Harrison Henderson sign with colleges that can produce NBA talent". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  5. Hart, Hally (November 6, 2018). "McGriff brings poise, maturity to young Cowboy squad". The O'Colly. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  6. Unruh, Jacob (March 4, 2020). "OSU basketball: Cam McGriff's role has evolved, but it's soldified his strong legacy". The Oklahoman. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  7. "Oklahoma State Preview Capsule". Associated Press. October 25, 2018. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  8. Katz, Andy (May 10, 2019). "5 seniors who can have breakout college basketball seasons in 2019-20". NCAA.com. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  9. Bonner II, Frank (November 2, 2019). "OSU basketball preview: Cowboys add depth; Cowgirls looking for scorers". Tulsa World. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  10. Bonner II, Frank (February 22, 2020). "Cameron McGriff ties his career high in scoring to lead OSU to an 83-66 win over the Sooners". Tulsa World. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  11. Postins, Matthew (May 12, 2020). "Oklahoma State Cowboys Basketball 2019-20 Season Review". Heartland College Sports. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  12. Bonner II, Frank (March 24, 2020). "OSU season in review: The MVP. The highs and lows. What to look for next season". Tulsa World. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  13. Bitterman, Abby (March 8, 2020). "Big 12 men's basketball: 3 Sooners and 2 Cowboys receive All-Big 12 honors". The Oklahoman. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  14. "Very High Level Rookie Cameron McGriff Naar Okapi" (in Dutch). Okapi Aalst. June 14, 2020. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
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