Gary Chivichyan

Gary Chivichyan (born July 17, 1996) is an Armenian-American professional basketball player who is currently a Free Agent. He last played for the Pacific Tigers led by former NBA star Damon Stoudamire.

Gary Chivichyan
Personal information
Born (1996-07-17) July 17, 1996
Los Angeles, CA
NationalityAmerican/Armenian
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolMiddlebrooks Academy
(Los Angeles, California)
CollegeIdaho State (2015–2019) & Pacific Tigers (2019–2020)
PositionGuard
Number11

College career

One of the most prolific long-range shooters in Idaho State history, ranking fourth all-time in made three-point field goals (175) and three-point attempts (433) while finishing seventh all-time with a 40.4 three-point field goal percentage. Sank 62 three pointers in 2018-19 while shooting 41.1 percent from beyond the arc. Averaged 2.1 made three-pointers per game. Shot 41.8 percent from the field for his career and 70.3 from the free throw line.

Chivichyan was ranked sixth in the West Coast Conference in threes per game (1.88) and fourth on the team with a .387 three-point percentage while with the Tigers. He was the second leading scorer on a deep 13 man roster team and made 32 appearances as a tiger while shooting 38.3 percent from the floor. Known for his timely perimeter shooting, he sank a deep three to force a third overtime in an instant classic against Saint Mary's (1/4) as part of a season-high 19-point performance.[1]

National Team

Chivichyan plays for Armenia.[2]

Personal life

Chivichyan's father is Gokor Chivichyan a judo, submission grappling, and mixed martial arts instructor who has trained Ronda Rousey, Karo Parisyan, Manvel Gamburyan and others.

References
  1. "Gary Chivichyan". pacifictigers.com. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  2. Malik, Saqib (20 March 2020). "Gary Chivichyan: Armenia's Rising Basketball Icon". Yahoo!News. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
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