Alex Gilbert (basketball)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 3, 1957 East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7.5 in (2.02 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | East St Louis High (East St. Louis, Illinois) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1980: 6th round, 17th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Playing career | 1980–1983 |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1980–1982 | Grindavík |
| 1982 | Njarðvík |
Coaching | |
| 1982 | Njarðvík |
| Career highlights | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
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 with Indiana State, 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.