Greg Streete
British basketball player (born 1988)
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Gregory Jermaine Mark Streete (born 17 March 1988) is a British former professional basketball player. He played his entire career with the Bristol Flyers, serving as team captain for nine years.[1] Streete was instrumental in the Flyers' promotion to the British Basketball League (BBL) in 2014.[2] After retiring in 2018, he pursued a career as a firefighter.[3]
 Streete in 2017. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 March 1988 Bristol, England |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Whitefield Fishponds Community School (now Bristol Metropolitan Academy) |
| Playing career | 2006–2018 |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 11 |
| Career history | |
| 2006–2018 | Bristol Flyers |
| Career highlights | |
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Early life and high school career
Streete was born in Bristol, England, and developed his basketball skills through the Bristol Flyers' youth system. He went to Whitefield Fishponds Community School (now Bristol Metropolitan Academy).[4] He emerged as one of the top young prospects in the region, eventually earning a place in the Flyers' senior squad at age 17.[5]
Professional career
Bristol Flyers (2006–2018)
Streete joined the Bristol Academy Flyers in 2006, and played for the club until his retirement. He was named team captain in 2008, a role he held for nine seasons.[1] Under his leadership, the Flyers earned promotion to the British Basketball League (BBL) in 2014.[6]
Streete played 102 BBL games, scoring a total of 1,009 points, averaging 9.9 points per game.[5] He was known as Bristol Flyers' record breaker and praised for his defensive ability, rebounding, and versatility as a guard-forward.[2]
Streete took a year-long career break in 2017 before announcing his official retirement from basketball in 2018. Streete was awarded with a testimonial game to honour his time and commitment to the club.[1]
Year-by-year career statistics
Legend
- **GP** – Games played
- **PPG** – Points per game
- **RPG** – Rebounds per game
- **APG** – Assists per game
- **SPG** – Steals per game
- **BPG** – Blocks per game
- **FG%** – Field goal percentage
- **3P%** – Three-point field goal percentage
- **FT%** – Free throw percentage
| Season | Team | League | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–07 | Bristol Academy | EBL2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2007–08 | Bristol Academy Flyers | EBL | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2008–09 | Bristol Academy Flyers | EBL | 14 | 12.7 | 6.2 | 3.1 | 2.5 | — | 42.5% | 22.9% | 65.5% |
| 2009–10 | Bristol Academy Flyers | EBL | 19 | 13.5 | 5.4 | 3.8 | 3.4 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010–11 | Bristol Academy Flyers | EBL | 16 | 13.5 | 5.4 | 3.8 | 3.4 | — | 49.5% | 22.0% | 67.4% |
| 2011–12 | Bristol Academy Flyers | EBL | 18 | 14.1 | 6.1 | 4.0 | 2.9 | — | 48.3% | 25.4% | 69.8% |
| 2012–13 | Bristol Academy Flyers | EBL | 20 | 15.0 | 6.5 | 4.3 | 3.1 | — | 50.2% | 27.1% | 71.2% |
| 2013–14 | Bristol Academy Flyers | EBL | 22 | 15.8 | 7.0 | 4.5 | 3.5 | — | 51.7% | 28.6% | 73.4% |
| 2014–15 | Bristol Flyers | BBL | 30 | 9.8 | 5.1 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 42.9% | 30.0% | 70.1% |
| 2015–16 | Bristol Flyers | BBL | 32 | 10.3 | 5.6 | 3.2 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 44.1% | 31.8% | 71.5% |
| 2016–17 | Bristol Flyers | BBL | 28 | 9.1 | 5.3 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 41.8% | 29.5% | 68.7% |
| 2017–18 | Bristol Flyers | BBL | 24 | 8.7 | 4.9 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 40.3% | 28.0% | 67.2% |
National Team career
Streete represented Great Britain at youth level. In the 2004 European Championship for Men U16 – Division B, he played 9 games, averaging 2.1 points, 1.1 rebounds, 0.4 assists, and an efficiency rating of 1.9.[7]
He later played in the 2006 U18 European Championship Men – Division B, appearing in 4 games, averaging 0.8 points, 1.3 rebounds, 0.3 assists, and an efficiency rating of 1.3.[8]
Awards and achievements
- British U16 National Team (2004)
- British U18 National Team (2006)
- FIBA U18 European Championship Division B – Semi-finals (2006)
- British National Cup Winner (2010)
- British EBL Division One Semi-finals (2010, 2011, 2012)
- British EBL Division One Regular Season Champion (2011)
- Eurobasket.com All-British EBL Division One Honorable Mention (2011, 2013)
- British EBL Division One Regular Season Runner-up (2012, 2013)
- British National Cup Finalist (2013)
- British Green Capital Ambassador (2015)[9]
- British BBL Cup Semi-finals (2015).[7]
- Newcastle Eagles' All Star Five (2016)[10]
Career Bests
| Statistic | Value | Opponent | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 30 | Plymouth Raiders | 70–78 | 10 April 2016 |
| Rebounds (Defensive) | 10 | N/A | N/A | 4 games |
| Rebounds (Offensive) | 7 | Worthing Thunder | 67–69 | 11 June 2011 |
| Total Rebounds | 14 | Leeds Force | 71–47 | 27 February 2015 |
| Assists | 10 | N/A | N/A | 3 games |
| Steals | 4 | N/A | N/A | 5 games |
| Blocks | 3 | Glasgow Rocks | 62–79 | 28 September 2014 |
| Two-Point Field Goals Made | 10 | Hemel Storm | 73–48 | 16 March 2013 |
| Three-Point Field Goals Made | 6 | London Lions | 86–66 | 2 October 2016 |
| Free throws made | 10 | N/A | N/A | 3 games |
| Double-Doubles | 13 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Triple-Doubles | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Efficiency Rating (RANK) | 55 | Newcastle Eagles | 67–102 | 26 November 2016 |
Personal life
Post-basketball career
In 2018, Streete retired from professional basketball and joined Avon Fire & Rescue Service in Bristol.[6]