Sean Gibson
American basketball player
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Sean Gibson (born August 31, 1971) is an American former basketball player. He played college basketball for Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne before playing professionally in Spain, Iceland, Chile and the Dominican Republic.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 3, 1971 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Floyd Central (Floyds Knobs, Indiana) |
| College | IPFW (1989–1993) |
| Playing career | 1993–1998 |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| Career history | |
| 1994–1995 | KFÍ |
| 1995–1996 | CB Mollet |
| 1996–1997 | Viajes Aliguer |
| 1997–1998 | CB Breogán |
| 1998 | Viajes Aliguer |
| 1998 | CDU Católica |
| Career highlights | |
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High school
Gibson attended Floyd Central High School in Floyds Knobs, Indiana where he played basketball alongside his brother, Shane Gibson.[2]
College career
Gibson played for four years at Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne and left the school as its all-team leader in points and rebounds.[1]
Professional career
In 1994, Gibson joined KFÍ ahead of the 2. deild karla playoffs[3] and helped the team win all its games and gain promotion to the 1.deild karla.[4] He re-signed with the team the following season and gained national attention for his performances in the league after averaging close to 40 points and 17 rebounds.[5][6] In the Icelandic Cup he scored 51 points against Úrvalsdeild club Tindastóll, making 19 of 20 free throws, in KFÍ's 86–80 loss.[7][8]
He spent the 1996–1997 season in Spain with Viajes Aliguer.[9]
Titles and awards
Titles
- 2. deild karla winner (1994)
- Great Lakes Valley Conference winner (1993)
Awards
- Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Year (1993)
- Great Lakes Valley Conference All-First Team (1992, 1993)
- Purdue Fort Wayne Hall of Fame