Cameron McGriff

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Cameron McGriff
Cameron McGriff.jpg
McGriff with Oklahoma State in December 2016
No. 0–Indiana Mad Ants
Position Small forward / power forward
League NBA G League
Personal information
Born (1997-09-30) September 30, 1997 (age 27)
Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school South Grand Prairie
(Grand Prairie, Texas)
College Oklahoma State (2016–2020)
NBA draft 2020: undrafted
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020–2021 Okapi Aalst
2021–2022 Greensboro Swarm
2021–2022 Portland Trail Blazers
2022 Capitanes de Arecibo
2022–2023 AEK Athens
2023 Le Mans
2023–2024 Memphis Hustle
2024 Indiana Mad Ants
2024 Santeros de Aguada
2024 Indios de Mayagüez
2024–presentIndiana Mad Ants
Career highlights and awards
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Cameron McGriff (born September 30, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Mad Ants of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

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Early life

McGriff grew up mainly playing flag football. His parents, Octavia Goodman 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 the No. 113 in his high school class by Rivals. McGriff committed to playing college basketball for Oklahoma State, choosing the Cowboys over Arkansas in part because he thought they would help him reach the NBA. [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 15.7 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

Okapi Aalst (2020–2021)

On June 14, 2020, McGriff signed his first professional contract with Okapi Aalst of the Pro Basketball League (PBL) in Belgium. [14] He left the team after the season after averaging 13.4 points and 4.9 rebounds per game in the PBL. [15] [16]

Greensboro Swarm / Portland Trail Blazers (2021–2022)

On October 8, 2021, McGriff signed with the Charlotte Hornets, [17] but was waived six days later. [18] On October 24, he signed with the Greensboro Swarm as an affiliate player. [19] In 14 games, McGriff averaged 10.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. [20]

On December 25, 2021, McGriff signed a 10-day contract with the Portland Trail Blazers via the hardship exception. [20] He appeared in three games for the Trail Blazers, averaging 4.7 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. On January 2, 2022, McGriff entered the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. [21]

On January 5, McGriff was reacquired by the Greensboro Swarm. [22] On January 31, he was suspended for one game without pay for leaving the bench during an altercation between the Swarm and the Wisconsin Herd two days earlier. [23]

Capitanes de Arecibo (2022)

On April 21, 2022, McGriff signed with the Capitanes de Arecibo of the BSN. [24]

AEK Athens (2022–2023)

On July 19, 2022, McGriff signed a one-year contract with Greek club AEK Athens. [25] On February 27, 2023, McGriff parted ways with the club. He averaged 9.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in domestic competition, as well as 6 points and 3.9 rebounds in the BCL.

Le Mans (2023)

On February 27, 2023, McGriff signed with Le Mans of the French Pro A. [26]

Memphis Hustle (2023–2024)

On October 30, 2023, McGriff joined the Memphis Hustle. [27]

Indiana Mad Ants (2024)

On March 5, 2024, McGriff was traded to the Indiana Mad Ants. [28]

Santeros de Aguada (2024)

On April 9, 2024, McGriff signed with the Santeros de Aguada. [29]

Indios de Mayagüez (2024)

On June 10, 2024, McGriff signed with the Indios de Mayagüez after leaving Aguada. [30]

Indiana Mad Ants (2024–present)

On August 23, 2024, McGriff signed with the Indiana Pacers, [31] but was waived three days later. [32] On October 27, he joined the Indiana Mad Ants. [33]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

NBA

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2021–22 Portland 3015.3.357.3331.0005.01.0.0.34.7
Career3015.3.357.3331.0005.01.0.0.34.7

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2016–17 Oklahoma State 32115.7.405.286.7303.1.6.5.33.8
2017–18 Oklahoma State 361724.1.480.368.8655.41.0.8.58.4
2018–19 Oklahoma State 323233.8.381.298.7647.41.71.2.812.3
2019–20 Oklahoma State 323230.1.450.308.8326.61.3.4.312.3
Career1328225.9.427.313.8025.61.1.7.59.2

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