Will McDonald

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Will McDonald
Personal information
Born (1979-10-05) October 5, 1979 (age 44)
New Orleans, Louisiana
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school Joseph S. Clark
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
College South Florida (1999–2003)
NBA draft 2003: undrafted
Playing career2003–2020
Position Power forward / center
Career history
2003–2004 Élan Chalon
2004–2005 Gran Canaria
2005–2007 Estudiantes
2007–2009 Tau Ceramica
2009–2010Gran Canaria
2010–2011 DKV Joventut
2011–2012 Fujian Xunxing
2012 Petron Blaze Boosters
2012 Mets de Guaynabo
2012–2013Fujian Xunxing
2013 Cangrejeros de Santurce
2013–2014Fujian Xunxing
2014–2015 Jiangsu Monkey King
2015 Jiangsu Dragons
2016 Caciques de Humacao
2016–2017Jiangsu Dragons
2017 Boca Juniors
2017–2018 Yokohama B-Corsairs
2018–2019 San-en NeoPhoenix
2019–2020Yokohama B-Corsairs
Career highlights and awards

William McDonald (born October 5, 1979) is an American former professional basketball player. He graduated from the University of South Florida.

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In March 2012, McDonald was ejected from a game while playing for Petron Blaze Boosters. During an 80–94 loss to Barako Bull Energy, McDonald was ejected for throwing the ball into Mick Pennisi's forehead. The ejection trended on YouTube because of Pennisi's 'delayed flop'. [1] [2]

McDonald was drafted 5th overall in the 2019 BIG3 draft by the Ball Hogs. In that year's season, McDonald ranked fourth in scoring and second in rebounding among all players in the league.

The Basketball Tournament

William McDonald played for Overseas Elite in the 2018 edition of The Basketball Tournament. In four games, he averaged 3.5 points per game and 3.3 rebounds per game on 67 percent shooting. Overseas Elite reached the championship game and played Eberlein Drive, winning 70-58 for their fourth consecutive TBT Title.

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 PIR  Performance Index Rating
 Bold Career high

EuroLeague

*Led the league
YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPGPIR
2007–08 Baskonia 241217.8.559.6344.6.6.5.68.99.1
2008–09 2121*21.1.579.357.6254.2.9.71.09.010.0
Career453319.3.568.357.6314.4.7.6.89.09.5

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References

  1. "Mick Pennisi Epic Flop!" . Retrieved July 27, 2018 via YouTube.[ dead YouTube link ]
  2. Golliver, Ben (March 21, 2012). "Video: Mick Pennisi with the worst basketball flop of all time?". CBSSports.com . Retrieved May 13, 2015.