David Gibbs

Height:
6-4
Weight:
185
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
East Hartford, Conn.
High School:
Master's School

Left the UMass program after his sophomore season.

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KELLOGG ON GIBBS: 'David, he's been fantastic. Athletically he's one of the fastest, highest jumping guards I've been around in a while and I'm excited to coach him. As soon as he realizes how good he can be, and gets his body to the level that it needs to be, he has a chance to be a special player here at UMass. How quickly will that come? You know you never can tell, but when the light finally clicks on, I can't wait to see what the finished product of David Gibbs is going to be.' AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2009-10:
? Suffered a broken left foot in practice on Feb. 2 and missed remainder of the season.
? Played first 21 games with 2.6 points, 2.4 assists, 1.8 rebounds in 19.7 minutes.
? Started 16 games overall, the first 12 games and his final four contests. Started at both points guard and on wing.
? In career-high 29 minutes vs. Grambling State (12/11), tied career-high with six assists along with six points.
? Played what Derek Kellogg called his best game at Holy Cross (12/5) with seven points, five rebounds and four assists.
? Tied career-high with 11 points, making all three 3-pointers vs. Rutgers (11/27) in Legends Classic.
? Scored for first time in three games with a late basket, added five assists vs. St. Francis (11/24).
? Career-highs of six assists and five rebounds vs. Arkansas-Fort Smith (11/21) in Legends Classic.
? In 2009-10 debut at UCF (11/13), scored three points and had three assists.
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2008-09:
? Played in all 30 games this year, starting the final three games after the first 27 off the bench.
? Scoring 3.5 points and grabbing 1.5 rebounds in 17.5 minutes.
? Started at Rhode Island (3/7) and hit a clutch 3-pointer late in scoring five points and grabbing three rebounds.
? First-college start vs. George Washington (3/4), scored eight points, had two assists and two steals.
? Second-career game in double-figures with 10 points, hitting four field goals at La Salle (3/1).
? Scored five quick points consecutively in win at at Saint Joseph's (2/22).
? In 26 minutes at Fordham (2/11) set or tied career highs in made field goals (3), field goals attempted (9), free throws attempted (4), rebounds (4), assists (3) and steals (2).
? Scored only points on killer cross-over move in the lane in win over Richmond (2/4).
? Tremendous effort on both ends with seven points, two rebounds, two assists at #10/10 Xavier (1/31).
? Played career-high 28 minutes, hitting a 3-pointer and handing out three assists vs. La Salle (1/24).
? Saw extended time at point guard and help rally in second half at Charlotte (1/21) with six points, two assists.
? Grabbed career-high four rebounds and grabbed two steals vs. Dayton (1/10).
? Scored eight points and grabbed three rebounds against Vanderbilt (1/3).
? Best game of career to date came vs. Hofstra (12/20) with 11 points making two 3-pointers and a monster dunk.
? Canned a clutch 3-pointer to break a 50-50 tie late in win over #25/23 Kansas (12/13).
? Hit a 3-pointer vs. Boston College (12/6) in 15 minutes off bench.
? Nailed two 3-pointers vs. Jacksonville State (11/24) for six points in 19 minutes of action.
? At #13 Memphis (11/17) had three rebounds for third game in row, added two free throws.
? In second game of 2K Sports Classic had three points and three boards at Southern Illinois (11/12).
? In college debut scored three points and grabbed three rebounds vs. Arkansas-Monticello (11/11).
BEFORE UMASS: Signed a National Letter of Intent on Nov. 20, 2007 ... Played his prep ball at Master's School in West Simsbury, Conn. for Coach Ralph Auriental. ... Hails from the same hometown as UMass' 1996 National Player of the Year Marcus Camby ... In senior season, averaged 20 points, 10 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game ... As a junior, averaged 22.5 points, 12.0 assists and 8.0 rebounds ... Played his AAU and travel basketball for the Connecticut Basketball Club (CBC) where he is coached J.R. Hargreaves and Pat Sullivan. According to scouting services, Gibbs is ranked as the No. 2 prospect in New England. He is rated as the nation's 28th best point guard by scout.com and 33rd by rivals.com PERSONAL: David Anthony Gibbs, Jr. ... Born on Oct. 4, 1988 ... Son of David Anthony Gibbs, Sr., and Colette Gibbs ... Brother of Kiyonia (21) ... Has not declared a major.

GIBBS' CAREER STATISTICSYear GP  GS  Min Avg FG  FGA Pct 3FG FGA Pct FT  FTA Pct Off Def Tot Avg PF  FO  Ast TO  Blk Stl Pts Avg2008-09 30  3   525 17.5    38  113 .336    18  62  .290    11  17  .647    9   36  45  1.5 28  0   38  22  3   28  105 3.52009-10 21  16  414 19.7    20  67  .299    7   26  .269    7   12  .583    10  27  37  1.8 28  0   50  21  3   13  54  2.6TOTAL    51  19  939 18.4    58  180 .322    25  88  .284    18  29  .621    19  63  82  1.6 56  0   88  43  6   41  159 3.1

GIBBS' CAREER HIGHS

Category          #    Opponent, DatePoints           11    Hofstra, 12/20/08                 11    vs. Rutgers, 11/27/09Field Goals       4    at La Salle, 3/1/09                  4    vs. Rutgers, 11/27/09Field Goals Att.  9    at Fordham, 2/11/09                  9    vs. Rutgers, 11/27/093-Point FGs       3    vs. Rutgers, 11/27/093-Point FG Att.   5    at UCF, 11/13/09Free Throws       3    Hofstra, 12/20/08Free Throw Att.   4    Hofstra, 12/20/08                  4    at Fordham, 2/11/09Rebounds          5    Arkansas-Fort Smith, 11/21/09                  5    vs. Rutgers, 11/27/09                  5    at Holy Cross, 12/5/09Assists           6    Grambling State, 12/11/09                  6    Arkansas-Fort Smith, 11/21/09Blocks            1    5X, last vs. Grambling State, 12/11/09Steals            3    Grambling State, 12/11/09                  3    at La Salle, 3/1/09Minutes          29    Grambling State, 12/11/09

GIBBS' Miscellaneous Stats

Category               09-10   Car.  Last Time...Double-Figure Scoring    1      3    vs. Rutgers, 11/27/0920-plus points           0      05-plus rebounds          3      3    at Holy Cross, 12/5/095-plus assists           3      3    Grambling, 12/11/09

A Few Minutes With DAVID Full name: David Anthony Gibbs Jr.
Nickname: 'Mystery' and 'Quiet Storm'
Favorite Musical Artist: Mavado
Best Concert I Ever Attended: Reggae All-Stars
Favorite Sports Movie: Above the Rim
Favorite Pro Sports Team: Dallas Cowboys
Pro Sports Team I Would Like to Play For: Knicks
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Stuart Scott
Favorite Athletes: Terrell Owens
Favorite TV Show: Fresh Prince
Childhood Idol: Michael Jordan
Team I'd Like to See Added to the Schedule: Duke
Best Player I Ever Faced: Michael Beasley
Magazine Cover I'd Like to Be On: ESPN
Most Famous Person Ever Met: Will Smith, 50 Cent
Person I'd Like to Have Dinner With: Mavado
My Most Prized Possession: My Grandfather's ring
Place I'd Like to Visit: Jamaica
Best Part About Living in Amherst: Teammates
Best Moment at UMass: First time on court
My First Memory of Basketball: AAU 13 Nationals
If I Didn't Play College Basketball I Would: Run track
Who Had the Greatest Impact on My Life: Mom
Pre-Game Rituals: Pray
Best Advice From a Coach: Be a player
Most People Don't Know This But: I'm very shy
One Thing I Wish I Were Better At: Not being shy