Gary Alexander

Gary Alexander is an American former professional basketball player who had a brief stint in the National Basketball Association before establishing a successful career in European basketball leagues. He has played for the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers while in the NBA.

Player Profile

Gary R. Alexander was born on November 1, 1969, in Jacksonville, Florida. He stands 201 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 109 kg. An American basketball player known for his physical presence on the court.

High School and College Career

Alexander began his basketball journey at William M. Raines High School in Jacksonville, Florida. He then attended the University of South Florida from 1988 to 1992, where he distinguished himself on the court, earning First-Team All-Metro Conference honors in his senior year of 1992.

Professional Career

After going undrafted in the 1992 NBA draft, Alexander embarked on a lengthy professional career that lasted from 1992 to 2006, wearing numbers 35 and 16.

His professional journey began with Gaiteros del Zulia in 1992, followed by a successful stint with Maccabi Haifa from 1992 to 1993 where he led the Israeli League in rebounding. He had brief NBA experiences with the Miami Heat in 1993 and Cleveland Cavaliers in 1994.

Alexander spent the majority of his career in Europe, playing for numerous teams including Elecon Desio, Strasbourg IG, Estudiantes, Dragons Rhöndorf, Beşiktaş, Breogán, Prokom Trefl Sopot across two stints, BCM Gravelines, Cáceres, Gran Canaria, STB Le Havre, and concluded his career with Chorale Roanne from 2004 to 2006.

Career Highlights

• 1993 - Israeli League Rebounding Leader
• 1992 - First-Team All-Metro Conference