Jacob Gilyard (/ˈɡɪljərd/ GHIL-yərd;[1] born July 14, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Richmond Spiders. Gilyard is the all-time NCAA career steals leader, breaking the previous record of 385 on December 5, 2021, and finishing his career with 466 steals.
 Gilyard with the Richmond Spiders in 2020 | |
| No. 0 – Cleveland Charge | |
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| Position | Point guard |
| League | NBA G League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 14, 1998 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Listed weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | The Barstow School (Kansas City, Missouri) |
| College | Richmond (2017–2022) |
| NBA draft | 2022: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2022–present |
| Career history | |
| 2022–2023 | Memphis Hustle |
| 2023–2024 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2023–2024 | →Memphis Hustle |
| 2024 | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2024 | →Long Island Nets |
| 2024–present | Cleveland Charge |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
High school career
editGilyard played basketball for The Barstow School in Kansas City, Missouri under the coaching of former National Basketball Association (NBA) player Billy Thomas. As a sophomore, he helped win the Missouri Class 3 state championship, his program's first state title since 1995, after scoring 16 points in a 61–46 win over Strafford High School.[2] On December 5, 2016, during his senior season, Gilyard scored a school-record 50 points in an 85–47 victory over Washington High School.[3] He finished the season averaging 33.2 points and seven assists per game, was named Class 3 Player of the Year and won the DiRenna Award as the top player in the Kansas City area.[4] A three-star recruit, Gilyard committed to play collegiately for Richmond on September 12, 2016.[5] He did not receive any offers from Power Five programs.[6]
College career
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On December 10, 2017, Gilyard scored a freshman season-high 23 points with five three-pointers in a 74–71 win over James Madison. He made the game-winning three-pointer with 0.4 seconds left.[7] On February 28, 2018, Gilyard recorded 13 points, six assists and three steals in a 90–65 win over UMass, surpassing Kenny Atkinson's school freshman assist record and becoming the first NCAA Division I freshman to reach 80 steals since Oklahoma State's Marcus Smart in 2013.[8] He closed the season with 89 steals, breaking the program record previously held by Anthony Dobbins. As a freshman, Gilyard averaged 11.4 points, 4.1 assists and 2.8 steals per game, which ranked sixth in the country, and started in all 32 games.[9]
In the third game of his sophomore season, on November 16, 2018, Gilyard scored a season-high 31 points, 27 of which came in the second half, and recorded six assists in a 78–70 victory over IUPUI.[10] On February 11, 2019, he was named Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Week for his first time after averaging 22.5 points, 5.5 assists and five steals per game in wins over George Mason and George Washington.[11] Gilyard averaged 16.2 points, 5.2 assists and 2.8 steals per game as a sophomore, earning second-team All-Atlantic 10 and Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team honors.[12] He joined Allen Iverson and Jason Kidd as the only Division I players since 1992 to record at least 868 points, 290 assists and 177 steals by the end of their sophomore seasons.[13]
On November 18, 2019, Gilyard was recognized as Atlantic 10 Co-Player of the Week after averaging 22.0 points, 5.5 assists and four steals per game in victories over Vanderbilt and Cal State Northridge.[14] On December 9, he was again named conference Co-Player of the Week after averaging 16.5 points, 8.5 assists, six rebounds and five steals in wins over Hampton and South Alabama.[15] Against Hampton, Gilyard registered his first double-double, with 18 points and a season-high 10 assists, and scored his 1,000th career point.[16] On January 25, 2020, he scored a season-high 29 points in an 87–79 loss to seventh-ranked Dayton.[17] As a junior, Gilyard was named Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year and first-team All-Atlantic 10 after averaging 12.7 points, 5.7 assists, a Division I-high 3.2 steals and 3.1 rebounds per game.[18] Following the season Gilyard declared for the 2020 NBA draft.[19] On May 21, Gilyard announced he was withdrawing from the draft and returning for his senior season at Richmond.[20]
Gilyard took advantage of the NCAA offer of an extra year of eligibility due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on college athletics, choosing to return for a fifth year.[21] He was named to the Third Team All-Atlantic 10 as well as the All-Defensive Team.[22]
Professional career
editMemphis Grizzlies / Hustle (2022–2024)
editAfter going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, Gilyard signed with the Memphis Grizzlies on September 23, 2022,[23] but was waived on October 10.[24] On October 23, he joined the Memphis Hustle.[25]
On April 8, 2023, Gilyard signed a two-way contract with the Grizzlies[26] becoming one of only two active NBA players below 6" tall.[27] The next day, he made his NBA debut in a 115–100 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder where he recorded three points, seven assists, four rebounds, and three steals. After 20 games, he led the Grizzlies in three-point shooting percentage at 42.9%.[28] On February 24, 2024, he was waived by Memphis.[29]
Brooklyn / Long Island Nets (2024)
editOn March 2, 2024, Gilyard signed a two-way contract with the Brooklyn Nets.[30]
Cleveland Charge (2024–present)
editOn September 24, 2024, Gilyard signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers,[31] but was waived on October 19.[32] On October 26, he joined the Cleveland Charge.[33]
Career statistics
edit| GP | Games 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
edit| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Memphis | 1 | 0 | 41.0 | .333 | .333 | — | 4.0 | 7.0 | 3.0 | .0 | 3.0 |
| 2023–24 | Memphis | 37 | 14 | 17.7 | .417 | .425 | 1.000 | 1.2 | 3.5 | .7 | .1 | 4.7 |
| 2023–24 | Brooklyn | 4 | 0 | 11.2 | .000 | .000 | — | .8 | 1.5 | 1.5 | .0 | .0 |
| Career | 42 | 14 | 17.6 | .399 | .403 | 1.000 | 1.2 | 3.4 | .9 | .1 | 4.2 | |
College
edit| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | Richmond | 32 | 32 | 36.4 | .452 | .384 | .836 | 2.2 | 4.1 | 2.8 | .0 | 11.4 |
| 2018–19 | Richmond | 31 | 31 | 37.3 | .472 | .363 | .771 | 2.9 | 5.2 | 2.8 | .0 | 16.2 |
| 2019–20 | Richmond | 31 | 31 | 36.6 | .468 | .367 | .802 | 3.1 | 5.7 | 3.2 | .2 | 12.7 |
| 2020–21 | Richmond | 23 | 23 | 37.7 | .410 | .336 | .842 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 | .0 | 12.3 |
| 2021–22 | Richmond | 37 | 37 | 38.5 | .395 | .360 | .860 | 3.5 | 5.4 | 2.9 | .2 | 13.3 |
| Career | 154 | 154 | 37.3 | .439 | .362 | .820 | 2.9 | 5.1 | 3.0 | .1 | 13.2 | |
Personal life
editGilyard's father, Rodney, played basketball for Ottawa University at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) level and left as the program's all-time leader in assists and steals. Rodney is a member of the school's Athletics Hall of Fame.[34]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "2023-24 start of season NBA pronunciation guide". NBA.com (Press release). October 24, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ McDowell, Sam (March 14, 2015). "Barstow beats Strafford 61-46, wins Missouri Class 3 boys basketball state championship". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ McDowell, Sam (December 6, 2016). "Barstow senior Jacob Gilyard breaks school record with 50 points in a game". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ McDowell, Sam (April 6, 2017). "Barstow's Jacob Gilyard, St. Pius X's Abby Hipp win DiRenna Awards as KC's top hoopsters". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ Kelly, Grant (September 13, 2016). "2017 point guard Jacob Gilyard commits to Richmond". A10Talk.com. A10 Talk. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ O'Connor, John (January 27, 2019). "At 5-foot-9, 160 pounds, UR's Jacob Gilyard has the ball, the green light, and the ability to dominate". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ O'Connor, John (December 10, 2017). "Jacob Gilyard's 3 shoots Richmond by JMU in final second". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ "Golden's 26 leads Richmond over UMass 90-65". ESPN.com. Associated Press. February 28, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ O'Connor, John (February 23, 2018). "Freshman Jacob Gilyard stealing his way to Chief Thief status at UR". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ O'Connor, John (November 16, 2018). "Jacob Gilyard (31 points) gives UR turbo-spark in second half of 78-70 win over IUPUI". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ "Jacob Gilyard Named A-10 Player of the Week". RichmondSpiders.com. University of Richmond Athletics. February 11, 2019. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ "Gilyard, Golden Earn All-Conference Honors From A-10". RichmondSpiders.com. University of Richmond Athletics. March 12, 2019. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ "Jacob Gilyard". RichmondSpiders.com. University of Richmond Athletics. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ "Gilyard Named A-10 Co-Player of the Week". RichmondSpiders.com. University of Richmond Athletics. November 18, 2019. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ "Gilyard Nabs Second A-10 Player of the Week Honor of Season". RichmondSpiders.com. University of Richmond Athletics. December 9, 2019. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ "Backcourt Leads Short-Handed Spiders Over Hampton". RichmondSpiders.com. University of Richmond Athletics. December 3, 2019. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ "Gilyard's 29 Not Enough For Spiders In Loss To #7 Dayton". RichmondSpiders.com. University of Richmond Athletics. January 25, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ "Gilyard Wins A-10 Defensive Player of the Year As Three Spiders Earn All-Conference Honors". RichmondSpiders.com. University of Richmond Athletics. March 10, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ "Francis, Gilyard, Golden to Enter 2020 NBA Draft, Maintain Eligibility". RichmondSpiders.com. April 6, 2020. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
- ^ Cadeaux, Ethan (May 21, 2020). "Report: Richmond guard Jacob Gilyard plans to withdraw from NBA Draft and return to school". NBC Sports. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ "Jacob Gilyard Announces He Will Return to Richmond Next Season". RichmondSpiders.com. March 28, 2020. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
- ^ "Brajkovic Named Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, McKillop, Osunniyi Earn Top Honors". Atlantic10.com (Press release). Atlantic 10 Conference. March 8, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ "Memphis Grizzlies announce 2022 training camp roster". NBA.com. September 23, 2022. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
- ^ Grizzlies PR [@GrizzliesPR] (October 10, 2022). "The @memgrizz today announced the team signed Matthew Hurt and Sean McDermott. In addition, the Grizzlies waived Justin Bean and Jacob Gilyard" (Tweet). Retrieved February 23, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Moore, Corey (October 23, 2022). "Memphis Hustle announce 2022-23 training camp roster". NBA.com. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- ^ Grizzlies PR [@GrizzliesPR] (April 8, 2023). "The @memgrizz today announced the team signed Kenneth Lofton Jr. to a multi-year contract. In related moves, the Grizzlies signed Jacob Gilyard to a two-way contract and waived Kennedy Chandler" (Tweet). Retrieved April 8, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Goodwin, Max (November 23, 2023). "From KC to Memphis Grizzlies, Jacob Gilyard shining in NBA". KC Star. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
- ^ "Memphis Grizzlies 2023-24 NBA Regular Season Stats". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
- ^ "Grizzlies sign Jordan Goodwin to two-way contract". NBA.com. February 24, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- ^ "Brooklyn Nets Sign Jacob Gilyard to Two-way Contract". NBA.com. March 2, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ Adams, Luke (September 25, 2024). "Cavaliers Sign Jacob Gilyard, Zhaire Smith". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ "Cavaliers Waive Four Players". NBA.com. October 19, 2024. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ "Cleveland Charge 2024 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 26, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ O'Connor, John (May 18, 2018). "Parents club may help spark Spiders hoops with inherited hoops IQ". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved March 15, 2020.