Gary Leonard

Gary Leonard

Gary Francis Leonard (born February 16 1967 in Belleville, Illinois) is a retired American professional basketball player. At 7'1" and 295 lbs, he played center. An all-state and All-America prep basketball selection as a senior at Belleville East High School, Leonard went on to a successful college and professional career.

College career

In 1989, Leonard emerged as one of the leading centers available for the 1989 NBA Draft with a strong senior season at the University of Missouri, posting career highs in points (10.4 ppg) and rebounds (5.5 rpg), shooting .593 from the field and totalling 42 blocked shots. He was the only Missouri player to start every game in 1988-89, after being a part-time starter during his first three years. His .628 field goal percentage as a junior was among the nation's leaders in 1987-88. He helped Missouri advance to the "Sweet 16" of the NCAA tournament that season, where they lost to Syracuse University.

NBA career

Drafted with the 34th overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1989, Leonard spent one season in Minnesota and played from 1990-92 with the Atlanta Hawks.

External links

* [http://www.basketballreference.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=LEONAGA01 College & NBA stats] @ basketballreference.com


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