Chad Austin Gallagher (born May 30, 1969) is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and other leagues. A 6'10" center played collegiately at Creighton University from 1987 to 1991,[1] and was selected with the fifth pick in the 2nd round of the 1991 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns.
Personal information | |
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Born | (1969-05-30) May 30, 1969 (age 52) Rockford, Illinois |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
Listed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Boylan Catholic (Rockford, Illinois) |
College | Creighton (1987–1991) |
NBA draft | 1991 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32nd overall |
Selected by the Phoenix Suns | |
Playing career | 1991–2000 |
Position | Center |
Number | 55 |
Career history | |
1991–1992 | Caja Mayoral Málaga |
1992 | Badajoz Caja Rural |
1992–1993 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
1993–1994 | Omaha Racers |
1994 | Utah Jazz |
1994 | Omaha Racers |
1994–1995 | Olimpia de Venado Tuerto |
1995–1996 | Rockford Lightning |
1996 | Paris Basket Racing |
1996 | Rockford Lightning |
1996–1997 | Florida Beach Dogs |
1998 | Rockford Lightning |
1999 | Libertad de Sunchales |
1999–2000 | Olimpia de Venado Tuerto |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats ![]() | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Gallagher's NBA career consisted of 2 games for the Utah Jazz in February, 1994, playing 3 total minutes and scoring 6 points on 3-of-3 field goals.[2]
In October 1995 he was signed by the Miami Heat but was waived prior to the start of the 1995–96 NBA season.[3]
While playing at Creighton, he was the 1991 Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year.[1]
Missouri Valley Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year | |
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