Edward Gill III was born on August 16,1978 and is an American former professional basketball player.
41 Facts About Eddie Gill
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Eddie Gill was born played college basketball at the College of Eastern Utah, Salt Lake Community College, and Weber State University.
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Eddie Gill has had a journeyman career in basketball and has played in various teams in the NBA, NBA Development League, minor leagues, and overseas.
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However, Eddie Gill has been a starter and high scorer for much of his non-NBA career.
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Professionally, Eddie Gill has been an All-Star selection in the CBA and NBA Development League and won championships with the D-League and Belgian Cup.
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Eddie Gill was born in Aurora, Colorado, and graduated from Overland High School in 1996.
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In 1997, Eddie Gill transferred to Salt Lake Community College and again played basketball.
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At Salt Lake CC, Eddie Gill had 16.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game.
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Eddie Gill transferred to Weber State University in 1998 and played for two seasons on the Weber State Wildcats men's basketball team.
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Eddie Gill scored 16 points despite only making 4 of 12 field goals; he made 5 of 5 free throws and had 2 assists and 5 defensive rebounds.
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In Weber State's next round loss to sixth-seeded Florida, Eddie Gill scored 19 points in 5-for-14 shooting and 7-for-8 free throw shooting and made 3 defensive rebounds and 5 assists.
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In both seasons, Eddie Gill earned First-Team All-Big Sky Conference honors.
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Not selected in the 2000 NBA draft, Eddie Gill began his professional career with the Las Vegas Silver Bandits of the IBL.
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In 31 games with Las Vegas, Eddie Gill averaged 14.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 6.9 assists.
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Eddie Gill then played in 10 games with the Kansas City Knights of the ABA and averaged 6 points and 9 assists.
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On March 29,2001, Eddie Gill signed a 10-day contract with the NBA's New Jersey Nets and would sign another 10-day contract afterwards.
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Eddie Gill joined the Italian Lega Basket Serie A team Paf Bologna in April 2001.
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Eddie Gill averaged 5.0 points, 1.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.5 turnovers.
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Eddie Gill made 7 of 12 field goals and made all 5 free throw attempts.
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Eddie Gill signed with NBA Development League team Asheville Altitude on November 23,2002, and was waived on February 24,2003.
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Eddie Gill played 35 games with Asheville and averaged 12.5 points and 5.2 assists.
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Eddie Gill later signed with Reggio Emilia of the Italian league Legadue Basket and averaged 14.1 points and 2.9 rebounds in 13 games.
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In six games, Eddie Gill averaged 15.8 points and 3.7 assists.
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Eddie Gill later played in 25 games for the Dakota Wizards of the CBA and averaged 18.1 points and 8.0 assists.
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Eddie Gill returned to the NBA on February 5,2004, by signing as a free agent with the Portland Trail Blazers.
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In 22 games, Eddie Gill averaged 2.3 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 0.7 assists.
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Eddie Gill made his postseason debut on April 23,2005, in the Pacers' first first-round playoff game against the Boston Celtics.
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Eddie Gill made one field goal out of four attempts and made two free throws; in 17 minutes of play he scored 4 points and made 2 rebounds, 2 assists, a steal, and 2 turnovers.
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Eddie Gill averaged 7.3 points and 2.5 assists in 33 Russian League games and 6.2 points and 1.4 assists in 20 Euroleague games.
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On October 1,2007, Eddie Gill signed with the New Jersey Nets but was waived on October 25.
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In 37 games with Colorado, Eddie Gill averaged 18.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 8.5 assists.
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Eddie Gill had 3 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 turnovers.
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Eddie Gill signed with the New Jersey Nets in the 2008 offseason but was waived, among with 3 other players, before the season started.
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Eddie Gill had averaged 4.5 points and 1 assist in six preseason games.
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In 40 games with Colorado, Eddie Gill averaged 14.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, 8.4 assists, and 1.6 steals.
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In November 2009, Eddie Gill signed with the Basketball League Belgium team BC Oostende and in 26 games averaged 7 points, 3.
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In 2 Eurocup games, Eddie Gill averaged 5 points, 1 rebound, 4 assists, and 1.5 steals.
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Against doctor's orders, Eddie Gill played on March 4,2012, with 15 stitches in his right hand.
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Eddie Gill had 4 points, 3 assists, and 7 turnovers but drew a last-second charging foul to seal Townsville's three-point victory over the Melbourne Tigers.
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Eddie Gill scored 21 points, 4 steals, and 3 rebounds in the win.
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In three preseason games, Eddie Gill had limited playing time and made 0 of 4 field goals in one game.