Chad Austin Gallagher is a retired American

United States

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 professional basketball

Basketball

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 player in the NBA. A 6'10" center

Center (basketball)

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 played collegiately

College basketball

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 at Creighton University

Creighton University

Creighton University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1878, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The university is accredited by...

 from 1987 to 1991, and was selected with the fifth pick in the 2nd round of the 1991 NBA Draft

1991 NBA Draft

The 1991 NBA Draft took place on June 26, 1991 in New York City, New York. Dikembe Mutombo is regarded as the best overall pick in this draft, becoming one of the greatest defensive centers in the history of the league. He was a four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year award winner and an eight...

 by the Phoenix Suns

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Gallagher's NBA career consisted of 2 games for the Utah Jazz

Utah Jazz

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 in February 1994

1993-94 NBA season

-Statistics leaders:-NBA awards:*Most Valuable Player: Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets*Rookie of the Year: Chris Webber, Golden State Warriors*Defensive Player of the Year: Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets...

, playing 3 total minutes and scoring 6 points on 3-of-3 field goals.

In October 1995 he was signed by the Miami Heat

Miami Heat

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 but was waived prior to the start of the 1995-96 NBA season

1995-96 NBA season

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While playing at Creighton, he was the 1991 Missouri Valley Conference

Missouri Valley Conference

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Player of the Year.

External links

• NBA stats @ basketballreference.com