Tim McCalister
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Tim McCalister born on November 23, 1964 in Gary, Indiana
was a college basketball player. He stood at 6'4" who played guard for the University of Oklahoma
Sooners from 1984-1987. Throughout his four year career, he scored 2,275 career points. He also had 628 assists, along with 319 steals. McCalister was selected 47th overall and in the third round by the Los Angeles Clippers
in the 1987 NBA Draft
, but never played in the NBA. He later played in the IBA
and overseas in the Philippine Basketball Association
(PBA) averaging 25.7 points in his brief three-game stint with Purefoods Hotdogs in 1988.
, was an outstanding freshman with the sooners in 1983-84, teaming up with NBA star Wayman Tisdale. In his first year with the varsity, McCalister averaged 16.1 points and 3.8 rebounds, hitting in twin digits in 27 of 31 outings. The authoritative Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook
said McCalister had "Tremendous quickness and can leap to the ceiling, a powerful body and can pop from long range or drive among the giants... he owns every skill there is in the book."
In the summer of 1988, McCalister played for the Jersey Shore Bucs in the United States Basketball League
(USBL), and in the last Continental League campaign, suited up for the Charleston Gunners
, average 13.7 points and 3.2 rebounds with the gunners.
He attended the New York Knicks
training camp in August that same year for rookies and free agents and failed to survive the trials.
Gary, Indiana
Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. The city is in the southeastern portion of the Chicago metropolitan area and is 25 miles from downtown Chicago. The population is 80,294 at the 2010 census, making it the seventh-largest city in the state. It borders Lake Michigan and is known...
was a college basketball player. He stood at 6'4" who played guard for the University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...
Sooners from 1984-1987. Throughout his four year career, he scored 2,275 career points. He also had 628 assists, along with 319 steals. McCalister was selected 47th overall and in the third round by the Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
in the 1987 NBA Draft
1987 NBA Draft
The 1987 Draft of the National Basketball Association was held on June 22, 1987 in New York City, New York.This draft is notable for the selection of two future members of the NBA 50 Greatest Players list, David Robinson and Scottie Pippen. Other notable selections include Reggie Miller, Kevin...
, but never played in the NBA. He later played in the IBA
International Basketball Association
The International Basketball Association was founded by Alexandria, Minnesota entrepreneur Thomas Anderson in 1995. Anderson traveled the Upper Midwest searching for franchise owners for a couple of years before the league began play with five teams in the 1995-1996 season...
and overseas in the Philippine Basketball Association
Philippine Basketball Association
The Philippine Basketball Association , is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines composed of 10 company-branded franchised teams. It is the first and oldest professional basketball league in Asia and the second oldest in the world after the NBA...
(PBA) averaging 25.7 points in his brief three-game stint with Purefoods Hotdogs in 1988.
His Background
McCalister finished a degree in broadcasting at the University of OklahomaUniversity of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...
, was an outstanding freshman with the sooners in 1983-84, teaming up with NBA star Wayman Tisdale. In his first year with the varsity, McCalister averaged 16.1 points and 3.8 rebounds, hitting in twin digits in 27 of 31 outings. The authoritative Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook
The Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook is an annual publication which includes preseason previews of every NCAA Division I men's college basketball team in the United States. Created in 1981 by future Boston Celtics general manager Chris Wallace, it is currently compiled by a team of college...
said McCalister had "Tremendous quickness and can leap to the ceiling, a powerful body and can pop from long range or drive among the giants... he owns every skill there is in the book."
In the summer of 1988, McCalister played for the Jersey Shore Bucs in the United States Basketball League
United States Basketball League
The United States Basketball League , often abbreviated to the USBL, was a professional men's spring basketball league. The league was formed in 1985. The final champions are the Kansas Cagerz, who won the title game on July 1, 2007.-History:...
(USBL), and in the last Continental League campaign, suited up for the Charleston Gunners
Charleston Gunners
The Charleston Gunners are a Premier Basketball League team set to begin play for the 2012 season. Based in Charleston, West Virginia, the Gunners will play their home games on the campus of St. Albans High School in St...
, average 13.7 points and 3.2 rebounds with the gunners.
He attended the New York Knicks
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
training camp in August that same year for rookies and free agents and failed to survive the trials.