 McGriff withOklahoma State in December 2016 | |
| No. 0 – Indiana Mad Ants | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward /power forward |
| League | NBA G League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1997-09-30)September 30, 1997 (age 27) Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | South Grand Prairie (Grand Prairie, Texas) |
| College | Oklahoma State (2016–2020) |
| NBA draft | 2020:undrafted |
| Playing career | 2020–present |
| Career history | |
| 2020–2021 | Okapi Aalst |
| 2021–2022 | Greensboro Swarm |
| 2021–2022 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2022 | Capitanes de Arecibo |
| 2022–2023 | AEK Athens |
| 2023 | Le Mans |
| 2023–2024 | Memphis Hustle |
| 2024 | Indiana Mad Ants |
| 2024 | Santeros de Aguada |
| 2024 | Indios de Mayagüez |
| 2024–present | Indiana Mad Ants |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com  | |
| Stats atBasketball Reference | |
Cameron McGriff (born September 30, 1997) is an American professionalbasketball player for theIndiana Mad Ants of theNBA G League. He playedcollege basketball for theOklahoma State Cowboys.
McGriff grew up mainly playingflag football. His parents, Octavia Goodman and Nate McGriff, were separated, with his father working three jobs. He began focusing on basketball as he grew taller and coulddunk by sixth grade.[1][2] McGriff attendedSouth Grand Prairie High School inGrand Prairie, Texas. As a senior, he averaged 14.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.[3] He was ranked the 10th best recruit in Texas byESPN and the No. 113 in his high school class byRivals. McGriff committed to playing college basketball forOklahoma State, choosing the Cowboys overArkansas in part because he thought they would help him reach theNBA.[4]
Entering his freshman season at Oklahoma State, McGriff's new college teammate and friend, Tyrek Coger, collapsed and died of anenlarged heart during summer workouts.[1] As a freshman, McGriff averaged 3.8 points and 3.1 rebounds in 15.7 minutes per game while showcasing his dunking ability, including a dunk againstGeorgetown that appeared onSportsCenter's Top 10.[5][6] Before his sophomore season, he improved his jump shot, making 1,000 shots each day.[1] As a sophomore, he averaged 8.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game and helped the team reach theNational Invitational Tournament quarterfinals.[7] In November 2018, McGriff scored 28 points in a win againstLSU.[8]
As a junior, McGriff averaged 12.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, shooting 38 percent.[9] On February 22, 2020, he tied his career-high of 28 points and had seven rebounds in a 83–66 win overOklahoma.[10] He averaged 12.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game as a senior on a team that finished 18–14.[11] McGriff averaged 19 points per game on the final six games of the season and was named the team'smost valuable player by theTulsa World.[12] He was also named All-Big 12 Honorable Mention.[13]
On June 14, 2020, McGriff signed his first professional contract withOkapi Aalst of thePro Basketball League (PBL) in Belgium.[14] He left the team after the season after averaging 13.4 points and 4.9 rebounds per game in the PBL.[15][16]
On October 8, 2021, McGriff signed with theCharlotte Hornets,[17] but was waived six days later.[18] On October 24, he signed with theGreensboro Swarm as an affiliate player.[19] In 14 games, McGriff averaged 10.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.[20]
On December 25, 2021, McGriff signed a 10-day contract with thePortland Trail Blazers via the hardship exception.[20] He appeared in three games for the Trail Blazers, averaging 4.7 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. On January 2, 2022, McGriff entered the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.[21]
On January 5, McGriff was reacquired by theGreensboro Swarm.[22] On January 31, he was suspended for one game without pay for leaving the bench during an altercation between the Swarm and theWisconsin Herd two days earlier.[23]
On April 21, 2022, McGriff signed with theCapitanes de Arecibo of the BSN.[24]
On July 19, 2022, McGriff signed a one-year contract with Greek clubAEK Athens.[25] On February 27, 2023, McGriff parted ways with the club. He averaged 9.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in domestic competition, as well as 6 points and 3.9 rebounds in theBCL.
On February 27, 2023, McGriff signed withLe Mans of the FrenchPro A.[26]
On October 30, 2023, McGriff joined theMemphis Hustle.[27]
On March 5, 2024, McGriff was traded to theIndiana Mad Ants.[28]
On April 9, 2024, McGriff signed with theSanteros de Aguada.[29]
On June 10, 2024, McGriff signed with theIndios de Mayagüez after leaving Aguada.[30]
On August 23, 2024, McGriff signed with theIndiana Pacers,[31] but was waived three days later.[32] On October 27, he joined theIndiana Mad Ants.[33]
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Portland | 3 | 0 | 15.3 | .357 | .333 | 1.000 | 5.0 | 1.0 | .0 | .3 | 4.7 |
| Career | 3 | 0 | 15.3 | .357 | .333 | 1.000 | 5.0 | 1.0 | .0 | .3 | 4.7 | |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | Oklahoma State | 32 | 1 | 15.7 | .405 | .286 | .730 | 3.1 | .6 | .5 | .3 | 3.8 |
| 2017–18 | Oklahoma State | 36 | 17 | 24.1 | .480 | .368 | .865 | 5.4 | 1.0 | .8 | .5 | 8.4 |
| 2018–19 | Oklahoma State | 32 | 32 | 33.8 | .381 | .298 | .764 | 7.4 | 1.7 | 1.2 | .8 | 12.3 |
| 2019–20 | Oklahoma State | 32 | 32 | 30.1 | .450 | .308 | .832 | 6.6 | 1.3 | .4 | .3 | 12.3 |
| Career | 132 | 82 | 25.9 | .427 | .313 | .802 | 5.6 | 1.1 | .7 | .5 | 9.2 | |