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{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1967)}}
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| name = Gerald Glass
| name = Gerald Glass
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| number = 22, 4, 25, 35
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| position = [[Shooting guard]] / [[Small forward]]
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| weight_lb = 221
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1967|11|12}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1967|11|12}}
| birth_place = [[Greenwood, Mississippi]]
| birth_place = [[Greenwood, Mississippi]], U.S.
| death_date =
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| high_school = [[Amanda Elzy High School|Amanda Elzy]]<br />(Greenwood, Mississippi)
| nationality = American
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| high_school = Amanda Elzy<br />(Greenwood, Mississippi)
| college = [[Delta State University#Athletics|Delta State]] (1985–1987)<br>[[Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball|Ole Miss]] (1988–1990)
*[[Delta State Statesmen basketball|Delta State]] (1985–1987)
*[[Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball|Ole Miss]] (1988–1990)
| draft_year = 1990
| draft_year = 1990
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| career_start = 1990
| career_start = 1990
| career_end = 1999
| career_end = 1999
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| career_number = 22, 4, 25, 35
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| career_position = [[Shooting guard]] / [[small forward]]
| years1 = {{nbay|1990|start}}–{{nbay|1992|start}}
| years1 = {{nbay|1990|start}}–{{nbay|1992|start}}
| team1 = [[Minnesota Timberwolves]]
| team1 = [[Minnesota Timberwolves]]
| years2 = 1992–1993
| years2 = {{nbay|1992|full=y}}
| team2 = [[Detroit Pistons]]
| team2 = [[Detroit Pistons]]
| years3 = 1993–1994
| years3 = 1993–1994
| team3 = [[La Crosse Catbirds]] ([[Continental Basketball Association|CBA]])
| team3 = [[La Crosse Catbirds]]
| years4 = 1994–1995
| years4 = 1994–1995
| team4 = [[Basket Napoli|Jcoplastic Napoli]] ([[Lega Basket Serie A|Italy]])
| team4 = [[S.S. Basket Napoli|Jcoplastic Napoli]]
| years5 = {{nbay|1995|full=y}}
| years5 = {{nbay|1995|full=y}}
| team5 = [[New Jersey Nets]]
| team5 = [[New Jersey Nets]]
| years6 = 1996
| years6 = {{nbay|1995|end}}
| team6 = [[Charlotte Hornets]]
| team6 = [[Charlotte Hornets]]
| years7 = 1996–1997
| years7 = 1996–1997
| team7 = [[CSP Limoges]] ([[Ligue Nationale de Basketball|France]])
| team7 = [[CSP Limoges]]
| years8 = 1998–1999
| years8 = 1998–1999
| team8 = [[Bnei HaSharon]] ([[Israeli Basketball Super League|Israel]])
| team8 = [[Hapoel Holon]]
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| stat1label = [[Point (basketball)|Points]]
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| stat3label = [[Assist (basketball)|Assists]]
| stat3label = [[Assist (basketball)|Assists]]
| stat3value = 298 (1.5 apg)
| stat3value = 298 (1.5 apg)
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'''Gerald Damon Glass''' (born November 12, 1967) is a retired American professional [[basketball]] player.
'''Gerald Damon Glass''' (born November 12, 1967) is a retired American professional [[basketball]] player.


Graduating from Amanda Elzy High School in Greenwood at the age of sixteen, Glass flew under the radar as a player and ended up at [[Delta State University]]. Legendary [[Alcorn State University]] coach [[Davey Whitney]] called Glass the best player in Mississippi.
Graduating from [[Amanda Elzy High School]] in Greenwood at the age of sixteen, Glass went to [[Delta State University]]. [[Alcorn State University]] coach [[Davey Whitney]] called Glass the best player in Mississippi.<ref>{{Cite news|title=[Sports article]|date=1988-11-20|work=Clarion-Ledger|page=48}}</ref>


Glass played for two years at [[Delta State University]] and then transferred to the [[University of Mississippi]] where he placed fourth in the nation in scoring as a junior. He finished his career, after just two seasons, as the school's sixth leading all-time scorer. Glass was affectionately referred to as "World Class Glass" at [[Ole Miss]]. He gained national attention with his legendary matchups against [[Louisiana State University|LSU]]'s [[Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf|Chris Jackson]].
Glass played for two years at [[Delta State University]] and then transferred to the [[University of Mississippi]] where he placed fourth in the nation in scoring as a junior.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/seasons/1989.html|title=1988–89 Season Summary|website=College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com|language=en|access-date=2019-09-02}}</ref> He finished his career, after just two seasons, as the school's sixth leading all-time scorer. Glass was referred to as "World Class Glass" at [[Ole Miss]]. He played against [[Louisiana State University|LSU]]'s [[Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf|Chris Jackson]].<ref>{{Citation|title=Chris Jackson(LSU)55points vs Gerald Glass(Ole Miss)53 points 1989|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE2xb0ZuPXo |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/bE2xb0ZuPXo |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|language=en|access-date=2019-09-02}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


He was selected by the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] with the 20th overall pick in the [[1990 NBA Draft]]. As a [[rookie]], Glass set a Timberwolves [[professional sports league organization|franchise]] record for a reserve with 32 points off the bench versus the [[Los Angeles Lakers]]. Glass also played for the [[Detroit Pistons]], [[New Jersey Nets]] and [[Charlotte Hornets]] in four NBA seasons from 1990&ndash;1996. His best season as a pro was in [[1991-92 NBA season|1991-92]] for the Timberwolves, when he appeared in 75 games averaging 11.5 points per game.
He was selected by the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] with the 20th overall pick in the [[1990 NBA draft]]. As a [[rookie]], Glass set a Timberwolves [[professional sports league organization|franchise]] record for a reserve with 32 points off the bench versus the [[Los Angeles Lakers]]. Glass also played for the [[Detroit Pistons]], [[New Jersey Nets]] and [[Charlotte Hornets]] in four NBA seasons from 1990&ndash;1996. His best season as a pro was in [[1991-92 NBA season|1991–92]] for the Timberwolves, when he appeared in 75 games averaging 11.5 points per game.


In 2004, Gerald Glass was honored by Chick-fil-A as part of their SEC Basketball Legends, along with LSU coach [[Dale Brown (basketball)|Dale Brown]], [[University of Alabama]] star [[Derrick McKey]], [[University of Tennessee]] sharpshooter [[Dale Ellis]], [[University of Kentucky]] legend [[Dan Issel]], and [[Auburn Tigers|Auburn]]'s [[Charles Barkley]].
In 2004, Gerald Glass was honored by [[Chick-fil-A]] as part of their SEC Basketball Legends, along with LSU coach [[Dale Brown (basketball)|Dale Brown]], [[University of Alabama]] player [[Derrick McKey]], [[University of Tennessee]] sharpshooter [[Dale Ellis]], [[University of Kentucky]] player [[Dan Issel]], and [[Auburn Tigers|Auburn]]'s [[Charles Barkley]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://olemisssports.com/news/2004/3/1/Gerald_Glass_Honored_as_SEC_Basketball_Legend.aspx|title=Gerald Glass Honored as SEC Basketball Legend|website=Ole Miss Athletics|date=March 2004 |language=en|access-date=2019-09-02}}</ref>


After a year with [[Andy Kennedy (basketball coach)|Andy Kennedy]]'s coaching staff at Ole Miss, Glass became the head coach at his high school alma mater.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://msfame.com/gerald-glass-he-keeps-on-achieving/|title=Gerald Glass: He keeps on achieving...|date=2013-07-28|website=Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame|language=en|access-date=2019-09-02}}</ref> He later was the head boys basketball coach at Madison Central High School in Madison, Mississippi for 2 seasons.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wlbt.com/clip/12575115/gerald-glass-steps-down-as-madison-central-head-coach|title=Gerald Glass steps down as Madison Central head coach|last=Hudgison|first=Chris|website=wlbt.com|date=August 2018 |language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-02}}</ref>
After sitting on the bench with [[Andy Kennedy (basketball coach)|Andy Kennedy]]'s coaching staff at Ole Miss for a year, Glass accepted the head coaching position at his high school alma mater.


==See also==
== Notes ==
{{Reflist|30em}}
*[[List of NCAA Division I men's basketball players with 2000 points and 1000 rebounds]]


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/glassge01.html Career stats]
*[https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/glassge01.html Career stats]
*[http://www.secdigitalnetwork.com/secsports/home.aspx?s=&url_channel_id=9&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=3478&change_well_id=2 2004 SEC legends]
*[http://www.secdigitalnetwork.com/secsports/home.aspx?s=&url_channel_id=9&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=3478&change_well_id=2 2004 SEC legends]


== References ==
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{{1990 NBA Draft}}
*{{cite web|url=https://msfame.com/inductees/gerald-glass/|title="Gerald Glass – Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame"|website=Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame|access-date=2019-09-02}}
*{{Cite web|url=https://hottytoddy.com/2017/12/26/vassallo-5-best-ole-miss-basketball-players-time/|title=Vassallo: The 5 Best Ole Miss Basketball Players of All Time|last=West|first=Rachel|date=2017-12-26|website=HottyToddy.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-02}}

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{{1990 NBA draft}}


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Latest revision as of 17:31, 6 November 2024

Gerald Glass
Personal information
Born (1967-11-12) November 12, 1967 (age 57)
Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight221 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolAmanda Elzy
(Greenwood, Mississippi)
College
NBA draft1990: 1st round, 20th overall pick
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
Playing career1990–1999
PositionShooting guard / small forward
Number22, 4, 25, 35
Career history
1990–1992Minnesota Timberwolves
1992–1993Detroit Pistons
1993–1994La Crosse Catbirds
1994–1995Jcoplastic Napoli
1995–1996New Jersey Nets
1996Charlotte Hornets
1996–1997CSP Limoges
1998–1999Hapoel Holon
Career NBA statistics
Points1,553 (7.7 ppg)
Rebounds512 (2.5 rpg)
Assists298 (1.5 apg)
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Gerald Damon Glass (born November 12, 1967) is a retired American professional basketball player.

Graduating from Amanda Elzy High School in Greenwood at the age of sixteen, Glass went to Delta State University. Alcorn State University coach Davey Whitney called Glass the best player in Mississippi.[1]

Glass played for two years at Delta State University and then transferred to the University of Mississippi where he placed fourth in the nation in scoring as a junior.[2] He finished his career, after just two seasons, as the school's sixth leading all-time scorer. Glass was referred to as "World Class Glass" at Ole Miss. He played against LSU's Chris Jackson.[3]

He was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 20th overall pick in the 1990 NBA draft. As a rookie, Glass set a Timberwolves franchise record for a reserve with 32 points off the bench versus the Los Angeles Lakers. Glass also played for the Detroit Pistons, New Jersey Nets and Charlotte Hornets in four NBA seasons from 1990–1996. His best season as a pro was in 1991–92 for the Timberwolves, when he appeared in 75 games averaging 11.5 points per game.

In 2004, Gerald Glass was honored by Chick-fil-A as part of their SEC Basketball Legends, along with LSU coach Dale Brown, University of Alabama player Derrick McKey, University of Tennessee sharpshooter Dale Ellis, University of Kentucky player Dan Issel, and Auburn's Charles Barkley.[4]

After a year with Andy Kennedy's coaching staff at Ole Miss, Glass became the head coach at his high school alma mater.[5] He later was the head boys basketball coach at Madison Central High School in Madison, Mississippi for 2 seasons.[6]

Notes

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  1. ^ "[Sports article]". Clarion-Ledger. November 20, 1988. p. 48.
  2. ^ "1988–89 Season Summary". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  3. ^ Chris Jackson(LSU)55points vs Gerald Glass(Ole Miss)53 points 1989, archived from the original on December 21, 2021, retrieved September 2, 2019
  4. ^ "Gerald Glass Honored as SEC Basketball Legend". Ole Miss Athletics. March 2004. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  5. ^ "Gerald Glass: He keeps on achieving..." Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. July 28, 2013. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  6. ^ Hudgison, Chris (August 2018). "Gerald Glass steps down as Madison Central head coach". wlbt.com. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
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