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* Full name: Daniel Hiram Gibson * Son of Byron and Cheryl Gibson * His father played basketball at the University of Houston * Majored in corporate communications at Texas * A McDonald’s All-American recruit and a Second-Team Parade All-American * Finished his high school career as the all-time leading scorer in Houston high school basketball * Averaged 25.5 points per game as a senior, leading his team to its first state title since 1965 * Graduated sixth out of 212 students in his high school senior class * Member of the National Honor Society in high school
COLLEGE CAREER: Played two seasons at Texas and averaged 13.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 68 games (all starts)…named Honorable Mention All-America by The Associated Press following his sophomore season...averaged 13.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game as a sophomore…earned First-Team NABC All-District 9 honors and was named All-Big 12 Third Team…set a school record for most three-point field goals made in a season (101)…one of 16 finalists for the Bob Cousy Award given to the nation’s top point guard…scored in double figures in 24 games…hit nine three-pointers on his way to a career-high 37 points on Jan. 21 at Baylor…hit four or more three-pointers in a game 10 times…named the Big 12 Freshman of the Year after his freshman season in which he averaged 14.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game…named All-Big 12 Third Team and became the first freshman in school history to lead Texas in scoring…scored in double figures in 24 of 31 games.
Is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA. The nickname, "Boobie", was affectionately given to him by his mother. Played college ball at the University of Texas at Austin, where he starred as guard. On June 29, 2006, Gibson was drafted in the second round with the 42nd overall pick of the NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Currently playing alongside a great crew at the great organization of the Cleveland Cavaliers.