Alterique Gilbert

Gilbert is originally from Richmond, Virginia but moved to Lithonia, Georgia as he entered his teenage years.{{cite web |last1=Cordova |first1=David |title=Alterique Gilbert: Comeback Season |url=https://davesjoint.net/2019/01/30/alterique-gilbert-comeback-season/ |publisher=Dave's Joint |accessdate=March 17, 2020 |date=January 30, 2019}} He was raised by his mother, Tamonica Alexander, and was not acquainted with his father, Alcuero Gilbert, who was incarcerated for about 10 years.{{cite web |last1=Anthony |first1=Mike |title=Alterique Gilbert’s battle with mental health shows the strength of a player we should consider a UConn great |url=https://www.courant.com/sports/uconn-mens-basketball/hc-sp-alterique-gilbert-mental-health-uconn-basketball-column-20200312-7yrk4nbrgfgkvm67lcq664swee-story.html |website=Hartford Courant |accessdate=March 17, 2020 |date=March 12, 2020}} Gilbert grew up playing football and started focusing on basketball in seventh grade.{{cite web |last1=Amore |first1=Dom |title=Alterique Gilbert The Heart Of UConn Recruiting Class |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/hc-alterique-gibson-uconn-recruit-0201-20160129-story.html |website=New York Daily News |accessdate=March 17, 2020 |date=January 30, 2016}}

Gilbert played basketball for Miller Grove High School near Lithonia.{{cite web |last1=Borges |first1=David |title=Alterique Gilbert ready to be leader for UConn men |url=https://www.registercitizen.com/uconn/article/Alterique-Gilbert-ready-to-be-leader-for-UConn-men-11984414.php |website=The Register Citizen |accessdate=March 17, 2020 |date=June 14, 2016}} As a sophomore, he averaged 18.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 4.1 steals, leading his team to a 28–5 record. As a junior, he averaged 18.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 5.3 steals, leading his team to a 27–4 record. As a senior, he averaged 20.1 points, 5.8 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 4.3 steals, leading his team to a 31–3 record and the Class 5A state championship, his third state title in four years at Miller Grove.{{cite web |title=Alterique Gilbert |url=https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/alterique-gilbert/10572 |publisher=University of Connecticut Athletics |accessdate=March 18, 2020}} He helped his team reach the semifinals at High School Nationals despite sleeping one hour before the previous game.{{cite web |title=Sleep-deprived Alterique Gilbert leads Miller Grove (Ga.) into DICK'S Nationals semifinals |url=https://usatodayhss.com/2016/sleep-deprived-alterique-gilbert-leads-miller-grove-ga-into-dicks-nationals-semifinals |website=USA Today High School Sports |accessdate=March 18, 2020 |date=March 31, 2016}} Gilbert was named Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year and Mr. Georgia Basketball.{{cite web |title=Georgia Boys Basketball POY: Alterique Gilbert |url=https://usatodayhss.com/2016/gatorade-georgia-boys-basketball-poy-alterique-gilbert |website=USA Today High School Sports |accessdate=March 18, 2020 |date=March 17, 2016}} He was selected to play in the McDonald's All-American Game and Jordan Brand Classic.{{cite web |title=For Alterique Gilbert, McDonald's All American Game selection is full of emotion |url=https://usatodayhss.com/2016/for-alterique-gilbert-mcdonalds-all-american-game-selection-is-full-of-emotion |website=USA Today High School Sports |accessdate=March 18, 2020 |date=January 25, 2016}} He left the Jordan Brand Classic early on April 15, 2016 after dislocating his left shoulder.{{cite web |title=UConn commit Alterique Gilbert ‘should be fine’ despite separating shoulder |url=https://www.nhregister.com/uconn/article/UConn-commit-Alterique-Gilbert-should-be-11333524.php |website=New Haven Register |accessdate=March 18, 2020 |date=April 15, 2016}} In May, he underwent surgery on his shoulder.{{cite web |last1=Amore |first1=Dom |title=More Losses For UConn As Gilbert, Diarra Out For Season |url=https://www.courant.com/sports/uconn-mens-basketball/hc-uconn-men-alterique-gilbert-out-1130-20161129-story.html |website=Hartford Courant |accessdate=March 18, 2020 |date=November 29, 2016}} A four-star recruit and one of the best point guards in the 2016 class by the end of high school, Gilbert committed to UConn on July 4, 2015 over Louisville, Illinois, Syracuse and Texas.{{cite web |last1=Borzello |first1=Jeff |title=Five-star PG Alterique Gilbert commits to UConn |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/13196966/5-star-pg-alterique-gilbert-commits-connecticut-huskies |publisher=ESPN |accessdate=March 17, 2020 |date=July 4, 2015}}

On November 11, 2016, Gilbert made his collegiate debut, scoring 14 points in a 67–58 loss to Wagner. Two games later, on November 17 versus Loyola Marymount, he suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder that would require season-ending surgery.{{cite web |last1=Norlander |first1=Matt |title=UConn's season in big trouble now: Star frosh Alterique Gilbert out for year |url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/uconns-season-in-big-trouble-now-star-frosh-alterique-gilbert-out-for-year/ |publisher=CBS Sports |accessdate=March 18, 2020 |date=November 29, 2016}} Gilbert subsequently redshirted the season.{{cite web |last1=Madigan |first1=Dan |title=Alterique Gilbert repeating freshman year |url=https://www.theuconnblog.com/2017/10/16/16484974/alterique-gilbert-repeating-freshman-year |publisher=The UConn Blog |accessdate=March 18, 2020 |date=October 16, 2017}} On November 23, 2017, as a redshirt freshman, he scored a then-career-high 16 points in a 71–63 win over Oregon at the Phil Knight Invitational.{{cite web |last1=Borges |first1=David |title=UConn men knock off Oregon in PK80 Invitational opener |url=https://www.nhregister.com/sports/article/UConn-men-knock-off-Oregon-in-PK80-Invitational-12380505.php |website=New Haven Register |accessdate=March 18, 2020 |date=November 24, 2017}} In his next game versus Michigan State, Gilbert injured his left shoulder. He attempted to play through the pain in his following game against Arkansas before being sidelined. On December 28, it was announced that he would miss the remainder of the season and likely undergo surgery.{{cite web |last1=Borges |first1=David |title=UConn’s Alterique Gilbert done for season, likely headed for surgery |url=https://www.nhregister.com/sports/article/UConn-s-Alterique-Gilbert-is-done-for-season-12460126.php |website=New Haven Register |accessdate=March 18, 2020 |date=December 28, 2017}}

On December 5, 2018, during his sophomore season, Gilbert recorded a career-high 11 assists with no turnovers, five rebounds and three steals in a 90–63 victory over Lafayette.{{cite web |last1=Amore |first1=Dom |title=Alterique Gilbert's passing helps UConn men find shooting touch, rout Lafayette 90–63 |url=https://www.courant.com/sports/uconn-mens-basketball/hc-sp-uconn-men-lafayette-1206-story.html |website=Hartford Courant |accessdate=March 18, 2020 |date=December 5, 2018}} Three days later, he recorded a career-high 24 points, five steals and four three-pointers in a 79–71 loss to 11th-ranked Florida State at the Never Forget Tribute Classic.{{cite web |title=Late Comeback Bid Falls Short as UConn Falls to No. 11 Florida State, 79–71 |url=https://uconnhuskies.com/news/2018/12/8/mens-basketball-late-comeback-bid-falls-short-as-uconn-falls-to-no-11-florida-state-79-71.aspx |publisher=University of Connecticut Athletics |accessdate=March 18, 2020 |date=December 8, 2018}} On January 26, Gilbert aggravated his left shoulder against Wichita State and missed five games.{{cite web |last1=Anthony |first1=Mike |title=No need for UConn to rush Alterique Gilbert, whose sore shoulder and damaged psyche have led to a prolonged absence |url=https://www.courant.com/sports/uconn-mens-basketball/hc-sp-uconn-mens-basketball-alterique-gilbert-column-20190214-xlaoqhmgsfgcparl3y5f3nqu7q-story.html |website=Hartford Courant |accessdate=March 18, 2020 |date=February 14, 2019}} On March 7, in a 78–71 loss to Temple, he collapsed and began bleeding profusely from his nose after being hit in the face. He missed the final three games of the season with a concussion and right eye injury.{{cite web |title=UConn’s Gilbert sidelined again, this time with eye injury |url=https://www.wtnh.com/sports/uconns-gilbert-sidelined-again-this-time-with-eye-injury/ |website=WTNH |publisher=Associated Press |accessdate=March 18, 2020 |date=March 9, 2019}} He started in 23 of 25 games and averaged 12.6 points, 3.6 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game.

On November 13, 2019, Gilbert scored a junior season-high 22 points in a 96–87 loss to Saint Joseph's.{{cite web |title=MBB Rally Comes up Short, Huskies Fall to Saint Joseph's |url=https://uconnhuskies.com/news/2019/11/13/mens-basketball-mbb-rally-comes-up-short-huskies-fall-to-saint-joseph-s.aspx |publisher=University of Connecticut Athletics |accessdate=March 18, 2020 |date=November 13, 2019}} As a junior, he played 30 games for UConn, starting in 20, and averaged 8.5 points, 3.8 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game. Gilbert suffered from mental health issues, attending weekly therapy and taking daily medication to stabilize his mood. After the season, he announced that he was transferring from UConn.{{cite web |last1=Connolly |first1=Daniel |title=Alterique Gilbert enters transfer portal |url=https://www.theuconnblog.com/2020/3/19/21186761/uconn-huskies-mens-basketball-alterique-gilbert-enters-transfer-portal |publisher=The UConn Blog |accessdate=March 19, 2020 |date=March 19, 2020}}

On March 28, 2020, Gilbert committed to play for Wichita State in his senior season. He is immediately eligible as a graduate transfer, filling a void at point guard and teaming up with Dexter Dennis in the backcourt.{{cite web |last1=Marty |first1=Sean |title=Wichita State lands graduate transfer Alterique Gilbert |url=https://thesunflower.com/50378/sports/wichita-state-lands-graduate-transfer-alterique-gilbert/ |website=The Sunflower |accessdate=March 28, 2020 |date=March 28, 2020}} Gilbert averaged 10.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. He was named to the Third Team All-American Athletic Conference.{{cite news |last1=Eldridge |first1=Taylor |title=‘We all need more self-love’: Two WSU basketball players open up about mental health |url=https://www.kansas.com/sports/college/wichita-state/article250004729.html |access-date=June 18, 2021 |work=The Wichita Eagle |date=March 18, 2021}}

In January 2022, Gilbert signed with KK Paulus Pärnu of the Latvian-Estonian Basketball League for the rest of the 2021–22 season.{{cite news |last1=Eldridge |first1=Taylor |title=What happened to Alterique Gilbert? Updates on former Shockers playing pro basketball |url=https://www.kansas.com/sports/college/wichita-state/article258373823.html |access-date=February 27, 2022 |work=The Wichita Eagle |date=February 14, 2022}}

For the 2022–23 season, Gilbert joined BC Kalev/Cramo of the Latvian-Estonian Basketball League.{{cite web|url=https://basketball.usbasket.com/player/Alterique-Gilbert/337681|title=Alterique Gilbert|work=usbasket.com|access-date=August 12, 2024|url-access=subscription}}

Gilbert started the 2023–24 season with Rapid Bucharest of the Romanian Basketball League but left in December 2023. In March 2024, he joined the Helsinki Seagulls of the Korisliiga.

In July 2024, Gilbert signed with Górnik Wałbrzych of the Polish Basketball League.{{cite web|url=https://gornikwalbrzych.com.pl/posts/alterique-gilbert-nowym-zawodnikiem/71|title=Alterique Gilbert nowym zawodnikiem!|work=gornikwalbrzych.com.pl|date=July 24, 2024|access-date=August 12, 2024|language=Polish}}

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| style="text-align:left;"| 2016–17

| style="text-align:left;"| UConn

| 3 || 2 || 29.0 || .500 || .222 || .700 || 3.3 || 2.0 || 2.3 || .0 || 10.3

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| style="text-align:left;"| 2017–18

| style="text-align:left;"| UConn

| 6 || 6 || 27.8 || .317 || .227 || .550 || 4.0 || 2.8 || 1.2 || .3 || 9.0

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| 2018–19

| style="text-align:left;"| UConn

| 25 || 23 || 29.4 || .381 || .336 || .775 || 2.9 || 3.6 || 1.3 || .1 || 12.6

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| 2019–20

| style="text-align:left;"| UConn

| 30 || 20 || 27.2 || .346 || .318 || .671 || 2.6 || 3.8 || 1.1 || .1 || 8.5

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| 2020–21

| style="text-align:left;"| Wichita State

| 22 || 20 || 29.6 || .348 || .289 || .714 || 3.1 || 4.1 || 1.6 || .1 || 10.3

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| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career

| 86 || 71 || 28.6 || .360 || .308 || .706 || 2.9 || 3.7 || 1.3 || .1 || 10.3

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| style="text-align:left;"| 2021–22

| style="text-align:left;"| KK Paulus Pärnu

| 13 || 13 || 28.80 || .500 || .285 || .787 || 3.23 || 5.08 || 3.15 || 0.8 || 14.92

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• [https://gornikwalbrzych.com.pl/players/alterique-gilbert/23 Górnik Wałbrzych player profile]
• [https://goshockers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/alterique-gilbert/5704 Wichita State Shockers bio]
• [https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/alterique-gilbert/10572 UConn Huskies bio]

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