Sterling Gibbs
{{short description|American basketball player}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Sterling Gibbs
| image =
| league =
| team =
| position =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| weight_lb = 195
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1993|7|17}}
| birth_place = Scotch Plains, New Jersey, U.S.
| high_school = Seton Hall Prep
(West Orange, New Jersey)
| college = *Texas (2011–2012)
- Seton Hall (2013–2015)
- UConn (2015–2016)
| draft_year = 2016
| career_start = 2016
| career_end = 2024
| career_number = 4, 8, 10, 2
| career_position = Point guard
| years1 = 2016–2017
| team1 = Egis Körmend
| years2 = 2017
| team2 = Indios de San Francisco
| years3 = 2017–2018
| team3 = Nizhny Novgorod
| years4 = 2018
| team4 = Kaposvári KK
| years5 = 2018–2019
| team5 = Kolossos Rodou
| years6 = 2019
| team6 = Hermine Nantes Atlantique
| years7 = 2019
| team7 = Inter Bratislava
| years8 = 2020
| team8 = Koper Primorska
| years9 = 2020–2021
| team9 = Antwerp Giants
| years10 = 2021–2022
| team10 = Nymburk
| years11 = 2022–2023
| team11 = Twarde Pierniki Toruń
| years12 = 2023–2024
| team12 = Neptūnas Klaipėda
| highlights = * Czech League champion (2022)
- Slovenian Cup winner (2020)
- Second-team All-Big East (2015)
| medal_templates = {{MedalSport | Men's basketball}}
{{MedalCountry|{{flagu|United States}}}}
{{MedalCompetition|FIBA Americas U16 Championship}}
{{MedalGold| 2009 Argentina | National team}}
}}
Sterling Dupree Gibbs (born July 17, 1993) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball at Texas, Seton Hall and Connecticut.
Early life and high school
Gibbs was born and grew up in Scotch Plains, New Jersey and attended Seton Hall Preparatory School. He was a standout basketball player for the Pirates and averaged 20.8 points, 4.2 assists and 1.8 steals per game during his senior season and was named First Team All-State as Seton Hall won the Essex County Tournament championship, playing under legendary coach Bob Farrell.{{cite web|url=https://www.zagsblog.com/2012/05/14/seton-hall-officially-adds-sterling-gibbs/|title=Seton Hall Officially Adds Sterling Gibbs|first=Adam|last=Zagoria|website=ZagsBlog.com|date=May 14, 2012|access-date=January 8, 2019}} He was listed as a three star recruit and one of the 150 best college prospects in his class by major scouting services.{{cite web|url=https://www.testudotimes.com/2010/4/26/1446231/sterling-gibbs-commits-to-maryland|title=Sterling Gibbs Commits to Maryland, Marks First 2011 Basketball Commitment|first=Ben|last=Broman|work=TestudoTimes.com|publisher=SB Nation|date=April 26, 2010|access-date=January 9, 2019}} Gibbs initially committed to play basketball at the University of Maryland, but decommitted after the retirement of coach Gary Williams and accepted a scholarship to the University of Texas.{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/recruiting-insider/post/former-maryland-recruit-sterling-gibbs-commits-to-texas/2011/05/16/AFyZkD5G_blog.html|title=Former Maryland recruit Sterling Gibbs commits to Texas|first=Josh|last=Barr|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=May 16, 2018|access-date=January 8, 2019}}
College career
=Texas=
Gibbs played one season for the Longhorns, averaging 2.6 points and 7.5 minutes played in 30 games. He announced after his freshman season that he would be transferring to Seton Hall University to be closer to his family.{{cite web|url=https://www.nj.com/setonhall/index.ssf/2012/04/sterling_gibbs_transfers_to_se.html|title=Sterling Gibbs transfers to Seton Hall, giving Pirates much-needed future point guard
|first=Brendan|last=Prunty|work=The Star-Ledger|publisher=NJ Advance Media|date=April 19, 2012|access-date=January 8, 2019}}
=Seton Hall=
After sitting out the 2012–2013 season due to NCAA transfer rules, Gibbs averaged 13.2 points per game in his first season with the Pirates.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/observations-sterling-gibbs-a-major-reason-for-seton-halls-resurgence/|title=Observations: Sterling Gibbs a major reason for Seton Hall's resurgence|first=Jon|last=Rothstein|work=CBSSports.com|date=January 16, 2015|access-date=January 8, 2019}} At the beginning of the season, Gibbs was named the MVP of the 2014 Paradise Jam Tournament, after scoring 40 points against Illinois State in the tournament final.{{cite web|url=http://paradisejam.com/sterling-gibbs-named-2014-paradise-jam-mvp/index.html|title=Sterling Gibbs named 2014 Paradise Jam MVP|website=ParadiseJam.com|date=November 27, 2014|access-date=January 8, 2019}} As a redshirt junior season, averaged 16.3 points, 3.8 assists and shot 43.6 percent on three-pointers and was named second team All-Big East Conference.{{cite web|url=https://www.app.com/story/sports/college/2015/04/28/seton-hall-basketball-sterling-gibbs-transfer/26525417/|title=In huge blow, Sterling Gibbs leaving Seton Hall basketball|first=Jerry|last=Carino|work=Asbury Park Press|publisher=USA Today|date=April 28, 2015|access-date=January 8, 2019}} During the season, Gibbs ejected from a February 16 game for striking Villanova guard Ryan Arcidiacono in the face with his elbow and was suspended a further two games by Seton Hall.{{cite web|url=http://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/sterling-gibbs-punch-villanova-ryan-arcidiacono-video-big-east/ck7zr7qy5oev1prvnpp42cq7t|title=Sterling Gibbs suspended two games for elbowing Ryan Arcidiacono|first=Jordan|last=Heck|work=Sporting News|date=February 17, 2015|access-date=January 8, 2019}} After the season, Gibbs announced he was leaving the Seton Hall program and ultimately transferred to Connecticut.{{cite web|url=https://www.nj.com/setonhall/index.ssf/2015/05/sterling_gibbs_transfers_to_uconn_after_graduating.html|title=Sterling Gibbs announces he will transfer to UConn after graduating Seton Hall|first=William|last=Perlman|work=NJ.com|publisher=NJ Advance Media|date=May 17, 2015|access-date=January 8, 2019}}
=Connecticut=
In his final season of eligibility, Gibbs averaged 12.3 points and shot 38.7 percent on three-pointers as the Huskies went on to win the 2016 American Athletic Conference tournament.{{cite web|url=https://www.courant.com/sports/uconn-mens-basketball/hc-uconn-men-d-league-draft-1101-20161031-story.html|title=Ex-UConn Men's Players Taken In NBA D-League Draft; Shonn Miller A 1st-Round Pick|first=Dom|last=Amore|work=Hartford Courant|date=October 31, 2016|access-date=January 8, 2019}}
Professional career
After going unselected in the 2016 NBA draft, Gibbs played for the Washington Wizards NBA Summer League, averaging 4.5 points, 1.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists over the course of four games. He was then selected by the Windy City Bulls in the second round of the 2016 NBA Development League draft, but was waived by the team.{{cite web|url=https://www.theuconnblog.com/2016/10/31/13472236/three-former-huskies-selected-nba-d-league-draft-shonn-miller-sterling-gibbs-lasan-kromah|title=Trio of Former Huskies Selected in NBA D-League Draft|first=Shawn|last=McGrath|work=TheUConnBlog|publisher=SB Nation|date=October 31, 2016|access-date=January 8, 2019}}
=Egis Körmend=
Gibbs signed with Egis Körmend of the Hungarian Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A (NB I/A) in December 2016.{{cite web|url=http://kezdo5.hu/magyar-ferfi/hirek-sterling-gibbs-lehet-devon-saddler-utodja-a-kormendnel-24359|title=Sterling Gibbs can be a successor to Devon Saddler at Körmend|first=Attila|last=Toth|work=Kezdo5.hu|date=December 27, 2016|access-date=January 8, 2019|language=hu}} Gibbs averaged 14.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists over 27 NB I/A games as Körmend reached the semifinals of the 2017 Hungarian Cup playoffs and 15.2 points and 3.6 assists in the 2016–17 FIBA Europe Cup.{{cite web|url=http://archive.sportando.basketball/it/europe/russia/243805/sterling-gibbs-inks-a-two-year-contract-with-nizhny-novgorod.html|title=Sterling Gibbs inks a two-year contract with Nizhny Novgorod|website=Sportando|publisher=NanoPress|date=August 9, 2017|access-date=January 8, 2019}}
=Indios de San Francisco=
Gibbs played for the Indios de San Francisco de Macorís of the Dominican Republic's Liga Nacional de Baloncesto during the summer of 2017, where he played with his brother Ashton.{{cite web|url=https://listindiario.com/el-deporte/2017/06/30/472193/indios-disfrutan-total-recuperacion|title=Indians enjoy full recovery|work=Listín Diario|date=June 30, 2017|access-date=January 8, 2020|language=es}}
=Nizhny Novgorod=
Gibbs signed a two-year contract with BC Nizhny Novgorod of the Russian VTB United League on August 9, 2017.{{cite web|url=https://www.eurohoops.net/en/fiba-champions-league/493168/gibbs-signed-nizny-novgorod/|title=Gibbs signed with Nizny Novgorod
|work=EuroHoops.net|date=August 9, 2017|access-date=January 8, 2019}} Gibbs only appeared in two games for Nizhny, both in the team's 2017–18 Basketball Champions League qualifiers, and averaged two points per game.{{cite web|url=https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Sterling-Gibbs/Summary/26603#D-League|title=Sterling Gibbs Player Profile|website=Basketball.RealGM.com|access-date=January 8, 2019}}
=Kaposvári KK=
Gibbs returned to Hungary after signing with Kaposvári KK on June 1, 2018.{{cite web|url=http://archive.sportando.basketball/it/europe/hungary/260175/sterling-gibbs-inks-with-kaposvari.html|title=Sterling Gibbs Inks with Kaposvari|work=Sportando|publisher=NanoPress|date=June 1, 2018|access-date=January 8, 2019}} Gibbs averaged 20.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.3 steals over 20 games with the team.{{cite web|url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Greece/news/551160/Kolossos-H-Hotels-land-Sterling-Gibbs,-ex-Kaposvari|title=Kolossos H Hotels land Sterling Gibbs, ex Kaposvari Player|first=Chris|last=Mammides|website=EuroBasket.com|publisher=EuroBasket Data Center|date=October 15, 2018|access-date=January 8, 2019}}
=Kolossos Rodou=
Gibbs signed with Kolossos Rodou B.C. of the Greek Basket League on October 15, 2018.{{cite web|url=http://www.ballersabroad.com/news/kolossos-h-hotels-adds-sterling-gibbs|title=Kolossos H Hotels Adds Sterling Gibbs|website=BallersAbroad.com|date=October 16, 2018|access-date=January 8, 2019}} He averaged 11.7 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists in nine games before leaving the team.{{cite web|url=https://www.eurobasket.com/France/news/565486/Sterling-Gibbs-(ex-Kolossos-HH)-signs-at-Nantes|title=Sterling Gibbs (ex Kolossos HH) signs at Nantes|first=Philippe|last=Burstert|website=EuroBasket.com|publisher=EuroBasket Data Center|date=February 4, 2019|access-date=February 4, 2019}}
=Nantes=
Gibbs signed with Hermine Nantes Atlantique of the French LNB Pro B on February 4, 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.basketeurope.com/livenews-fr/451166/pro-b-sterling-gibbs-arrive-a-nantes/|title=Pro B: Sterling Gibbs arrives in Nantes|first=Luca|last=Rastelli|website=BasketEurope.com|date=February 4, 2019|access-date=February 4, 2019|language=fr}} He averaged 15.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 18 games (six starts) for Nantes.
=Inter Bratislava=
Browning signed with Inter Bratislava of the Slovak Extraliga on September 14, 2019.{{cite web|url=https://basket.zoznam.sk/doc/34093/dalsia-posila-inter-ziska-americana-gibbsa|title=Another reinforcement. Inter Wins American Gibbs|first=Adam|last=Solga|website=Zoznam.sk|date=September 14, 2019|access-date=September 17, 2019|language=sk}} Gibbs was waived by Inter Bratislava on October 2, 2019, after playing in two Champions League qualifying games, averaging 13 points per game.{{cite web|url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Slovakia/news/597998/Inter-Bratislava-waived-Sterling-Gibbs|title=Inter Bratislava waived Sterling Gibbs |first=Michal|last=Duchovic|website=EuroBasket.com|publisher=EuroBasket Data Center|date=October 2, 2019|access-date=October 5, 2019}}
=Koper Primorska=
Gibbs signed with Koper Primorska of the Slovenian League on January 7, 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Slovenia/news/610880/Gibbs-signed|title=Gibbs Signed|first=Boris|last=Planinc|website=EuroBasket.com|publisher=EuroBasket Data Center|date=January 7, 2020|access-date=January 8, 2020}} Gibbs averaged 12.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists in five Slovenian League games and was a member of the team's Slovenian Cup championship squad and averaged 12.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists in six Adriatic League games before the league was suspended due to COVID-19.{{cite web|url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Slovenia/news/624333/Sterling-Gibbs-left-Koper|title=Sterling Gibbs left Koper|first=Boris|last=Planinc|website=EuroBasket.com|publisher=EuroBasket Data Center|date=March 17, 2020|access-date=March 18, 2020}} Gibbs was re-signed by Koper Primorska on July 27, 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Slovenia/news/638139/Gibbs-re-signs-at-Primorska|title=Gibbs re-signs at Primorska|first=Igor|last=Obradovic|website=EuroBasket.com|publisher=EuroBasket Data Center|date=July 27, 2020|access-date=July 28, 2020}}
=Antwerp Giants=
On December 26, 2020, Gibbs signed with Antwerp Giants of the Pro Basketball League (PBL).{{Cite web|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/antwerp-giants-sign-sterling-gibbs/|title=Antwerp Giants sign Sterling Gibbs|date=December 26, 2020|publisher=Sportando|language=En|access-date=December 26, 2020}} Gibbs averaged 16.5 points and 4.5 assists per game.
=ERA Nymburk=
=Twarde Pierniki Toruń=
On October 26, 2022, Gibbs signed with Twarde Pierniki Toruń of the Polish Basketball League (PLK).{{Cite web|url=https://plk.pl/aktualnosci/n/22648/twarde-pierniki-z-nowym-rozgrywajacym.html|title=Twarde Pierniki z nowym rozgrywającym|last=|first=|date=October 26, 2022|website=plk.pl|publisher=|language=pl|access-date=October 26, 2022}}
=Neptūnas Klaipėda=
On August 31, 2023, Gibbs signed a one-year deal with Neptūnas Klaipėda of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL).{{Cite web|title=Neptunas land Sterling Gibbs, ex Twarde Pierniki|url=https://basketball.eurobasket.com/Lithuania/news/826800/Neptunas-land-Sterling-Gibbs-ex-Twarde-Pierniki|website=eurobasket.com|date=September 1, 2023|access-date=September 16, 2023}} On January 3, 2024, it was announced that Gibbs had left Neptūnas Klaipėda and retired from basketball altogether due to family problems.{{Cite web |title="Neptūną" paliko karjerą baigti nusprendęs S. Gibbsas - LKL.LT |url=https://lkl.lt/straipsniai/7242/neptuna-paliko-karjera-baigti-nusprendes-s-gibbsas |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=lkl.lt}}{{Cite web |title=Gibbsas šokiravo "Neptūną": baigia krepšininko karjerą |url=https://www.basketnews.lt/news-199716-gibbsas-sokiravo-neptuna-baigia-krepsininko-karjera.html |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=basketnews.lt |language=lt}}
=Coaching=
Gibbs was named the head coach at his Alma matter, [Seton Hall Preparatory School], prior to the 2024-2025 season. https://www.shp.org/news-detail?pk=1497763
Personal life
Gibbs is the son of Temple and Jacqueline Gibbs, and has two brothers, Ashton and Temple, Jr. "T.J.", who both also played basketball for Seton Hall Prep. Ashton played college basketball at Pittsburgh and professionally for several overseas teams and T.J. played for Notre Dame. His father played football at Temple University.{{cite web|url=http://www.und.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/temple_tj_gibbs_jr_1020307.html|title=Temple 'T.J.' Gibbs JR. Bio|publisher=Notre Dame|access-date=January 8, 2019}}
Gibbs is married with one child.{{cite web|url=https://www.ctinsider.com/uconn/nhregister/article/Former-UConn-guard-Sterling-Gibbs-overcomes-15229811.php|title=Former UConn guard Sterling Gibbs overcomes battle with COVID-19: 'I felt like I was gonna die'|first=David|last=Borges|work=CTInsider.com|publisher=New Haven Register|date=April 27, 2020|access-date=July 28, 2020}}
References
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External links
- [https://texassports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=188 Texas Longhorns bio]
- [https://shupirates.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=212 Seton Hall Pirates bio]
- [https://uconnhuskies.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1782 Connecticut Huskies bio]
- [https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/sterling-gibbs-1.html College Statistics at Sports-Reference.com]
- [https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Sterling-Gibbs/Summary/26603 RealGM Profile]
- [https://basketball.eurobasket.com/player/Sterling-Gibbs/Hungary/Kaposvari-KK/179861 EuroBasket Profile]
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