Will McDonald (basketball)

Will McDonald
Personal information
Born (1979-10-05) October 5, 1979 (age 45)
New Orleans, Louisiana
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High schoolJoseph S. Clark
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
CollegeSouth Florida (1999–2003)
NBA draft2003: undrafted
Playing career2003–2020
PositionPower forward / center
Career history
2003–2004Élan Chalon
2004–2005Gran Canaria
2005–2007Estudiantes
2007–2009Tau Ceramica
2009–2010Gran Canaria
2010–2011DKV Joventut
2011–2012Fujian Xunxing
2012Petron Blaze Boosters
2012Mets de Guaynabo
2012–2013Fujian Xunxing
2013Cangrejeros de Santurce
2013–2014Fujian Xunxing
2014–2015Jiangsu Monkey King
2015Jiangsu Dragons
2016Caciques de Humacao
2016–2017Jiangsu Dragons
2017Boca Juniors
2017–2018Yokohama B-Corsairs
2018–2019San-en NeoPhoenix
2019–2020Yokohama B-Corsairs
Career highlights and awards

William McDonald (born October 5, 1979) is an American former professional basketball player. He graduated from the University of South Florida.

In March 2012, McDonald was ejected from a game while playing for Petron Blaze Boosters. During an 80–94 loss to Barako Bull Energy, McDonald was ejected for throwing the ball into Mick Pennisi's forehead. The ejection trended on YouTube because of Pennisi's 'delayed flop'.[1][2]

McDonald was drafted 5th overall in the 2019 BIG3 draft by the Ball Hogs. In that year's season, McDonald ranked fourth in scoring and second in rebounding among all players in the league.

The Basketball Tournament

William McDonald played for Overseas Elite in the 2018 edition of The Basketball Tournament. In four games, he averaged 3.5 points per game and 3.3 rebounds per game on 67 percent shooting. Overseas Elite reached the championship game and played Eberlein Drive, winning 70-58 for their fourth consecutive TBT Title.

Career statistics

Legend
  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  PIR  Performance Index Rating
 Bold  Career high

EuroLeague

* Led the league
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
2007–08 Baskonia 24 12 17.8 .559 — .634 4.6 .6 .5 .6 8.9 9.1
2008–09 21 21* 21.1 .579 .357 .625 4.2 .9 .7 1.0 9.0 10.0
Career 45 33 19.3 .568 .357 .631 4.4 .7 .6 .8 9.0 9.5

References

  1. ^ "Mick Pennisi Epic Flop!". Retrieved July 27, 2018 – via YouTube.[dead YouTube link]
  2. ^ Golliver, Ben (March 21, 2012). "Video: Mick Pennisi with the worst basketball flop of all time?". CBSSports.com. Retrieved May 13, 2015.