Artemus McClary

Artemus Robert McClary (born December 28, 1973) is an American retired professional basketball player, best known for playing for professional basketball teams in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

Early life, family and education

McClary attended Jacksonville University where he played for its Jacksonville Dolphins basketball team. He was named all-conference first team in three consecutive seasons (1994–96) when the team was part of the Sun Belt Conference.

Professional basketball career

Mobiline Phone Pals In 1997, McClary played for Mobiline Phone Pals for 1997 Governors' Cup. He returned for the Phone Pals in the 1998 edition. But he already suited up for the team in the conference before that 1998 edition, the Centennial Cup which he led the team with Silas Mills to a special championship. The duo also led the team into 1998 Governors Cup finals, but lost to Formula Shell in seven games.

Seoul Samsung Thunder He played for Seoul Samsung Thunder of the Korean Basketball League from 2000 until 2002. He led the team into a championship in 2001 with a 29–9 record. He led the team into a championship defeating San Miguel Beermen in seven games.

Daegu Orions After Philippine stint, he returned to Korea to play for Daegu Orions in 2004.

North American Leagues McClary played for Jacksonville Wave in 2004 in the US and in Reales dela Vega in Dominican League in 2005. In Reales, he won the championship in the inaugural year of the league.

Alaska Aces McClary once again returned to the Philippines, this time for the Alaska Aces for the 2005–06 Fiesta Conference. He was later let go by the management in January 2006 and did not play professionally after that.

PBA career statistics

Season-by-season averages