Clarence Gilbert

Clarence Oliver Gilbert (born January 15, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player. A guard, he played college basketball for the University of Missouri and spent his professional career playing internationally in Europe and South America.

Early life Gilbert was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He attended Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, where he played high school basketball before committing to play at the collegiate level.

Professional career After going undrafted in the 2002 NBA Draft, Gilbert began a professional career overseas. He played for multiple teams across Europe, including clubs in Italy, Slovenia, Greece, Israel, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Spain, and Hungary, as well as in Brazil.

During the 2003–04 season, Gilbert competed in the EuroLeague with Krka Novo Mesto, where he averaged 10.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game.

Playing style Gilbert played primarily as a guard and was known for his scoring ability and adaptability, allowing him to compete in a variety of international basketball systems. Retirement Gilbert retired from professional basketball following the 2010–11 season after playing for Falco KC Szombathely in Hungary.