Grayson Boucher
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Grayson Scott Boucher |
| Nickname(s) | The Professor |
| Nationality |  American |
| Born | June 10, 1984 Keizer, Oregon United States |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 155 pounds (70 kg) |
| Website | TheProfessorLive.com |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Event(s) | Streetball |
| College/university team | Chemeketa Community College |
| Team | Ball Up Tour (2011-present) AND1 Mixtape Tour (2003–present) Salem Stampede (2006) Atlanta Krunk (2007) |
| Turned pro | 2003 |
Grayson 'The Professor' Boucher (born June 10, 1984) is an American Streetball player. He is most known for playing on the highly stylized, international AND1 Mixtape Tour; he has also appeared in several movies. Boucher is 5'10" and weighs 155 pounds (1.78 m, 70 kg).
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[edit] High school and community college career
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Boucher was born and raised in Keizer, Oregon.
Boucher played at Salem Academy in high school, a 2A school in Salem, Oregon
[edit] AND1 Mixtape Tour
When the AND1 Mixtape Tour stopped in Portland, Oregon, Boucher and his brother attended, as fans. But Boucher found out there was an "open run" tryout to join the tour, and earned a spot on the team.[1] By summer 2004, Boucher was featured prominently in the Tour's marketing, appearing on the main page of their web site and in various advertisements.[2] After years of hard work and chasing his passion, Grayson Boucher had found himself on a great run with AND1. He has played in over 30 countries and has been featured in 6 seasons of “Streetball” on ESPN, 5 AND1 Mixtape DVD’s, 4 AND1 Commercials and an And1 Video Game. Not one to ever remain content, he continues training and playing every day even when he’s on tour year round.[3]
[edit] Ball Up Tour
After leaving AND1 in January 2011, Boucher plays streetball for Ball Up. Boucher became acquainted with Ball Up's CEO, Demetrius Spencer, in late 2008. The Ball Up Tour features most of the players from the AND1 Mixtape Tour and focuses more on the on-the-court action, a departure from the AND1 tour, which featured more behind-the-scenes footage. The international tour will stop in over 10 countries with plans for a winter tour back in the U.S.[4]
[edit] Acting career
Boucher has appeared in the 2008 movie, Semi-Pro, starring Will Ferrell. Boucher also played the lead character, "Sticky" in the independent feature, Ball Don't Lie, which is awaiting distribution.[5]
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2008 | Streetball: The AND1 Mixtape Tour | Himself | TV series |
| 2008 | Semi-Pro | Spirits Player #31 / Spurs Player #22 | Uncredited |
| 2010 | Phenom | TBA | Pre-production |
| 2011 | Ball Don't Lie | Sticky | Lead role; theatrical release date: TBA 2011 |
[edit] References
- ^ Jordan, Jason (August 24, 2010). "The Professor schools on nicknames". ESPN RISE. http://rise.espn.go.com/boys-basketball/articles/2010/08/25-Earning-a-Nickname.aspx.
- ^ Richardson, Shandel (August 15, 2004). "'THE PROFESSOR' CHANGES THE FACE OF STREETBALL; GRAYSON BOUCHER, A 5-FOOT-10, 140-POUND WHITE GUY, SHINES AS THE SPORT'S NEW STAR.". The Orlando Sentinel. http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/orlandosentinel/access/678801561.html?dids=678801561:678801561&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT.
- ^ "BIO". The Professor Live Official Website. 2011. http://theprofessorlive.com/about/.
- ^ Day, James (May 16, 2011). "New opportunity for 'The Professor' means school is back in session". Statesman Journal. http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20110516/SPORTS/105160327/1103.
- ^ Day, James (May 16, 2011). "New opportunity for 'The Professor' means school is back in session". Statesman Journal. http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20110516/SPORTS/105160327/1103.
