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===2014–15 season===
===2014–15 season===
In July 2014, Cherry joined the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]] for the [[2014 NBA Summer League]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/summer-league-roster-140708 | title=Cavs Announce 2014 Samsung NBA Summer League Roster | work=NBA.com | date=July 8, 2014 | accessdate=July 25, 2014}}</ref> On August 3, 2014, he signed with the [[Toronto Raptors]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/raptors-sign-lucas-nogueira-and-will-cherry | title=Raptors Sign Lucas Nogueira And Will Cherry | work=NBA.com | date=August 3, 2014 | accessdate=August 3, 2014}}</ref> However, he was later waived by the Raptors on October 25, 2014.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/raptors/raptors-waive-cherry-hamilton | title=Raptors Waive Cherry, Hamilton | work=NBA.com | date=October 25, 2014 | accessdate=October 25, 2014}}</ref> On November 2, 2014, Cherry was reacquired by the Canton Charge.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/canton/news/201415_canton_charge_training_2014_11_02.html | title=2014-15 Canton Charge Training Camp Roster | work=NBA.com | date=November 2, 2014 | accessdate=November 2, 2014}}</ref> Later that day, he signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/cherry-sign-141102 | title=Cavs Sign Will Cherry | work=NBA.com | date=November 2, 2014 | accessdate=November 2, 2014}}</ref> On November 30, 2014, he was waived by the Cavaliers after appearing in eight games and averaging 1.9 points and 1 asist per game.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/price-waivers-cherry-waive-141130 | title=Cavs Claim A.J. Price off waivers, Waive Will Cherry | work=NBA.com | date=November 30, 2014 | accessdate=November 30, 2014}}</ref> On December 7, 2014, Cherry signed with [[BC Žalgiris|Žalgiris Kaunas]] of [[Lietuvos krepšinio lyga|Lithuania]] for the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.euroleague.net/news/i/146898/180/zalgiris-adds-point-guard-cherry | title=Žalgiris adds point guard Cherry | work=Euroleague.net | date=December 7, 2014 | accessdate=December 7, 2014}}</ref> On June 6, 2015, he helped Žalgiris win their fifth straight LKL championship.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://lkl.lt/lietuvos-cempionas-zalgiris-2-video/ | title=Lietuvos čempionas – „Žalgiris“ (7 VIDEO, FOTO) | work=LKL.lt | date=June 6, 2015 | accessdate=June 6, 2015 | language=Lithuanian}}</ref>
In July 2014, Cherry joined the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]] for the [[2014 NBA Summer League]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/summer-league-roster-140708 | title=Cavs Announce 2014 Samsung NBA Summer League Roster | work=NBA.com | date=July 8, 2014 | accessdate=July 25, 2014}}</ref> On August 3, 2014, he signed with the [[Toronto Raptors]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/raptors-sign-lucas-nogueira-and-will-cherry | title=Raptors Sign Lucas Nogueira And Will Cherry | work=NBA.com | date=August 3, 2014 | accessdate=August 3, 2014}}</ref> However, he was later waived by the Raptors on October 25, 2014.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/raptors/raptors-waive-cherry-hamilton | title=Raptors Waive Cherry, Hamilton | work=NBA.com | date=October 25, 2014 | accessdate=October 25, 2014}}</ref> On November 2, 2014, Cherry was reacquired by the Canton Charge.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/canton/news/201415_canton_charge_training_2014_11_02.html |title=2014-15 Canton Charge Training Camp Roster |work=NBA.com |date=November 2, 2014 |accessdate=November 2, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151220104226/http://www.nba.com/dleague/canton/news/201415_canton_charge_training_2014_11_02.html |archivedate=December 20, 2015 |df= }}</ref> Later that day, he signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/cherry-sign-141102 | title=Cavs Sign Will Cherry | work=NBA.com | date=November 2, 2014 | accessdate=November 2, 2014}}</ref> On November 30, 2014, he was waived by the Cavaliers after appearing in eight games and averaging 1.9 points and 1 asist per game.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/price-waivers-cherry-waive-141130 | title=Cavs Claim A.J. Price off waivers, Waive Will Cherry | work=NBA.com | date=November 30, 2014 | accessdate=November 30, 2014}}</ref> On December 7, 2014, Cherry signed with [[BC Žalgiris|Žalgiris Kaunas]] of [[Lietuvos krepšinio lyga|Lithuania]] for the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.euroleague.net/news/i/146898/180/zalgiris-adds-point-guard-cherry | title=Žalgiris adds point guard Cherry | work=Euroleague.net | date=December 7, 2014 | accessdate=December 7, 2014}}</ref> On June 6, 2015, he helped Žalgiris win their fifth straight LKL championship.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://lkl.lt/lietuvos-cempionas-zalgiris-2-video/ | title=Lietuvos čempionas – „Žalgiris“ (7 VIDEO, FOTO) | work=LKL.lt | date=June 6, 2015 | accessdate=June 6, 2015 | language=Lithuanian}}</ref>


===2015–16 season===
===2015–16 season===

Revision as of 23:11, 3 May 2017

Will Cherry
No. 22 – Gaziantep
PositionPoint guard
LeagueTurkish League
Personal information
Born (1991-02-08) February 8, 1991 (age 33)
Oakland, California
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight176 lb (80 kg)
Career information
High schoolMcClymonds
(Oakland, California)
CollegeMontana (2009–2013)
NBA draft2013: undrafted
Playing career2013–present
Career history
2014Canton Charge
2014Cleveland Cavaliers
2014–2015Žalgiris Kaunas
2015–2016Alba Berlin
2016–presentGaziantep
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference

Will Cherry (born February 8, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for Gaziantep Basketbol of the Turkish Basketball Super League. He played college basketball for the University of Montana.

High school career

Cherry attended McClymonds High School in Oakland, California. As a senior, he averaged 12.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and a league-leading 4.0 steals per game for the undefeated (33-0) Warriors, going on to be named league and team MVP.[1]

College career

In 116 career collegiate games for the Montana Grizzlies (104 starts), Cherry averaged 12.8 points on .430 shooting with 3.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 2.3 steals in 30.7 minutes per game. He was named first team All-Big Sky Conference three times, was the Big Sky Defensive Player of the year in 2011–12 and 2012–13, and is seventh on the school’s all-time scoring list with 1,484 points.[1][2]

Professional career

2013–14 season

After going undrafted in the 2013 NBA draft, Cherry joined the New Orleans Pelicans for the 2013 NBA Summer League.[3] On February 13, 2014, he was acquired by the Canton Charge of the NBA Development League.[4]

2014–15 season

In July 2014, Cherry joined the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2014 NBA Summer League.[5] On August 3, 2014, he signed with the Toronto Raptors.[6] However, he was later waived by the Raptors on October 25, 2014.[7] On November 2, 2014, Cherry was reacquired by the Canton Charge.[8] Later that day, he signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers.[9] On November 30, 2014, he was waived by the Cavaliers after appearing in eight games and averaging 1.9 points and 1 asist per game.[10] On December 7, 2014, Cherry signed with Žalgiris Kaunas of Lithuania for the rest of the season.[11] On June 6, 2015, he helped Žalgiris win their fifth straight LKL championship.[12]

2015–16 season

In July 2015, Cherry joined the San Antonio Spurs for the 2015 NBA Summer League.[13] On September 1, 2015, he signed with Alba Berlin of Germany for the 2015–16 season.[14] With Alba, he won the German Cup in 2016.

2016–17 season

In August 2016, Cherry signed with Gaziantep Basketbol of the Turkish Basketball Super League.[15]

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

NBA

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2014–15 Cleveland 8 0 8.6 .263 .222 .500 .6 1.0 .8 .1 1.9
Career 8 0 8.6 .263 .222 .500 .6 1.0 .8 .1 1.9

Euroleague

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
2014–15 Žalgiris 15 6 18.5 .395 .368 .708 2.4 1.7 1.0 .1 7.1 6.3
Career 15 6 18.5 .395 .368 .708 2.4 1.7 1.0 .1 7.1 6.3

Personal

Cherry is the son of Yvette Martin, and has a younger brother, Marsean.[1][16]

On April 27, 2013, Cherry was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after he was involved in a fight in front of Stockman's Bar in Missoula, Montana.[17]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Will Cherry Bio". GoGriz.com. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  2. ^ "Will Cherry Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  3. ^ "NEW ORLEANS PELICANS ANNOUNCE 2013 NBA SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER AND MINI-CAMP SCHEDULE". NBA.com. July 5, 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  4. ^ "Charge Acquire Cherry". NBA.com. February 13, 2014. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  5. ^ "Cavs Announce 2014 Samsung NBA Summer League Roster". NBA.com. July 8, 2014. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  6. ^ "Raptors Sign Lucas Nogueira And Will Cherry". NBA.com. August 3, 2014. Retrieved August 3, 2014.
  7. ^ "Raptors Waive Cherry, Hamilton". NBA.com. October 25, 2014. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  8. ^ "2014-15 Canton Charge Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. November 2, 2014. Archived from the original on December 20, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ "Cavs Sign Will Cherry". NBA.com. November 2, 2014. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
  10. ^ "Cavs Claim A.J. Price off waivers, Waive Will Cherry". NBA.com. November 30, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  11. ^ "Žalgiris adds point guard Cherry". Euroleague.net. December 7, 2014. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
  12. ^ "Lietuvos čempionas – „Žalgiris" (7 VIDEO, FOTO)". LKL.lt (in Lithuanian). June 6, 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  13. ^ "Spurs Announce 2015 Summer League Rosters for Utah & Las Vegas". NBA.com. July 3, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  14. ^ "ALBA Berlin brings on Cherry at guard". Eurocupbasketball.com. September 1, 2015. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  15. ^ "Gaziantep agreed to terms with Will Cherry". Sportando.com. August 17, 2016. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  16. ^ Meseroll, Bob (March 2, 2014). "Will Cherry has thrilled Griz fans for past 4 seasons". Missoulian.com. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  17. ^ Erusha, Daniel (April 27, 2013). "Griz basketball players arrested after Missoula fight". KPAX.com. Retrieved August 3, 2014.
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