Daniel “Boobie” Gibson
 

Cleveland Cavaliers - Guard

  • Full name: Daniel Hiram Gibson
  • Son of Byron and Cheryl Gibson
  • His father played basketball at the University of Houston
  • Majored in corporate communications at Texas
  • A McDonald’s All-American recruit and a Second-Team Parade All-American
  • Finished his high school career as the all-time leading scorer in Houston high school basketball
  • Averaged 25.5 points per game as a senior, leading his team to its first state title since 1965
  • Graduated sixth out of 212 students in his high school senior class
  • Member of the National Honor Society in high school

High school (Jesse H. Jones High School, Houston, TX)

- 6th in 2004 Graduating Class
- McDonald All American
- Academic Parade All American
- Jordan All American

College (University of Texas, Austin, TX)

- Big 12 Conference Freshman of the Year
- Big 12 New Comer of the Year
- National Freshman of the Year (Dick Vital)

Professional (Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland, OH)

- 42nd Pick of 2006 NBA Draft (Cleveland Cavaliers)
- 2008 Rookie-Sophomore All-Star Game MVP

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