Eric Buckner
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Eric Rashard Buckner (born April 26, 1990) is an American professional basketball player who finished his NCAA career at Georgia State University. A dominant shot-blocker, he made an immediate impact in just two seasons with the Panthers, setting program records that still stand. His path to Division I basketball went through Gulf Coast State College, where he also left his mark with a perfect shooting night. From there, Buckner built a professional career that has taken him across Turkey, France, Russia, and Lithuania, with stops including the Celtics summer league roster and a run in The Basketball Tournament.
Collegiate career
Buckner played two seasons at Gulf Coast State College before transferring to Georgia State University. He was named the 2012 Atlanta Tip-off Club Georgia Men's College Player of the Year. In just two seasons at Georgia State, he became the university's all-time leader in blocked shots with 167, and set the single-season record with 118 blocks in 2011–12. At Gulf Coast State, he recorded a perfect field goal percentage in a single game, going 7-for-7.
Professional career
Buckner began his professional career in 2012 with Uşak Sportif in Turkey. He spent three seasons with Uşak Sportif and İstanbul BB. In 2015, he joined the Celtics summer league roster alongside R. J. Hunter. On January 14, 2017, he signed with Demir İnşaat Büyükçekmece.
On December 9, 2018, he signed with As Monaco of the LNB Pro A. On August 13, 2020, he signed with Élan Chalon. On August 14, 2021, he signed with Afyon Belediye. On April 26, 2022, he signed with BC Zenit Saint Petersburg.
On July 23, 2022, he signed with Sigortam.net İTÜ BB. On December 30, 2022, he signed with BC Wolves, parting ways on July 10, 2023. On September 14, 2024, he signed with Bandırma Bordo. In 2017, he played for the Kentucky Kings in The Basketball Tournament, averaging 12.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Eric Buckner born?
Eric Buckner was born on 26 April 1990 in Ehrhardt, South Carolina, U.S.
What position does Eric Buckner play?
Eric Buckner's position is listed as Center.
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