Gak Signs Pro Contract With ERA Basketball Nymburk
7/23/2021 8:56:00 AM | Men's Basketball
RIVERSIDE --- Former California Baptist University men's basketball standout and recent graduate, Gorjok Gak, has signed a professional contract with ERA Basketball Nymburk (NBL) for the upcoming 2021-22 season.
"My time at CBU allowed me to fall in love with the game all over again," said Gak. "I'm grateful for Coach [Rick] Croy and the rest of the staff here at California Baptist University. I am blessed to say that I've signed my first professional contract. Thank you, CBU, for welcoming me with open arms since day one, and hopefully, one day, I can come back and experience a live game where fans will be allowed to attend -- 12 out."
Gak, a 6-foot-11 center from Sydney, Australia, made an immediate impact for the Lancers during the 2020-21 season after transferring from Florida. He was named on the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District Second Team and earned a spot on three different All-Western Athletic Conference Teams. He was a Second Team All-WAC selection, an All-Defensive Team and an All-Newcomer Team selection. He became the first Lancer to earn a spot on three different teams.
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The list is a long one for Gorjok Gak!
- Second Team All-WAC
- All-Defensive Team
- All-Newcomer Team#LanceUp⚔️ pic.twitter.com/cW2UYng2FM
"Gorjok came to CBU to leave a legacy, and that he did," Croy said. "We will be following his career with reverence and love."
He finished the regular season averaging 13.4 points per game, 10.2 rebounds per game, 2.0 assists per game, and 1.7 blocks per game. Gak led the WAC in blocks (23) and finished third in field-goal percentage (59.6), rebounds (113), and rebounds per game (9.4). In the Lancers' game against Seattle U in the WAC Tournament, Gak led the Lancers with his 10th double-double, recording 17 points and 11 rebounds. It also marked his 10th straight game in double digits.
When it comes to the CBU record book, Gak etched his name in 11 different areas. He moved to ninth all-time in single-season field goal percentage (.617) and 10th all-time in rebounds per game in a single season (10.30). His 1.70 blocks per game moved him to third all-time on the single-season list.
Basketball Nymburk, also known as ERA Nymburk, is a professional basketball team based in Nymburk, Czech Republic. Basketball Nymburk is a powerhouse in the Czech National League, as the team has won every league title since the 2003-04 season.
