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Marquise Gainous

College: Texas Christian
Height: 6-9
Weight: 230 lbs.
Position: Forward
BirthDate: Dec. 6, 1976
Birthplace: Jacksonville, FL


Highlights
Lefthander ranks fifth in TCU history in free throw percentage in a single season (84.3%). His career 19.5 ppg average ranks sixth in school history. His two-year point total ranks 10th in school history. Holds Florida Community College record for most points (1,307). That total ranks fifth all-time among Florida junior college players. At Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, averaged 14 ppg and 8.0 rpg, earning all-consolation honors.

College highlights at Texas Christian
As a senior, led TCU and ranked third in the WAC in scoring (20.7 ppg). Within conference, ranked third in free throw percentage (.841), sixth in rebounding (8.3 rpg), seventh in blocked shots (1.4 bpg). Led team in scoring 19 times and in rebounding 17 times. Recorded five 30-plus scoring games, including a 38-point outburst against Hawaii January 15. Posted a team-best 11 double-doubles, including 24-point, 19-rebound performance against Louisiana-Monroe November 27.

Led the team field goal percentage (.581) and free throw percentage (.753) as a junior. His shooting percentage ranked fourth among single-season performers in school history. Scored in double figures 27 times Scored at least 24 points nine times and grabbed at least 12 rebounds seven times. Scored a career-high 41 points against UNLV January 23. Earned WAC Mountain Division Player of the Week honors twice. Blocked five shots in TCU's second round NIT win over Nebraska.

College highlights at Florida CC Earned Second Team JC All-America honors as a sophomore, after leading all Florida junior college players and ranking third nationally in scoring (24.5 ppg). Was a force on the glass as well, averaging 9.3 rebounds per contest.

Compiled a strong freshman campaign, averaging 21.2 points and 6.3 rebounds per game.

Florida CC
SEASON G FGM FGA PCT FTM FTA PCT REB AST PTS AVG
1995-96 30 218 378 .577 120 160 .750 188 28 567 21.2
1996-97 30 302 490 .616 197 250 .788 270 53 740 24.5
TOTALS 60 520 868 .599 317 410 .773 458 81 1307 21.8
Three-point field goals: 1995-96, 11-for-29 (.314); 1996-97, 6-for-21 (.331). Totals, 17-for-50, (.340)


Texas Christian
SEASON G FGM FGA PCT FTM FTA PCT REB AST PTS AVG
1998-99 31 222 382 .581 113 150 .753 269 47 566 18.3
1999-00 32 215 433 .497 220 261 .843 265 46 662 20.7
TOTALS 64 437 815 .536 333 411 .810 534 93 1228 19.5
Three-point field goals: 1998-99, 9-for-30 (.300); 1999-00, 12-for-35 (.343). Totals, 21-for-65, (.323)


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