Jack Gohlke (born December 3, 1999) is an American professional basketball shooting guard for the KK Podgorica of the Prva A Liga. He completed his collegiate career for the Oakland Golden Grizzlies of the Horizon League, after he had previously played for the Hillsdale Chargers.

Jack Gohlke
Gohlke in 2024
No. 1 – KK Podgorica
PositionShooting guard
LeaguePrva A Liga
ABA League
Personal information
Born (1999-12-03) December 3, 1999 (age 24)
Pewaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolPewaukee (Pewaukee, Wisconsin)
College
NBA draft2024: undrafted
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024–presentKK Podgorica
Career highlights and awards
  • Horizon League Sixth Man of the Year (2024)
  • First-team All-G-MAC (2023)

College career

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Gohlke began his college career at Hillsdale College. He helped Hillsdale reach the Division II Elite Eight as a junior and averaged 9.6 points per game. As a senior, he averaged 14.2 points, 29.7 minutes, 4.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. Following the season, he transferred to Oakland, taking advantage of the additional season of eligibility granted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] Against Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Gohlke scored 32 points, making ten three-pointers and helping lead Oakland to an 80–76 upset victory.[2] Gohlke gained popularity during the tournament, and subsequently signed multiple name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals.[a] Gohlke averaged 13.1 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.[11]

Professional career

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On June 28, 2024, Gohlke signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder.[11]

On August 12, 2024, Gohlke signed with KK Podgorica of the Prva A Liga.[12]

Career statistics

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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  Bold  Career high

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2023–24 Oakland 36 15 31.5 .379 .376 .785 4.1 1.1 .7 .1 13.1

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Attributed to multiple sources:[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]

References

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  1. ^ Sutelan, Edward (March 23, 2024). "How Oakland's Jack Gohlke went from D-II Hillsdale College transfer to 2024 March Madness hero". Sporting News. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  2. ^ "Oakland delivers first true shock of March Madness. Gohlke makes 10 3s in 80–76 win over Kentucky". The Morning Sun. 2024-03-22. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  3. ^ "Oakland's Jack Gohlke, the unlikely NCAA Tournament hero we never saw coming".
  4. ^ "Good things come in threes: Meet Jack Gohlke".
  5. ^ "Jack Gohlke strikes multiple NIL deals following upset of Kentucky".
  6. ^ "'We're not a Cinderella': Meet Jack Gohlke, the Oakland guard who galvanized the Golden Grizzlies to famous win over Kentucky". CNN. 23 March 2024.
  7. ^ "'We're not a Cinderella': Oakland's Jack Gohlke early March Madness star as Kentucky upset". USA Today.
  8. ^ "Jack Gohlke sinks 10 treys as Oakland stuns No. 3 Kentucky". Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  9. ^ Kilgore, Adam (2024-03-22). "Oakland puts the Madness back in March with a stirring upset of Kentucky". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  10. ^ "Oakland's Jack Gohlke was Kentucky's nightmare. Will he be for NC State with his 3s?". 22 March 2024.
  11. ^ a b Meyer, Craig (June 28, 2024). "Jack Gohlke, Oakland basketball's March Madness hero, signs Exhibit 10 contract with Thunder". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  12. ^ "Oakland's March Madness hero signs with pro team in Europe". mlive.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
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