University of Houston Athletics
Rob Gray Signs with Houston Rockets
8/10/2018 7:40:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Award-winning guard becomes second Cougar in as many years to ink NBA contract
HOUSTON - University of Houston guard Rob Gray signed a contract with the NBA's Houston Rockets. General Manager Daryl Morey and the Rockets announced the signing Friday evening.
Gray joined the Rockets during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, competing in two games. Gray became the second Cougar in as many years to sign an NBA contract. Guard Damyean Dotson was taken in the Second Round of the 2017 NBA Draft and competed in 44 games as a rookie.
ABOUT ROB GRAY
Gray enjoyed an award-winning season for the Cougars as a senior in 2017-18 season. The Forest City, N.C, native led the Cougars to a 27-8 overall record and second-place finish in the American Athletic Conference.
After the Cougars received their first at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament since 1990, Gray led all players with a career-high 39 points and banked in the game-winning layup with 1.1 seconds remaining in a 67-65 victory over rv/rv San Diego State in the NCAA Tournament First Round on March 15.
Gray averaged a team-best 19.3 points per game to lead the Cougars and the American Athletic Conference in scoring for the second straight season. He joined Houston legend Otis Birdsong as the only Cougars to enjoy multiple conference scoring titles during their careers.
Gray was named to the All-American Athletic Conference, USBWA All-District VII and NABC District 25 First Teams and finished his collegiate career as the eighth leading career scoring in Houston history with more than 1,700 points in three seasons.
He was one of 10 national finalists for the Jerry West Award, presented annually to the nation's top shooting guard, and was a Senior CLASS Award Second-Team All-American for excellence in character, classroom, community and classroom.
By the time his collegiate career had ended, Gray ranked eighth in Houston history with 1,710 points and reached the 1,000-Point Club in 55 games, the 12th fastest time in school history.
Off the court, Gray received his bachelor's degree in sociology in December 2017.
ABOUT THE FERTITTA CENTER
With a capacity of 7,100, the Fertitta Center will feature a premium club and courtside club as well as a reconfigured bowl with mid-court seating closing to game action. The facility also includes floor-level seating opposite the team benches for UH students.
The University also will transform an area adjacent to the Fertitta Center into Hofheinz Pavilion, where fans will be greeted by a bronze statue of former Harris Country Judge Roy Hofheinz.
The renovation was made possible through a generous $20-million donation from University of Houston System Board of Regents Chairman Tillman J. Fertitta and his family in 2016.
SECURE SEATS in the FERTITTA CENTER
The Fertitta Center Seat Selection begins Monday morning. Fans who have already been registered should check their emails with the appointment time and date to choose their seats.
Fans can check out a 3D map showing every seat inside the Fertitta Center by visiting uhcougars.com/fertittacenter3d.
Following the Seat Selection Process, 2018-19 season tickets will be available for purchase for as low as $175 with a variety of premier seating options available. University of Houston graduates from the previous five academic years qualify for special Young Alumni pricing in Section 117 at only $125.
Fans who did not join the Seat Selection process will have the opportunity to select a seat following the process.
For more information on the Fertitta Center Seat Selection Process, fans can visit uhcougars.com/fertittacenter or call the Cougar Pride Office at 713-743-GoUH (4684).
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JOIN the 50-50 CLUB
Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered team apparel, a signed basketball, invitations to practice, a tour of the $25 million Guy V. Lewis Development Facility, regular updates about the program and much more.
To join the 50-50 Club, fans can call 713-743-9742 or email UHMensBasketball@uh.edu. For more information about the 50-50 Club, levels of giving and benefits, fans can click here.
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