Introduction
Eric Rashard Buckner (born April 26, 1990) is an American professional basketball player who plays as a center for Demir İnşaat Büyükçekmece of the Turkish League. Buckner finished his NCAA basketball career playing for Georgia State.
Collegiate career
Buckner played two seasons for junior college, Gulf Coast State College, before transferring to finish his career at Georgia State University. He was named the 2012 Atlanta Tip-off Club Georgia Men's College Player of the Year.
College statistics
| Season | Team | GP | MPG | PTS | REB | BLK | FG% | FT% | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–09* | Gulf Coast Commodores | 30 | - | - | - | - | .544 | - | - |
| 2009–10* | Gulf Coast Commodores | 24 | - | - | 5.5 | - | - | - | - |
| 2010–11 | Georgia State Panthers | 31 | 24.3 | 9.4 | 5.6 | 1.58 | .548 | .583 | 1.7 |
| 2011–12 | Georgia State Panthers | 34 | 30.7 | 10.8 | 7.1 | 3.47 | .620 | .507 | 1.3 |
| Career | 119 | 27.5 | 10.1 | 6.1 | 2.57 | .571 | .545 | 1.5 | |
(*)Full statistical records from these seasons have not yet been found
College records
- All-time Georgia State University leader in blocked shots (in just two seasons): 167
- Single-season Georgia State University leader in blocked shots: 118, 2011–12
- Single-game Gulf Coast State College leader in field goal percentage: .1000 (7-7), 2008–09
- "GC Athletics Archives". Gulf Coast Athletics. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
- "Men's Basketball Statistics". Georgia State Panthers. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
- GC Men's Basketball Record Book, p. 2.
Professional career
Buckner's professional career began in 2012 and he currently plays starting Center for Türk Telekom.
In 2015, Buckner joined the Celtics summer league roster alongside another former GSU Panther, R. J. Hunter. On January 14, 2017, Buckner signed with the Turkish team Demir İnşaat Büyükçekmece.
Personal life
Eric Buckner is the son of April Aikens and Sylvester Buckner. He majored in sociology at Georgia State University.