William McDonald (born October 5, 1979) is an American former professional

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player. He graduated from the

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. In March 2012, McDonald was ejected from a game while playing for

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. During an 80–94 loss to

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, McDonald was ejected for throwing the ball into

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's forehead. The ejection trended on

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because of Pennisi's 'delayed flop'. McDonald was drafted 5th overall in the 2019 BIG3 draft by the Ball Hogs. In that year's season, McDonald ranked fourth in scoring and second in rebounding among all players in the league.

The Basketball Tournament

William McDonald played for Overseas Elite in the 2018 edition of

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. In four games, he averaged 3.5 points per game and 3.3 rebounds per game on 67 percent shooting. Overseas Elite reached the championship game and played Eberlein Drive, winning 70-58 for their fourth consecutive TBT Title.

References

External links

Euroleague.net ProfileMirosport.net

Profile at TAU Cerámica
{{DEFAULTSORT:McDonald, Will 1979 births Living people American expatriate basketball people in Argentina American expatriate basketball people in China American expatriate basketball people in France American expatriate basketball people in Japan American expatriate basketball people in the Philippines American expatriate basketball people in Spain American men's basketball players Basketball players from New Orleans Big3 players Boca Juniors basketball players Caciques de Humacao players Cangrejeros de Santurce basketball players CB Estudiantes players CB Gran Canaria players Centers (basketball) Élan Chalon players Fujian Sturgeons players Jiangsu Dragons players Nanjing Tongxi Monkey Kings players Joventut Badalona players Liga ACB players Philippine Basketball Association imports Power forwards (basketball) San-en NeoPhoenix players Saski Baskonia players South Florida Bulls men's basketball players San Miguel Beermen players Yokohama B-Corsairs players American men's 3x3 basketball players