Tony Gaffney
DOB: November 14, 1984
at UMass
Forward, 2006-, #24
6' 8", 208, Berkley, MA / Northfield Mount Hermon / Boston University
Redshirt junior year (2007-08) achievements:
- Emerged as an energy player in first playing season with the Minutemen after sitting out as transfer from Boston Univ.
- Played in 35 total games and first 33 games with eight starts, including six games in a row (Jan. 16-Feb.2).
- Missed Syracuse (3/25) NIT Quarterfinal with knee injury suffered against Akron (3/22) in NIT Second Round.
- Averaged 3.2 points, fourth on team with 4.8 rebounds in 20.0 minutes.
- Second on team in blocked shots with 59 and third with 39 steals.
- Fourth in the A-10 in blocks per game (1.7).
- Returned to play in the NIT Semifinals and Final at Madison Square Garden vs. Florida (4/1) and Ohio State (4/3).
- Made both shots for four points, grabbed six rebounds in win over Akron (3/22) in NIT Second Round.
- Eight rebounds and three blocked shots in playing great defense on GW's leading scorer Rob Diggs in win at George Washington (3/8). Held Diggs to just seven points, half his average of 14 ppg.
- Third game with 10 or more rebounds with 10 vs. La Salle (3/5). Also added five blocked shots in 20 minutes.
- Most points in two months with eight at Rhode Island (2/21), making all three field goal attempts.
- In 31 minutes off bench (tying UMass high) hit second 3FG of year (first since 12/15) had four points, five rebounds at Temple (2/10).
- First two career double-figure rebound games in two games (Jan. 30-Feb. 2) with 11.0 rebounds per game.
- Snatched 10 rebounds at Saint Louis (2/2). Also had two blocked shots.
- Career-game at Duquesne (1/30), with new highs of 12 rebounds (10 defensive) and six blocks. Also scored seven points.
- In second consecutive start had eight rebounds and five blocked shots vs. Charlotte (1/19).
- Returned to starting line-up at #14/18 Dayton (1/16). Despite not scoring had seven rebounds and blocked three shots.
- Great hustle with six rebounds and three steals at #15/15 Vanderbilt (1/5).
- Playing against team he began his college career with in Boston University (12/29) had three points and two rebounds.
- Nine points, seven rebounds, three blocks in 22 minutes in win over Central Connecticut (12/22).
- Five points and five rebounds including first 3-pointer of the year in win over Toledo (12/15).
- Boston native had impact in win at Boston College (12/12) with four points, five rebounds, two blocks and two steals.
- Swatted career-high five blocks vs. Marist (12/8), all in the second half. Scored four points and had four rebounds.
- Made all six field goals over the two games (Nov. 17-28).
- Canned two field goals and grabbed five rebounds in huge win at Syracuse (11/28).
- Scored career-high 15 points in win over Wis.-Green Bay (11/17), making all four field goals and adding 7-of-9 from the foul line, also new career-highs. Swatted career-best four shots along with four rebounds and two assists.
- Played 50th college game on his 23rd birthday vs. Yale (11/14), scored two points, had three reboubds.
- In 23 minutes, scored three points and added four rebounds before fouling out at Northern Iowa (11/11).
- First-career start vs. Northern Illinois (11/10), scoring eight points along with six rebounds and career-high six steals, tied for fifth-most in a game in UMass history.
- Showed his energy with career-high tying eight rebounds off the bench in opener vs. Cal Poly (11/9).
Redshirt Junior year (2007-08) pre-season report from Head Coach Travis Ford: "Tony is another player that is very versatile. He is going to be a factor because of his style of play that we are going to play this year. He is going to be able to press a lot. He is very versatile at the four position. He is tough to guard from the perimeter. Tony just has to continue to work on being tougher everyday and have more consistency. He transferred in prior to last season and worked with us all season on the scout team. Tony can be an offensive weapon. He can shoot the ball from outside, handle it well and drive on large defenders. He is very quick and has a long reach. He can also block shots. We are looking forward to him playing in 2007-08."
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AS A JUNIOR IN 2006-07: Redshirt season as a transfer from Boston University ... can be an offensive weapon... a very versatile wing, he can handle the ball, shoot from outside and drive on larger defenders... very quick, with a long reach and good shot-blocking abilities... added over 20 pounds of muscle since he came to college.
As a Sophomore In 2005-06 (at Boston University): Played in 17 games with the Terriers ... Did not play in the game at UMass (12/12) ... scored 4.5 points per game ... shot 44.6 from the floor (33-for-74) including 30 percent from the 3-point arc ... grabbed 3.2 rebounds per game ... wore jersey # 23 while with Terriers.
Granted a release from BU to pursue other opportunities. (3/21/2006)
As a Freshman In 2004-05 (at Boston University): Saw action in all 29 games off the bench... avergaed almost 16 minutes per game and 3.1 ppg, 2.9 rpg... in America East play, averaged 3.2 ppg and 2.7 rpg... had a breakout game vs. Maine (2/24) when he established career-highs with 12 points (5-7 FG), 3 steals and 2 blocks... added 4 rebounds vs. Black Bears in a personal-best 25 minutes... career-high 7 rebounds vs. Hartford (1/6) to go along with 4 points... career-high 4 assists at Boston College (12/11)... solid 5-6 from the line en route to 7 points, 4 boards, 3 blocks and 2 steals vs. Stony Brook (2/16)... 7 points, 6 boards and 2 assists at Harvard (12/7)... last 4 games of regular season averaged 7.8 ppg and 3.8 rpg on 11-18 (61.1%) shooting... hit a three-pointer in his first collegiate action vs. Holy Cross (11/20)... ended up with 3 points and 1 rebound in 11 minutes vs. Crusaders... 6 rebounds in just 10 minutes in 3rd career game at Youngstown State (11/27)... America East Tournament... 5 points and 3 rebounds off the bench in opening-round loss to Maine... went 2-3 from the field and added a steal, as he was BU's most-effective reserve... NIT... 2 points, 3 boards in 22 minutes at Georgetown... also had an assist, a block and a steal, despite 0-4 from the field.
Gaffney in BU vs UMass (12/28/2004)
TOT-FG 3-PT REBOUNDS
## Player Name FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA OF DE TOT PF TP A TO BLK S MIN
23 GAFFNEY, Tony....... 2-3 0-0 0-0 1 4 5 2 4 0 0 1 0 15
BEFORE COLLEGE: Played a prep season at Northfield Mount Hermon, where he started all 26 games, averaging 13 points, 8 rebounds, 4 blocks and 4 assists per contest... played high school ball at Somerset HS... helped turn a 2-20 Somerset team his junior year into a 21-4 Massachusetts Division 2 South Sectional Champion the next year... the team advanced to the semifinals of the state tournament... averaged 23 points, 12 rebounds, 11 blocks and 7 assists per game during his senior season... was named Eastern Athletic Conference MVP as well as All-League... also earned BostonPreps.com Massachusetts Player of the Year honor... earned a spot on the Boston Globe and Boston Herald All-Scholastic Teams his junior and senior seasons... named First Team All-State by Boston Prep Basketball... averaged 19 points, 11 rebounds and 7 blocks per game as a junior, earning All-League accolades... set Somerset High School's all-time freshman scoring record... it was broken two years later by his brother, Bud... earned the 2003 Dave Cowens Award as southeast Massachusetts' top senior student-athlete.
PERSONAL: Anthony Joseph Gaffney ... Born on November 14, 1984, in Boston, Mass... Son of Jennifer and Tony Gaffney... Majoring in Sociology.
Gaffney's Career Highs
| Category | with Boston Univ. | with UMass |
|---|
| Points | 20 - at Stony Brook 01/19/06 | 15 - vs Wisconsin - Green Bay, 11/17/07 |
| Rebounds | 8 - at Rider 11/26/05 | 12 - at Duquesne, 1/30/08 |
| FGM | 9 - at Stony Brook 01/19/06 | 4 - twice, last vs Central Connecticut, 12/22/07 |
| FGA | 10 - at Stony Brook 01/19/06 | 6 - 4 times, last - at George Washington, 3/8/08 |
| 3-pt FGM | 1 - 5 times, last at UMBC 1/5/06 | 1 - twice, last at Temple, 2/10/08 |
| 3-pt FGA | 3 - twice, last at Rider 11/26/05 | 2 - vs Toledo, 12/15/07 |
| FTM | 5 - vs. Stony Brook 02/16/05 | 7 - vs Wisconsin - Green Bay, 11/17/07 |
| FTA | 6 - twice, last vs. Maine 1/29/06 | 9 - vs Wisconsin - Green Bay, 11/17/07 |
| Assists | 4 - at Boston College 12/11/04 | 2 - 5 times, last vs Xavier, 1/27/08 |
| Blocks | 3 - twice, last at UMBC 1/5/06 | 6 - at Duquesne, 1/30/08 |
| Steals | 5 - vs. Maine 1/29/06 | 6 - vs Northern Illinois, 11/10/07 |
| Minutes | 33 - at Stony Brook 01/19/06 | 31 - twice, last at Temple, 2/10/08 |
| Career Statistics |
| |
Total |
3-Pointers |
|
Rebounds |
|
| Season |
GP |
GS |
Min |
Avg |
FG |
FGA |
% |
FG |
FGA |
% |
FT |
FTA |
% |
Off |
Def |
Tot |
Avg |
PF |
FO |
A |
TO |
Blk |
St |
Pts |
Avg |
2004-05
BU |
29 |
0 |
452 |
15.6 |
32 |
97 |
.330 |
4 |
26 |
.154 |
21 |
38 |
.553 |
24 |
59 |
83 |
2.9 |
31 |
0 |
29 |
25 |
22 |
16 |
89 |
3.1 |
2005-06
BU |
17 |
0 |
289 |
17.0 |
33 |
74 |
.446 |
1 |
9 |
.111 |
10 |
20 |
.500 |
17 |
38 |
55 |
3.2 |
25 |
0 |
13 |
18 |
8 |
17 |
77 |
4.5 |
| 2006-07 |
Did not play under NCAA transfer rules |
| 2007-08 |
35 |
8 |
701 |
20.0 |
42 |
91 |
.462 |
2 |
14 |
.143 |
27 |
50 |
.540 |
55 |
114 |
169 |
4.8 |
83 |
5 |
22 |
32 |
59 |
39 |
113 |
3.2 |
| Career |
81 |
8 |
1442 |
17.8 |
107 |
262 |
.408 |
7 |
49 |
.143 |
58 |
108 |
.537 |
96 |
211 |
307 |
3.8 |
139 |
5 |
64 |
75 |
89 |
72 |
279 |
3.4 |
| UMass Career |
35 |
8 |
701 |
20.0 |
42 |
91 |
.462 |
2 |
14 |
.143 |
27 |
50 |
.540 |
55 |
114 |
169 |
4.8 |
83 |
5 |
22 |
32 |
59 |
39 |
113 |
3.2 |
A FEW MINUTES WITH TONY
Favorite Musical Artist: Kanye West
Best Concert I Ever Attended: Kanye West
Favorite Sports Movie: Remember the Titans
Best Sporting Event I Ever Attended: 2004 World Series
Favorite TV Show: Lost
Favorite Web Site: Espn.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Sean McDonough
Favorite Pro Sports Team: Boston Red Sox
Favorite Athletes: Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, David Ortiz
Most Famous Person I Ever Met: David Ortiz
Childhood Idol: My poppa
My Most Memorable Moment in Athletics: Playing Duke at Cameron on my 21st birthday on ESPNU
Best Player I Ever Faced: J.J. Redick
My Biggest Fear: Snakes, spiders
Person I'd Like To Have Dinner With: Warren Buffet
My Most Prized Possession: My family
Place I'd Like to Visit: Italy
Best Part About Living In Amherst: Being with my second family, bball team
My First Memory of Basketball: My older sister scoring 15 against my best friend Johnny Gallagher's team in fouth grade.
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: I needed a change from 23
If I Didn't Play College Basketball I Would Play: Baseball
Who Had the Greatest Impact on My Life: My dad and mom
Best Advice From a Coach: You never know who's watching
Most People Don't Know This But: I love country music and broadway musicals
If I Had $1 Billion Dollars I Would: Give it to my family
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