Rob Preston
Robert Paul Preston (born December 1, 1982) is an American former professional basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 1, 1982 Lynchburg, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Lynchburg-Clay (Lynchburg, Ohio) |
| College | Akron (2002–2006) |
| NBA draft | 2006 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 2006–2010 |
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| Number | 4 |
| Career history | |
| 2006–2008 | Levski Sofia |
| 2008–2010 | Spartak Pleven |
| 2010 | Rilski Sportist |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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College basketball
Preston played college basketball at University of Akron. During the 2003–2004 season he averaged 2.0 points and 1.7 rebounds in 8.0 minutes per contest. In 2004-2005 he played 16.5 minutes per game, averaging 4.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists, shooting .405 from three point territory. In the 2005–2006 campaign, he played 24.5 minutes a game, averaging 8.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 blocks.
Professional career
In August 2006, Preston signed a contract with Bulgarian club BC Levski Sofia. In 2006–2007 he averaged 10.6 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 27 minutes per game in the Bulgarian first league - Men's A-1.
After two years with BC Levski Sofia he joined Spartak Pleven. In 37 appearances, 36 as a starter he was averaging 13.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 28.8 minutes per game. He shot 60%FG and 39.7% 3PT. He was named All-Star Game MVP.
Preston started the 2009-2010 season with Spartak Pleven, but at mid-season transferred to another Bulgarian club - Rilski Sportist. In 47 games this season, including 33 starts, he averaged 12.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists. He shot 58% for 2 points and 36% for 3. His best game of the season was in the EUROHOLD Balkan League, against CSA Steaua Turabo in Bucharest, when he scored 33 points, shooting 9/10 for 2 points and 4/8 for three, along with 9 rebounds and 4 assists.
Personal life
Following retirement from professional basketball, Preston joined Total Quality Logistics out of Cincinnati, OH where he has been employed since 2013 as a Logistics Coordinator and Barista. He currently spends much of his free time drinking whiskey and playing golf every Wednesday with his coworkers.
Bulgarian League statistics
| Season | Games | GS | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Blocks | Steals | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006/2007 | 31 | 23 | 10.6 | 6.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 2007/2008 | 42 | 13 | 9.9 | 5.2 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.9 |
| 2008/2009 | 37 | 36 | 13.9 | 6.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 1.4 |
| 2009/2010 | 47 | 33 | 12.1 | 5.2 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Total | 157 | 105 | 1829 | 899 | 178 | 77 | 124 | 207 |
| Average | 11.6 | 5.7 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.3 |