David McCormack (basketball)

David Joseph McCormack (born July 2, 1999) is an American college basketball player for the Kansas Jayhawks of the Big 12 Conference.

David McCormack
No. 33 – Kansas Jayhawks
PositionCenter
LeagueBig 12 Conference
Personal information
Born (1999-07-02) July 2, 1999
The Bronx, New York
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeKansas (2018–present)
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school career

McCormack was born in The Bronx, New York and moved to Virginia at age two. He grew up playing football and basketball, as well as taking part in shot put and discus throw.[1] McCormack played basketball for Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, Virginia before transferring to Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia.[2] He lost about 40 lbs (18 kg) in his first year at Oak Hill. As a senior, he helped his team achieve a 30–4 record and win the 9A state title.[3] McCormack competed alongside Armando Bacot with Team Loaded on the Amateur Athletic Union circuit.[4] He played in the McDonald's All-American Game and Nike Hoop Summit.[5]

Recruiting

A consensus four-star recruit, McCormack committed to playing college basketball for Kansas over offers from Xavier, NC State, Oklahoma State and Duke.[6]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
David McCormack
C		 Norfolk, VA Oak Hill Academy (VA) 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 255 lb (116 kg) Sep 24, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 89
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 35  247Sports: 40  ESPN: 27
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Kansas 2018 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  • "2018 Kansas Jayhawks Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  • "2018 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 24, 2021.

    College career

    As a freshman at Kansas, McCormack averaged 3.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.[7] On December 14, 2019, he recorded a sophomore season-high 28 points and seven rebounds in a 98–57 win over Kansas City.[8] As a sophomore, McCormack averaged 6.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.[9] He became a regular starter in his junior season with the departure of Udoka Azubuike.[10] On January 12, 2021, McCormack posted 24 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks in a 75–70 loss to Oklahoma State.[11] In the NCAA Tournament, he scored 22 points and posted nine rebounds in a first-round victory over Eastern Washington despite playing through pain. As a junior, McCormack averaged 13.4 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, shooting 51.5 percent from the floor. After the season, he underwent surgery to repair a broken bone in his right foot.[12]

    Career statistics
    Legend
      GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
     FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
     RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
     BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

    College
    Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
    2018–19 Kansas 341310.7.625–.6003.1.4.2.43.9
    2019–20 Kansas 291814.7.529.000.8134.1.6.4.46.9
    2020–21 Kansas 292823.1.5151.000.7966.11.1.71.013.4
    Career 925915.8.537.333.7634.4.7.4.67.8

    References
    1. Tait, Matt (February 20, 2019). "The David McCormack Transformation". KUSports. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
    2. Rubama, Larry (September 29, 2016). "Top recruiting target McCormack leaves Norfolk Academy for Oak Hill". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
    3. "Five Things to Know: David McCormack". USA Basketball. March 26, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
    4. Bossi, Eric (July 31, 2017). "Bossi's Takeaways: Team Loaded lives up to name on last day in Vegas". Rivals. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
    5. Hawkins, Jamaar. "Future Kansas Jayhawk among nation's best selected to McDonald's game". Ultimate Recruit. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
    6. Borzello, Jeff (September 24, 2017). "Top-50 prospect David McCormack commits to Kansas". ESPN. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
    7. Galloway, Matt (June 18, 2019). "David McCormack 'hands down' KU's most improved player, Bill Self says". The Hutchinson News. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
    8. Bedore, Gary (December 14, 2019). "'Awesome' David McCormack scores 28 points in limited duty as KU slams UMKC 98-57". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
    9. Galloway, Matt (November 17, 2020). "Much-improved David McCormack is KU basketball's 'best performer' this preseason". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
    10. Smith, Benton (November 16, 2020). "How KU junior David McCormack can fill the void left by Udoka Azubuike's departure". KUSports. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
    11. Smith, Benton (January 13, 2021). "The David McCormack we heard about before the season has finally arrived". KUSports. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
    12. Bedore, Gary (June 16, 2021). "Kansas forward David McCormack preparing for senior season". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
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