Greg Streete
Streete in 2017. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 March 1988 Bristol, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Whitefield Fishponds Community School (now Bristol Metropolitan Academy) |
| Playing career | 2006–2018 |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 11 |
| Career history | |
| 2006–2018 | Bristol Flyers |
| Career highlights | |
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Gregory Jermaine Mark Streete (born 17 March 1988) is a British former professional basketball player. He played his entire career with the Bristol Flyers, serving as team captain for nine years.[1] Streete was instrumental in the Flyers' promotion to the British Basketball League (BBL) in 2014.[2] After retiring in 2018, he pursued a career as a firefighter.[3]
Early life and high school career
Streete was born in Bristol, England, and developed his basketball skills through the Bristol Flyers' youth system. He went to Whitefield Fishponds Community School (now Bristol Metropolitan Academy).[4] He emerged as one of the top young prospects in the region, eventually earning a place in the Flyers' senior squad at age 17.[5]
Professional career
Bristol Flyers (2006–2018)
Streete joined the Bristol Academy Flyers in 2006, and played for the club until his retirement. He was named team captain in 2008, a role he held for nine seasons.[1] Under his leadership, the Flyers earned promotion to the British Basketball League (BBL) in 2014.[6]
Streete played 102 BBL games, scoring a total of 1,009 points, averaging 9.9 points per game.[5] He was known as Bristol Flyers' record breaker and praised for his defensive ability, rebounding, and versatility as a guard-forward.[2]
Streete took a year-long career break in 2017 before announcing his official retirement from basketball in 2018. Streete was awarded with a testimonial game to honour his time and commitment to the club.[1]
Year-by-year career statistics
Legend
- **GP** – Games played
- **PPG** – Points per game
- **RPG** – Rebounds per game
- **APG** – Assists per game
- **SPG** – Steals per game
- **BPG** – Blocks per game
- **FG%** – Field goal percentage
- **3P%** – Three-point field goal percentage
- **FT%** – Free throw percentage
| Season | Team | League | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–07 | Bristol Academy | EBL2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2007–08 | Bristol Academy Flyers | EBL | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2008–09 | Bristol Academy Flyers | EBL | 14 | 12.7 | 6.2 | 3.1 | 2.5 | — | 42.5% | 22.9% | 65.5% |
| 2009–10 | Bristol Academy Flyers | EBL | 19 | 13.5 | 5.4 | 3.8 | 3.4 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010–11 | Bristol Academy Flyers | EBL | 16 | 13.5 | 5.4 | 3.8 | 3.4 | — | 49.5% | 22.0% | 67.4% |
| 2011–12 | Bristol Academy Flyers | EBL | 18 | 14.1 | 6.1 | 4.0 | 2.9 | — | 48.3% | 25.4% | 69.8% |
| 2012–13 | Bristol Academy Flyers | EBL | 20 | 15.0 | 6.5 | 4.3 | 3.1 | — | 50.2% | 27.1% | 71.2% |
| 2013–14 | Bristol Academy Flyers | EBL | 22 | 15.8 | 7.0 | 4.5 | 3.5 | — | 51.7% | 28.6% | 73.4% |
| 2014–15 | Bristol Flyers | BBL | 30 | 9.8 | 5.1 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 42.9% | 30.0% | 70.1% |
| 2015–16 | Bristol Flyers | BBL | 32 | 10.3 | 5.6 | 3.2 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 44.1% | 31.8% | 71.5% |
| 2016–17 | Bristol Flyers | BBL | 28 | 9.1 | 5.3 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 41.8% | 29.5% | 68.7% |
| 2017–18 | Bristol Flyers | BBL | 24 | 8.7 | 4.9 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 40.3% | 28.0% | 67.2% |
National Team career
Streete represented Great Britain at youth level. In the 2004 European Championship for Men U16 – Division B, he played 9 games, averaging 2.1 points, 1.1 rebounds, 0.4 assists, and an efficiency rating of 1.9.[7]
He later played in the 2006 U18 European Championship Men – Division B, appearing in 4 games, averaging 0.8 points, 1.3 rebounds, 0.3 assists, and an efficiency rating of 1.3.[8]
Awards and achievements
- British U16 National Team (2004)
- British U18 National Team (2006)
- FIBA U18 European Championship Division B – Semi-finals (2006)
- British National Cup Winner (2010)
- British EBL Division One Semi-finals (2010, 2011, 2012)
- British EBL Division One Regular Season Champion (2011)
- Eurobasket.com All-British EBL Division One Honorable Mention (2011, 2013)
- British EBL Division One Regular Season Runner-up (2012, 2013)
- British National Cup Finalist (2013)
- British Green Capital Ambassador (2015)[9]
- British BBL Cup Semi-finals (2015).[7]
- Newcastle Eagles' All Star Five (2016)[10]
Career Bests
| Statistic | Value | Opponent | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 30 | Plymouth Raiders | 70–78 | 10 April 2016 |
| Rebounds (Defensive) | 10 | N/A | N/A | 4 games |
| Rebounds (Offensive) | 7 | Worthing Thunder | 67–69 | 11 June 2011 |
| Total Rebounds | 14 | Leeds Force | 71–47 | 27 February 2015 |
| Assists | 10 | N/A | N/A | 3 games |
| Steals | 4 | N/A | N/A | 5 games |
| Blocks | 3 | Glasgow Rocks | 62–79 | 28 September 2014 |
| Two-Point Field Goals Made | 10 | Hemel Storm | 73–48 | 16 March 2013 |
| Three-Point Field Goals Made | 6 | London Lions | 86–66 | 2 October 2016 |
| Free Throws Made | 10 | N/A | N/A | 3 games |
| Double-Doubles | 13 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Triple-Doubles | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Efficiency Rating (RANK) | 55 | Newcastle Eagles | 67–102 | 26 November 2016 |
Personal life
Streete was born and raised in Bristol. He married Danielle Streete in 2019.[11] He has three sons, two from previous relationships[6] and one with his wife, Danielle.
Post-basketball career
In 2018, Streete retired from professional basketball and joined Avon Fire & Rescue Service in Bristol.[6]
References
- ^ a b c "Greg Streete awarded testimonial game". Bristol Flyers. 8 August 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Greg Streete: From shooting hoops to fighting fires". Bristol 24/7. 10 September 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
- ^ "Greg Streete: Former Bristol Flyers captain becomes firefighter". BBC Sport. 29 September 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
- ^ "The BBL legend applying to be a fireman". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- ^ a b c "Greg Streete profile". Proballers. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
- ^ a b c "Greg Streete: Bristol Flyers star to fireman". Bristol Post. 5 May 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
- ^ a b c "Gregory Streete Profile". Eurobasket. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
- ^ "Greg Streete at FIBA U18 EuroBasket 2006". FIBA Basketball. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
- ^ Parkes, Pamela (21 September 2015). "Flying high for Green Capital". Bristol24/7. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- ^ "Go Forwards to the All-Stars Whilst Fletch Guards the Bench".
- ^ "Avon Fire & Rescue Service: My Story: Gregory Streete". Youtube. 4 March 2020. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
Further reading
- "Streete reflects on professional basketball career", Bristol Flyers.
- "Streete to take time out from basketball career", Bristol Flyers.
- "Greg Streete: Bristol Flyers star to fireman", Bristol Post.
- "Kapoulas hails ‘deserved’ testimonial for Greg Streete", Bristol Flyers.
External links
- Greg Streete profile on Proballers
- Greg Streete FIBA profile
- Greg Streete Eurobasket profile
- "Thank you Greg Streete", Bristol Flyers Youtube.
- "Greg Streete: Bristol Flyers Highlights", Bristol Flyers Youtube.
- "Greg Streete reflects on professional career", Bristol Flyers Youtube.