Quick Facts
Biography
John Goldsberry (born October 19, 1982) is a retired American professional basketball player who last played for Brose Baskets of the German League. Standing at 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) of height, he played the point guard-shooting guard position.
College career
After playing high school basketball at Butler in Vandalia, Ohio, Goldsberry played college basketball at North Carolina-Wilmington, where he played with the UNC Wilmington Seahawks from 2002 to 2006.
Professional career
Goldsberry began his pro career in 2006 with the German League club Giants Leverkusen. In 2007, he moved to the German club Artland Dragons. In 2008, he joined the German club Brose Baskets Bamberg. He re-signed with Brose in 2013. In May 2014, Goldsberry, along with his longtime teammate Casey Jacobsen, retired from the professional basketball, spending last six seasons of his career with Brose Baskets. In tribute to him, Brose Baskets retired his 5 jersey number in 2014.
Awards and accomplishments
College
- All-CAA First Team (2005)
Pro career
- 4x German Cup Champion (2008, 2010, 2011, 2012)
- 4x German League Champion (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)