Daren Rowe
July 23, 2020
Aubrey Sherrod
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 6/11/62
- Place of Birth: Wichita, Kansas (USA)
- Position: SG
- Height (CM): 193
- Weight (KG): 90
- Junior Assoc:
- College: Wichita State (1981–1985)
- NBL DEBUT: 21/04/89
- AGE AT DEBUT: 26
- LAST NBL GAME: 16/09/89
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 26
- NBL History: Geelong 1989
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Aubrey Sherrod was born in Wichita, Kansas (USA), the youngest of 5 brothers; his father died when he was 2 years old.
Sherrod had a early growth spurt and in 2nd grade was already much taller than his peers: due to his height, his brother Avery invited him to join his team of 6th-graders.
He decided to attend Wichita Heights High School, and he entered the varsity basketball team in his sophomore year. Under coach Charles “Goose” Doughty, JR (1933–2013), who Sherrod considered a father figure, in his junior year he averaged 24 points per game. He was considered a good defender and a smooth shooter.
In his senior year at Wichita Heights he averaged 27.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, being ranked among the top 2 guards in the country together with Michael Jordan, and one of the top players overall.
During his high school career he was selected 3 times in the all-conference first team and scored 1,735 points, which ranked him second all-time in Wichita behind Greg Dreiling of Kapaun Mt.Carmel High School.
His senior year earned him a selection in the Parade All-America Second Team and he was named a McDonald’s All-American. In the 1981 McDonald’s game, which was played in his hometown of Wichita, he scored 19 points, shooting 7/14 from the field and 5/6 from the free throw line: he shared MVP honours with Adrian Branch.
He also played in another high school all-star game, the Capital Classic, where he wore jersey number 21 and was the top scorer with 20 points (9/13 from the field, 2/3 from the line), being named the game MVP.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Aubrey Sherrod made his NBL debut with the Geelong Supercats at 26 years of age. He scored 16 points in his first game.
Aubrey Sherrod played a pivotal role in the Geelong Supercats’ 1989 revival, joining the team as one of two new American imports during a season of transformation for the club. After going winless in 1988, Geelong underwent a complete overhaul—saved from financial collapse by local businessmen, rebranded from the “Cats” to the “Supercats,” and led by new head coach Barry Barnes. With the club starting fresh both on and off the court, Sherrod was brought in to provide much-needed scoring firepower and veteran leadership on the wing.
Sherrod quickly proved himself as a consistent and dynamic offensive threat, averaging 22.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 2.0 steals across 24 games. His ability to score from a variety of spots on the floor, create off the dribble, and defend opposing guards made him one of the most impactful players on the roster. Paired with fellow import Daren Rowe (23.1 points, 11.7 rebounds), the duo shouldered the bulk of the scoring load for a team trying to rebuild its identity and confidence.
Beyond the imports, Sherrod was part of a reshaped lineup that included Jim Bateman (17.2 points, 8.2 rebounds) and rising young guard Shane Heal (14.2 points, 5.5 assists), who joined Geelong for his second NBL season. Sherrod’s experience and poise provided a stabilising influence for a young and evolving roster.
Despite a challenging season that saw the Supercats finish with a 5–19 record, the campaign marked a significant turnaround from the winless effort the year before. Sherrod’s scoring ability was instrumental in that improvement, helping Geelong notch five victories and become far more competitive on a nightly basis.
Aubrey Sherrod played one season in the NBL. He averaged 22.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in 24 NBL games.
CAREER RANKINGS:
– 44th in steals per game.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 26 | Geelong | 5-19 (13) | 24 | 1,016 | 542 | 113 | 82 | 43 | 70 | 48 | 8 | 76 | 69 | 212 | 455 | 47% | 70 | 183 | 38% | 48 | 67 | 72% | 56% | 54% | 31 | Totals | 24 | 1016 | 542 | 113 | 82 | 43 | 70 | 48 | 8 | 76 | 69 | 212 | 455 | 46.6% | 70 | 183 | 38.3% | 48 | 67 | 71.6% | 56% | 54% | 31 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 26 | Geelong | 5-19 (13) | 24 | 42.3 | 22.6 | 4.7 | 3.4 | 1.8 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 8.8 | 19.0 | 47% | 2.9 | 7.6 | 38% | 2.0 | 2.8 | 72% | 56% | 54% | 31 | Total | 24 | 42.3 | 22.6 | 4.7 | 3.4 | 1.8 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 8.8 | 19.0 | 46.6% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 38.3% | 2.9 | 7.6 | 71.6% | 56% | 54% | 31 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 31 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
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NBA EXPERIENCE
Aubrey Sherrod was drafted by the Chicago Bulls with pick #34 in the 1985 NBA Draft.
COLLEGE
Sherrod played college basketball at Wichita State, As a freshman he stepped into a major backcourt role for head coach Gene Smithson in the Missouri Valley Conference while wearing jersey number 22.
In 1981–82 he played 29 games and started 28, averaging 26.5 minutes, 11.0 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game while shooting 50.7% from the field and 77.2% at the line.
Sherrod’s 1981–82 season totals were 318 points, 47 rebounds, 85 assists, 39 steals, 4 blocks, and 80 turnovers in 769 minutes.
Wichita State finished 23–6 overall and 12–4 in Missouri Valley play during Sherrod’s freshman season under Smithson.
As a sophomore in 1982–83, Sherrod played and started all 27 games, lifting his production to 32.1 minutes, 14.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game with 49.4% field-goal shooting and 73.7% free-throw shooting.
His 1982–83 totals were 390 points, 76 rebounds, 91 assists, 33 steals, 6 blocks, and 76 turnovers in 866 minutes.
Wichita State went 25–3 overall, finished 17–1 in MVC play, and ended the season ranked 14th in the final AP Poll with Smithson as head coach.
Sherrod earned Second-team All-Missouri Valley Conference recognition at the end of the 1982–83 season.
In 1983–84, Sherrod started all 30 games and averaged 35.3 minutes, 15.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game while shooting 46.4% from the floor and 67.6% from the foul line.
He totaled 459 points, 95 rebounds, 82 assists, 43 steals, 8 blocks, and 81 turnovers across 1,059 minutes in 1983–84.
On 6 February 1984, Sherrod scored 30 points against West Texas State as part of his junior-season scoring jump.
Wichita State finished 18–12 overall and 11–5 in conference play in 1983–84 under Gene Smithson, placing third in the MVC standings.
Sherrod again received Second-team All-Missouri Valley Conference honors for the 1983–84 season.
As a senior in 1984–85, Sherrod started all 31 games and posted career-best averages of 36.8 minutes, 18.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game while shooting 51.1% from the field and 85.6% at the stripe.
His senior-year totals were 575 points, 101 rebounds, 126 assists, 33 steals, 3 blocks, and 73 turnovers in 1,141 minutes.
On 16 January 1985, Sherrod produced a career-high 11 assists against Indiana State.
On 3 February 1985, Sherrod scored 26 points in a 92–76 Wichita State win over Southern Illinois.
On 2 March 1985, Sherrod set his career high with 31 points against Tulsa, going 11-for-15 from the field and 9-for-10 at the free-throw line.
Wichita State finished 18–13 overall and 11–5 in MVC play in 1984–85 with Gene Smithson as head coach, placing second in the conference standings and then winning the MVC Tournament to earn an NCAA Tournament berth.
In the 1985 NCAA Tournament first-round loss to Georgia (67–59), Sherrod played 40 minutes and scored 17 points on 8-for-16 shooting with 3 rebounds and 1 assist.
Sherrod was named Second-team All-Missouri Valley Conference for a third straight year in 1984–85, completing a three-time All-MVC run from 1982–83 through 1984–85.
Across four Wichita State seasons, Sherrod played 117 games and started 116, averaging 32.8 minutes, 14.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game while shooting 49.3% from the field and 76.3% at the line.
His career totals at Wichita State were 1,742 points, 319 rebounds, 384 assists, 148 steals, 21 blocks, 3,835 minutes, and 310 turnovers, and he finished his Shocker career sixth on the school scoring list and fifth in assists at the time, with his 148 steals standing as the program record at the time before later being surpassed.
AWARDS
- McDonald's All-American (1981)
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