2023-24 Player Review: Darius McGhee

Height: 5-9
Position: Guard
Age: 24
Years Pro: Rookie
College: Liberty
Acquired: Signed with the Indiana Pacers on October 17 via Exhibit 10, after being waived joined the Mad Ants on October 28.

Overview: McGhee came strong out of the gates during his rookie season with his only double double of the year in the opening game of the season, posting a season best 11 assists against Sioux Falls. His 12 three point attempts against Maine on January 13 were the most attempts of any Mad Ant this season; McGhee hit four three pointers on four different occasions throughout his rookie campaign.

McGhee averaged 7.1 points and 2.4 assists over 37 appearances before his season was cut short due to injury in March.

He dished out a team fifth best 90 assists on the season. He shot 34.8 percent from three point range and 75 percent from the free throw line over the season.

Notable Performances:

November 11, 2023: In his first professional game, McGhee registered a double-double of 15 points and 11 assists in a win at Sioux Falls.
January 4, 2024: In what was the 400th win in franchise history, McGhee scored a season high 18 points while hitting four three pointers. He also had six assists.