Artemus McClary

Artemus Robert McClary is an American retired professional basketball player, best known for playing for professional basketball teams in the Philippine Basketball Association.

Early life, family and education

McClary attended Jacksonville University where he played for its Jacksonville Dolphins basketball team. He was named all-conference first team in three consecutive seasons when the team was part of the Sun Belt Conference.

Professional basketball career

Mobiline Phone Pals

In 1997, McClary played for Mobiline Phone Pals for 1997 Governors' Cup. He returned for the Phone Pals in the 1998 edition. But he already suited up for the team in the conference before that 1998 edition, the Centennial Cup which he led the team with Silas Mills to a special championship. The duo also led the team into 1998 Governors Cup finals, but lost to Formula Shell in seven games.

Seoul Samsung Thunder

He played for Seoul Samsung Thunder of the Korean Basketball League from 2000 until 2002. He led the team into a championship in 2001 with a 29–9 record.

Coca-Cola Tigers

After Korean stint, McClary played for Coca-Cola Tigers in the 2003 Reinforced Conference. He was awarded as the best import of that conference. He led the team into a championship defeating San Miguel Beermen in seven games.

Daegu Orions

After Philippine stint, he returned to Korea to play for Daegu Orions in 2004.

North American Leagues

McClary played for Jacksonville Wave in 2004 in the US and in Reales dela Vega in Dominican League in 2005. In Reales, he won the championship in the inaugural year of the league.

Alaska Aces

McClary once again returned to the Philippines, this time for the Alaska Aces for the 2005–06 Fiesta Conference. But after some games, he said to the management that "he lost his motivation" and "want to win". He was later let go by the management in January 2006 and did not play professionally after that.