Chris McCray (born May 27, 1984 in

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) is an American professional

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player. He formerly played for the

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of the

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. A 6'5", 205 lb shooting guard, he attended and played basketball collegiately at the

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but dismissed from the

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after he was found academically ineligible. He was not selected in the 2006 NBA draft, but signed a

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contract with the

in September 2006, making the team's 15-player roster. In August 2005, McCray was involved in a street fight on campus at the

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, and he was jailed for a night for refusing to leave the scene and

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. Charges of disturbing public peace, resisting arrest, and escaping from custody were later dropped.Charges Against McCray Dropped
Eric Prisbell, ''The Washington Post'', 19 October 2005 retrieved 8 January 2007

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by Jon Siegel, ''

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