He spent time playing in Finland and Sweden after completing his collegiate career in the United States at High Point University.
[4] That season, he recorded 12 double-doubles, scored his 1,000th career point, and made two game-winning shots as time expired.
[4] Without being told to do so or it having been suggested to him, Gathings voluntarily handed the MVP trophy to Blair, the player he thought was most deserving, in a ceremony at Liberty's campus shortly thereafter.
[4] The NCAA named Gathings their 2003–04 Co-Sportsman of the Year for this benevolent act, which also made him the first athlete from High Point to be presented an NCAA-sponsored award.
Gathings concluded his collegiate career with net totals of 1,400 points, 662 rebounds, and 155 steals in 101 games played.