After attending Milford Academy in Connecticut, Gai played college basketball at Fairfield University (also in the state), where he was a three-time MAAC Defensive Player of the Year and took the Stags to the MAAC semifinals in 2005. Gai graduated as number eight on the NCAA\'s all-time blocked shots list. \n', '

As a senior, Gai was named first team All-MAAC, leading the nation in blocks (5.5 bpg) while blocking 10 or more shots in three contests.\n', '

Gai declared for the NBA Draft in 2004, but ultimately withdrew his name. He was signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2005. \n', '

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