Brent Wright facts for kids
| Power forward | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 6, 1978 Miami, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Miami Senior (Miami, Florida) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 236 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Florida (1997–2001) |
| NBA Draft | 2001 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2001–2014 |
| Career history | |
| 2001–2002 | Greenville Groove |
| 2002 | Celana Basket Bergamo |
| 2002–2003 | Maccabi Haifa |
| 2003–2004 | Plannja Basket |
| 2004–2005 | BK Ventspils |
| 2005–2006 | BC Oostende |
| 2006–2007 | Cibona Zagreb |
| 2007–2008 | Ural Great Perm |
| 2008–2009 | BC Kyiv |
| 2009 | Cibona Zagreb |
| 2010 | Zob Ahan Esfahan |
| 2010–2011 | Spirou Charleroi |
| 2011–2014 | BC Oostende |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Brindley Lambert Wright (born May 6, 1978) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a power forward and had a successful career, especially in Europe. Brent Wright is known for winning many championships with different teams.
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Becoming a Basketball Star
Brent Wright started playing organized basketball a bit later than some. He began in 1993–94. Even with a late start, he quickly became very good. He was considered one of the top 35 high school basketball players in the country. This was when he was at Miami Senior High School in Miami, Florida.
College Basketball Journey
After high school, Brent went on to play college basketball. He joined the University of Florida team. He played for the Gators from 1997 to 2001. During his time there, the team was very strong. They made it to the NCAA Tournament three years in a row.
A big highlight of his college career was in the 1999–2000 season. Brent was part of the Florida Gators team that reached the NCAA Final Four. This is a huge achievement in college basketball.
An Unexpected Injury
During a game against Mississippi on February 21, 2001, Brent faced a challenge. His basketball shoe ripped open. This incident caused an injury to his right foot. It was a difficult moment for him during his college playing days.
Professional Career in Europe
After college, Brent Wright became a professional basketball player. He played for many teams, mostly in Europe. He became very well-known for his skills overseas.
Success with BK Ventspils
One of Brent's most successful periods was with the Latvian team BK Ventspils. In 2005, he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the regular season in the ULEB Cup. This is a major European basketball competition. He also helped his team reach the quarterfinals of that tournament.
That same year, Brent helped Ventspils win the Latvian championship. This showed how important he was to the team's success.
Winning Championships Across Europe
Brent Wright continued to achieve great things in his career. He won championships in several different countries. He also played in the Euroleague, which is the highest level of professional basketball in Europe.
His career highlights include:
- Winning the Belgian championship six times (2006, 2010–2014).
- Becoming a Croatian champion in 2007.
- Winning the Latvian championship in 2005.
- Being named ULEB Cup regular season MVP in 2005.
- Playing in the LBL All-Star Game in 2005.
- Winning the Swedish championship in 2004.
Brent Wright retired from professional basketball in 2014. He had a long and successful career, playing for many teams and winning numerous titles.
Personal Life
Brent Wright comes from a very large family. He has 18 brothers and sisters.
