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Curtis Sumpter

Personal information
Born	(1984-01-30) January 30, 1984 (age 41) Brooklyn, New York
Nationality	American
High school	Bishop Loughlin (Brooklyn, New York)
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
College	Villanova (2002–2007)
NBA Draft	2007 / Undrafted
Pro career	2007–2012
Coaching career	2013–present
Career history
As player:
2007–2008	Köln 99ers
2008	JA Vichy
2008–2009	Roanne Basket
2009	BCM Gravelines
2009–2010	Dexia Mons-Hainaut
2010–2011	JA Vichy
2011	Maroussi
2011–2012	Tulsa 66ers
As coach:
2013–2016	Philadelphia 76ers (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-Big East (2007) Fourth-team Parade All-American (2002)
Medals Men's basketball Representing  United States Pan American Games Bronze 2011 Guadalajara National team FIBA Americas U20 Championship Gold 2004 Halifax National team

Curtis Sumpter was born on January 30, 1984. He is an American professional basketball player. After his playing career, he became an assistant coach. He worked for the Delaware 87ers in the NBA G League.

Curtis Sumpter's Early Basketball Journey

Curtis Sumpter grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He became a talented basketball player. He played as a Small forward, standing 6 feet 7 inches tall. His skills were noticed early in his career.

High School Achievements

Sumpter attended Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School. He was a standout player there. In 2002, he was named a fourth-team Parade All-American. This honor recognized him as one of the best high school players in the country.

College Career at Villanova

After high school, Sumpter played college basketball. He joined the Villanova Wildcats team. He played for them from 2002 to 2007.

• 2004–05 Season: Curtis had a great season. He was named to the All-Big East second team. He also made the first team All-Philadelphia Big Five. He averaged 15.3 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. He helped Villanova reach the "Sweet 16" in the NCAA Tournament. This means they were one of the last 16 teams left.

• Injury and Return: Sumpter missed the 2005–06 season due to a knee injury. He worked hard to recover. He returned to play for the 2006–07 season. He played very well after his injury. He earned first-team All-Big East honors that year.

Playing Basketball Around the World

After college, Curtis Sumpter started his professional career. He played for several teams in different countries.

• Germany: On August 14, 2007, Sumpter signed with the German team Köln 99ers. He played there for the 2007–2008 season.
• France: He then moved to France. He played for JA Vichy in 2008. Later, he joined Roanne Basket for the 2008–2009 season. In 2009, he also played for BCM Gravelines. He returned to JA Vichy for the 2010–2011 season.
• Belgium: From 2009 to 2010, Sumpter played for Dexia Mons-Hainaut in Belgium.
• Greece: In 2011, he played for Maroussi in Greece.
• United States: He finished his playing career in the US. He played for the Tulsa 66ers from 2011 to 2012.

Representing Team USA

Curtis Sumpter also played for the United States national basketball team. He proudly represented his country in international competitions.

• FIBA Americas U20 Championship: In 2004, he won a gold medal. This was at the FIBA Americas U20 Championship in Halifax.
• Pan American Games: In 2011, he earned a bronze medal. This was at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara.

Coaching Career

After retiring as a player in 2012, Curtis Sumpter became a coach. He worked as an assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers. This was from 2013 to 2015. He later coached the Delaware 87ers.