Ron Curry (basketball) facts for kids
| Free Agent | |
|---|---|
| Point guard / shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 12, 1993 Pennsauken Township, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Paul VI (Haddon Township, New Jersey) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 189.2 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | James Madison (2012–2016) |
| NBA Draft | 2016 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2016–present |
| Career history | |
| 2016–2017 | Krka |
| 2017–2018 | Telekom Baskets Bonn |
| 2018–2019 | Falco KC Szombathely |
| 2019 | VEF Rīga |
| 2019–2020 | Falco KC |
| 2020–2021 | Alba Fehérvár |
| 2021–2022 | VEF Rīga |
| 2022–2023 | ESSM Le Portel |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Ronald Lee Curry Jr. (born July 12, 1993) is an American professional basketball player. He is known for playing as a point guard or shooting guard. Ron Curry played college basketball for James Madison University. He has played for several teams in different countries.
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Ron Curry's Basketball Journey
Ron Curry started his professional basketball career in 2016. He has played for teams in Slovenia, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, and France. His journey shows how players can travel the world playing the sport they love.
First Steps in Europe: Slovenia and Germany
In August 2016, Ron Curry signed his first professional contract. He joined a Slovenian club called Krka. This was his first experience playing basketball outside of the United States.
After playing in Slovenia, he moved to Germany. He played for Telekom Baskets Bonn. This helped him gain more experience in European basketball leagues.
Playing in Hungary and Latvia
Ron Curry spent the 2019–20 season with Falco KC Szombathely in Hungary. He was a key player for them. On average, he scored about 10.2 points per game. He also helped his team with 2.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. He was good at stealing the ball too, with 1.3 steals per game.
In August 2020, Curry signed with another Hungarian team, Alba Fehérvár. He continued to show his skills in the Hungarian League.
On August 6, 2021, he signed with VEF Rīga. This team plays in the Estonian-Latvian Basketball League. They also compete in the Champions League, which is a big European competition.
Moving to France and Portugal
On May 25, 2022, Ron Curry signed with ESSM Le Portel. This team plays in the French LNB Pro A, which is a top basketball league in France.
On August 23, 2023, he signed with Sporting CP (basketball) in Portugal. This team is part of the Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol.
Where Did Ron Curry Grow Up?
Ron Curry grew up in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey. This is a town in the United States. He went to Paul VI High School there. It's where he played high school basketball and developed his skills before going to college.
