Terrance Roberson facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 30, 1976 Saginaw, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Buena Vista (Saginaw, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Fresno State (1996–2000) |
| NBA Draft | 2000 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2000–2011 |
| Career history | |
| 2000 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 2000–2001 | Idaho Stampede |
| 2000–2001 | Trenton Shooting Stars |
| 2001 | Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs |
| 2001–2002 | Huntsville Flight |
| 2002 | Greenville Groove |
| 2002 | Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs |
| 2002–2003 | Pallacanestro Trieste |
| 2003–2004 | Pallacanestro Reggiana |
| 2004 | Tekelspor |
| 2004–2005 | Kyiv |
| 2005 | Maccabi Haifa |
| 2005–2006 | Pallacanestro Reggiana |
| 2006–2007 | Kouvot Kouvola |
| 2008–2009 | Galgos de Tijuana |
| 2009 | Roche-la-Moliere |
| 2009 | SAM Massagno Basket |
| 2009–2010 | CSU Sibiu |
| 2011 | Halifax Rainmen |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Terrance Roberson (born December 30, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a small forward, a position for players who are usually good at scoring and rebounding. Terrance is 6 feet 7 inches tall.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Terrance Roberson grew up in Saginaw, Michigan. He was a talented basketball player from a young age. He played high school basketball at Buena Vista. His skills were recognized early on. He was even named a Second-team Parade All-American twice. This is a big honor for high school athletes.
After high school, Terrance went to California State University, Fresno. He played college basketball for the Fresno State Bulldogs. During his final year, the 1999–2000 season, he was a key player. He averaged 16.3 points in each game. This showed he was a strong scorer for his team.
Professional Career Highlights
Terrance Roberson started his professional basketball journey in 2000. He was chosen by the Idaho Stampede in the third round of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) draft. The CBA was a league where players often hoped to get noticed by NBA teams.
Playing in the NBA
Even though no NBA team drafted him, Terrance got a chance to play in the NBA. He signed with the Charlotte Hornets as a free agent in 2000. This was a big step in his career. He played in three games for the Hornets. In total, he was on the court for 12 minutes. During this time, he made 1 assist and got 1 rebound. His last NBA game was on November 29, 2000. The Hornets won that game against the Toronto Raptors.
Playing Around the World
After his time in the NBA, Terrance played for many different teams. He played in several leagues both in the United States and other countries. This is common for professional basketball players. They often travel to play for teams in different parts of the world.
- United States: He played for teams like the Idaho Stampede, Trenton Shooting Stars, Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs, Huntsville Flight, and Greenville Groove.
- Europe and Beyond: Terrance also played for teams in various countries. These included Italy (like Pallacanestro Trieste and Pallacanestro Reggiana), Turkey (Tekelspor), Ukraine (BC Kyiv), Israel (Maccabi Haifa), Finland (Kouvot Kouvola), Mexico (Galgos de Tijuana), France (Roche-la-Moliere), Switzerland (SAM Massagno Basket), and Romania (CSU Sibiu).
One of his big achievements was winning the Ukrainian League championship in 2005 with BC Kyiv. This shows he was a valuable player on a winning team.
Later Career
Terrance Roberson continued to play professional basketball for over a decade. His last team was the Halifax Rainmen in 2011. This team is based in Canada. After a long career playing for many different teams, Terrance retired from professional basketball.
See also
In Spanish: Terrance Roberson para niños
