Jerome Randle
Encyclopedia
Jerome J. Randle is an American
professional basketball
player who currently plays for Türk Telekom B.K.
in the Turkish Basketball League
.
in Chicago
, Randle committed to the University of California, Berkeley
. Randle was a three-year starter at Cal, earning first team All-Pacific-10 Conference in both his junior and senior years. He was also named Pac-10 Player of the Year
as a senior, and was name an AP
honorable mention All-American. He finished his career at Cal as the school's all-time leading scorer with 1,835 career points. Randle also set school marks for three pointers
with 252 made and free throw
accuracy at 88.1% for his career.
In addition to individual accolades, Randle guided the Bears to back to back NCAA tournament
bids and, as a senior in 2010, led the program to its first regular-season Pac-10 championship since 1960.
in the Orlando Pro Summer League in 2010
, and the Washington Wizards
in the NBA Summer League
. He signed with Aliağa Petkim in July. In January 2011 he signed with Türk Telekom B.K.
.
at Cal.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player who currently plays for Türk Telekom B.K.
Türk Telekom B.K.
Türk Telekom Basketbol Kulübü is a professional basketball club of based in Ankara, Turkey. It is branch of the Türk Telekom GSK. Their home arena is the Ankara Arena with a capacity of 10,400 seats which was opened in April 2010...
in the Turkish Basketball League
Turkish Basketball League
The Turkish Basketball League is the top men’s professional basketball league in Turkey, which is also called Turkish Premier Basketball League . There is also a Turkish Second Basketball League consisting of 2 divisions .-History:The first basketball game played in Turkey was at the Robert...
.
College career
After a standout career at Hales Franciscan High SchoolHales Franciscan High School
Hales Franciscan High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago.-Background:...
in Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, Randle committed to the University of California, Berkeley
California Golden Bears
The California Golden Bears is the nickname used for 29 varsity athletic programs and various club teams of the University of California, Berkeley...
. Randle was a three-year starter at Cal, earning first team All-Pacific-10 Conference in both his junior and senior years. He was also named Pac-10 Player of the Year
Pac-10 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
The Pacific-12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year is a basketball award given to the Pacific-12 Conference's most outstanding player. The award was first given following the 1975–76 season. There have been two players honored multiple times: David Greenwood of UCLA and Sean Elliott of...
as a senior, and was name an AP
Associated Press
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honorable mention All-American. He finished his career at Cal as the school's all-time leading scorer with 1,835 career points. Randle also set school marks for three pointers
Three-point field goal
A three-point field goal is a field goal in a basketball game, made from beyond the three-point line, a designated arc radiating from the basket...
with 252 made and free throw
Free throw
In basketball, free throws or foul shots are unopposed attempts to score points from a restricted area on the court , and are generally awarded after a foul on the shooter by the opposing team...
accuracy at 88.1% for his career.
In addition to individual accolades, Randle guided the Bears to back to back NCAA tournament
NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship
The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single-elimination tournament held each spring in the United States, featuring 68 college basketball teams, to determine the national championship in the top tier of college basketball...
bids and, as a senior in 2010, led the program to its first regular-season Pac-10 championship since 1960.
Awards and honors
- 2010 1st Team All-Pacific-10 Conference
- 2010 Pac-10 Player of the YearPac-10 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the YearThe Pacific-12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year is a basketball award given to the Pacific-12 Conference's most outstanding player. The award was first given following the 1975–76 season. There have been two players honored multiple times: David Greenwood of UCLA and Sean Elliott of...
- 2009 1st Team All-Pacific-10 Conference
- 2009 Tom Hansen Conference Medal
- Cal's career leader in points scored (1,835 points), three pointers made (252), and free throw accuracy (88.1%)
- Cal record for most consecutive free throws made (40)
Professional career
Randle played for the Orlando MagicOrlando Magic
The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy...
in the Orlando Pro Summer League in 2010
2010 in basketball
Tournaments include international , professional and amateur and collegiate levels.-Men's tournaments:* 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey** ** All-tournament team:*** Kevin Durant, *** Linas Kleiza,...
, and the Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
in the NBA Summer League
NBA Summer League
The NBA Summer League is a period during which NBA teams come together to try out different summer rosters instead of their regular season line-ups. Typically, there is a mix of rookies and some of the younger bench players to see how well some players work with others...
. He signed with Aliağa Petkim in July. In January 2011 he signed with Türk Telekom B.K.
Türk Telekom B.K.
Türk Telekom Basketbol Kulübü is a professional basketball club of based in Ankara, Turkey. It is branch of the Türk Telekom GSK. Their home arena is the Ankara Arena with a capacity of 10,400 seats which was opened in April 2010...
.
Personal
Randle has two brothers and four sisters. He majored in African American studiesAfrican American studies
African American studies is a subset of Black studies or Africana studies. It is an interdisciplinary academic field devoted to the study of the history, culture, and politics of African Americans...
at Cal.