Julian Terrell
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Julian Terrell is an American professional basketball player for Al Wasl SC in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Collegiality, he played for Vanderbilt University
in Nashville, Tennessee.
As a junior (2000–2001), he led his high school team to school best 33-2 record. The only two losses came during the 1st game of the season and the TSSAA Class A State Championship game against future Vanderbilt teammate Jason Holwerda. His team lost by 3pts (57-54).
As a senior (2001–02), he averaged 17 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks and led Ezell-Harding (27-5) to its second TSSAA Class AA State Championship in two years. Again the Eagles lost the game, this time to Tennessee Temple 58-45. He was named first-team All-State. He was also named first-team All Mid-State.
Terrell eventually signed a National Letter of Intent with Vanderbilt University and head coach Kevin Stallings
.
, University of Kentucky
, and University of Tennessee
As a freshman (2002–2003), Terrell played limited minutes in 29 games averaging 4.3ppg, 3.9rpg, 48.5% FG., 48.3% FT.
As a sophomore (2003–2004), Terrell began the year as the starting center due to transfer of SEC All-Freshman Team member Brian Thornton. Terrell finished the season with averages: 6.4ppg, 4.2rpg, 49.7% FG, 59.5% FT in 32 games.
As a junior (2004–2005), Terrell again was named a starter. Terrell finished the season with averages: 6.8ppg, 5.1rpg, 1.1bpg, 1.4asg, 50% FG, 60.5% FT in 33 games. Terrell only missed 1 game during the season due to the untimely death of his mother Rosemary Terrell. Ms. Rosemary Terrell died on January 26, 2005. A month earlier roommate and Vanderbilt University starting Running back Kwane Doster was killed on vacation in his hometown Tampa, Florida.
During the Summer of 2005, Terrell traveled with the USA All-Star team to play in the Nationen Cup in Münster, Germany.
As a senior (2005–2006), Terrell was named team captain by fellow teammates and coaches. Terrell finished the season with averages: 10.5ppg, 7.2rpg, 1.2bpg, 1.8asg, 51.7% FG, 63% FT in 33 games. Terrell played and started in every game his senior year.
Terrell graduated from Vanderbilt in May 2006 with a degree in Human and Organizational Development.
After graduating from Vanderbilt University, Terrell was chosen to attend Washington Wizards
(NBA) summer rookie training camp.
July 2006: NBA Las Vegas Summer League (Washington Wizards): 3 games: 1.3ppg, 0.7rpg, FG: 25.0%
July 2006: NBA Summer Pro League in Long Beach (Washington Wizards)
January 2007: signed with Arkansas RimRockers
of the NBA Development League
: 20 games: 4.4ppg, 2.8rpg, FG: 58.3%, FT: 55.9%: waived March 10.
July 2007: HSM International Exposure Camp in Las Vegas, Nevada
Korea
August 2006: signed with KT&G Kites. Never played an official game.
Germany
October 2006: Artland Dragons
(Germany-1.Bundesliga): 5 games: 3.8ppg, 3.6rpg, FG: 42.9%, FT: 70.0%. Left Jan 2007 after replacing fellow Vanderbilt teammate Brian Thornton.
August 2008-2009: Köln 99ers (Germany-1.Bundesliga, starting five): 32 games: 8.4ppg, 5.2rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 52.8%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 59.1%
Puerto Rico
March 2007: Guayama Wizards
(Puerto Rico-BSN) but left very shortly without playing any game
Turkey
August 2007: TED Kolejliler (Turkey-TBL): only pre-season
Portugal
October 2007-2008: FC Porto Ferpinta (Portugal-UZO Liga, starting five): 20 games: 11.1ppg, Reb-4(8.5rpg), 1.7apg, 1.0spg, 1.1bpg, 2FGP: 52.2%, FT: 66.0%. Won the Portugal League Cup.
August 2009-2010: Porto Ferpinta (Portugal-LPB, starting five): 33 games: 11.8ppg, 8.3rpg, 1.1apg, 1.1spg, Blocks-2(1.2bpg), FGP: 53.1%, 3PT: 30.4%, FT: 61.9%. Won Portugal League Cup and Portugal Cup.
August 2010-2011: FC Porto Ferpinta (Portugal-LPB, starting five) currently averaging 12.9ppg, 9.4rbg, 53.8% FG, 80.4% FT, 1.6apg, 1.8 spg in 17 games.
Regular Season Champion and League Champion for the 2010-2011 season.
United Arab Emirates
September 2011: Al Wasl SC Dubai
Awards/Achievements:
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University is a private research university located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1873, the university is named for shipping and rail magnate "Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided Vanderbilt its initial $1 million endowment despite having never been to the...
in Nashville, Tennessee.
High school career
Terrell attended Ezell-Harding Christian School, where he played for head coach Christopher Burnette.As a junior (2000–2001), he led his high school team to school best 33-2 record. The only two losses came during the 1st game of the season and the TSSAA Class A State Championship game against future Vanderbilt teammate Jason Holwerda. His team lost by 3pts (57-54).
As a senior (2001–02), he averaged 17 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks and led Ezell-Harding (27-5) to its second TSSAA Class AA State Championship in two years. Again the Eagles lost the game, this time to Tennessee Temple 58-45. He was named first-team All-State. He was also named first-team All Mid-State.
Terrell eventually signed a National Letter of Intent with Vanderbilt University and head coach Kevin Stallings
Kevin Stallings
Kevin Stallings is currently in his 11th season as the head men’s basketball coach at Vanderbilt University. Previously, he served as head coach at Illinois State University and was an assistant coach at Purdue University and the University of Kansas.-High school & college:Stallings was born in...
.
College career
Terrell signed a National Letter of Intent to Vanderbilt University in November 2001. He chose Vanderbilt over Alabama University, University of ConnecticutUniversity of Connecticut
The admission rate to the University of Connecticut is about 50% and has been steadily decreasing, with about 28,000 prospective students applying for admission to the freshman class in recent years. Approximately 40,000 prospective students tour the main campus in Storrs annually...
, University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky, also known as UK, is a public co-educational university and is one of the state's two land-grant universities, located in Lexington, Kentucky...
, and University of Tennessee
University of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee is a public land-grant university headquartered at Knoxville, Tennessee, United States...
As a freshman (2002–2003), Terrell played limited minutes in 29 games averaging 4.3ppg, 3.9rpg, 48.5% FG., 48.3% FT.
As a sophomore (2003–2004), Terrell began the year as the starting center due to transfer of SEC All-Freshman Team member Brian Thornton. Terrell finished the season with averages: 6.4ppg, 4.2rpg, 49.7% FG, 59.5% FT in 32 games.
As a junior (2004–2005), Terrell again was named a starter. Terrell finished the season with averages: 6.8ppg, 5.1rpg, 1.1bpg, 1.4asg, 50% FG, 60.5% FT in 33 games. Terrell only missed 1 game during the season due to the untimely death of his mother Rosemary Terrell. Ms. Rosemary Terrell died on January 26, 2005. A month earlier roommate and Vanderbilt University starting Running back Kwane Doster was killed on vacation in his hometown Tampa, Florida.
During the Summer of 2005, Terrell traveled with the USA All-Star team to play in the Nationen Cup in Münster, Germany.
As a senior (2005–2006), Terrell was named team captain by fellow teammates and coaches. Terrell finished the season with averages: 10.5ppg, 7.2rpg, 1.2bpg, 1.8asg, 51.7% FG, 63% FT in 33 games. Terrell played and started in every game his senior year.
Terrell graduated from Vanderbilt in May 2006 with a degree in Human and Organizational Development.
Professional career
USAAfter graduating from Vanderbilt University, Terrell was chosen to attend 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:...
(NBA) summer rookie training camp.
July 2006: NBA Las Vegas Summer League (Washington Wizards): 3 games: 1.3ppg, 0.7rpg, FG: 25.0%
July 2006: NBA Summer Pro League in Long Beach (Washington Wizards)
January 2007: signed with Arkansas RimRockers
Arkansas RimRockers
The Arkansas RimRockers were a NBA Development League team. They participated in minor league basketball based in Little Rock, Arkansas.Logo design: A red, white, and blue ball going through a basketball rim ....
of the NBA Development League
NBA Development League
The NBA Development League, or NBA D-League, is the National Basketball Association's official minor league basketball organization. Known until summer 2005 as the National Basketball Development League , the NBA D-League started with eight teams in the fall of 2001...
: 20 games: 4.4ppg, 2.8rpg, FG: 58.3%, FT: 55.9%: waived March 10.
July 2007: HSM International Exposure Camp in Las Vegas, Nevada
Korea
August 2006: signed with KT&G Kites. Never played an official game.
Germany
October 2006: Artland Dragons
Artland Dragons
Artland Dragons is a basketball club based in Quakenbrück, Germany that plays in the Basketball Bundesliga. Their home arena is Artland Arena, which has room for 3000 spectators.-History:...
(Germany-1.Bundesliga): 5 games: 3.8ppg, 3.6rpg, FG: 42.9%, FT: 70.0%. Left Jan 2007 after replacing fellow Vanderbilt teammate Brian Thornton.
August 2008-2009: Köln 99ers (Germany-1.Bundesliga, starting five): 32 games: 8.4ppg, 5.2rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 52.8%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 59.1%
Puerto Rico
March 2007: Guayama Wizards
Guayama Wizards
The Guayama Wizards, or Brujos de Guayama are a basketball team in Guayama, Puerto Rico. A town in the south-east of Puerto Rico.- Players :32 Carlos Payano Ocasio Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico Forward 6'6 22525 Nathan Peavy Dayton, Ohio Forward 6'8 227...
(Puerto Rico-BSN) but left very shortly without playing any game
Turkey
August 2007: TED Kolejliler (Turkey-TBL): only pre-season
Portugal
October 2007-2008: FC Porto Ferpinta (Portugal-UZO Liga, starting five): 20 games: 11.1ppg, Reb-4(8.5rpg), 1.7apg, 1.0spg, 1.1bpg, 2FGP: 52.2%, FT: 66.0%. Won the Portugal League Cup.
August 2009-2010: Porto Ferpinta (Portugal-LPB, starting five): 33 games: 11.8ppg, 8.3rpg, 1.1apg, 1.1spg, Blocks-2(1.2bpg), FGP: 53.1%, 3PT: 30.4%, FT: 61.9%. Won Portugal League Cup and Portugal Cup.
August 2010-2011: FC Porto Ferpinta (Portugal-LPB, starting five) currently averaging 12.9ppg, 9.4rbg, 53.8% FG, 80.4% FT, 1.6apg, 1.8 spg in 17 games.
Regular Season Champion and League Champion for the 2010-2011 season.
United Arab Emirates
September 2011: Al Wasl SC Dubai
Awards/Achievements:
- SEC Tournament Semifinals -04
- NCAA Sweet 16 -04
- NIT Quarterfinals -05
- Portuguese League Cup Winner -08
- Portuguese Cup Finalist -08
- Portuguese League Finalist -08, 10
- Portuguese League Regular Season Runner-Up -08
- Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese League Honorable Mention -08
- Portuguese Champions Cup Semifinals -08
- Portuguese Hugo dos Santos Cup Winner -10
- Portuguese Cup Winner -10
- Portuguese Hugo dos Santos Cup Finalist -11
- Portuguese Regular Season Champion -11
- Portuguese LPB League Champion -11