Terrence Durham

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Terrence Durham (born January 17, 1977 in Albany, U.S.) is an American professional basketball player currently playing for British Basketball League (BBL) team Plymouth Raiders, his third spell at the club.

The 6ft8 centre was a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, which he attended from 1995-1999. He signed his first professional contract in 2000 with Plymouth Raiders, then playing in the second-tier National Basketball League. After one season with the Raiders, Durham moved to Portugal to play with semi-pro teams Sampaense (2001-02) and GD Fabril (2002-03), both in the lower leagues. In 2003, Durham returned to Plymouth for his second spell at the club, and within on season saw the Raiders elected to the fully professional top-tier BBL.

However after one season in the BBL, his performances caught the attention of several European scouts and he was offered a trial at French ProA team Reims Champagne Basket. His dream of playing in one of Europe's top leagues was soon shattered though and after being released by Reims, he signed for Pro B teams Angers and Olympique d'Antibes.

In 2007, Durham was announced as a Plymouth Raiders player for the third time, replacing all-star Centre Carlton Aaron who had just left the club to try-out for the Korean Basketball League draft.