Julian Terrell

Julian Terrell
No. 5   FC Porto Ferpinta
Power Forward, Center
Personal information
Date of birth 04/16/1984
Place of birth Akron, Ohio
Nationality American
High school Ezell-Harding Christian School
Listed height 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight 245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
College Vanderbilt
League Portugal LPB

Julian Terrell (born April 16, 1984 in Akron, Ohio) is an American professional basketball player for Al Wasl SC in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Collegiality, he played for Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.[1][2]

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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.

College career

Terrell signed a National Letter of Intent to Vanderbilt University in November 2001. He chose Vanderbilt over Alabama University, University of Connecticut, 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.

Professional career

USA 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

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