Richard Jeter (born June 18, 1982) is an American professional basketball player. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida. He played college basketball at Atlanta Metro college, then signed a letter of intent to Indiana University. After winning the National Junior college player of the year award he decided to forgo his last two years in college in 2003 to enter the NBA Draft. He signed to an two year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers before getting traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. He has since played CSKA Moscow in Russia, Ukraine (Azovmash), Puerto Rico, Townsville Crocodiles in Australia, Manawatu Jets in New Zealand National Basketball League now he is currently signed with Hoverla in Ukraine.[1]