Terrence Roberts (basketball)
Encyclopedia
Terrence Roberts is a former college basketball
player for the Syracuse Orange from Jersey City, New Jersey
who currently plays for Universitatea Cluj in Romania.
, where he was coached by the legendary Bob Hurley
. During his junior season St. Anthony’s went 29-1 and finished ranked second in the nation by USA Today; averaged 10.1 ppg. and 8.0 rpg.
In his senior season, he helped lead his squad to the 2003 New Jersey Tournament of Champions
crown. As a senior, he averaged 17.0 ppg., 11.0 rpg. and 6.0 bpg. was listed as a 2003 all-state first team selection, a 2003 Parade
Magazine All-America third team, and played in the New Jersey North-South High School All-Star Game.
Following the graduation of forward Hakim Warrick
, Roberts would start all 35 games of his junior year, averaging a career high of 10.7 points per game. The highlight of his season came against Rutgers University
on February 1, 2006. Down by one with under 7.6 seconds left in overtime, Roberts, who had hit only three 3-pointers in his first two seasons at Syracuse, drained a buzzer-beating shot to give Syracuse a 86-84 win.
Roberts was named to the pre-season All Big East team in his senior season, but he failed to live up to expectations. Roberts limped through most of the season following a knee injury in the early part of the season against Drexel. He would miss several games that season, finishing with disappointing numbers of 8.9 points and 8.1 rebounds per game.
, a Greek basketball team in the same league that used to employ former Syracuse Orange teammate Gerry McNamara
. For the 2008-09 season, Roberts is playing with the Israeli team Elitzur Kiryat Ata
. In his debut against Rishon LZ
, Roberts scored 14 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. Now he is playing for U Mobitelco Cluj in Romania
.
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
player for the Syracuse Orange from Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City is the seat of Hudson County, New Jersey, United States.Part of the New York metropolitan area, Jersey City lies between the Hudson River and Upper New York Bay across from Lower Manhattan and the Hackensack River and Newark Bay...
who currently plays for Universitatea Cluj in Romania.
High school
Roberts attended St. Anthony High SchoolSt. Anthony High School (New Jersey)
St. Anthony High School is a four-year co-educational Roman Catholic high school located in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, operating under the supervision of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark...
, where he was coached by the legendary Bob Hurley
Bob Hurley
Robert Matthew "Bob" Hurley, Sr. is the basketball coach at St. Anthony High School in Jersey City, New Jersey. Hurley has amassed 26 state championships and more than 1000 wins in 39 years as a coach, creating a national powerhouse despite substandard facilities and financial limitations...
. During his junior season St. Anthony’s went 29-1 and finished ranked second in the nation by USA Today; averaged 10.1 ppg. and 8.0 rpg.
In his senior season, he helped lead his squad to the 2003 New Jersey Tournament of Champions
Tournament of Champions (NJSIAA)
The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Tournament of Champions is the sports tournament for New Jersey high schools that determines which high school will be crowned as the #1 overall team in the state for each sport...
crown. As a senior, he averaged 17.0 ppg., 11.0 rpg. and 6.0 bpg. was listed as a 2003 all-state first team selection, a 2003 Parade
Parade (magazine)
Parade is an American nationwide Sunday newspaper magazine, distributed in more than 500 newspapers in the United States. It was founded in 1941 and is owned by Advance Publications. The most widely read magazine in the U.S., Parade has a circulation of 32.2 million and a readership of nearly 70...
Magazine All-America third team, and played in the New Jersey North-South High School All-Star Game.
College
Roberts was used sparingly in his first season before becoming a regular contributor as a sophomore. Roberts aided Syracuse to a 27-2 record, the Big East Conference Tournament championship and the 2005 NCAA Tournament first round, finishing fourth on the team in scoring, with 7.2 points per game. After Billy Edelin left Syracuse for personal reasons, Roberts started the final seven games, averaging 8.4 ppg. and 5.7 rpg. in that span.Following the graduation of forward Hakim Warrick
Hakim Warrick
Hakim Hanif Warrick is an American professional basketball player in the NBA who is currently with the Phoenix Suns. Commonly nicknamed "Helicopter" and "Skinny", the 6'9", 219 lb forward was a major part the Syracuse Orange's run to the 2003 National Championship, often being most remembered...
, Roberts would start all 35 games of his junior year, averaging a career high of 10.7 points per game. The highlight of his season came against Rutgers University
Rutgers University
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey , is the largest institution for higher education in New Jersey, United States. It was originally chartered as Queen's College in 1766. It is the eighth-oldest college in the United States and one of the nine Colonial colleges founded before the American...
on February 1, 2006. Down by one with under 7.6 seconds left in overtime, Roberts, who had hit only three 3-pointers in his first two seasons at Syracuse, drained a buzzer-beating shot to give Syracuse a 86-84 win.
Roberts was named to the pre-season All Big East team in his senior season, but he failed to live up to expectations. Roberts limped through most of the season following a knee injury in the early part of the season against Drexel. He would miss several games that season, finishing with disappointing numbers of 8.9 points and 8.1 rebounds per game.
Team USA
Roberts was a member of the 2002 USA Development Festival East Team that finished 3-2 and earned the silver medal. He averaged 6.0 ppg. and 6.2 rpg. He posted highs of 11 points versus the West in the preliminary round and nine rebounds versus the West in the semifinal game. Roberts also participated in the 2005 USA Basketball U21 World Championship Team Trials.Professional career
In November 2007, Roberts signed to play for Rethymno BCRethymno BC
A.G.O.R. Aegean B.C. or A.G.O. Rethymno Aegean B.C., is a Greek professional basketball club that was founded in Rethymno, Crete in 1986. The club is also commonly known as Rethymno B.C. or Rethymno Aegean B.C...
, a Greek basketball team in the same league that used to employ former Syracuse Orange teammate Gerry McNamara
Gerry McNamara
Gerry McNamara Sucks because he did not get drafted into the NBA.Gerry McNamara is a former American basketball player and current graduate assistant coach. He is a former guard for the Syracuse University men's team, from 2002 to 2006...
. For the 2008-09 season, Roberts is playing with the Israeli team Elitzur Kiryat Ata
Elitzur Kiryat Ata
Elitzur Kiryat Ata is a basketball club based in Kiryat Ata in Israel. The club play in Ligat HaAl, the top division of Israeli basketball, having been promoted from Liga Leumit at the end of the 2007-08 season....
. In his debut against Rishon LZ
Maccabi Rishon LeZion (basketball)
Maccabi Rishon LeZion is a basketball club based in Rishon LeZion in central Israel. The club plays in Ligat HaAl, the top division of Israeli basketball.-History:...
, Roberts scored 14 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. Now he is playing for U Mobitelco Cluj in Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
.