1. Overview
Reyshawn Antonio Terry Sr. (born April 7, 1984) is an American former professional basketball player. After a successful college basketball career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he helped the North Carolina Tar Heels win the 2005 NCAA Championship, Terry was drafted into the NBA. He went on to have an extensive professional career playing for numerous clubs across Europe, Asia, and Latin America, achieving individual accolades such as the BSN Most Valuable Player award. He most recently played for Mineros de Zacatecas in the Mexico league.
2. Early life and college career
Reyshawn Terry was born on April 7, 1984. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team. As a sophomore, Terry was a key contributor to the Tar Heels' victory in the 2005 NCAA Championship. During the 2005-06 season, his junior year, Terry achieved a career-high average of 14.3 points per game. He completed his academic studies at the University of North Carolina, graduating in May 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in African-American studies.
3. Professional career
Reyshawn Terry embarked on a professional basketball career after college, which included being drafted into the NBA and an extensive tenure in various international leagues across multiple continents, where he earned significant achievements.
3.1. NBA Draft and initial international experience
Terry was selected in the 2007 NBA draft as the 44th overall pick in the second round by the Orlando Magic. On the same day as the draft, the Magic traded his draft rights to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for the rights to the 60th overall pick, Milovan Raković, and cash considerations. Following his draft experience, Terry began his professional career in Europe. On August 26, 2007, he signed a contract with Aris BC in Greece's A1 league. In the summer of 2008, he participated in the Dallas Mavericks' NBA Summer League in the Rocky Mountain Revue. Shortly thereafter, he joined the Italian club Virtus Bologna for the upcoming 2008-09 season. With Virtus Bologna, Terry helped the team reach the quarterfinals of the FIBA EuroChallenge.
3.2. Extensive international career
Terry's professional career saw him play for a multitude of clubs across different continents. After his time with Virtus Bologna in Italy, he played for Triboldi Soresina during the 2007-08 season in Italy. For the 2009-10 season, Terry joined Xacobeo Blu:Sens, a team that had earned promotion to the Spanish Liga ACB after years in the second-division LEB.
In 2010, Terry once again played in the NBA Summer League, this time for the Portland Trail Blazers. In August 2010, he signed with the German club Brose Baskets for the 2010-11 season. For the 2011-12 season, he moved to Ukraine to play for Khimik Yuzhny. The 2012-13 season saw him play for Champville SC in Lebanon.
In September 2013, Terry signed a one-year deal with Le Mans in France for the 2013-14 season. He returned to Lebanon in October 2014, signing with Tadamon Zouk for the 2014-15 season. In March 2015, he departed Tadamon and signed with Maratonistas de Coamo in Puerto Rico. Continuing his journey in Latin America, in May 2015, he joined Trotamundos de Carabobo in Venezuela for the remainder of the 2015 LPB season. In June 2015, he then signed with the Cañeros del Este of the Dominican Republic for the 2015 LNB season.
In 2016, Terry played for Al Muttahed Tripoli in Lebanon and also had a second stint with Cañeros del Este (also known as Cañeros de la Romana) in the Dominican Republic. He also played for Changwon LG Sakers in South Korea during 2016. On November 8, 2016, Terry signed with the Japanese B.League club Ryukyu Golden Kings for the 2016-17 season.
On September 8, 2017, Terry signed with the Ulsan Mobis Phoebus of the Korean Basketball League. In April 2018, Terry joined Piratas de Quebradillas of the Puerto Rican BSN. His career continued with a return to South Korea in 2019, playing for Anyang KGC Ginseng Corporation. In 2020, he played for Vaqueros de Bayamon in Puerto Rico. His most recent club was Mineros de Zacatecas in Mexico.
3.3. Notable achievements and recognition
Throughout his extensive professional career, Reyshawn Terry earned significant recognition. On August 28, 2018, he was named the BSN Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 2018 season in Puerto Rico, a testament to his impact in the league. He also contributed to team successes, including helping Virtus Bologna reach the quarterfinals of the FIBA EuroChallenge during his time with the club.
4. Legacy and reception
Reyshawn Terry is known for his versatile playing style and his remarkably extensive professional basketball career, spanning over a decade and taking him to numerous countries across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. His contributions were evident in his college career, where he played a crucial role in the Tar Heels' 2005 NCAA Championship victory. His consistent performance and ability to adapt to different leagues and cultures allowed him to maintain a long and successful career in various competitive environments. His MVP award in the Puerto Rican BSN highlights his individual excellence and impact within the sport.