Terrance Ferguson

Terrance Ferguson

No. 6 – Adelaide 36ers
Position Shooting guard
League NBL
Personal information
Born (1998-05-17) May 17, 1998
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight 185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school Prime Prep Academy
(Dallas, Texas)
Advanced Preparatory International
(Dallas, Texas)
Playing career 2016–present
Career history
2016–present Adelaide 36ers
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
FIBA U19 World Championship
2015 Greece National team
FIBA U17 World Championship
2014 Dubai National team
FIBA Americas U16 Championship
2013 Uruguay National team

Terrance Eugene Ferguson (born May 17, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Adelaide 36ers of the National Basketball League (NBL). He completed high school at Advanced Preparatory International in Dallas, Texas, where he was a top-20 player in the Class of 2016.[1] Ferguson made separate commitments to both Alabama and Arizona before deciding to skip college and play overseas in 2016–17. Ferguson is a three-time gold medalist with Team USA, and in 2016, he participated in the McDonald's All-American Game and the Nike Hoop Summit, winning the MVP award at the latter.

High school career

Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ferguson moved to Dallas, Texas as a youth and enrolled at Prime Prep Academy. He joined the school's basketball team and played for coach Ray Forsett. As a freshman in 2012–13, Ferguson averaged 10 points per game and helped his team to a 38–2 record, the 2013 NACA Division I Tournament title, and the 2013 National High School Invitational semifinals. He was named to the NACA All-Tournament Team and earned NACA Tournament MVP honors.[2]

In January 2015, halfway through his junior year at Prime Prep Academy, the school closed amid allegations of theft and the mishandling of funds.[3] In September 2015, a new institution known as Advanced Preparatory International opened in place of Prime Prep. Coach Ray Forsett subsequently joined the ranks at Advanced Prep, while four players, including Ferguson, moved over from Prime Prep with Forsett to play for Advanced Prep in 2015–16.[4]

Heading into his senior year of high school, Ferguson was ranked No. 10 overall in the ESPN 100.[5] He averaged 17.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game for Advanced Prep in 2015–16, earning a trip to the McDonald's All-American Game.[6] As a starter for the East team, Ferguson scored 10 points in a 114–107 loss to the West.[7]

On April 9, 2016, Ferguson scored 21 points, all on three-pointers, to help the USA Junior National Select Team defeat the World Select Team 101–67 at the Moda Center. It was the most lopsided victory in Nike Hoop Summit history. Ferguson's seven threes broke the Nike Hoop Summit record for threes made; the previous record of six was shared by Xavier Henry (2009) and Casey Jacobsen (1999).[8] He subsequently earned MVP honors.[9] Prior to the Nike Hoop Summit, Ferguson boasted a 19–0 record with Team USA; he made it 20–0 with USA's Summit win.[10] On April 30, he won the Ballislife All-American Game dunk contest after performing a free throw line dunk.[11]

Recruitment

In January 2015, coach Rick Pitino of the University of Louisville began heavily recruiting Ferguson. Other teams showing interest in Ferguson at the time were Kansas, Baylor, Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, Arizona, North Carolina, Wichita State, Iowa State, UCLA, Wake Forest, Arkansas and Maryland.[12]

In August 2015, Ferguson committed to joining Alabama in 2016–17. However, he never signed a letter of intent, and when the early signing period passed in November without Ferguson signing, other schools began contacting Ferguson.[13] This led to Ferguson decommitting from Alabama on March 1, 2016.[13] On April 13, he committed to Arizona,[14] the first day of the spring signing period, but did not sign a letter of intent despite indications he would, eventually signing non-binding financial aid papers.[15]

His commitment to Arizona lasted until early June when rumors emerged that Ferguson had decided to skip college for a chance to play overseas in 2016–17. On June 6, Australia was deemed the most likely destination, with the Adelaide 36ers rumored to be close to formalizing a deal with Ferguson.[16] By the end of the month, Ferguson had informed Wildcats coach Sean Miller of his decision to pursue professional opportunities instead of attending Arizona.[17]

Professional career

Adelaide 36ers (2016–present)

On July 1, 2016, Ferguson signed with the Adelaide 36ers for the 2016–17 NBL season.[18][19] On October 7, 2016, he made his debut for the 36ers in their season opener against the Illawarra Hawks. In 17½ minutes off the bench, he scored 10 points on 4-of-9 shooting in a 122–88 loss.[20] On October 14, he scored 13 points in a 98–87 loss to Melbourne United.[21] On October 24, he was handed a two-game suspension for striking following the 36ers' Round 3 game against the Cairns Taipans on October 21. The incident occurred during the first quarter and involved Taipans' player Mark Worthington.[22] By accepting the charge via an early guilty plea, only a one-game suspension was imposed.[23]

National team career

Ferguson was a member of the USA Basketball Men's U16 National Team that posted a 5–0 record en route to winning gold at the 2013 FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship in Maldonado, Uruguay. He played in all five games and averaged 5.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.[2] The following year, he was a member of the USA U17 World Championship Team that posted a 7–0 record and captured the 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship gold medal in Dubai. Ferguson played in all seven games (with four starts) and averaged 9.0 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.[2]

In July 2015, Ferguson won his third gold medal in as many years after helping Team USA go 7–0 at the 2015 FIBA Under-19 World Championship in Heraklion, Greece. He played in all seven games and averaged 6.1 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game.[2]

Personal

Ferguson is the son of Rachelle Holdman, and has one brother, Brandon, and one sister, Brittnay. His grandmother, Shiley Holdman, was in the U.S. Air National Guard.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Terrance Ferguson Won't Play At Arizona, Will Go Overseas". RealGM.com. June 6, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Terrance Ferguson – USA Basketball". usab.com. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  3. ↑ Mosier, Jeff (February 7, 2015). "Prime Prep Academy troubles continue after closing". DallasNews.com. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
  4. ↑ Jordan, Jason (September 30, 2015). "Coach says new hoops power Advanced Prep International is not basketball factory". usatodayhss.com. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  5. ↑ Jordan, Jason (October 1, 2015). "All-Access: API focuses on living up to hype amid swarm of college coaches". usatodayhss.com. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Texas high school basketball star Terrance Ferguson eyeing jump straight to pros". MaxPreps.com. June 7, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  7. ↑ "2016 McDonald's All-American Boys Game Results". mcdonaldsallamerican.com. March 30, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  8. ↑ Jordan, Jason (April 9, 2016). "Terrance Ferguson's hot hand lifts Team USA to win at Nike Hoop Summit". usatodayhss.com. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  9. ↑ Zagoria, Adam (April 13, 2016). "Terrance Ferguson Commits to Arizona". SNY.tv. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Terrance Ferguson Hopes To Continue USA Success In 2016 Nike Hoop Summit". usab.com. February 22, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  11. ↑ Guardabascio, Mike (April 30, 2016). "Lonzo Ball earns MVP honors at Ballislife All-American Game in Long Beach". PressTelegram.com. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  12. ↑ Jones, Steve (January 12, 2015). "Recruit Ferguson's mom raves about U of L". Courier-Journal.com. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  13. 1 2 Borzello, Jeff (March 1, 2016). "Terrance Ferguson, five-star wing, decommits from Alabama". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  14. ↑ Borzello, Jeff (April 13, 2016). "Five-star wing Terrance Ferguson, No. 13 in ESPN 100, picks Arizona". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  15. ↑ Pascoe, Bruce (June 7, 2016). "Wildcat signee Ferguson reportedly may head overseas". Tucson.com. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  16. ↑ Nagy, Boti (June 7, 2016). "Adelaide 36ers move on US high school star Terrance Ferguson to run with new Lithuanian champion Jerome Randle". AdelaideNow.com.au. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  17. ↑ Norlander, Matt (June 30, 2016). "Five-star commit Terrance Ferguson is leaving Arizona to play overseas". CBSSports.com. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
  18. ↑ "ADELAIDE SIGN US TEEN STAR TERRANCE FERGUSON". NBL.com.au. July 1, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  19. ↑ Uluc, Olgun (July 1, 2016). "Adelaide 36ers sign star US high-schooler Terrance Ferguson". FoxSports.com.au. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  20. ↑ "IRRESISTIBLE HAWKS CRUSH SIXERS, SET SCORING RECORD". NBL.com.au. October 7, 2016. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
  21. ↑ "MELBOURNE HOLDS OFF SIXERS FOR FIRST WIN". NBL.com. October 14, 2016. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  22. ↑ Nagy, Boti (October 25, 2016). "Adelaide 36ers consider appeal as NBL bans young import Terrance Ferguson two games for 'striking'". AdelaideNow.com.au. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  23. ↑ "ROUND 3 GAME REVIEW PANEL RULINGS". NBL.com.au. October 26, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
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