Ted Berry (basketball)
Ted Berry (born June 4, 1972, Richmond, Virginia) is a professional basketball player. The guard attended Christopher Newport University in Virginia.
In 1997, Berry moved to the UK to play for Derby Storm in the British Basketball League (BBL). He was acquired by new franchise the Edinburgh Rocks in 1998 where his virtuoso style made him a firm favourite with the fans. His six seasons in the UK gave him EU residency and even made him eligible to represent Scotland at international level. However, Berry moved on to French team Rueil in 2003, where he led the side to the promotion play-off final. He currently plays for Spanish club Provincia de Palencia after stint in France's Pro A and B.[citation needed]
In 2007, he founded the Tri-City Summer League in his hometown of Richmond, bringing the best local players together for a series of free off-season games.[1] It replaced the previous league in which Berry was a regular participant.[2]
Career history
[edit]- 2008–2009
Gijón Baloncesto (LEB Plata) - 2007–2008 Palencia Baloncesto (LEB Plata) [3]
- 2006–2007 Bàsquet Inca (LEB)
- 2005
Orléans Loiret Basket - 2005 Charleville
- 2004 SLUC Nancy
- 2004 Brest
- 2003 Rueil
- 1998–2003
Edinburgh/Scottish Rocks (BBL) - 1997–1998 Derby Storm (BBL)
- 1996–1997
Fargo Beez (International Basketball Association) - 1995 Asheville Smokies (American Major Basketball League)
- 1994–1995
Horsham Hornets - 1994 Long Island Surf (USBL)
Honours
[edit]- BBL All-star: 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–00, 2000–01, 2001–02
- BBL MVP: 1998–99
- BBL Playoff winner: 2002–2003
Trivia
[edit]- Berry's former team Scottish Rocks retired his number 5 jersey in honour of his service to the club.
References
[edit]- ^ Lewis, Stephen M: "Filling A Void, Berry Brings Back Summer Fun", DigitalSports.com; retrieved 2007-08-31.
- ^ Mark Woods: "Virginia's best return for summer fete", Britball.com; accessed July 8, 2017.
- ^ EUROBASKET Ted Berry Player Profile. Retrieved on 2007-08-31.
See also
[edit]- 1972 births
- Living people
- American expatriate basketball people in France
- American expatriate basketball people in Spain
- American expatriate basketball people in the United Kingdom
- Basketball players from Richmond, Virginia
- Christopher Newport Captains men's basketball players
- Caledonia Gladiators players
- Point guards
- Gijón Baloncesto players
- SLUC Nancy Basket players
- Palencia Baloncesto players
- CB Inca players
- American men's basketball players
- American expatriate sportspeople in Scotland
- Naturalised citizens of the United Kingdom
- American expatriate sportspeople in England
- Naturalised basketball players
- American expatriate basketball people in Australia
- British men's basketball players
- Shooting guards
- 20th-century American sportsmen