Terrence Woodyard

Terrence Woodyard

Woodyard in 2011.
Personal information
Born (1982-12-26) December 26, 1982
Madrid, Spain
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight 205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school Mount Zion (Jonesboro, Georgia)
College Western Carolina (2001–2005)
NBA draft 2005 / Undrafted
Playing career 2005–2013
Position Forward
Career history
2005 Atlanta Vision
2006 Georgia Gwizzlies
2006 Anderson Heat
2007 Seattle Mountaineers
2007–2008 Leicester Riders
2008–2009 Toyama Grouses
2009–2010 Saitama Broncos
2010–2011 Sendai 89ers
2011 Saint John Mill Rats
2011–2012 Moncton Miracles
2012–2013 DFW Stars

Terrence Arnold Woodyard (born December 26, 1982) is an American former professional basketball player.

Early life and college

Born in Madrid, Spain,[1] Woodyard graduated from Mount Zion High School and played college basketball at Western Carolina University from 2001 to 2005, where he was roommates with future Houston Rockets guard Kevin Martin.[1] In four seasons, Woodyard played 107 games and averaged 3.8 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game. He made 45.2% of shots from the field.[2]

Career

Atlanta Vision (2005)

Woodyard began his career with the Atlanta Vision of the American Basketball Association.

Seattle Mountaineers (2007)

On December 13, 2006, Woodyard signed with the Seattle Mountaineers of the International Basketball League.[3]

Leicester Riders (2007-2008)

On September 14, 2007, Woodward and former Western Carolina teammate Kyle Greathouse signed with the Leicester Riders of the British Basketball League.[4] Woodyard has been a leading scorer; on December 16, he tied with Rod Wellington to score 22 points to help Leicester beat the London Capital 97-82.[5]

Playing in Saint John, Canada

Basketball Japan League (2008-2011)

After his season with the Leicester Riders, Woodyard signed with the Toyama Grouses of the Basketball Japan League in October 2008.[6] With the Saitama Broncos in the same league, Woodward was among only two players averaging double-digit scoring during the 2009-2010 season; he averaged 12.2.[7]

National Basketball League of Canada (2011-present)

Woodyard first came onto the Saint John Mill Rats radar this past April while playing with the Sendai Japan All-Stars in a charity game at Harbour Station. This led to the Mill Rats signing him for the preseason. However, Woodyard was cut by the Mill Rats before the regular season started.

On November 2, it was announced that the Moncton Miracles had signed Woodyard to their active roster.[8]

Notes

  1. 1 2 Western Carolina media guide 2004-2005, pp. 16-17
  2. "Terrence Woodyard". sports-reference. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
  3. "Another Former Catamount, Terrence Woodyard, Signs Professional Contract". Western Carolina Catamounts. December 13, 2006.
  4. "Riders recruit US college pairing". BBC Sport. September 14, 2007. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
  5. "Riders keep play-off bid on track". BBC Sport. December 17, 2007. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
  6. Odeven, Ed (October 18, 2008). "Sun hopes to help Phoenix rise in Eastern Conference". The Japan Times. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
  7. Odeven, Ed (February 19, 2010). "Broncos appear content with mediocrity". The Japan Times. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
  8. http://miraclesbasketball.pointstreaksites.com/view/miraclesbasketball/news/news_35385
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