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21 Facts About Derek Culver

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Derek Culver was born on May 24,1998 and is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Suwon KT Sonicboom of the Korean Basketball League.

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Derek Culver played college basketball for the West Virginia Mountaineers.

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Derek Culver was dismissed from the team midway through his senior season for undisclosed reasons.

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Derek Culver played a postgraduate year at Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.

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Derek Culver became the first West Virginia player to record at least 20 points and 20 rebounds in a game since Mo Robinson in 1977.

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Derek Culver was named to the Second Team All-Big 12 and was a unanimous Big 12 All-Freshman Team selection.

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Derek Culver was often tasked with defending smaller players and was sometimes benched in favor of a smaller lineup.

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Derek Culver began his junior season by leading the Mountaineers to the Crossover Classic Championship.

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Derek Culver averaged 15 points and 10 rebounds per game and was named MVP of the tournament.

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Derek Culver finished his college career with 1,036 points and 799 rebounds.

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Derek Culver denied this on Instagram, and a spokesperson for the school said that he has not told the Mountaineers he was leaving.

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Later that day, Derek Culver clarified all of the confusion and officially announced that he would forego his senior year and explore professional options.

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On October 15,2021, Derek Culver signed with the Indiana Pacers, but was waived the following day.

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Derek Culver joined the Fort Wayne Mad Ants as an affiliate player.

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On December 18,2021, Derek Culver was acquired by the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League.

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On November 4,2022, Derek Culver was named to the opening night roster for the Delaware Blue Coats.

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On January 4,2023, Derek Culver was acquired by the Mexico City Capitanes.

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On February 25,2023, Derek Culver was acquired by the Lakeland Magic.

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On March 4,2023, Derek Culver was reacquired by the Delaware Blue Coats, and eventually helped the team win the NBA G League title.

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Derek Culver joined the Rayos de Hermosillo of the Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacifico ahead of the 2024 CIBACOPA season.

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On March 26,2025, Derek Culver signed with the Suwon KT Sonicboom of the Korean Basketball League, replacing Jarell Martin.