1. Tarik Bernard Black is an American professional basketball player for LDLC ASVEL of the LNB Elite and Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.
21 Facts About Tarik Black
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Tarik Black has previously played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets in the National Basketball Association.
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Tarik Black was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman team.
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Tarik Black set the Memphis single-season field goal percentage record at 68.9 percent and was named to the All-Conference USA second team, All-Defensive team and All-Tournament team.
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Tarik Black played in 32 games and made five starts his junior season, averaging 8.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in 20.8 minutes per game.
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Tarik Black was named to the Tiger Academic 30 for the 2013 spring semester for having the highest grade-point average on the team.
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On May 20,2013, Tarik Black transferred to the University of Kansas after graduating from Memphis with a degree in organizational leadership, and was deemed eligible to play immediately.
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On December 28,2014, Tarik Black was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Lakers.
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On July 17,2017, Tarik Black signed with the Houston Rockets, returning to the franchise for a second stint.
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Tarik Black won the Israeli League championship title with Maccabi, earning a spot in the All-Israeli League Second Team.
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On June 18,2019, Tarik Black signed a two-year contract extension with Maccabi.
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Tarik Black parted ways with the team on May 23,2020.
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On January 14,2021, Tarik Black signed with Zenit Saint Petersburg of the VTB United League and the EuroLeague.
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On July 20,2021, Tarik Black parted ways with the Russian club.
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On September 27,2021, Tarik Black signed with the Denver Nuggets.
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Tarik Black subsequently joined the Grand Rapids Gold as an affiliate player.
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On February 27,2022, Tarik Black signed with Bahcesehir Koleji of the Turkish Basketball Super League.
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On July 31,2022, Tarik Black signed a one-year deal with Olympiacos of the Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague.
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On July 11,2024, Tarik Black signed with LDLC ASVEL of the LNB Elite and Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.
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Tarik Black is the son of Lawrence and Judith Tarik Black, and has two brothers, Bilal and Amal.
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Tarik Black earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Memphis and his master's degree from the University of Kansas.