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11 Facts About Terence Morris

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Terence Darea Morris was born on January 11,1979 and is an American former professional basketball player.

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Terence Morris was twice the Israeli Basketball Premier League Defensive Player of the Year, in 2007 and 2008.

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Terence Morris was an All-EuroLeague First Team selection in 2008.

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Terence Morris played his high school basketball for Governor Thomas Johnson High School in Frederick, Maryland, leading the TJ Patriots to the Maryland Class 3A state title as a senior in 1997.

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Terence Morris played under former TJ Patriots coach Tom Dickman, who until recently was the record holder for wins by a public school coach in Maryland with 592 wins in 29 seasons.

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Terence Morris helped play Maryland to the first Final Four in school history during the 2001 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament to cap his senior season.

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Terence Morris was eventually selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the 33rd pick of the 2001 NBA draft, and his draft rights were immediately traded to the Houston Rockets, with whom he played two seasons.

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Terence Morris signed with the Orlando Magic in September 2005.

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Terence Morris earned a roster spot for the remainder of the season, but was again waived in February 2006.

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Terence Morris was twice the Israeli Basketball Premier League Defensive Player of the Year, in 2007 and 2008.

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Terence Morris left Barcelona after two seasons, and announced his retirement.