Curtis Jerrells
Encyclopedia
Curtis Louis Jerrells is an American
professional basketball
player. He currently plays with Fenerbahçe Ülker
of the Turkish Basketball League
.He is married to an Austin Native Samantha Romon and together they have a 2 year old son.
in his hometown, Austin
, Texas
.
at Baylor University
. He was the first player in Bears
history to lead the team in scoring and assists all four seasons. He became the second player in BU history with 1,000 points, 400 assists and 100 steals.
to their training camp roster. While he didn't make the team, the Spurs saw his potential and offered him a spot playing for their NBA Development League
team, the Austin Toros
. Jerrells used this opportunity as a chance to show the Spurs just how effective he can be when comfortable and playing his game. Jerrells was signed by the San Antonio Spurs on March 24, 2010, but immediately reassigned to their affiliate Austin Toros.
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Jerrells played for the Spurs again in the NBA Summer League
in 2010. His play during the 2010–11 preseason caught the eye of the New Orleans Hornets general manager Dell Demps
, who previously worked as a scout and executive for the Spurs.
On October 18, 2010, Jerrells was traded to the New Orleans Hornets for a second round pick. However, he was waived just one week later at the end of training camp.
and signed a contract until the end of the 2010–11 season with KK Partizan
from Belgrade
, Serbia
. In June 2011 he signed a two-year contract with Fenerbahçe Ülker
in Turkey
.
KK Partizan
mt:s
(2010-11)
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player. He currently plays with Fenerbahçe Ülker
Fenerbahçe Ülker
Fenerbahçe Ülker is the professional men's basketball department of Fenerbahçe S.K., a major multisport club based in Istanbul, Turkey. The department has been sponsored by the Ülker since 2006. In 2006 Fenerbahçe S.K...
of the Turkish Basketball League
Turkish Basketball League
The Turkish Basketball League is the top men’s professional basketball league in Turkey, which is also called Turkish Premier Basketball League . There is also a Turkish Second Basketball League consisting of 2 divisions .-History:The first basketball game played in Turkey was at the Robert...
.He is married to an Austin Native Samantha Romon and together they have a 2 year old son.
High school
Jerrells was a four year starter at Del Valle High SchoolDel Valle High School (Del Valle, Texas)
Del Valle High School is a public high school located in the Del Valle community in unincorporated Travis County, Texas, United States and is part of the Del Valle Independent School District. The high school serves the communities of Austin, Creedmoor, Garfield, Mustang Ridge, Pilot Knob, Elroy,...
in his hometown, Austin
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
.
College career
Jerrells played college basketballCollege basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
at Baylor University
Baylor University
Baylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
. He was the first player in Bears
Baylor Bears men's basketball
The Baylor Bears basketball team represents Baylor University in Waco, Texas, in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The Bears compete in the Big 12 Conference. The team plays its home games in Ferrell Center and is currently coached by Scott Drew....
history to lead the team in scoring and assists all four seasons. He became the second player in BU history with 1,000 points, 400 assists and 100 steals.
Freshman
As a freshman, Jerrells started every game and led the team in scoring, assists, steals and minutes played.| Year | Games | Minutes/Game | Assists/Game | Steals/Game | Points/Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–06 | 17 | 33.4 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 13.5 |
Sophomore
As a sophomore, Jerrells again started every game and led the team in scoring, assists and minutes. He was named 2007 All-Big 12 honorable mention by league's coaches and media and was chosen to 2007 Big 12 Championship All-Tournament team.| Year | Games | Minutes/Game | Assists/Game | Steals/Game | Points/Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–07 | 31 | 32.9 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 15.0 |
Junior
As a junior, Jerrells was a consensus first team All-Big 12 selection. He again led the team in scoring, assists and minutes.| Year | Games | Minutes/Game | Assists/Game | Steals/Game | Points/Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–08 | 32 | 31.2 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 15.3 |
Senior
As a senior, Jerrells was named to the 2009 NIT All-Tournament Team was a Lowe's Senior CLASS Award finalist and a 2009 All-Big 12 third team selection by the league's coaches. He again led the team in points, assists and minutes.| Year | Games | Minutes/Game | Assists/Game | Steals/Game | Points/Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–09 | 39 | 34.6 | 4.9 | 1.5 | 16.3 |
Professional career
In September 2009, Jerrells signed for the San Antonio SpursSan Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
to their training camp roster. While he didn't make the team, the Spurs saw his potential and offered him a spot playing for their NBA Development League
NBA Development League
The NBA Development League, or NBA D-League, is the National Basketball Association's official minor league basketball organization. Known until summer 2005 as the National Basketball Development League , the NBA D-League started with eight teams in the fall of 2001...
team, the Austin Toros
Austin Toros
The Austin Toros are a NBA Development League minor league basketball team based in Cedar Park, Texas, United States.The team plays home games at Cedar Park Center.Their logo is the design of a bull and basketball with the state of Texas in the background...
. Jerrells used this opportunity as a chance to show the Spurs just how effective he can be when comfortable and playing his game. Jerrells was signed by the San Antonio Spurs on March 24, 2010, but immediately reassigned to their affiliate Austin Toros.
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| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Austin
Austin Toros
The Austin Toros are a NBA Development League minor league basketball team based in Cedar Park, Texas, United States.The team plays home games at Cedar Park Center.Their logo is the design of a bull and basketball with the state of Texas in the background...
| 50 || 50 || 40.2 || .469 || .376 || .777 || 4.5 || 5.7 || 1.9 || .2 || 20.7
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 50 || 50 || 40.2 || .469 || .376 || .777 || 4.5 || 5.7 || 1.9 || .2 || 20.7
Jerrells played for the Spurs again in the NBA Summer League
NBA Summer League
The NBA Summer League is a period during which NBA teams come together to try out different summer rosters instead of their regular season line-ups. Typically, there is a mix of rookies and some of the younger bench players to see how well some players work with others...
in 2010. His play during the 2010–11 preseason caught the eye of the New Orleans Hornets general manager Dell Demps
Dell Demps
Dell Demps is a retired American professional basketball player and current general manager of the New Orleans Hornets. A 6'3" guard from the University of the Pacific, Demps played for the Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, and Orlando Magic, despite being undrafted. Demps played high...
, who previously worked as a scout and executive for the Spurs.
On October 18, 2010, Jerrells was traded to the New Orleans Hornets for a second round pick. However, he was waived just one week later at the end of training camp.
Europe
On November 27, 2010, Jerrells moved to EuropeEurope
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
and signed a contract until the end of the 2010–11 season with KK Partizan
KK Partizan
Košarkaški klub Partizan is a Serbian professional basketball club. It is part of the multi-sports Belgrade-based club Partizan. The club competes in the Serbian League, Adriatic League and the Euroleague....
from Belgrade
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. According to official results of Census 2011, the city has a population of 1,639,121. It is one of the 15 largest cities in Europe...
, Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
. In June 2011 he signed a two-year contract with Fenerbahçe Ülker
Fenerbahçe Ülker
Fenerbahçe Ülker is the professional men's basketball department of Fenerbahçe S.K., a major multisport club based in Istanbul, Turkey. The department has been sponsored by the Ülker since 2006. In 2006 Fenerbahçe S.K...
in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
.
KK Partizan
KK Partizan
Košarkaški klub Partizan is a Serbian professional basketball club. It is part of the multi-sports Belgrade-based club Partizan. The club competes in the Serbian League, Adriatic League and the Euroleague....
mt:s
Mobile Telephony of Serbia
mt:s or Mobile Telephony of Serbia is the mobile telephone subdivision of Telekom Srbija, which was founded in June 1997 and started operating in August 1998. The company offers a wide range of services to business and private clients, the latest being the 3G technology, introduced in late 2006...
(2010-11)
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Adriatic League: 2010-11- Serbian Basketball League: 2010-112010–11 Basketball League of SerbiaThe 2010–11 Basketball League of Serbia season was the 5th season of the Basketball League of Serbia, the highest professional basketball league in Serbia...
- Serbian CupKup Radivoja KoraćaKup Radivoja Koraća is the national basketball cup of Serbia. It is run by the Basketball Federation of Serbia.-History:-External links:**...
: 2010-11 Fenerbahçe ÜlkerFenerbahçe ÜlkerFenerbahçe Ülker is the professional men's basketball department of Fenerbahçe S.K., a major multisport club based in Istanbul, Turkey. The department has been sponsored by the Ülker since 2006. In 2006 Fenerbahçe S.K...
(2011-12)
External links
- Curtis Jerrells at nba.com
- Curtis Jerrells at euroleague.net
- Curtis Jerrells at baylorbears.com
- Curtis Jerrells at adriaticbasket.com