Terrence Durham
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Terrence Durham is an American
United States
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professional basketball
Basketball
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player.
The 6ft8 centre
Center (basketball)
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was a graduate of St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure University
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, which he attended from 1995-1999. He signed his first professional contract in 2000 with Plymouth Raiders, then playing in the second-tier National Basketball League
National Basketball League (United Kingdom)
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. After one season with the Raiders, Durham moved to Portugal
Portugal
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to play with semi-pro teams Sampaense (2001–02) and GD Fabril (2002–03), both in the lower leagues. In 2003, Durham returned to Plymouth for his second spell at the club, and within on season saw the Raiders elected to the fully professional top-tier BBL. Durham then had a trial at Reims Champagne Basket
Reims Champagne Basket
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in France
France
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, but returned to Plymouth in 2007. He left Plymouth after the 2009/10 season.