Ted Berry (basketball)

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Ted Berry (born June 4, 1972, Richmond, Virginia) is a professional basketball player. The guard attended Christopher Newport University in Virginia.

In 1997, Berry moved to the UK to play for Derby Storm in the British Basketball League (BBL). He was acquired by new franchise the Edinburgh Rocks in 1998 where his virtuoso style made him a firm favourite with the fans. His six seasons in the UK gave him EU residency and even made him eligible to represent Scotland at international level. However, Berry moved on to French team Rueil in 2003, where he led the side to the promotion play-off final. He currently plays for Spanish club Provincia de Palencia after stint in France's Pro A and B.^{[ citation needed ]}

In 2007, he founded the Tri-City Summer League in his hometown of Richmond, bringing the best local players together for a series of free off-season games.^[1] It replaced the previous league in which Berry was a regular participant.^[2]

Career history

2008–2009 Gijón Baloncesto (LEB Plata)
2007–2008 Palencia Baloncesto (LEB Plata) ^[3]
2006–2007 Bàsquet Inca (LEB)
2005 Orléans Loiret Basket
2005 Charleville
2004 SLUC Nancy
2004 Brest
2003 Rueil
1998–2003 Edinburgh/Scottish Rocks (BBL)
1997–1998 Derby Storm (BBL)
1996–1997 Fargo Beez (International Basketball Association)
1995 Asheville Smokies (American Major Basketball League)
1994–1995 Horsham Hornets
1994 Long Island Surf (USBL)

Honours

BBL All-star: 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–00, 2000–01, 2001–02
BBL MVP: 1998–99
BBL Playoff winner: 2002–2003

Trivia

Berry's former team Scottish Rocks retired his number 5 jersey in honour of his service to the club.

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References

↑ Lewis, Stephen M: "Filling A Void, Berry Brings Back Summer Fun", DigitalSports.com; retrieved 2007-08-31.
↑ Mark Woods: "Virginia's best return for summer fete", Britball.com; accessed July 8, 2017.
↑ EUROBASKET Ted Berry Player Profile. Retrieved on 2007-08-31.