Terran Petteway

Basketball player with Texas Tech tenure

Terran Petteway - Basketball player with Texas Tech tenure
Born

October 8th, 1992
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A basketball player played college basketball at Texas Tech University, where he had a standout career. Petteway was named the Big 12 Player of the Year in 2014 after averaging 18.5 points per game in his junior season. He also spent time playing in the NBA Development League, showcasing skills as a scorer and playmaker. Following his college success, Petteway pursued a professional career in basketball, playing in various leagues domestically and internationally.

Named Big 12 Player of the Year in 2014

Averaged 18.5 points per game in 2014 season

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