Terrence Clarke

Terrence Clarke
Clarke with Brewster Academy in 2020
Personal information
Born(2001-09-06)September 6, 2001
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedApril 22, 2021(2021-04-22) (aged 19)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeKentucky (2020–2021)
Number5
Career highlights and awards

Terrence Adrian Clarke (September 6, 2001 – April 22, 2021) was an American college basketball player for the Kentucky Wildcats of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).[1] Clarke was a standout Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball player for Todd Quarles at Expressions Elite in Braintree, Massachusetts. He began his high school career at Rivers School before transferring to Brewster Academy, where his team won the 2019 National Prep Championships. Named a McDonald's All-American, Clarke was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the best shooting guards in the 2020 class. He played one season in college for Kentucky before declaring for the 2021 NBA draft.

Clarke died in a car crash at the age of 19 in Los Angeles, California, on April 22, 2021, three months before the draft. In the 2021 NBA draft, he was drafted posthumously in the first round by the league during a ceremony that was held between the 14th and 15th pick selections.[2]

  1. ^ Boone, Kyle (April 23, 2021). "Kentucky's Terrence Clarke, 19, dies after car accident in Los Angeles while preparing for NBA Draft". CBS Sports. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  2. ^ Bontemps, Tim (July 30, 2021). "NBA selects late Kentucky guard Clarke with pick". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 30, 2021.

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