C. J. Webster Explained

C. J. Webster
Number:45
Position:Power forward
Height Ft:6
Height In:9
Weight Lb:255
Birth Date:29 October 1986
Birth Place:Houston, Texas
Nationality:American
High School:Thurgood Marshall (Missouri City, Texas)
College:Texas State (2005–2006)
San Jose State (2007–2010)
Draft Year:2010
Career Start:2011
Years1:2011
Team1:Mount Gambier Pioneers
Years2:2011
Team2:Bashkimi Prizren
Years3:2012
Team3:Panteras de Miranda
Years4:2012–2013
Team4:Albany Blazers
Years5:2015
Team5:Cleveland Havok
Highlights:
  • WAC All-Newcomer team (2008)

Clifton Darryl Webster, Jr. (born October 29, 1986) is an American professional basketball forward.

Early life

Webster was born in Houston, Texas and graduated from Thurgood Marshall High School at Missouri City, Texas in 2004.[1]

College

In 2005, Webster committed with Texas State University–San Marcos. He played nine games with the Texas State Bobcats and averaged 4.6 points per game and 1.8 rebounds.[2] Webster suffered a stress fracture in his left shin as a freshman. In 2006, Webster transferred to the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith and later Houston Community College, from which he earned an associate degree in 2007.[3] [4] Webster did not play basketball at either school.[5]

In 2007, Webster signed with San Jose State University.[6] He played three seasons with the San Jose State Spartans. In 2007–2008, his sophomore season,[7] Webster started all 32 games with averages of 11.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.[2] [8] In his junior season of 2008–09,[9] Webster averaged 12.0 points and 6.5 rebounds.[10] However, Webster missed five games due to an eye injury. The NCAA granted Webster a sixth season of eligibility with a medical waiver.[5]

In the 2009–10 season, also classified as a junior, Webster averaged 8.8 points and 4.8 rebounds.[2] With one season of eligibility left and a few classes to complete for his sociology degree, combined with the recent birth of his daughter, Webster decided to declare for the NBA draft after this season. Webster was not selected in the draft.[5]

Professional career

In January 2011, he signed with the Mount Gambier Pioneers of the South East Australian Basketball League.[1]

In November 2011, Webster joined Bashkimi Prizren of the Kosovar Siguria Superleague.[11] He scored 29 points in his debut game with Bashkimi on November 10, when Bashkimi defeated KB Futura 106–76.[12]

In February 2012, Panteras de Miranda of the Venezuelan Liga Profesional de Baloncesto signed Webster.[13] He was released one month later.

Webster played for the Albany Blazers of the ABA for the 2012–13 season.[14] In 2015, Webster joined the Cleveland Havok of the Universal Basketball Association. In his first game with the Havok, Webster had 6 points and 3 rebounds.[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pioneers signing bigger than Texas. The Border Watch. https://web.archive.org/web/20110221014415/http://www.borderwatch.com.au/archives/8471. February 21, 2011. January 19, 2011.
  2. Web site: C.J. Webster. San Jose State Spartans. 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20130721220055/http://www.nmnathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5600&ATCLID=1256944. July 21, 2013.
  3. Web site: Boys Verbal Commitments and Siginings - Spring 2006. Rivals.com. March 5, 2012. March 16, 2006.
  4. Web site: Archived copy . 2015-02-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150215081532/http://www.beyond.com/251AA092-51FB-403A-AB65-F8FA463B0FFF . 2015-02-15 . dead .
  5. Web site: Emmons. Mark. C.J. Webster leaves SJSU basketball to get to work. San Jose Mercury News. February 14, 2015. June 29, 2010.
  6. Web site: Men's Hoops Completes Signing Class With 6-8 Center. San Jose State Spartans. March 5, 2012. May 9, 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20120309123858/http://www.sjsuspartans.com/ViewArticle.dbml. March 9, 2012. dead.
  7. http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/sjsu/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2007-8/misc_non_event/2007-08-m-baskbl-media-guide.pdf 2007-2008 San Jose State media guide
  8. Web site: C.J. Webster. ESPN. March 5, 2012.
  9. http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/sjsu/graphics/pdf/200809mbasketball.pdf 2008-09 San Jose State media guide
  10. Web site: C.J. Webster College Stats.
  11. Web site: Bashkimi lands Webster and Stewart. Eurobasket. March 5, 2012. November 4, 2011. https://archive.today/20120804235255/http://www.mlbb.gr/feed-items/kosovo-bashkimi-lands-webster-and-stewart. August 4, 2012. dead.
  12. Web site: Classy Americans made the difference for Bashkimi. Eurobasket.com. March 5, 2012. November 11, 2011.
  13. Web site: Panteras de Miranda sign C.J. Webster. Eurobasket. March 5, 2012. February 24, 2012.
  14. Web site: C.J. Webster Player Profile, Houston Havok, News, Stats - USbasket.
  15. Web site: TEAM HAVOK Winter 2018/2019 Players.