Terry Tarpey Explained

Terry Tarpey
Team:AS Monaco
League:LNB Pro A
EuroLeague
Number:22
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:210
Position:Small forward
Nationality:French / American
Birth Date:2 March 1994
Birth Place:Poissy, France
High School:Fairfield College Prep
(Fairfield, Connecticut)
College:William & Mary (2012–2016)
Draft Year:2016
Career Start:2016
Years1:2016–2017
Team1:Denain Voltaire
Years2:2017–2023
Team2:Le Mans Sarthe
Years3:2023–present
Team3:AS Monaco
Highlights:
  • French League champion (2018, 2024)
  • 2× Second-team All-CAA (2015, 2016)
  • 2× CAA Defensive Player of the Year (2015, 2016)
  • 2× CAA All-Defensive Team (2015, 2016)

Terence "Terry" Tarpey III (born March 2, 1994) is a French-American professional basketball player for AS Monaco Basket of LNB Pro A and the EuroLeague. He also represents the France national team in international competitions. Tarpey played college basketball with the William & Mary Tribe.

Early life

Born in Poissy, Tarpey spent his first three years in Le Mans where his father was playing professionally. He is the son of Terence "Terry" Tarpey Jr., an American-French former professional basketball player who spent most of his career playing in France. He is of Lithuanian descent through a grandparent.[1] At the age of four, Tarpey moved with his family to New York City before settling in Stamford, Connecticut. Before choosing to focus on basketball, Tarpey also played baseball and football.[2] [3] Standing at, Tapey possesses a wingspan.

High school and college career

Tarpey attended and played basketball at Fairfield Prep in Connecticut. As a senior, he averaged 25.6 points per game, leading Fairfield Prep to the Class LL and SCC semifinals. In May 2011, Tarpey committed to play college basketball at the College of William & Mary.[4] He was twice named the best defender in the Colonial Athletic Association.[5] As a junior, Tarpey posted 11.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game.[6] Tarpey was the first William & Mary player to record a triple-double with 18 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists against James Madison in 2015. As a senior, he averaged 10.4 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.

Professional career

Denain Voltaire (2016–2017)

After going undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft, Tarpey signed with Denain Voltaire of the French second division LNB Pro B on August 7, 2016.[7]

Le Mans Sarthe (2017–2023)

On May 31, 2017, Tarpey signed a two-year deal with Le Mans Sarthe of the LNB Pro A, a club his father played for in the 1990s.[8] In the 2017–18 season, Tarpey helped Le Mans win their fifth French league title, the first in 12 years. He averaged 6.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, two assists and 1.3 steals per game.[9] On May 5, 2021, Tarpey extended his contract with the club until 2024.[10] [11]

AS Monaco (2023–present)

On June 22, 2023, Tarpey signed a three-year contract with AS Monaco of the LNB Pro A and the EuroLeague.[12]

National team career

Tarpey was named to the 12-man France National A team in 2016.[5] In November 2021, Tarpey made his France senior national team debut during the qualifying rounds for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. In August 2022, he was selected to the final squad for the EuroBasket 2022 championship.[13] Tarpey averaged 5.4 points on 64 percent shooting, 4.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.7 steals, helping the French team to a silver medal.

Career statistics

EuroLeague

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2023-24| style="text-align:left;"| Monaco| 6 || 2 || 10.0 || .250 || .500 || 1.000 || 1.2 || .8 || .5 || .2 || 1.2 || 0.5|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 6 || 2 || 10.0 || .250 || .500 || 1.000 || 1.2 || .8 || .5 || .2 || 1.2 || 0.5

Basketball Champions League

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2018-19| style="text-align:left;"| Le Mans| 14 || 9 || 21.3 || .448 || .360 || .714 || 4.1 || 1.4 || 1.5 || .4 || 4.7|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 14 || 9 || 21.3 || .448 || .360 || .714 || 4.1 || 1.4 || 1.5 || .4 || 4.7

Domestic leagues

YearTeamLeague
34 22.0 .488 .392 .797 4.9 2.3 1.4 .6 8.3
26 23.6 .426 .393 .742 4.8 2.0 1.3 .4 6.8
27 19.5 .429 .241 .571 3.5 1.3 1.0 .6 3.6
20 24.1 .484 .314 .744 4.7 1.6 1.3 .4 8.5
33 27.0 .548 .371 .803 5.7 2.6 1.4 .7 8.1
27 23.9 .506 .349 .878 5.6 2.8 1.7 .7 8.5
28 24.9 .500 .449 .839 4.8 3.2 1.4 .5 8.7
25 19.1 .356 .362 .769 3.8 1.4 1.1 .7 4.6

College

2012–13William & Mary30 3 14.8 .346 .174 .636 3.7 1.2 .5 .5 2.7
2013–14William & Mary32 31 24.8 .540 .250 .627 6.1 1.8 1.1 .8 5.4
2014–15William & Mary32 32 31.3 .530 .343 .824 8.4 3.2 1.8 1.3 11.8
2015–16William & Mary30 30 30.2 .489 .258 .789 7.8 2.5 2.1 1.3 10.4
Career124 96 25.3 .496 .281 .745 6.5 2.2 1.4 1.0 7.6

External links

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tarpey reveals Lithuanian roots, Fournier praises unusual support. basketnews.com.
  2. News: Pickens. Pat. Tarpey lifts Fairfield Prep basketball to greater heights. Fairfield Prep. February 3, 2012. July 9, 2023.
  3. News: Terry Tarpey II raconte son fils, invité surprise à l'Euro : "Il vit un rêve !". bebasket.fr. September 1, 2022. July 9, 2023. fr. Terry Tarpey II tells his son, surprise guest at the Euro: "He is living a dream!".
  4. News: Fairfield Prep's Tarpey commits to W&M. ESPN. May 4, 2011. July 9, 2023.
  5. News: Bonjour . Doug . Former Prep star Terry Tarpey playing for French national team . June 26, 2018 . Connecticut Post . July 16, 2016.
  6. News: Holzman . Kellen . With 4 starters back, Tribe looks to improve on recent men's basketball success . August 23, 2018 . . November 11, 2015.
  7. Web site: Terry Tarpey Signs Professional Contract in France. William & Mary Tribe. August 9, 2016. July 9, 2023.
  8. Web site: MSB.FR - Terry Tarpey Signe Au Msb. www.msb.fr. fr. May 31, 2017. July 9, 2023.
  9. Web site: Terry Tarpey, Le Mans Win National Basketball League Championship in France . . June 26, 2018.
  10. Web site: Le Mans extend Terry Tarpey, Williams Narace until 2024. Sportando. May 5, 2021. July 9, 2023.
  11. Web site: Terry Tarpey et Williams Narace prolongent jusqu'en 2024. www.msb.fr. fr. May 5, 2021. July 9, 2023.
  12. Web site: Monaco signs France international Terry Tarpey. EuroLeague. June 22, 2023. July 9, 2023.
  13. Web site: France finalizes EuroBasket 2022 roster. EuroHoops. August 31, 2022. July 9, 2023.