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OKC Thunder Trivia: uncovering 50 fun, surprising and random facts

By Heather Koontz

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PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 9: Terrence Ferguson #6 of the USA Junior Select Team smiles on the bench during the game against the World Select Team on April 9, 2016 at the MODA Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 9: Terrence Ferguson #6 of the USA Junior Select Team smiles on the bench during the game against the World Select Team on April 9, 2016 at the MODA Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Terrance Ferguson could be another MVP in the works.

He’s only 20 years old, but Terrance Ferguson is a player with a lot of potential. Born in May of 1998 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ferguson enrolled at Prime Prep Academy in Dallas, Texas. As a member of the school’s basketball team under coach Ray Forsett, Ferguson quickly made an impression by averaging 10 points per game in his freshman year.

During that first year, he also helped his team take home the 2013 NACA Division 1 Tournament title and a spot in the 2013 National High School Invitation semifinals. Following his performance, Ferguson was named to the NACA All-Tournament Team and went on to earn NACA Tournament MVP honors.

When Prime Prep Academy abruptly closed due to controversial allegations, Ferguson joined Advanced Preparatory International and continued to play under Coach Forsett.

By his senior year of high school, Ferguson was ranked No. 11 overall in the Class of 2016’s ESPN 100. With an average of 17 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2 assists per game, he earned a trip to the McDonald’s All-American Game and became a starter for the East.

Later, Ferguson went on to help the USA Junior National Select Team defeat the World Select Team in April of 2016. Not only was it the most lopsided victory in Nike Hoop Summit history, but it was a game that also earned Ferguson MVP honors.

After committing to play collegiate basketball for Alabama, Ferguson later de-comitted and announced his decision to sign with Arizona. Ultimately, he decided to skip college for a chance to play overseas. And in 2016, Ferguson signed with the Adelaide 36ers for the 2016-’17 NBL season.

His promising past eventually led him to the OKC Thunder in 2017.

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