2023-08-16 13:56:00
We are entering the last line before the start of the World Cup, and the wait is getting longer and longer. Pto wait before the outbreak of hostilitieswe offer you the portrait of the twelve men who will proudly represent France during this 2023 World Cup. Focus on the n°1 hustler of the Blues, Mr Terry Tarpey. Surname: Tarpey First name: Terry Age: 29 Height: 1.95m Weight: 95 kg Position: Winger Nickname: Double T, TT, Terry T, Terry Tarpin, Terry Parpaing (cross out where not applicable) On CV: Denain-Voltaire , Le Mans, Monaco (since this summer) Awards in EDF: Silver medalist at Euro 2022
It was the beautiful story of the French team last summer. A surprise guest on Vincent Collet’s list, Terry Tarpey was one of the French heroes of Euro 2022. For more than a month, he played his role as a soldier to perfection, bringing the freshness, the energy and the will to win that any team needs to win games. As active on the pitch as discreet off it, he quickly became one of the darlings of the French public. However, the winger was not really destined to wear the blue jersey one day.
Born in France, it is indeed in the United States that he grew up and made his basketball lines. He played for four years at Williamsburg College in the CAA (university championship affiliated with the NCAA), of which he was elected defender of the year in 2015 and 2016. Automatically eligible for the 2016 draft, he was not selected and made then his return to France. He signed his first professional contract with Denain-Voltaire in Pro B, before discovering the first division of the French Championship with Le Mans the following season.
Tarpey quickly became a major player in the squad with his valuable defensive presence and his unfailing hustle. From his first season in the colors of Le Mans, he was crowned champion of France. The symbol of successful integration and an exceptional ability to adapt. Since then, the winger has chained the seasons with great regularity. He is coming off his career best with an average of 8.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.5 steals, all at 50% shooting including 45.3% from afar. Did you say complete?
Terry’s great performances open the doors to the French team in November 2021 during the qualifications for the World Cup. After a convincing start, it is in the summer of 2022 that he really reveals himself and integrates the list of Blues for the Euro. His excellent defense and versatility convinced Vincent Collet to reserve a place for him in the France group… and the coach did not regret it since TT was one of the most successful Frenchmen throughout the competition.
“He’s important because he does the things the others don’t: he takes the rebounds, he deflects the passes, he makes interceptions, he defends hard, makes the cuts… He’s very good for our offensive balance too. . That’s why he got that ticket. When we started the camp six weeks ago, I myself did not know that it would be so important. I discovered it at the same time as you.” – Vincent Collet on Terry Tarpey in 2022
It is therefore logical that Terry is one of twelve Blues who will defend the French colors at the World Cup. If he was rather discreet during the preparation matches, there is no doubt that he will be there to bring his good defense, his energy, his hustle and his Rican accent to a French team which will need his contribution. on the outer lines.
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1️⃣ A memorable dunk poster on Cedi Osman ????#TeamFranceBasket x @Taarpey | #PassionatelyBlue | #FIBAWC pic.twitter.com/5EkAFzVyXo
– French Basketball Teams (@FRABasketball) July 13, 2023
Source : FIBA
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