Dalen Terry: Bio, Career, Unknown Facts About the Basketballer

Dalen Terry’s NBA career began in 2022 after he was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the 2022 NBA Draft, he played high school and college basketball for Hillcrest Prep and the Arizona Wildcats, respectively
His father is a basketball trainer and co-owner of Valley Elite Hoops, while his mother owns the teeth whitening outfit, FANCYthatGlo
He runs the fashion brand “Publicly Private,” which designs high-quality t-shirts

Dalen Terry is a 22-year-old American pro basketball player currently playing for the Chicago Bulls of the NBA after he was drafted by the team in the 2022 NBA Draft. He previously played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats of the University of Arizona and was included in the Pac-12 All-Defensive Team in his second year.

Terry who plays the position of a small forward/shooting guard was born to a youth basketball enthusiast and a training and development specialist. He has 4 half siblings from his parents’ other relationships.

Personal Profile

Full Name: Dalen Lee Terry
Date of Birth: July 12th, 2002
Place of Birth: Phoenix, Arizona
Age: 22 Years Old
Nationality: America
Ethnicity: African-American
Parents: Al Terry (Father), Fenise Yancy (Mother)
Sibling(s): 4- Jenessa Terry, Tre Terry, Isaiah Terry, Olivia
High School: Corona de Sol, Hillcrest Prep
College: University of Arizona (2020-2022)
Relationship Status: Single
Profession: Athlete (Basketball)
Source of Wealth: Basketball, Endorsements
Current Team: Chicago Bulls
Height: 6 Feet 7 Inches (201cm/2.01m)
Weight: 88kg (195lbs)

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Dalen Terry’s Family And Career Background

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Dalen Terry was born on July 12th, 2002 in Phoenix, Arizona to Al Terry and Fenise Yancy. His father is a youth basketball enthusiast and co-owner of Valley Elite Hoops, a nonprofit foundation that provides a platform for young athletes to hone their skills, develop their mindset, and give their best in basketball. While his mother is a training and development specialist, a corporate PFS trainer, and a graduate of healthcare administration, she is also the owner of a teeth whitening outfit, FANCYthatGlo.

The 22-year-old has 4 half-siblings, Janessa Terry, Tre Terry, Isaiah Terry, and Olivia. They all come from his parents’ previous relationships. Furthermore, Janessa, born on June 11th, 1999, is his father’s daughter from a relationship with an unknown woman. Tre Terry and Isaiah Terry, born on 22nd May, and April 29th, 2007 are his father’s sons from his marriage with his current wife, Kris Terry. While Olivia, born on January 8th, 2016 is his mother’s daughter from her relationship with a man named Orlando Ragan, who passed away in 2020.

Therefore, he is the only child of Al Terry and Fenise Yancy.

The Phoenix Native’s Basketball Journey Began In High School

Dalen Terry had a spectacular high school basketball career which first started when he was attending Corona del Sol High school in Tempe, Arizona. Subsequently, he transferred to Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix where he spent two years playing incredibly averaging 15.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 10.3 assists, 3.7 steals, and 1.9 blocks per game.

As a result, he became one of the top recruits in the 2020 class. He became the first in his 2020 class to commit to college basketball in July 2019 when he committed to the Arizona Wildcats after receiving several offers from other programs such as Arizona State, Arkansas, California, USC, and Utah.

Terry didn’t have much of an impact in his first year at Arizona after averaging 4.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game from 26 games. However, there was an improvement in his second year after 38 games, he averaged 8.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. More so, he was named to Pac-12 All-Defensive First Team due to his defensive performances.

By 2021, he was instrumental to the Wildcats’ successes; winning the 2021 Roman Main Event, Pac-12 Conference Regular Season, and also the 2022 NCAA Tournament.

While at the top of his college career, Terry decided he would want to move to the NBA, so he declared for the 2022 NBA Draft. The decision drew reactions from people who wondered why he wants to be Draft so soon when he still has more time as a college player.

So in June 2022, he was selected in the 18th overall pick in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls. This marked the beginning of his professional NBA career, however, he is yet to be offered a contract by the Bulls.

Quick Facts About Dalen Terry

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1. Terry Was 8 When His Parents Divorced

Dalen Terry’s parents ended their marriage when he was barely 9. Although there are no reports of that, an Instagram post shared by his mother in May 2020 points to this fact. She said 10 years ago she traveled to Hawaii to sort herself regarding the finalization of her divorce, however, she didn’t mention who she was divorcing.

Based on this, it is possible she was talking about her divorce from Terry’s father. Additionally, Terry’s father married Kris Terry in 2015.

2. His Two Half-Brothers Are Following His Footsteps

The two half-brothers (Isaiah and Tre) of the former Arizona Wildcats shooting guard are honing their skills to become basketball players. They have Terry and their father for support.

Currently, Tre is a member of the East Valley basketball club which is owned by their father’s nonprofit foundation Valley Elite Hoops.

3. He Is Not Related To Jason Terry

Dalen Terry has no blood ties with former NBA player and assistant coach of Utah Jazz Jason Terry. The only they share is the surname “Terry.” Therefore the Phoenix native is not related to Jason.

4. The Small Forward/Shooting Guard Is A Fashion Enthusiast

Besides basketball, Terry is passionate about fashion. Consequently, he started “Publicly Private”, a fashion brand that provides high-quality branded t-shirts such as DT Wildcat, Publicly Private, and Team Merch. The price ranges from $25 to $50.

5. He Has An Ideal Height For Small Forwards In The NBA

Dalen Terry’s height is 6 Feet 7 Inches (201cm/2.01m). A height such as this is advantageous to a player who plays as a small forward/shooting guard in the NBA. It was said the average height of an NBA small forward is between the minimum of 6 feet 5 inches (196cm/1.96m), and a maximum of 6 feet 10 inches (208cm/2.08m). Based on this, he is above the minimum, nearly getting to the maximum. Additionally, the small forward has a body weight of 88kg (195lbs).

Dalen Terry was a four-star recruit in the 2020 class and ranked 46 in the country. He impressed and helped the Arizona Wildcats to win a couple of titles between 2021 and 2022 before he was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the 2022 NBA Draft.

Based on his high school and college achievements, there is every possibility that he would become one of the best small forwards/shooting guards or legendary NBA players such as Shaquille O’Neal.