Dexter Strickland
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Strickland in the Aircraft Carrier Game in 2011
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| Moncton Miracles | |
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| Position | Shooting guard / Point guard |
| League | NBL Canada |
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| Born |
October 1, 1990 Newark, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 181 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Patrick (Elizabeth, New Jersey) |
| College | North Carolina (2009–2013) |
| NBA draft | 2013 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 2013–present |
| Career history | |
| 2013 | SO Maritime Boulogne |
| 2014 | Idaho Stampede |
| 2015 | Los Angeles D-Fenders |
| 2015–present | Moncton Miracles |
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Dexter Terrez Strickland (born October 1, 1990) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Moncton Miracles of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL). He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Strickland was born on October 1, 1990 in Newark, New Jersey to parents Dexter L. and Sheronne Strickland. He attended the St. Patrick schooling system, all the way through his senior year of high school. Strickland was a standout guard in high school as he led them to three consecutive state tournament championships. He scored a career high of 20 points in one of the championship games. As a junior, he competed in the 2008 Elite 24 All-Star Game. In November 2008, he signed a National Letter of Intent to play college basketball for the University of North Carolina.
Following his senior year, Strickland was named a McDonald's All-American. He finished as the #4 Prep Player in the US via USA Today's National Rankings. He also earned first-team Parade All-American honors.
Strickland adapted to the college game very quickly. He averaged 17.4 minutes per game playing alternately as a point guard and shooting guard. He also started four games. Strickland scored in double figures five times, tallying 12 points vs. Texas, 18 vs. Rutgers (a season high), 17 at Clemson, 14 at NC State, and 11 against NC State at home. He also played well during the NIT Tournament, beginning with 7 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists against the College of William and Mary. He followed that up with 8 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists (with no turnovers) against Mississippi State, then 8 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists against UAB. The next game, he scored 6 points, collected 2 rebounds, had three assists (with no turnovers) and stole the ball twice in UNC's 1-point win over Rhode Island. On the season Strickland finished third on the Tar Heels with thirty-three steals.
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