Robert Curtis (basketball)
| Personal information | |
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| Born | January 15, 1990 |
| Died | May 26, 2017 Victorville, CA |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
Capistrano Valley (Mission Viejo, California) |
| College |
Saddleback College (2008–2010) Wayland Baptist (2010–2012) |
| NBA draft | 2012 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 2012–present |
| Position | Power forward |
| Career history | |
| 2012 | Saint John Mill Rats (Canada) |
| 2013 | Saint John Mill Rats (Canada) |
| Position: | Wide receiver / Tight end |
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| Personal information | |
| Date of birth: | January 15, 1990 |
| Height: | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Capistrano Valley |
| College: |
Saddleback Wayland Baptist |
| Career history | |
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Robert Curtis, Jr. (born January 15, 1990) was an American football and basketball player. He has competed with the Saint John Mill Rats of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL), playing for the team in multiple seasons. Curtis has also played with the North County Cobras of the LaBelle Community Football League (LCFL).
Curtis was born on January 15, 1990 to Robert Curtis, Sr. and Starlea Hall and was brought up in Pomona, California. When Robert, Jr. was 5 years old, his father was shot and killed. Hall was diagnosed with brain cancer at 45 years of age.
Curtis attended Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo, California. Along with basketball, he played American football in his sophomore year. In his junior season, Curtis was averaging 1.9 points and 2.0 rebounds in 8 games on the varsity team. he saw significant improvement as a senior, averaging 14.5 points and 9.6 rebounds in 26 appearances. Throughout his final season at Capistrano Valley, Oregon State was the sole NCAA Division I program that pursued him. He played with the West Coast All-Stars at the Boo Williams Invitational that season. Following graduation from high school, Curtis made the decision to play prep basketball before joining a college team.
Curtis played his first two seasons of college basketball with Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, California. The Gauchos played in the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA). In 2010, the power forward led the team to a state title. He, along with teammate Tyler McManaman, was named to the all-tournament team. Curtis returned to Saddleback for his sophomore season. After the conclusion of the 2009–10 season, he was recruited by the NCAA Division II team at Cal State Dominguez Hills. However, he sat out for the season. Entering the next season, Curtis joined Wayland Baptist of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). He averaged a team-high 13.1 points and 6.8 rebounds. Curtis chose to become professional after his third season at the collegiate level.
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