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Curtis Sumpter
Personal information
Born (1984-01-30) January 30, 1984 (age 40)
Brooklyn, New York
Nationality American
High school Bishop Loughlin
(Brooklyn, New York)
Listed height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight 225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
College Villanova (2002–2007)
NBA Draft 2007 / Undrafted
Pro career 2007–2012
Coaching career 2013–present
Career history
As player:
2007–2008 Köln 99ers
2008 JA Vichy
2008–2009 Roanne Basket
2009 BCM Gravelines
2009–2010 Dexia Mons-Hainaut
2010–2011 JA Vichy
2011 Maroussi
2011–2012 Tulsa 66ers
As coach:
2013–2016 Philadelphia 76ers (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-Big East (2007)
  • Fourth-team Parade All-American (2002)
Medals
Men’s basketball
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Bronze 2011 Guadalajara National team
FIBA Americas U20 Championship
Gold 2004 Halifax National team

Curtis Sumpter (born January 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player currently working as an assistant coach for the Delaware 87ers of the NBA G League.

A 6'7" forward from Brooklyn, New York, Sumpter was named to the All-Big East second team, and the first team All-Philadelphia Big Five in the 2004–2005 season. He averaged 15.3 points per game and 7.2 rebounds, helping to lead Villanova to the Sweet 16. After being red-shirted during the 2005-2006 season with a knee injury, Sumpter returned to the Wildcats' lineup for the 2006-2007 season and earned first team All-Big East honors.

On August 14, 2007 Sumpter signed with German team Köln 99ers.

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