About Terry Sykes
Born 1956. Terry Sykes is an American basketball player.
Terrace Sykes (born April 5, 1956) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Grambling State Tigers. Sykes was a second-round selection by the Washington Bullets in the 1978 NBA draft but played professionally overseas.
Biography A native of Colfax, Louisiana, Sykes attended Dry Prong High School in nearby Dry Prong, and led the basketball team to a 2A State championship during his senior season. He played college basketball for the Grambling State Tigers with whom he led the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) in rebounding twice and was a three-time All-SWAC selection.
Personal life Sykes' granddaughter, Mya Hollingshed, played college basketball for the Colorado Buffaloes and was selected by the Las Vegas Aces in the 2022 WNBA draft.
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Who is Terry Sykes?
American basketball player
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Terry Sykes was born on 5 April 1956 in Colfax.
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Terry Sykes is a basketball player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Terry Sykes. https://biography.guide/terry-sykes/
MLA: "Terry Sykes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/terry-sykes/.
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