Terry Tarpey III

Terence "Terry" Tarpey III (born March 2, 1994) is a French–American professional basketball player for Paris Basketball of the French LNB Élite and the EuroLeague. He also represents the French national team in international competition. Tarpey played college basketball with the William & Mary Tribe.

Early life Born in Poissy, Tarpey spent his first three years in Le Mans where his father was playing professionally. He is the son of Terence "Terry" Tarpey Jr., an American-French former professional basketball player who spent most of his career playing in France. He is of Lithuanian descent through a grandparent. At the age of four, Tarpey moved with his family to New York City before settling in Stamford, Connecticut. Before choosing to focus on basketball, Tarpey also played baseball and football. Standing at , Tapey possesses a wingspan.

High school and college career Tarpey attended and played basketball at Fairfield Prep in Connecticut. As a senior, he averaged 25.6 points per game, leading Fairfield Prep to the Class LL and SCC semifinals. In May 2011, Tarpey committed to play college basketball at the College of William & Mary. He was twice named the best defender in the Colonial Athletic Association. As a junior, Tarpey posted 11.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game. Tarpey was the first William & Mary player to record a triple-double with 18 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists against James Madison in 2015.

Le Mans Sarthe (2017–2023) On May 31, 2017, Tarpey signed a two-year deal with Le Mans Sarthe of the LNB Pro A, a club his father played for in the 1990s. In the 2017–18 season, Tarpey helped Le Mans win their fifth French league title, the first in 12 years. He averaged 6.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, two assists and 1.3 steals per game. On May 5, 2021, Tarpey extended his contract with the club until 2024.

AS Monaco (2023–2026) On June 22, 2023, Tarpey signed a three-year contract with AS Monaco of the LNB Pro A and the EuroLeague.

Paris Basketball (2026–present) On June 30, 2026, Tarpey signed with Paris Basketball of the LNB Élite and the EuroLeague.

National team career Tarpey was named to the 12-man France National A team in 2016. Tarpey averaged 5.4 points on 64 percent shooting, 4.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.7 steals, helping the French team to a silver medal.

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Basketball Champions League

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