Tarik Black

American basketball player (born 1991)

For the American football player, see Tarik Black (American football).

Tarik Black

Black with Bahçeşehir in 2022

Free agent
Position| Center
Personal information
Born|  (1991-11-22) November 22, 1991 (age 32)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Nationality| American
Listed height| 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight| 260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school| Ridgeway (Memphis, Tennessee)
College|

* Memphis (2010–2013)
* Kansas (2013–2014)

NBA draft| 2014: undrafted
Playing career| 2014–present
Career history
2014| Houston Rockets
2014–2017| Los Angeles Lakers
2015–2016| → Los Angeles D-Fenders
2017–2018| Houston Rockets
2018–2020| Maccabi Tel Aviv
2021| Zenit Saint Petersburg
2021–2022| Grand Rapids Gold
2022| Bahçeşehir Koleji
2022–2023| Olympiacos
Career highlights and awards

* FIBA Europe Cup champion (2022)
* Greek League champion (2023)
* Greek Cup winner (2023)
* Greek Super Cup winner (2022)
* Israeli League champion (2019)
* All-Israeli League Second Team (2019)
* Israeli League All-Star (2019)
* C-USA All-Defensive Team (2012)
* Second-team All-C-USA (2012)
* C-USA All-Freshman Team (2011)

Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Tarik Bernard Black (/ˈtɑːrɪk/; born November 22, 1991) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Olympiacos of the Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague. He has previously played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Black played college basketball for the University of Memphis and the University of Kansas.

## High school career[edit]

Black attended Ridgeway High School in Memphis, Tennessee. As a junior in 2008–09, he averaged 15.7 points and 11.8 rebounds per game as he helped lead the Roadrunners to a 26–6 record and a District 15-AAA title. As a senior in 2009–10, he averaged 16.3 points and 12.6 rebounds as he helped lead the Roadrunners to a 26–3 record and a second District 15-AAA title.[1]

## College career[edit]

### Memphis (2010–2013)[edit]

In his freshman season at Memphis, Black played in all 35 games and made 24 starts, including 18 of the final 19 contests, while averaging 9.1 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. He was subsequently named to the Conference USA All-Freshman team.[1]

In his sophomore season, Black played in all 35 games and made 31 starts, while averaging 10.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game. He also set the Memphis single-season field goal percentage record at 68.9 percent and was named to the All-Conference USA second team, All-Defensive team and All-Tournament team.[1]

Black played in 32 games and made five starts his junior season, averaging 8.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in 20.8 minutes per game. He was named to the Tiger Academic 30 for the 2013 spring semester for having the highest grade-point average on the team.[1]

### Kansas (2013–2014)[edit]

On May 20, 2013, Black transferred to the University of Kansas after graduating from Memphis with a degree in organizational leadership, and was deemed eligible to play immediately.[2] In his lone season for the Jayhawks, he was named the Big 12 Preseason Newcomer of the Year and went on to average 15.0 points per game in the NCAA Tournament. His season-high 19 points on 9-of-9 shooting on Senior Night was the best efficiency by a Jayhawk since 1990. In 33 games (15 starts), he averaged 5.5 points and 3.9 rebounds in 13.5 minutes per game.[1][3]

## Professional career[edit]

### Houston Rockets (2014)[edit]

After going undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft, Black joined the Houston Rockets for the 2014 NBA Summer League.[4] On August 27, 2014, he signed with the Rockets.[5] On December 26, 2014, he was waived by the Rockets after appearing in 25 games.[6]

### Los Angeles Lakers (2014–2017)[edit]

On December 28, 2014, Black was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Lakers.[7] On January 3, 2015, he was assigned to the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League.[8] He was recalled the next day.[9] On April 10, 2015, he recorded a season-best game with 18 points and 10 rebounds in a 106–98 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.[10]

During the 2015–16 season, Black received multiple assignments to the Los Angeles D-Fenders.[11]

On August 24, 2016, Black re-signed with the Lakers.[12] On July 1, 2017, he was waived by the Lakers.[13]

### Return to Houston (2017–2018)[edit]

On July 17, 2017, Black signed with the Houston Rockets, returning to the franchise for a second stint.[14]

### Maccabi Tel Aviv (2018–2020)[edit]

On August 20, 2018, Black signed a one-year deal with the Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv of the EuroLeague.[15] On April 5, 2019, Black recorded a career-high 23 points, shooting 10-for-12 from the field, along with seven rebounds in a 78–75 loss to Fenerbahçe.[16] On April 12, 2019, Black participated in the 2019 Israeli League All-Star Game, scoring 15 points and five rebounds off the bench.[17] Black won the Israeli League championship title with Maccabi, earning a spot in the All-Israeli League Second Team.[18]

On June 18, 2019, Black signed a two-year contract extension with Maccabi (with an NBA buy-out option until July 30).[19] He parted ways with the team on May 23, 2020.[20]

### Zenit Saint Petersburg (2021)[edit]

On January 14, 2021, Black signed with Zenit Saint Petersburg of the VTB United League and the EuroLeague.[21] On July 20, 2021, Black parted ways with the Russian club.

### Grand Rapids Gold (2021–2022)[edit]

On September 27, 2021, Black signed with the Denver Nuggets.[22] Black subsequently joined the Grand Rapids Gold as an affiliate player.[23] In 15 games, he averaged 11.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.3 blocks per game.[24]

### Bahçeşehir Koleji (2022)[edit]

On February 27, 2022, Black signed with Bahçeşehir Koleji of the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL).[24]

### Olympiacos (2022–2023)[edit]

On July 31, 2022, Black signed a one-year deal with Olympiacos of the Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague. In 35 EuroLeague matches, he averaged 4.4 points and 1.7 rebounds, playing around 10 minutes per contest. Additionally, in 19 domestic games, he averaged 8.8 points and 4 rebounds, playing around 16 minutes per contest. On July 5, 2023, he was released from the Greek club.

## Career statistics[edit]

Legend  GP  | Games played  |  GS | Games started  |  MPG | Minutes per game

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FG% | Field goal percentage  |  3P% | 3-point field goal percentage  |  FT% | Free throw percentage
RPG | Rebounds per game  |  APG | Assists per game  |  SPG | Steals per game
BPG | Blocks per game  |  PPG | Points per game  |  Bold | Career high

### NBA[edit]

#### Regular season[edit]

Year  | Team  | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG

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2014–15 | Houston | 25 | 12 | 15.7 | .542 | .000 | .517 | 5.1 | .3 | .2 | .1 | 4.2
2014–15 | L.A. Lakers | 38 | 27 | 21.1 | .589 | – | .562 | 6.3 | .9 | .3 | .6 | 7.2
2015–16 | L.A. Lakers | 39 | 0 | 12.7 | .548 | – | .422 | 4.0 | .4 | .4 | .5 | 3.4
2016–17 | L.A. Lakers | 67 | 16 | 16.3 | .510 | .500 | .752 | 5.1 | .6 | .4 | .7 | 5.7
2017–18 | Houston | 51 | 2 | 10.5 | .591 | .091 | .460 | 3.2 | .3 | .4 | .6 | 3.5
Career  | 220 | 57 | 15.1 | .550 | .143 | .582 | 4.7 | .5 | .4 | .5 | 4.9

#### Playoffs[edit]

Year  | Team  | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG

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2018 | Houston | 7 | 0 | 2.7 | .250 | – | – | .9 | .3 | .0 | .1 | .3
Career  | 7 | 0 | 2.7 | .250 | – | – | .9 | .3 | .0 | .1 | .3

### EuroLeague[edit]

Year  | Team  | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR

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2018–19 | Maccabi | 26 | 24 | 21.5 | .694 | .000 | .684 | 5.4 | .7 | .5 | .8 | 11.0 | 13.8
Career  | 26 | 24 | 21.5 | .694 | .000 | .684 | 5.4 | .7 | .5 | .8 | 11.0 | 13.8

## Personal life[edit]

Black is the son of Lawrence and Judith Black, and has two brothers, Bilal and Amal.[1][25]

Black earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Memphis and his master's degree from the University of Kansas.[26]

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b c d e f "Tarik Black – 2013–14 Men's Basketball". KUAthletics.com. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
2. ^ "Tarik Black transfers to Kansas". ESPN.com. May 20, 2013. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
3. ^ "Tarik Black Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
4. ^ Shanks, Chad (July 2, 2014). "Rockets to Play in Orlando Pro Summer League". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
5. ^ "Rockets Sign Tarik Black". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. August 27, 2014. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
6. ^ "Free Agent Josh Smith Joins Houston Rockets". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. December 26, 2014. Retrieved December 26, 2014.
7. ^ "Lakers Awarded Tarik Black on Waiver Claim". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. December 28, 2014. Retrieved December 28, 2014.
8. ^ "Tarik Black and Jordan Clarkson Assigned to D-Fenders". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. January 3, 2015. Archived from the original on February 18, 2015. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
9. ^ "Lakers recall Tarik Black and Jordan Clarkson from D-League". InsideHoops.com. January 4, 2015. Retrieved January 4, 2015.
10. ^ "Kelly leads Lakers past Timberwolves 106–98". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. April 10, 2015. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
11. ^ "All-Time NBA Assignments". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
12. ^ "Lakers Sign Tarik Black". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. August 24, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
13. ^ "Lakers Waive Tarik Black". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. July 1, 2017. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
14. ^ "Rockets Sign Free Agent Tarik Black". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. July 17, 2017. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
15. ^ "Maccabi adds size with Black". EuroLeague.net. August 20, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
16. ^ "Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv – Game". EuroLeague.net. April 5, 2019. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
17. ^ "אולסטאר: ניצחון שלישי ברציפות לזרים". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). April 12, 2019. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
18. ^ "מצטייני עונת 2018/19 בליגת ווינר סל". basket.co.il. June 6, 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
19. ^ "Maccabi, Black stay together 2 more seasons". EuroLeague.net. June 18, 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
20. ^ "Maccabi Tel Aviv, Tarik Black part ways". Sportando. May 23, 2020. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
21. ^ "Tarik Black joins Zenith St. Petersburg". Sportando. January 14, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
22. ^ "Denver Nuggets Announce 2021–22 Training Camp Roster and Schedule". NBA.com. September 27, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
23. ^ "Grand Rapids Gold Announce 2021–22 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 28, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
24. ^ a b Yahyabeyoglu, Fersu (February 27, 2022). "Bahcesehir adds Black to their roster". Eurobasket. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
25. ^ Newell, Jesse (February 23, 2014). "Strength embodied: Lifelong lessons help Kansas basketball forward Tarik Black find inner toughness". CJOnline.com. Archived from the original on October 21, 2014. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
26. ^ Spears, Marc J. (February 1, 2017). "HOW TARIK BLACK BALANCED BASKETBALL AND BOOKS TO EARN HIS MASTER'S DEGREE". Andscape. Retrieved February 7, 2017.

## External links[edit]

* Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
* Kansas Jayhawks bio
* Memphis Tigers bio
* Tarik Black at euroleague.net
* Tarik Black on Instagram

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Bahçeşehir Koleji 2021–22 FIBA Europe Cup champions

* 1 Jones
* 2 Hall
* 3 Özmızrak
* 5 Baygül
* 8 Özdemir
* 9 Black
* 15 Smith (MVP)
* 17 Dekker
* 21 Savaş
* 23 Solomon
* 32 Candan
* 33 E.Yılmaz

* Head coach: Ernak
* Assistant coaches: Atalay
* Güven
* Arslan

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