In The Pros (2006-Active)
? Signed with the Harlem Globetrotters in July 2006
Honors and Awards
? Missouri Valley Conference All-Bench Team (2005)
? MVC Newcomer of the Week (Feb. 14, 2005)
2005-06 (Senior)
? Once again Bradley’s top reserve, Wright was the fourth-leading scorer (10.1 ppg) and third-leading rebounder (5.4 rpg).
? A starter during the first half of the season, Wright helped the Braves to a 14-4 record in his 18 games off the bench.
? Second on the team with three double-double performances and he pulled down nine rebounds in four other double-digit scoring games, including his 14-point, 9-board effort in the NCAA Tournament second-round win versus Pittsburgh.
? Drained the game-winning basket with 9.2 seconds remaining in overtime Jan. 28 at Evansville, then intercepted a last-chance inbounds pass to seal the win.
? Also had a last-second steal in regulation Dec. 28 versus Northern Iowa, then drove the court and drained what would have been a game-winning 3-pointer had the Bradley bench not called timeout just before he launched the shot.
2004-05 (Junior)
? One of the most difficult match-ups in the Valley, Wright was named to the league’s All-Bench Team after averaging 10.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, despite playing just 18.5 minutes per game.
? Led the Braves in scoring five times, including an 18-point performance in the his first-ever MVC Tournament game versus Indiana State.
? Turned in his best performance in Bradley’s 74-68 victory versus Wichita State Feb. 12 at Carver Arena, finishing with 26 points, five rebounds, two blocked shots and two steals against the Shockers.
? Triggered by his performance versus the Shockers, Wright averaged 17.3 points and 7.0 rebounds in his final six games of the season.
At Yuba College
? After helping Yuba College to the Big Valley (East) conference championship as a freshman, Wright led 49ers to a program-best 24-7 record and the Elite Eight of the California Community College Men’s Basketball Association state tournament in 2004.
? Earned first-team all-state honors as a sophomore after leading the California Northern Region in scoring at 24.8 points per game, while adding 9.9 rebounds and 2.8 blocked shots per contest.
? Averaged 31 points and 14 rebounds in the final eight games of the 2003-04 season.
? Boasting a 7-foot wingspan and a 44-inch vertical leap, Wright finished his junior college career with four triple-doubles, all involving points, rebounds and blocked shots.
? Slammed home 64 dunks in 2003-04 and his single-game bests included nine dunks and 14 blocks.
? In addition to his basketball accomplishments, Wright was a member of the Yuba College track and field team and set the school record in the triple jump with a distance of 48-feet 93/4-inches.
At Wheatland H.S.
? A two-sport star in high school, Wright helped both his basketball and track teams to three straight conference championships.
? Wright was named the Northern Section Most Valuable Player on the court as a senior.
? A four-time state meet qualifier in the triple jump.
? His mother, Denise, coached his high school track team, which won the Big Valley League titles from 2000 to 2002.
Personal
? Wright’s father, Lawrence Wright Sr., is a master sergeant in the United States Air Force.
? Born in Wichita, Kan., Wright lived on Air Force bases in Georgia and Alaska before taking up a more permanent residence at Beale Air Force Base, approximately 45 miles north of Sacramento, 11 years ago.
? The middle of three siblings, Wright has a brother, Lance (25), and a sister, Jasmin (20).
