Clifton Darryl Webster, Jr. (born October 29, 1986) is an American professional basketball forward.

Early life

Webster was born in

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and graduated from Thurgood Marshall High School at

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in 2004.

College

In 2005, Webster committed with

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. He played nine games with the

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and averaged 4.6 points per game and 1.8 rebounds. Webster suffered a

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in his left shin as a freshman. In 2006, Webster transferred to the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith and later

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, from which he earned an associate degree in 2007. Webster did not play basketball at either school. In 2007, Webster signed with

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. He played three seasons with the

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. In 2007–2008, his sophomore season, Webster started all 32 games with averages of 11.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. In his junior season of 2008–09, Webster averaged 12.0 points and 6.5 rebounds. However, Webster missed five games due to an eye injury. The

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granted Webster a sixth season of eligibility with a medical waiver. In the 2009–10 season, also classified as a junior, Webster averaged 8.8 points and 4.8 rebounds. With one season of eligibility left and a few classes to complete for his

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degree, combined with the recent birth of his daughter, Webster decided to declare for the NBA draft after this season. Webster was not selected in the draft.

Professional career

In January 2011, he signed with the

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of the

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. In November 2011, Webster joined Bashkimi Prizren of the Kosovar

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. He scored 29 points in his debut game with Bashkimi on November 10, when Bashkimi defeated KB Futura 106–76. In February 2012, Panteras de Miranda of the Venezuelan

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signed Webster. He was released one month later. Webster played for the Albany Blazers of the ABA for the 2012–13 season. In 2015, Webster joined the Cleveland Havok of the

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. In his first game with the Havok, Webster had 6 points and 3 rebounds.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Webster, C. J. 1986 births Living people American expatriate basketball people in Australia American expatriate basketball people in Kosovo American expatriate basketball people in Venezuela American men's basketball players Bashkimi Prizren players Basketball players from Houston Panteras de Miranda players Sportspeople from Missouri City, Texas Power forwards San Jose State Spartans men's basketball players Texas State Bobcats men's basketball players Basketball players from Fort Bend County, Texas