Curtis Sumpter (born January 30, 1984) is an American professional

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player currently working as an assistant coach for the

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of the

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. A 6'7" forward from

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, Sumpter was named to the All-

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second team, and the first team All-

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in the 2004–05 season. He averaged 15.3 points per game and 7.2 rebounds, helping to lead Villanova to the Sweet 16. After being red-shirted during the 2005–06 season with a knee injury, Sumpter returned to the Wildcats' lineup for the 2006–07 season and earned first team All-Big East honors. On August 14, 2007, Sumpter signed with German team

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