Terry Bernard Coner (born November 7, 1964) is an American

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coach and former professional player. He was named Alabama Mr. Basketball while attending Phillips High School in

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. Coner played

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for the

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for four seasons. At the conclusion of his collegiate career, it was determined he had been collegiately ineligible due to making contact with an agent while still enrolled. Coner was selected by the

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as the 44th overall pick of the

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. He spent his first professional season with the Savannah Spirits of the

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. Coner then played professionally in Argentina and Europe. Coner became the head coach of the boys' basketball team at

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in 2015 after he had served as a long-time assistant. He became an assistant coach at

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in 2020 where his son plays on the team.

Career statistics

College

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College statistics

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Estonian league stats
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