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Terrance Farley
43 Terrance Farley
Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Louisville, Ky.

High School:
Pleasure Ridge Park

Height / Weight:
6-10 / 245

Position:
C

Birthdate:
05/11/1985

Experience:
3L

Junior Year:

  • Reserve center that was one of two Kentucky products on the Cardinal roster.
  • Blocked a season-high four shots in 15 minutes of action against Texas A&M in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
  • Missed the Cardinals' game against Georgetown with a sprained right ankle, but returned to action against USF.
  • Had a season high seven points against Miami.
  • Blocked a pair of shots against Syracuse, Cincinnati, USF and at Marquette.
  • Took just 21 shots in 157 minutes last season and made 12 (.571).
  • Had a season-best three points and three rebounds against Bellarmine.

    Sophomore Year:

  • When David Padgett was out with a knee injury, Farley averaged 20 minutes of action, 5.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and blocked 16 shots over the last nine games (81.8 FT%, 65.6 FG%).
  • Blocked a career-high six shots vs. Marquette.
  • Scored a career-high 12 points and grabbed six rebounds vs. Delaware State in the first round of the NIT in a starting role.
  • Had six points, four rebounds and four blocks vs. Pitt in the BIG EAST Tournament.
  • Totalled seven points and seven rebounds against DePaul, adding three blocked shots in his most extensive action of the season (23 minutes).
  • Scored seven points and grabbed three rebounds vs. USF.
  • Produced six rebounds and a career-best four blocked shots against Notre Dame.
  • Had a productive eight minutes at Providence with three points, one blocked shot and a season-high four rebounds.
  • Added 40 pounds to his frame between his freshman and sophomore years, moving from 210 pounds when he arrived to his 250 weight his second year.

    Freshman Year:

  • Blocked a shot in eight of his 17 appearances as a freshman.
  • Scored a season-high five points at Tulane (1/29/05).
  • Grabbed a season-high five rebounds and blocked two shots in 14 minutes of action against Morehead State (12/27/04).
  • Broke his nose in practice on Nov. 15 and missed the first four games of the season and several days of practice.
  • Made his first career start against IUPUI, playing the first four minutes (12/21/04).
  • Dismissed from the team on Dec. 15, but returned soon thereafter after making amends for a violation of team rules.
  • Made his first career appearance against Lafayette, scoring three points (12/4/04).
  • Scored two baskets against Tennessee State (1/2/05) and Marquette (1/26/05).

    High School:

  • Averaged 11.8 points, 10.3 rebounds and blocked a school-record 133 shots as a senior for a Pleasure Ridge Park team that posted a 26-7 record and won the regional championship and reached the quarterfinals of the Kentucky state tournament.
  • Earned first-team all-state honors as a senior. Ranked among the nation's top 20 center prospects by Insiders, and among the two 30 players in the southeast by Youth Prep Stars.
  • As a junior, he averaged 10.1 points, 8.2 rebounds and blocked 96 shots for a balanced Pleasure Ridge Park team that posted a 27-4 record and reached the regional semifinals.
  • Ranked the No. 2 player in the state of Kentucky by Rick Bolus' High Potential Recruiting Service and was a Street & Smith's honorable mention All-America selection.
  • Scored a season-high 19 points against both Manual and Fairdale as a junior and grabbed a season-best 16 rebounds against Shawnee.
  • Honored as one of 44 students in Jefferson County with the Mayor's Outstanding Senior Award.
  • Had nine points and nine rebounds in the Derek Anderson Derby Festival Classic in Freedom Hall (4/24/04).
  • A first-team all-state selection as a junior, Farley chose to attend Louisville early in the recruiting process after also considering Tennessee, Indiana and Florida State.

    Personal:

  • Born May 11, 1985 ... Son of Anthony and Darlene Hammonds ... Has two older brothers (Joe, David) ... Major is communications.
  • Enjoys listening to music in his spare time.
  • Chose to attend U of L because of Coach Pitino.
  • Best basketball advice given to him was to "just play ball."
  • His mother has had the greatest influence on his athletic career.
  • What impresses him the most about Coach Pitino: winning and his attitude.
  • Would most like to meet Scottie Pippen.
  • Feels Clyde Drexler would be the best person to play him in a movie.
  • If you walked into his dorm room, the first thing you would notice is his movie posters.
  • Wanted to wear No. 43 because he wore the same number in high school.
  • Best moment of his athletic career was reaching the Final Four.

    Favorites:

  • Basketball Player: Scottie Pippen
  • NBA Team: Chicago Bulls
  • Athlete, Other than a basketball player: my dad
  • TV Show: Fresh Prince of Bel Air
  • Musical Group/Singer: Bad Boy
  • Comedian: Dave Chappelle
  • Foods: macaroni & cheese, chicken, noodles, hot dogs
  • Midnight Snack: hot dogs
  • Best Athlete Ever Faced: Terrence Williams
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