Terry Armstrong (basketball)
Terry Lee Armstrong II is an American professional basketball player for KK Madzari of the Macedonian first league. Listed at and, he plays the point guard and shooting guard positions.
Armstrong, who is a native of Flint, Michigan, played basketball for several high schools, spending his final two year at Bella Vista Prep. A consensus four-star recruit, he drew interest from several major NCAA Division I programs and committed to Arizona before choosing to immediately play professionally in the NBL.
Early life
Armstrong grew up in the West Side of Flint, Michigan. He often played basketball with others in his neighborhood or shot around in his driveway. He is mentored by his guardian Tim Jones, who is also from Flint.High school career
As a freshman at Carman-Ainsworth High School in Flint, Armstrong began playing basketball under head coach Jay Witham in the 2015–16 season. After averaging 12.6 points per game through his first six games, he was considered one of the best freshmen in Michigan, garnering attention from prep school programs. Armstrong led his team to the regional semifinals and a 20–4 record, averaging 16 points, 5.5 rebounds, and two steals per game. He earned Class A All-State first team honors from the Associated Press and Class A All-State honorable mention recognition from the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News.Entering his 2016–17 sophomore year, Armstrong transferred to Joseph Wheeler High School, a school in Marietta, Georgia with a nationally recognized basketball program. He joined the team with E. J. Montgomery, one of the top recruits in the 2018 class. However, in late November, before playing a game for Wheeler, Armstrong moved to Davison High School in Davison, Michigan. He made the decision following his mother's relocation to the Davison district. Armstrong was forced to sit out his sophomore season after being ruled ineligible by the Michigan High School Athletic Association. While being sidelined, he dropped in national rankings and attracted decreasing attention from college programs.
As a junior in 2017–18, Armstrong transferred to Bella Vista College Preparatory School in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Bella Vista Prep basketball team, which was newly formed to replace Aspire Academy, played a national schedule and was coached by former Hillcrest Prep coach Kyle Weaver. He was named season MVP of The Grind Session during the 2017–18 season. With Bella Vista Prep and on the Amateur Athletic Union circuit, he saw his national ranking rise again. By December 7, 2018, in his senior season, Armstrong was averaging 22.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. He was named the 2019 Grind Session Offensive player of the year. On March 11, 2019, he scored 14 points in a 96–94 win over SPIRE Institute and Academy to win the Grind Session World Championship final.