Othell Wilson

Othell Wilson
Personal information
Born (1961-10-26) October 26, 1961 (age 63)
Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolGar-Field (Woodbridge, Virginia)
CollegeVirginia (1980–1984)
NBA draft1984: 2nd round, 35th overall pick
Selected by the Golden State Warriors
Playing career1984–1987
PositionPoint guard
Number11, 2
Career history
1984–1985Golden State Warriors
1986Wildwood Aces
1986–1987Sacramento Kings
1987Philadelphia Aces
1987–1988Savannah Spirits
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-ACC (1982)
  • 2× Second-team All-ACC (1983, 1984)
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Coatlen Othell Wilson (born October 26, 1961) is an American former professional basketball player.

A 6'0" (183 cm) 190 lb (86 kg) point guard, Othell Wilson attended Woodbridge High School and Gar-Field Senior High School,[1] both in Virginia.

He played collegiately at the University of Virginia from 1980 to 1984. At UVa, he scored 1469 points, handed out 493 assists, and was credited with 222 steals in his 127 collegiate games. He was named to two All ACC teams and played in two Final Fours.

Wilson was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the 11th pick in the 2nd round of the 1984 NBA draft.[2]

During his rookie season with the Warriors, he averaged 4.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 74 games. After not playing for any NBA team during the following season, he played 53 games with the Sacramento Kings in 1986–87.

Wilson was hired as head coach at St. Mary's College, Maryland in 2000. Soon afterward, he faced an accusation that he kidnapped and raped his former girlfriend in September 1999. Acquitted of that charge, his contract was not renewed after one season. [3][4][5] His coaching contract was not renewed the following July.[3]

Notes

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  1. ^ A brilliant career cut short[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ 1984 NBA Draft Archived 2007-10-17 at the Wayback Machine, basketballreference.com
  3. ^ a b Wilson leaves St. Mary's, published July 13, 2000
  4. ^ Former Cav hoops star acquitted[permanent dead link], published April 25, 2000
  5. ^ Coach Acquitted Of Rape Charges, published April 22, 2000
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