Bill Edwards (basketball) facts for kids
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| Born | August 28, 1971 Middletown, Ohio |
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| Nationality | American | ||||||||||
| High school | Carlisle (Carlisle, Ohio) | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg; 15.4 st) | ||||||||||
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| College | Wright State (1989–1993) | ||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1993 / Undrafted | ||||||||||
| Pro career | 1993–2006 | ||||||||||
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| 1993–1994 | Sioux Falls Skyforce | ||||||||||
| 1994 | Philadelphia 76ers | ||||||||||
| 1994–1995 | Scaligera Basket Verona | ||||||||||
| 1995–1996 | Cagiva Varese | ||||||||||
| 1996–1997 | AEK Athens | ||||||||||
| 1997–1998 | Calze Pompea Roma | ||||||||||
| 1998–1999 | Kinder Bologna | ||||||||||
| 1999–2000 | PAOK Thessaloniki | ||||||||||
| 2000–2001 | ASVEL Villeurbanne | ||||||||||
| 2002 | PAOK Thessaloniki | ||||||||||
| 2002 | Casademont Girona | ||||||||||
| 2003 | Hapoel Jerusalem | ||||||||||
| 2004–2005 | Koln Rein Energy | ||||||||||
| 2005–2006 | EWE Baskets Oldenburg | ||||||||||
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William Allen Edwards (born August 28, 1971) is an American former professional basketball player. He was a tall player, standing 2.03 meters (6 feet 8 inches) as a small forward and power forward. During his time playing, people often called him "Dollar Bill" Edwards.
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College Basketball Star
Bill Edwards played college basketball at Wright State University. He was part of the Wright State Raiders team. He became a very famous player for the school. In 1993, he was named the Summit League Men's Basketball Player of the Year. This award goes to the best player in the league.
Professional Career Highlights
Even though Bill Edwards was not chosen in the NBA draft, he still played a few games for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1993–94 season. However, he spent most of his 12-year career playing basketball in Europe. He played for many different teams and won several awards.
Some of his achievements include:
- Winning the Italian Cup in 1999.
- Being named a Greek League All-Star twice.
- Winning the French Cup in 2001.
- Being named the French League Foreign MVP in 2001.
- Winning the German Cup in 2005.
He played in top European leagues like the EuroLeague with the Greek club PAOK and the FIBA SuproLeague with the French club ASVEL.
Playing for Team USA
Bill Edwards also represented his country. He was a part of the Team USA that won a bronze medal. This happened at the 1998 FIBA World Championship. It was a big achievement for him and his team.
Family and Legacy
Bill Edwards is a father to two sons who also love basketball. His son, Bill Edwards Jr., played college basketball for Penn State. His other son, Vincent Edwards, even played in the NBA. It seems basketball talent runs in the family!
See also
In Spanish: Bill Edwards para niños
