Bob Wilkerson facts for kids
Wilkerson in 1976
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| Small forward / shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 15, 1954 Anderson, Indiana, U.S. |
| High school | Madison Heights (Anderson, Indiana) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Indiana (1973–1976) |
| NBA Draft | 1976 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall |
| Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics | |
| Pro career | 1976–1983 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1976–1977 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1977–1980 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1980–1981 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1981–1983 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| As coach: | |
| 1986–1990 | Colorado (assistant) |
| 1990–1991 | Maryland Eastern Shore (assistant) |
| 1991–1992 | Maryland Eastern Shore (interim HC) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 5,424 (10.1 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,236 (4.2 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,835 (3.4 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Robert Lee Wilkerson (born August 15, 1954), known as Bob Wilkerson, is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a talented guard and forward.
Bob Wilkerson was born in Anderson, Indiana. He grew up loving basketball. He became a well-known player in college.
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College Basketball Star
Bob Wilkerson went to Indiana University. He played for the Hoosiers team. In 1976, his team achieved something amazing. They won the NCAA Championship. This is one of the biggest honors in college basketball.
Winning the 1976 NCAA Championship
The 1976 Indiana Hoosiers team was special. They finished the season without losing a single game. This means they had a perfect record. Bob Wilkerson was a key part of this historic team. Winning the NCAA Championship is a huge achievement for any college athlete.
Professional NBA Career
After college, Bob Wilkerson joined the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played for several teams from 1976 to 1983. He was known for being a versatile player. He could play both guard and forward positions.
Teams Bob Wilkerson Played For
Bob Wilkerson played for four different NBA teams:
- Seattle SuperSonics (1976–1977)
- Denver Nuggets (1977–1980)
- Chicago Bulls (1980–1981)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (1981–1983)
He played in 536 NBA games during his career. He averaged 10.1 points per game. This means he scored about 10 points in every game he played. He also helped his teams with rebounds and assists.
Life After Playing Basketball
After his playing career, Bob Wilkerson stayed involved in basketball. He became a coach. He worked as an assistant coach for college teams.
Coaching Roles
- He was an assistant coach for the Colorado Buffaloes from 1986 to 1990.
- He also served as an assistant coach for Maryland Eastern Shore.
- For a short time, he was the interim head coach for Maryland Eastern Shore.
Bob Wilkerson's career shows his dedication to basketball. He was a champion player and later a coach.
External Links
- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
See also
In Spanish: Bob Wilkerson para niños
