Douglas Wilson (basketball) facts for kids

Douglas Wilson, born on January 7, 1999, is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for two teams: the Kirkwood CC Eagles and the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. Today, he plays professionally for Álftanes in Iceland.

Early Life and High School Basketball

Douglas grew up in Des Moines, Iowa, and went to Herbert Hoover High School. In his final year of high school, he was a star player. He scored about 18 points per game and grabbed 309 rebounds. He was also recognized as one of the best players in the Central Iowa Metro League.

College Basketball Journey

Douglas started his college basketball journey at Kirkwood Community College. As a freshman, he played very well, averaging over 14 points and 6 rebounds per game. He was even named a Second Team All-American in the NJCAA Division II.

After his first year, Douglas decided he would transfer to South Dakota State after his second year. In his sophomore year at Kirkwood, he was amazing! He averaged 21 points and almost 9 rebounds per game. He was named a First Team All-American and the DII Player of the Year. He even led his team, the Eagles, to win the NJCAA Division II national championship.

Playing for South Dakota State

When Douglas joined the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, he immediately became a key player. In his first season with the team, he was named the Summit League Men's Basketball Player of the Year. This award goes to the best player in the league! He was also named the Newcomer of the Year and made the First Team All-Summit League.

During his senior year, Douglas continued to play strongly. He averaged 16.7 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. He earned Second Team All-Summit League honors. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NCAA allowed players an extra year of eligibility. Douglas chose to use this extra year to play another season.

In 2022, Douglas was again named to the First Team All-Summit League. This shows how consistently good he was throughout his college career.

Professional Basketball Career

In October 2022, Douglas signed with a team in France called ALM Evreux Basket. However, he never played for them because he did not pass a medical check-up. Doctors needed to make sure he was healthy enough to play.

After getting a "green light" from doctors, Douglas signed with Álftanes in Iceland in June 2023. He now plays in the Icelandic Úrvalsdeild karla, which is a top basketball league there.

Career Statistics

College Statistics

NCAA Division I

Junior College (JUCO)