Haywoode Workman facts for kids
Workman in 2009
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| Born | January 23, 1966 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| High school | Myers Park (Charlotte, North Carolina) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 1989 / Round: 2 / Pick: 49th overall |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Pro career | 1989–2001 |
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| 1989 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1989–1990 | Topeka Sizzlers |
| 1990–1991 | Washington Bullets |
| 1991–1993 | Scavolini Pesaro |
| 1993–1999 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1999–2000 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2000 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2000–2001 | Hapoel Jerusalem |
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Haywoode Wilvon Workman (born January 23, 1966) is an American who used to play basketball. He is now a referee in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
He played as a point guard, which is a player who leads the team's offense and brings the ball up the court. Haywoode was 6 feet 2 inches tall. He played 359 games in the NBA over eight seasons for five different teams. This was from 1989 to 2000. On average, he scored 5.5 points and made 3.9 assists per game. He also played in 41 NBA playoff games.
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Haywoode Workman's College Basketball Journey
Haywoode Workman started his college basketball career at Winston-Salem State University for one year (1984-1985). After that, he moved to Oral Roberts University and played there for three seasons (1986-1989). He missed one season because of the transfer rules.
During his time at Oral Roberts, Workman was a strong player. He averaged 17.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. He also made 2.9 steals per game, which is a lot! One of his most memorable games was in December 1988. He scored a career-high 42 points against the sixth-ranked Oklahoma Sooners. Even though his team lost, it was an amazing performance.
Workman was named an Honorable Mention All-American in his junior year. He is still one of the top players in Oral Roberts history. He ranks 8th in total points scored and 5th in free throws made. He also holds records for the most steals in a single game, a season, and a career at Oral Roberts. Because of his great achievements, he is a member of the Oral Roberts Hall of Fame.
Haywoode Workman's Professional Basketball Career
Starting in the NBA and CBA
Haywoode Workman was chosen by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1989 NBA Draft. He was the 49th player picked overall. However, the Hawks let him go after only six games. He then played for the Topeka Sizzlers in the CBA. There, he was named to the CBA All-Rookie Team in 1990. He averaged 17.1 points, 4.6 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game. After that, he briefly returned to the Hawks and also played in the World Basketball League (WBL).
Playing for the Washington Bullets
In August 1990, the Washington Bullets invited Workman to their training camp. He impressed the team and earned a spot. He even started the first two games of the season. Workman quickly showed his skills. In one game in November, he scored 14 points and made the winning shot with only 3.1 seconds left. This helped the Bullets beat the Indiana Pacers.
For the 1990-1991 season, Workman played in 73 games for the Bullets. He started in 56 of those games. He averaged 8.0 points, 4.8 assists, and 3.3 rebounds per game. He also tied for the team lead in steals with 1.2 per game. He missed nine games in February due to a pulled muscle.
Time in Italy and Return to the NBA
Before the 1991-1992 season, Workman signed a contract to play in Italy for Scavolini Pesaro. This team was the Italian League champion. He played there for two years, averaging 15.0 points per game.
In 1993, he came back to the NBA and joined the Indiana Pacers. He started 52 games for the Pacers in the 1993-1994 season. He averaged almost eight points and 6.2 assists. That year, the Pacers made it to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time. Workman had a great playoff game against the Orlando Magic. He made 11 assists and set a Pacers' playoff record with seven steals.
Even when the Pacers got another experienced point guard, Workman remained a very important player. He helped the team succeed in the playoffs throughout the mid-1990s. However, in November 1996, he suffered a serious knee injury. This injury caused him to miss the rest of the 1996-1997 season and all of the 1997-1998 season. This injury greatly affected the rest of his playing career.
Finishing His Playing Career
Workman finished his NBA career playing for the Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors. He had one of his best games as a Raptor in March 1999. He scored 19 points, made 8 assists, and grabbed 7 rebounds in a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He also played for Hapoel Jerusalem in Israel before he stopped playing basketball professionally.
Becoming an NBA Referee
After his playing career, Haywoode Workman met an NBA referee named Bob Delaney. Bob suggested that Workman try becoming a referee himself. Workman started by refereeing local games in Florida. He then worked in pro-am leagues in California in 2002.
He quickly sent his resume when he heard the CBA was looking for new officials. He worked 15 games in the CBA season and later worked a pre-draft camp in Chicago. In July 2003, he worked the NBA summer league in Boston. He then moved up to refereeing NBA Development League (NBDL) games in 2004.
Workman officially became an NBA referee for the 2008-2009 season. He is one of only three former NBA players to become an NBA referee. The other two are Bernie Fryer and Leon Wood. Workman is now working with the NBA to encourage other former players to become referees.
Personal Life
Haywoode Workman lives in Tampa, Florida. His daughter, Chasity, played basketball for Oklahoma City University. His son, Bryce, currently plays for Jacksonville University.
See also
In Spanish: Haywoode Workman para niños
