Haywoode Workman facts for kids
Workman in 2009
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| Personal information | |
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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 |
| Career history | |
| 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 |
Haywoode Wilvon Workman (born January 23, 1966) is an American former basketball player. He played as a point guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA). After his playing career, he became a referee in the NBA.
Haywoode played 359 games over eight NBA seasons. He played for five different teams between 1989 and 2000. He was known for his skills as a point guard, helping his teams with scoring, passing, and stealing the ball.
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College Basketball Career
Haywoode Workman started his college basketball journey at Winston-Salem State University in 1984. After one year, he moved to Oral Roberts University in 1986. He played there for three seasons.
During his time at Oral Roberts, Workman was a key player. He scored an average of 17.7 points per game. He also grabbed 5.2 rebounds and made 4.3 assists per game. One of his most exciting games was in December 1988. He scored a career-high 42 points against the strong Oklahoma Sooners team.
Workman set several records at Oral Roberts. He holds the records for most steals in a single game, a season, and a career. He is also a member of the Oral Roberts Hall of Fame. This shows how important he was to his college team.
Professional Basketball Career
Haywoode Workman was chosen by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1989 NBA Draft. He was the 49th player picked overall. After a short time with the Hawks, he played for the Topeka Sizzlers in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He was named to the CBA All-Rookie Team.
Playing for the Washington Bullets
In 1990, Workman joined the Washington Bullets. He worked hard to earn a spot on the team. He impressed the coaches with his play. He even hit a game-winning shot against the Indiana Pacers.
Workman played 73 games for the Bullets in the 1990-91 season. He started 56 of those games. He averaged 8.0 points and 4.8 assists per game. He was also tied for the team lead in steals.
Time in Italy and Return to NBA
After playing for the Bullets, Workman moved to Italy. He signed with Scavolini Pesaro, a top Italian team. He played there for two years, from 1991 to 1993.
In 1993, Workman returned to the NBA. He signed with the Indiana Pacers. He became an important player for the Pacers. He started 52 games in the 1993-94 season. He averaged almost eight points and 6.2 assists.
During the 1994 playoffs, Workman set a Pacers' playoff record. He had seven steals in one game against the Orlando Magic. He was a valuable part of the Pacers' success in the 1990s.
Career-Changing Injury
On November 9, 1996, Workman suffered a serious injury. He tore a ligament in his left knee during a game. This injury caused him to miss the rest of that season and the entire next season. It greatly affected the rest of his playing career.
Workman finished his NBA career playing for the Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors. He also played for Hapoel Jerusalem in Israel. After that, he retired from playing basketball.
Becoming an NBA Referee
After his playing career, Haywoode Workman found a new path in basketball. He decided to become a referee. In 2001, he met NBA referee Bob Delaney. Delaney encouraged him to try officiating.
Workman started by refereeing local games. He then moved up to the NBA Development League (NBDL) in 2004. He worked hard and was officially hired as an NBA referee for the 2008-2009 season.
Haywoode Workman is one of only a few former NBA players to become an NBA referee. He works with the NBA to help other former players become referees too.
Personal Life
Haywoode Workman lives in Tampa, Florida. His daughter, Chasity, played college basketball for Oklahoma City University. His son, Bryce Workman, currently plays basketball for Jacksonville University.
See also
In Spanish: Haywoode Workman para niños
