Otis Howard facts for kids
Howard as a senior at APSU
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | November 5, 1956 Oak Ridge, Tennessee, U.S. |
| High school | Oak Ridge (Oak Ridge, Tennessee) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Austin Peay (1974–1978) |
| NBA Draft | 1978 / Round: 4 / Pick: 80th overall |
| Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks | |
| Pro career | 1978–1990 |
| Career history | |
| 1978 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1978 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1978–1980 | Sarila Rimini |
| 1980–1984 | Bartolini Brindisi |
| 1984–1985 | FC Barcelona |
| 1985–1987 | OAR Ferrol |
| 1987–1988 | S. Benedetto Torino |
| 1988–1989 | Sharp Montecatini |
| 1989–1990 | Tenerife AB |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Willie Otis Howard (born November 5, 1956) is a former American basketball player. He played as a power forward. Otis Howard is known for his successful college career and his time playing professionally in both the National Basketball Association (NBA) and in Europe.
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Early Life and College Career
Otis Howard was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He played high school basketball at Oak Ridge High School. After high school, he went on to play college basketball at Austin Peay State University. He played for the Austin Peay Governors from 1974 to 1978.
College Achievements
Howard was a standout player in college. He was named the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Player of the Year twice. He earned this award in both 1977 and 1978. His jersey number, 45, was later retired by Austin Peay Governors. This is a special honor for a player. He is also a member of the Austin Peay Athletics Hall of Fame.
Professional Basketball Career
Otis Howard began his professional career in 1978. He was chosen by the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth round of the 1978 NBA draft. The NBA draft is where professional teams pick new players from college.
NBA Experience
Howard started his first season with the Milwaukee Bucks. Later that same year, he was traded to the Detroit Pistons. He played for both of these NBA teams during the 1978 season.
Playing in Europe
After his time in the NBA, Otis Howard moved to Europe. He played basketball for many years in both Italy and Spain. He played for several different teams, showing his skills across different leagues.
European Team Highlights
- From 1978 to 1980, he played for Sarila Rimini in Italy.
- He then played for Bartolini Brindisi in Italy from 1980 to 1984.
- In 1984–1985, he joined FC Barcelona in Spain. With Barcelona, he won two important championships: the Intercontinental Cup and the Saporta Cup.
- He continued his career in Spain with OAR Ferrol from 1985 to 1987.
- He returned to Italy to play for S. Benedetto Torino (1987–1988) and Sharp Montecatini (1988–1989).
- His last professional team was Tenerife AB in Spain, where he played from 1989 to 1990.
Otis Howard's career lasted until 1990. He was a successful player both in college and in his professional career overseas.
See also
- In Spanish: Otis Howard para niños
