Rick Wilson (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 7, 1956 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| High school | Atherton (Louisville, Kentucky) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Louisville (1974–1978) |
| NBA Draft | 1978 / Round: 2 / Pick: 25th overall |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Career history | |
| 1978–1980 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1979–1980 | Utica Olympics |
| 1980–1981 | Atlantic City Hi-Rollers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Richard Wilson (born February 7, 1956) is a former American professional basketball player. He played as a shooting guard. Rick Wilson was part of the Atlanta Hawks team in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1978 to 1980.
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Rick Wilson's College Basketball Journey
Rick Wilson went to Atherton High School in Louisville, Kentucky. After high school, he played college basketball for the University of Louisville. He was a Louisville Cardinal from 1974 to 1978.
Freshman Year and Beyond
As a freshman, Wilson was a reserve player. He was part of the Cardinals team that reached the Final Four in 1975. After his first year, Wilson became a starter for the rest of his college career.
Sophomore and Junior Seasons
In his sophomore year, he averaged 14.8 points per game. He also had 6.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. Wilson helped lead the Cardinals to the 1976 National Invitation Tournament. As a junior, he played alongside Phil Bond. They led the Cardinals to the 1977 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament.
Senior Year Highlights
During his senior year (1977–78 season), Wilson was a key player. He averaged 17.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists. He led the Cardinals to win the Metro Conference championship. Wilson was also named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 1978 Metro Conference men's basketball tournament. That season, he earned the title of Metro Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year.
Rick Wilson's Professional Basketball Career
After his successful college career, Rick Wilson entered the 1978 NBA draft. The Atlanta Hawks picked him in the second round. He was the 25th player chosen overall.
Time with the Atlanta Hawks
As a rookie in the 1978–79 NBA season, Wilson played in 81 games. He was a reserve player, meaning he came off the bench. He averaged 3.0 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. In the next season (1979–80), Wilson played in 5 games before leaving the Hawks.
Playing in Other Leagues
After his time in the NBA, Wilson played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He finished the 1979–80 season with the Utica Olympics. The following season, he played for the Atlantic City Hi-Rollers.
Life After Basketball: Professional Softball
After his basketball career, Rick Wilson became involved in professional softball. He played outfield for the Kentucky Bourbons. This team was part of the United Professional Softball League. He played for them from 1981 to 1982. In 1981, Wilson helped the Kentucky Bourbons win a World Series title. They won the series 5–3 against the New England Pilgrims. Wilson left the Bourbons early in the 1982 season.
Career Statistics
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978–79 | Atlanta | 61 | 0 | 9.7 | .411 | .545 | 1.2 | 1.2 | .5 | .1 | 3.0 | |
| 1979–80 | Atlanta | 5 | 11.8 | .143 | – | .667 | .6 | 2.2 | .8 | .2 | 1.6 | |
| Career | 66 | 0 | 9.8 | .393 | – | .560 | 1.2 | 1.3 | .5 | .1 | 2.9 | |
NBA Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Atlanta | 1 | 1.0 | – | – | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
See also
In Spanish: Rick Wilson para niños
