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| Born | January 12, 1985 Bear, Delaware |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Sanford School (Hockessin, Delaware) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
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| College | Villanova (2003–2007) |
Will Sheridan Jr. (born January 12, 1985) is a talented American who used to play college basketball. He played for the Villanova Wildcats team from 2003 to 2007. After college, he played basketball in Italy for a short time.
Today, Will Sheridan is known as a rapper, musician, and recording artist. He has released several music projects. He is also a DJ, organizes events, and works as a professional host. Will Sheridan is also known for being a pioneer in sports and music by being open about his personal journey. He also works as an event coordinator in New York City.
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Will Sheridan's Basketball Journey
Will Sheridan's parents, Will Sr. and Josie, were both police officers. He has two siblings, DeVaughn and Chaleoa. His nickname when he was younger was Bump.
He started playing basketball at Sanford High School. He was considered one of the top 50 high school players in the country by Basketball Times.
Playing for Villanova
Will went to Villanova University, where he studied Communications. He joined the Division I basketball team, the Villanova Wildcats, in the 2003–2004 season. He was a starter for all four seasons until he graduated in 2007.
Will is 6 feet 8 inches tall and played as a forward. He even wrote a journal for the Philadelphia Daily News during Villanova's exciting NCAA tournament run in 2006.
After playing basketball briefly in Italy, he came back to New York and started his music career.
Will Sheridan's Music Career
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| Birth name | Will Sheridan Jr |
| Born | January 12, 1985 |
| Origin | Bear, Delaware, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2010 – present |
| Labels | Royal Advisor Records |
Will Sheridan's music journey began with a show called "The Will to Win" in New York. He was also inspired by a visit to Nairobi, Kenya. His music mixes house, hip hop, and African rhythms.
First Music Releases
He released his first EP (a short album) called Ngoma. "Ngoma" means "music" in the Swahili language. His first music video from this EP was "Welcome to the Jungle." This song has a strong African rhythm and uses the word "asante," which means "thank you" in Swahili.
His next song was "302," which is the area code for Bear, Delaware, where he grew up.
Live Performances and Albums
After his first release, Will Sheridan performed all over New York City. He hosted two monthly shows: "Westside Wednesdays" and "GIANT." His live shows are known for being very energetic. He now hosts a weekly party called "Hot Fruit" in Brooklyn.
Will Sheridan has performed at many music festivals around the world. He has been a headliner at festivals like Austin Texas' Outlander Music Festival and Yo Sissy Music Festival in Berlin. He has also opened for famous artists like Drake and Peaches. He has worked with other artists such as Cakes da Killa and Big Dipper.
He released his first full-length album, G.I.A.N.T., on June 15, 2012. His music videos from G.I.A.N.T. can be found on YouTube. In 2014, he released an EP called S.O.A.P (... on a Platter), which also has videos on YouTube and was available for free download. In 2016, his second album, G2, was released for free download.
In 2017, he released G2R, a remix album. In 2018, his latest EP, LexIcon, was released with DJ Lorant. Both of these projects are available on major online music platforms. Recently, Will Sheridan also worked as an A&R (Artists and Repertoire) for music in a Brooklyn indie horror film called Killer Unicorn.
Will Sheridan's Personal Story
When Will Sheridan started college at Villanova, he shared his personal story with his roommate and teammate, Mike Nardi. He also shared it with his parents a few months later. His teammates at Villanova knew about his personal journey and supported him.
On May 16, 2011, Will Sheridan publicly shared his story in an interview with ESPN.com. He was 26 years old at the time, and he had already retired from basketball. After the article was published, he also appeared on ESPN's Outside the Lines.
In an interview with Outsports, he mentioned that some of his songs, like "You Know I Got It" and "Set Fire in the Streets," included lyrics about his personal identity even before he spoke about it publicly.
Will Sheridan is one of the first male Division I basketball players to openly share his personal journey. Another former player, John Amaechi, shared his story in 2007. Travon Free, a basketball player from Long Beach State, also shared his story in 2011. Will Sheridan's openness has made him an inspiring figure for many.
Will Sheridan's Music List
All of Will Sheridan's releases are on Royal Advisor Records.
Albums
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Singles and Videos
- 2012:
- 2012:
- 2012: "BLIND"
- 2011:
- 2011:
See Also
- LGBT culture in New York City
- List of LGBT people from New York City
- NYC Pride March
