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Jasper Wilson (basketball)

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Jasper Wilson
Personal information
Born (1947-07-12) July 12, 1947 (age 77)
Camden, Arkansas, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
CollegeSouthern (1965–1968)
NBA draft1968: 7th round, 82nd overall pick
Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
Playing career1968–1969
PositionSmall forward
Number31
Career history
19681969New Orleans Buccaneers
Stats at Basketball Reference

Jasper Wilson (born July 12, 1947) is an American former professional basketball player.

Wilson was born in Camden, Arkansas and attended Southern University.[1] In his final season at Southern, he scored at least 24 points in every game.[2] Between 1968 and 1969, he played parts of two seasons in the American Basketball Association as a member of the New Orleans Buccaneers. He averaged 5.2 points per game in his ABA career.[3]

Notes

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  1. ^ Bennie Thomas (December 2, 1967). "'Free-Wheeling' Jasper Wilson". The Pittsburgh Courier. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
  2. ^ "Bucs Sign Wilson". Chicago Daily Defender. United Press International. June 4, 1968. p. 27.
  3. ^ "Jasper Wilson Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved August 25, 2019.