Jasper Wilson (basketball)

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

Jasper Wilson
Personal information
Born (1947-07-12) July 12, 1947
Camden, Arkansas
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.com

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

  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.


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