Derek Wilson (born 1967)
is an American former professional basketball player. He played four years at
Coastal Carolina University (1985–1989) where he scored 1,492 career points.
A 6'7"
power forward /
center,
[ Wilson was named the Big South Conference Player of the Year as a junior in 1987–88.][ It was the first of two consecutive seasons in which Wilson was named a First Team All-Conference performer.][ The following year, he was named an honorable mention All-American as well as the 1989 Anson Mount Scholar-Athlete of the Year.]1989 NBA draft
The 1989 NBA draft took place on June 27, 1989, in New York City. Despite eight of the top ten picks being considered busts, including the first two picks Pervis Ellison and Danny Ferry, the draft produced many talented players such as Shawn K ...
, he carved out a professional career overseas.[ He spent some time in Norway playing for Asker Aliens, but the majority of his expatriate career was spent in Luxembourg playing for various clubs (]BBC Etzella Ettelbruck
Basketball Club Etzella, better known simply as Etzella, is a Luxembourgish professional basketball club based in Ettelbruck. The club competes in the Total League. The team has won the national championship 15 times.
Notable players
*Ronnie Harr ...
, BBC Nitia, Black Star, Bascharage).[
]
References
1967 births
Living people
American expatriate basketball people in Luxembourg
American expatriate basketball people in Norway
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers men's basketball players
Centers (basketball)
Power forwards (basketball)
American men's basketball players
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