Coatlen Othell Wilson (born October 26, 1961) is an American former professional

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player. A 6'0" (183 cm) 190 lb (86 kg)

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, Othell Wilson attended Woodbridge High School and Gar-Field Senior High School, both in Virginia. He played collegiately at the

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from 1980 to 1984. At UVa, he scored 1469 points, handed out 493 assists, and was credited with 222 steals in his 127 collegiate games. He was named to two All ACC teams and played in two Final Fours. Wilson was selected by the

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with the 11th pick in the 2nd round of the

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. During his rookie season with the Warriors, he averaged 4.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 74 games. After not playing for any NBA team during the following season, he played 53 games with the

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in 1986-87. Wilson was hired as head coach at

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in 2000. Soon afterward, he faced an accusation that he kidnapped and raped his former girlfriend in September 1999. Acquitted of that charge, his contract was not renewed after one season. Wilson leaves St. Mary's
published July 13, 2000Former Cav hoops star acquitted
published April 25, 2000
published April 22, 2000 His coaching contract was not renewed the following July.

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