Canadians in NCAA/NBA – surname W

WAITHE, MARVELL

6-8 F   (ARKANSAS, 2011-2012)

        From Toronto Sir Wilfrid Laurier CI, where he averaged 35 ppg, 12 rpg, 3 apg and 3 bpg as a senior. Originally signed a scholarship with Rutgers but failed to qualify as a freshman. Attended Toronto Academy Prep for a year and then enrolled at Tallahassee Community College and then inked a scholarship with Arkansas, where he was eligible as a junior in 2011.

        As a junior in 2011, Waithe started 5 of the 23 games he played, for an average 11.4 mpg. He hit 28-70 (.400) from the floor, 7-33 (.212) from the arc and 19-33 (.576) from the line, while garnering 76 boards (including 23 on the offensive glass and a 3.3 rpg), 23 fouls (fouling out once), 10 assists, 19 turnovers, 11 blocks, 8 steals and 82 points, for a 3.6 ppg. The Razorbacks, coached by John Pelphrey, finished 18-13 overall and 7-9 (tied 3rd, West division) in SEC play. After the season, Pelphrey and replaced by Missouri coach Mike Anderson.

        As a senior in 2012, Waithe started in 8 of the 30 games he played, for an average 15.6 mpg. He hit 48-106 (.453) from the floor, 12-35 (.343) from the arc and 32-42 (.762) from the line, while garnering 96 boards (including 32 on the offensive glass and a 3.2 rpg), 40 fouls, 20 assists, 19 turnovers, 26 blocks, 19 steals and 140 points, for a 4.7 ppg. The Razorbacks, coached by Mike Anderson, finished 18-14 overall and 6-10 (9^th) in SEC play

WALCOTT, JASON

6-5 F   (BUFFALO, 2001-2003)

        From Toronto Vaughn Secondary School

        As a freshman, Walcott started 1 of the 10 games he played, toiling an average 6.2 mpg. He hit 0-3 from the floor and 3-8 (.375) from the line, while garnering 9 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and a 0.9 rpg), 6 fouls, 1 assist, 5 turnovers, 1 block, 1 steal and 3 points, for a 0.3 ppg. The Bulls, coached by Reggie Witherspoon, finished 4-24 overall and 2-16 (7th, East division) in Mid-American play.

Walcott saw even more limited minutes as a sophomore in 2002, playing in only five games before becoming academically ineligible. He hit 4-6 (.667) from the floor and 3-5 (.600) from the line, while garnering 11 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg), 5 fouls, 1 assist (0.2 apg), 4 turnovers (an asst-to ratio of 0.3), and 11 points, for a ppg of 2.2. The Bulls, coached by Reggie Witherspoon, finished 12-18 overall and 7-11 (6th) in East division play of the Mid-American Conference.

        As a junior in 2003, Walcott missed the first semester with an injury. When he returned, he again saw limited minutes. He started 1 of 14 games, playing an average 5.2 mpg. He hit 3-14 (.214) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc, and 1-8 (.125) from the line, while garnering 5 boards (including 4 on the offensive glass and a 0.4 rpg), 12 fouls, 6 assists (0.4 apg), 10 turnovers (an asst-to ratio of 0.6), 3 steals, 2 blocks and 7 points, for a ppg of 0.5. The Bulls, coached by Reggie Witherspoon, finished 5-23 overall and 2-16 (6th) in east division play of the Mid-American conference.   

        After the season, Walcott left the Bulls.

WALKER, ALONZO

6-5 F   (KENT STATE, 2016-2017 and IDAHO STATE, 2019-2020)

        From Brampton, Ont. and Orangeville Prep in Toronto, where he averaged 9.6 ppg and 7.2 rpg as a senior.

        Walker redshirted as a freshman in 2016. The Golden Flashes, coached by Rob Senderoff, finished 19-13 overall and 10-8 (tied 3^rd, East division) in Mid-American play.

        As a freshman in 2017, Walker started 1 of 29 games, playing an average 10.6 mpg. He hit 26-50 (.520) from the floor, 2-6 from the arc, and 11-23 (.478) from the line, while garnering 68 boards, including 33 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg, 53 fouls, 4 assists, 20 turnovers, 9 steals, 7 blocks and 65 points, for a 2.2 ppg. The Golden Flashes, coached by Rob Senderoff, finished 22-14 overall and 10-8 (4^th, east division) of Mid-American play. They captured the Mid-American Conference postseason tournament by smacking top-seeded Akron 70-65 before losing 97-80 to U.C.L.A. in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        After the season, Walker transferred to Odessa College in the NJCAA ranks, where he averaged 6.4 ppg and 3.8 rpg. He then enrolled at Idaho State.

        As a junior in 2019, Walker played in 30 games, for an average 19.1 mpg. He hit 82-158 (.519) from the floor, 4-9 (.444) from the arc and 38-57 (.667) from the line, while garnering 139 boards (including 60 on the offensive glass and a 4.6 rpg), 25 assists (0.8 apg), 32 turnovers, 20 steals, 14 blocks and 206 points, for a 6.9 ppg. The Bengals (coached by Bill Evans) finished 11-19 overall and 7-13 (10^th) in Big Sky play.

        As a senior in 2020, Walker started all 29 games he played, for an average 23.3 mpg. He hit 124-243 (.510) from the floor, 5-14 (.357) from the arc and 34-55 (.618) from the line, while garnering 145 boards (including 71 on the offensive glass and a 5.0 rpg), 81 fouls, 21 assists, 40 turnovers, 23 steals, 18 blocks and 287 points, for a 9.9 ppg. The Vikings (coached by Barret Perry) finished 12-8 (4^th) in Big Sky play and 18-12 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.

WALKER, DAVID

6-3 G   (SOUTH ALABAMA, 2021 and CAL-STATE-BAKERSFIELD, 2022)

        From Toronto, Ont., and Casper JC

        As a junior in 2021, Walker started 1 of the 6 games he played, for an average 22.2 mpg. He hit 25-56 (.446) from the floor, 5-17 (.294) from the arc and 10-19 (.526) from the line, while garnering 16 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg), 8 fouls, 2 assists, 5 turnovers, 3 steals and 65 points for a 10.8 ppg. The Jaguars (coached by Richie Riley) finished 17-11 overall and 10-7 (3^rd, east division) of Sun Belt play. They defeated Louisiana-Munroe 80-72 before losing 79-68 to Louisiana in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals. Midway through the season, Walker left the program.

        After the season, Walker left the program and entered the transfer portal, enrolling at Cal-State-Bakersfield, where he was eligible as a sophomore (by way of covid protocols) in 2022.

        As a sophomore in 2022, Walker started 1 of the 22 games he played, for an average 14.6 mpg. He hit 57-124 (.460) from the floor, 7-26 (.269) from the arc and 18-34 (.529) from the line, while garnering 42 boards, including 7 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg, 24 fouls, 10 assists, 18 turnovers, 4 steals, 6 blocks and 139 points, for a 6.0 ppg. The Roadrunners (coached by Rod Barnes) finished 8-19 overall and 2-12 (tied 9th) in Big West play. They defeated CSU-Northridge 58-45 before losing 72-61 to Long Beach State in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.

WALKER, DEAN

6-4 G (CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE, 1998-2001)

        Walker averaged 23.0 ppg, 8.0 rpg and 4.0 apg for Toronto’s Oakwood Collegiate as a senior.

        As a freshman in 1998, Walker started in 22 of 26 games, playing an average 30.5 mpg as the team’s point guard, a position he was forced to play after coach Howie Dickenman suspended Karl Gregory from the team two weeks into the season. He hit 79-205 (.385) from the floor, 5-32 (.156) from the arc and 36-50 (.720) from the line, while garnering 130 boards (including 32 on the offensive glass and a 5.0 rpg), 76 assists (2.9 apg), 98 turnovers (3.8 tpg), 25 steals (1.0 spg), 9 blocks (0.3 bpg), 54 fouls and 199 points, for an average 7.7 ppg (and a game-high 19). The Blue Devils finished 4-22 overall and 3-13 (9th) in Northeast Conference play.

        Shifted to small forward in 1999, Walker started 27 of 32 games for an average 30.8 mpg. Hit 131-288 (.455) from the floor, 24-78 (.308) from the arc, 63-86 (.733) from the line, grabbed 39 offensive boards and 85 defensive boards for a total of 123 or 3.9 rpg. Committed 66 fouls, fouling out once, had 75 assists, 57 turnovers, 15 blocks, 45 steals and scored 349 points for a 10.9 ppg. Nicknamed “Dee-Smooth”, the versatile Walker played both guard spots and small forward for Central Connecticut State during the season. The Blue Devils, coached by Howie Dickenman, finished 19-13 overall and 11-9 (4th) in Northeast Conference play.

        As a junior in 2000, Walker started 3 of 31 games, playing an average 24.9 mpg. He hit 121-171 (.446) from the floor, 22-67 (.328) from the arc, and 66-80 (.825) from the line, while garnering 169 boards (including 49 on the offensive glass and a 5.4 rpg), 64 fouls, 60 assists (1.9 apg), 60 turnovers (for an asst-to ratio of 1.0), 32 steals, 16 blocks and 330 points, for an average of 10.6 ppg. He scored a game high 21 points. The Blue Devils, coached by Howie Dickenman, finished 25-6 overall and 15-3 (1st) in Northeast Conference play. They captured the conference tournament title by defeating Robert Morris 63-46 and then were ousted in the first round of the NCAA tournament after losing 88-78 to Iowa State.

        As a senior in 2001, Walker started in 28 of 28 games, playing an average 33.2 mpg. He hit 103-238 (.438) from the field, 25-78 (.321) from the arc, and 87-113 (.770) from the line, while garnering 126 boards (including 34 on the offensive glass and an average 5.2 rpg), 72 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 75 assists (3.1 apg), 73 turnovers (for an asst-to ratio of 1.0, 34 steals, 8 blocks and 318 points, for an average of 13.2 ppg. He scored a game high 21 points. The Blue Devils, coached by Howie Dickenman, finished 14-14 overall and 11-9 (tied 5th) in Northeast Conference play.

WALKER, DINJIYL

6-1 G   (OKLAHOMA, 2015-2016)

        From Thornhill Vaughan Secondary, the Academy of the New Church near Philadelphia and Iowa Western JC, where he averaged 16.0 ppg, 3.9 rpg and 1.2 apg as a sophomore.

        As a junior in 2015, Walker played in 34 games, for an average 10.6 mpg. He hit 41-113 (.363) from the floor, 14-53 (.264) from the arc and 17-27 (.630) from the line, while garnering 32 boards, including 8 on the offensive glass and a 0.8 rpg, 52 fouls, 18 assists, 27 turnovers, 3 blocks, 12 steals and 113 points, for a 3.3 ppg. The Sooners, coached by Lon Kruger, finished 24-11 overall and 12-6 (tied 2^nd) in Big 12 play. They defeated Albany 69-60 and Dayton 72-66 before losing 62-48 to Michigan State in the NCAA tournament Sweet Sixteen.

        As a senior in 2016, Walker played in 37 games, for an average 22.0 mpg. He hit 43-125 (.344) from the floor, 27-77 (.351) from the arc and 9-20 (.450) from the line, while garnering 53 boards, including 13 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg), 46 fouls, 29 assists, 27 turnovers, 1 block, 17 steals and 122 points, for an average of 3.3 ppg. The Sooners coached by Lon Kruger finished 19-8 overall and 12-6 (x) in Big 12 play. They defeated Cal-State Bakersfield 82-68, Virginia Commonwealth 85-81, Texas A&M 77-63 and Oregon 80-68 before losing 95-51 to eventual champion Villanova in the NCAA semis.

WALKER, MAURICE

6-10 C  (MINNESOTA, 2011-2014)

        From Toronto, Ont. Played his senior year at Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, where he averaged 12.5 ppg and 10 rpg. A three-time member of the Canadian junior national team.

        As a freshman in 2011, Walker appeared in 12 games before injuring his knee in December and being forced out of the line-up, having torn the posterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his right knee. He averaged 9.6 mpg and hit 19-37 (.514) from the line, 2-5 (.400) from the arc and 4-10 (.400) from the line, while garnering 34 boards (including 18 on the offensive glass and a 2.8 rpg), 13 fouls, 10 assists, 11 turnovers, 5 blocks, 7 steals and 44 points, for a 3.7 ppg. The Gophers, coached by Tubby Smith, finished 17-14 overall and 6-12 (9^th) in Big Ten play.

        As a sophomore in 2012, Walker was a medical redshirt as he recovered from knee surgery. The Gophers, coached by Tubby Smith, finished 23-15 overall and 6-12 (tied 9th) in Big 10 play. They defeated LaSalle 70-61, Miami-Fla. 78-60, Middle Tennessee State 78-72 and Washington 68-67 before losing 75-51 to Stanford in the NIT final.

        As a junior in 2013, played in 30 games, for an average 6.6 mpg. He hit 23-55 (.418) from the floor and 21-34 (.618) from the line, while garnering 59 boards (including 28 on the offensive glass and a 2.0rpg), 24 fouls, 11 assists, 20 turnovers, 4 blocks, 9 steals and 74 points, for a 2.2 ppg. The Gophers, coached by Tubby Smith, finished 21-13 overall and 8-10 (tied 7^th) in Big 10 play. They received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament and defeated UCLA 83-63 before losing 78-64 to Florida in the round of 32. After the season, Smith was turfed and replaced by Florida International coach Richard Pitino.

        As a senior in 2014, Walker started 3 of 32 games, for an average 18.5 mpg. He hit 91-161 (.565) from the floor and 68-102 (.667) from the line, while garnering 143 boards (including 54 on the offensive glass and a 4.5 rpg), 95 fouls (fouling out twice), 27 assists, 47 turnovers, 30 blocks, 4 steals and 250 points, for a 7.8 ppg. The Golden Gophers, coached by Richard Pitino, finished 25-13 overall and 8-10 (7^th) in Big 10 play. After losing in the second round of the Big 10 tourney, they defeated High Point 88-81, Saint Mary’s-CAL 63-50, Southern Mississippi 81-73, Florida State 67-65 in overtime and S.M.U. 65-63 to capture the NIT title.

WALKER, TEVONN

6-1 G   (VALPARAISO 2015-2018)

        From Montreal and Vanier College, where he was named RSEQ player of the year and a first team all-star, while leading the Cheetahs to a CCAA bronze. He averaged 20.8 ppg and 2.6 spg in his final year.

        As a freshman in 2015, Walker started 33 of 34 games, for an average 27.2 mpg. He hit 119-268 (.444) from the floor, 27-79 (.342) from the arc and 84-117 (.718) from the line, while garnering 115 boards, including 37 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 rpg, 62 fouls, 57 assists, 52 turnovers, 3 blocks, 37 steals and 349 points, for a 10.3 ppg. The Crusaders, coached by Bryce Drew, finished 28-6 overall and 13-3 (1^st) in Horizon League play. They defeated Cleveland State 60-55 and Green Bay 54-44 to win the postseason conference crown and then fell 65-62 to Maryland in the NCAA tournament.

        As a sophomore in 2016, Walker started 26 of 31 games, playing an average 22.5 mpg. He hit 97-245 (.396) from the floor, 28-92 (.304) from the arc and 52-80 (.650) from the line, while garnering 104 boards, including 28 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 rpg, 75 fouls (fouling out twice), 50 assists, 41 turnovers, 3 blocks, 24 steals and 274 points, for an 8.8 ppg. The Crusaders, coached by Bryce Drew, finished 30-7 overall and 16-2 (1^st) in Horizon League play, losing in the postseason conference tourney, and then defeating Texas Southern 84-73, Florida State 81-69, Saint Mary’s-CAL 60-44 and BYU 72-70 before dropping a 76-60 decision to George Washington in the NIT final. After the season, Drew bailed for Vanderbilt and was replaced by assistant Matt Lottich.

        As a junior in 2017, Walker started all 31 games he played, for an average 28.7 mpg. He hit 120-282 (.426) from the floor, 29-100 from the arc and 100-125 (.800) from the line, while garnering 175 boards, including 45 on the offensive glass and a 5.6 rpg, 91 fouls (fouling out twice), 40 assists, 41 turnovers, 1 block, 41 steals and 369 points, for an 11.9 ppg. The Crusaders, coached by Matt Lottich, finished 24-9 overall and 14-4 (tied 1^st) in Horizon League play. They lost 43-41 to Milwaukee in the opening round of the league’s postseason tournament and then fell 82-57 to Illinois in the opening round of the National Invitational Tournament.

        As a senior in 2018, Walker started all 28 games he played, for an average 30.9 mpg. He hit 134-346 (.387) from the floor, 39-137 (.285) from the arc and 106-136 (.779) from the line, while garnering 135 boards (included 32 on the offensive glass and a 4.8 rpg), 67 fouls (fouling out once), 49 assists, 48 turnovers, 2 blocks, 48 steals and 413 points, for a 14.8 ppg. The Crusaders (coached by Matt Lottich) finished 15-17 overall and 6-12 (10^th) in Missouri Valley Conference play.

WALTERS, GREG

    (MONTANA STATE, 1982-1985)

        From Duncan, B.C. After winning the MVP award for the B.C. provincial high school tourney, Walters enrolled at Montana State.

        As a freshman in 1982, Walters started 2 of 29 games, for an average 14.6 mpg. He hit 34-60 (.567) from the floor and 27-40 (.679) from the line, while garnering 128 boards (4.4 rpg), 29 assists, 82 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 16 steals, 35 turnovers, 17 blocks and 95 points, for a 3.3 ppg. The Bobcats, coached by Bruce Haroldson, finished 11-18 overall and 5-9 (6^th) in Big Sky play.

        As a sophomore in 1983, Walters saw limited minutes …. The Bobcats, coached by Bruce Haroldson, finished 10-17 overall and 3-11 (7^th) in Big Sky play. After the season, Haroldson is turfed and replaced by Stu Starner.

        As a junior in 1984, Walters played in 23 games. He hit 20-54 (.370) from the floor and 21-32 (.656) from the line, while garnering 46 boards (2.0 rpg), 13 assists and 61 points, for a 2.7 ppg. The Bobcats, coached by Stu Starner, finished 14-15 overall and 7-7 (3^rd) in Big Sky play.

        As a senior in 1985, (THROUGH 27 GAMES), Walters started 3 of 27 games, for a total 447 minutes. He hit 68-119 (.571) from the floor and 30-39 (.769) from the line, while garnering 113 boards, including 33 on the offensive glass and a 4.2 rpg, 45 fouls (fouling out once), 32 assists, 21 turnovers, 16 blocks, 5 steals and 160 points, for a 6.2 ppg. The Bobcats, coached by Stu Starner, finished 11-17 overall and 7-7 (5^th) in Big Sky play.

WALTERS, REYNOLD

5-11 G  (CENTRAL MICHIGAN, 2005-2008)

        From Toronto Eastern Commerce.

        As a freshman in 2005, Walters played in 17 games for an average 3.5 mpg. He hit 4-8 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 3-4 from the line, while garnering 5 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.3 rpg), 9 fouls, 4 assists (0.2 apg), 10 turnovers (0.6 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.40), 1 steal (0.1 spg) and 11 points, for a 0.6 ppg. The Chippewas, coached by Jay Smith, which finished 10-18 overall and 4-14 (7th West division) in Mid-American play.

        As a sophomore in 2006, Walters started 2 of 27 games, playing an average 8.3 mpg. He hit 5-11 (.455) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc, and 10-12 (.833) from the line, while garnering 39 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg), 31 fouls, 10 assists (0.4 apg), 27 turnovers (1.0 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.4), 5 steals (0.2 spg) and 20 points, for a ppg of 0.7. He scored a season high 6. The Chippewas, coached by Jay Smith, finished 4-24 overall and 1-17 (6th, West division) in Mid-American play. After the season, Smith resigned and was replaced by UCLA assistant Ernie Ziegler.

        As a junior in 2007, Walters, started 7 of 27 games, playing an average 11.0 mpg. He hit 15-33 (.455) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 11-17 (.647) from the line, while garnering 30 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg), 40 fouls (fouling out once), 15 assists (0.6 apg), 27 turnovers (1.0 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.56), 11 steals (0.4 spg) and 41 points, for a 1.5 ppg. The Chippewas, coached by Ernie Ziegler, finished 13-18 overall and 7-9 (3rd West division) of Mid-American play.

        As a senior in 2008, Walters started in 7 of the 27 games he played, for an average 8.9 mpg. He hit 5-12 (.417) from the floor and 5-11 (.455) from the line, while garnering 23 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 0.9 rpg), 42 fouls (fouling out once), 10 assists, 14 turnovers, 10 steals and 15 points, for a 0.6 ppg. The Chippewas, coached by Ernie Ziegler, finished 14-17 overall and 8-8 (tied 2nd, West division) of Mid-American play.

WALTON, DWIGHT

        (SIENA, 1987)

        Born March 25, 1965 in Montreal, Quebec, Dawson played at Wager High in Cote Saint-Luc and then at Dawson College.

        Walton was selected the North Atlantic Conference Newcomer of the Year in 1987 for a Siena squad which finished 12-6 (tied 3rd) in ECAC North play and 17-12 overall under coach Mike Deane. He played in 29 games, for a total 760 minutes. He hit 133-277 (.480) from the floor, 10-26 (.385) from the arc and 75-108 (.694) from the line, while garnering 176 boards (6.1 rpg), 96 fouls (fouling out 5 times, 30 assists, 66 turnovers, 23 steals, 9 blocks and 351 points, for a 12.1 ppg.

        Walton was the Indian’s second-leading scorer and rebounder and was projected to have a big senior year but the NCAA ruled that he’d completed his eligibility because he’d attended a religious college in 1982, (although he hadn’t played ball for the school). The eligibility time period had expired. After a summer on the Canadian national team, Walton transferred to Florida Tech, a division II school.

        Walton subsequently played professionally in Israel, France and Switzerland before returning to Montreal to play for the Montreal Matrix of the American Basketball Association.

WARREN, JALEN

6-5 G (FLORIDA GULF COAST, 2020-2021 and ILLINOIS-CHICAGO, 2022)

        From Milton, Ont., the London Basketball Academy of the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association and Eastern Florida State JC, where he led the team to a bronze medal at the NJCAA championships in 2018. He averaged 12.8 ppg as a sophomore.

        As a junior in 2020, Warren started 23 of 32 games, playing an average 28 mpg. He hit 135-301 (.449) from the floor, 13-50 (.260) from the arc and 66-96 (.688) from the line, while garnering 95 boards (including 20 on the offensive glass and a 3.0 rpg), 54 fouls, 120 assists, 90 turnovers, 18 steals, 4 blocks and 349 points, for a 10.9 ppg. The Eagles (coached by Michael Fly) finished 10-22 overall and 7-9 (6th) in Atlantic Sun play. They fell 68-63 to Lipscomb in the quarterfinals of the postseason tournament.

        As a senior in 2021, Warren started 16 of the 17 games he played, for an average 26.3 mpg. He hit 79-168 (.470) from the floor, 21-65 (.323) from the arc and 30-42 (.714) from the line, while garnering 32 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg), 40 fouls, 40 assists, 39 turnovers, 12 steals, 5 blocks and 209 points, for a 12.3 ppg. The Eagles (coached by Michael Fly) finished 10-8 overall and 4-5 (6^th) in Atlantic Sun play. They defeated Lipscomb 72-60 before losing 96-81 to North Alabama in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals.

        After the season, Warren left the program and entered the transfer portal, enrolling at Illinois-Chicago, where he was eligible as a graduate senior (by way of covid protocols) in 2022.

        As a graduate senior in 2022, Warren started 9 of 28 games, playing an average 24.3 mpg. He hit 77-192 (.401) from the floor, 21-68 (.309) from the arc and 62-73 (.849) from the line, while garnering 75 boards, including 8 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg, 52 fouls, 97 assists, 53 turnovers, 19 steals, 9 blocks and 237 points, for an 8.5 ppg. The Flames (coached by Luke Yaklich) finished 14-16 overall and 9-10 (8^th) in Horizon play. They defeated Milwaukee 80-69 before losing 78-72 to Purdue Fort Wayne in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.

WASHINGTON, HOWARD JR.

6-2 G   (SYRACUSE, 2018-2020 and SOUTH ALABAMA, 2021)

        A dual citizen from Buffalo, NY, Canisius High School in New York, Montverde Academy in Florida and the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association’s Athlete Institute Prep, where he averaged 17.9 ppg, 9.4 apg and 6.9 rpg as a senior. Originally committed to Butler but decommitted and enrolled at Syracuse.  

        As a freshman in 2018, Washington played in 18 games, for an average 6.1 mpg. He hit 5-17 (.294) from the floor, 2-12 (.167) from the arc and 7-10 from the line, while garnering 15 boards (0.8 rpg), 5 fouls, 10 assists, 7 turnovers, 6 steals, 1 block and 19 points, for a 1.1 ppg. He suffered a right knee injury in January and missed the remainder of the season. The Orange, coached by Jim Boeheim, finished 23-14 overall and 8-10 (tied 10^th) in ACC play. They defeated Arizona State 60-56, T.C.U. 57-52 and Michigan State 55-53 before losing 69-65 to Duke in the NCAA tournament sweet sixteen.

        As a sophomore in 2019, Washington played in 3 games, for an average 3.3 mpg. He hit 0-1 from the floor and 0-1 from the arc, while garnering 4 boards (1.3 rpg) and 1 assist. The Orange (coached by Jim Boehim) finished 20-14 overall and 10-8 (tied 6^th) in ACC play. They defeated Pittsburgh 73-69 before losing to Duke 84-72 in the conference’s postseason tournament quarterfinals, and then fell 78-69 to Baylor in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a junior in 2020, Washington played in 20 games, for an average 7.4 mpg. He hit 7-26 (.269) from the floor, 2-13 (.154) from the arc and 7-7 from the line, while garnering 17 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass and a 0.9 rpg), 3 fouls, 24 assists, 11 turnovers, 8 blocks and 23 points, for a 1.2 ppg. The Orange (coached by Jim Boeheim) finished 10-10 (tied 6^th) in ACC play and 18-14 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic. After the season, Washington left the program and transferred to South Alabama, where he was eligible as a senior in 2022. He was not listed on the 2022 roster.

WATKINS, ISAIAH

6-7 F   (DUQUESNE, 2014 and FURMAN, 2015-2016)

        From Toronto, Ont., and St. Benedict’s Prep in New Jersey, where he averaged 8.0 ppg, 8.7 rpg and 1.2 apg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2014, Watkins appeared in 16 games, for an average 6.0 mpg. He hit 7-23 (.304) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 8-11 (.727) from the line, while garnering 22 boards (including 10 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg), 19 fouls, 1 assists, 7 turnovers, 1 block, 7 steals and 22 points, for a 1.4 ppg. The Dukes (coached by Jim Ferry finished 13-17 overall and 5-11 (tied 10^th) in Atlantic 10 play.

        After the season, Watkins transferred to Furman.

        As a sophomore in 2015, Watkins redshirted. The Paladins, coached by Niko Medved finished 11-22 overall and 5-13 (10^th) in Southern League play.

        As a junior in 2016, Watkins played in a preseason exhibition game but did not see minutes thereafter and left the team in January, 2016, remaining in school.

WATSON, BRENT

        (WASHINGTON STATE, 1963-1964)

        A two-time MVP of the British Columbia provincials, helped Vancouver Magee win the title in 1961

        As a sophomore in 1963, Watson played in five games. He hit 2-11 (.182) from the floor and 2-4 from the line, while garnering 6 boards (1.2 rpg), 4 fouls and 6 points, for a 1.2 ppg. The Cougars, coached by Marv Harshman, finished 5-20 playing an independent schedule.

        As a junior in 1964, Watson played in 21 games. He hit 30-68 (.441) from the floor and 28-56 from the line, while garnering 52 boards (2.5 rpg), 38 fouls (fouling out 3 times) and 88 points, for a 4.2 ppg. The Cougars, coached by Marv Harshman, finished 5-21 overall and 2-13 (6^th) in Pac 8 play.

        As a senior in 1965, Watson played in x games. The Cougars, coached by Marv Harshman, finished 9-17 overall and 6-8 (5^th) in Pac 8 play.

WATSON, NATHANIEL J.

6-4 (IDAHO 1999-2002)

        From Edmonton Eastglen, Watson played competitive basketball for the first time in four seasons in 1999 after a two-year church mission and a one-year rehabilitation from a broken cheekbone.

        As a freshman in 1999, Watson played in 7 games for an average 2.0 mpg. He hit 1-3 from the field and 1-2 from the arc, while garnering 2 boards (0.3 rpg), 2 assists (0.3 apg), 2 turnovers (0.3 tpg), 1 steal (0.1 spg) and 3 points, for a 0.4 ppg (and a game-high 3). The Vandals, coached by Dave Farrar, finished 16-11 overall and 11-5 (tied 3rd) in Big West play.

        As a sophomore in 2000, Watson started 1 of the 11 games he played, for an average 3.7 mpg. He hit 2-11 (.182) from the floor, 1-5 from the arc and 1-4 from the line, while garnering 6 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and 0.5 rpg), 4 assists (0.4 apg), 2 turnovers (0.2 tpg), 1 steal (0.1 spg), 9 fouls and 6 points, for a 0.5 ppg (and a game-high 3). The Vandals, coached by Dave Farrar, finished 12-17 overall and 6-10 (tied 3rd, East division) in Big West play.

        As a junior in 2001, Watson started 6 of the 19 games he played, for an average 10.5 mpg. He hit 14-34 (.412) from the floor, 2-6 from the arc and 7-15 (.467) from the line, while garnering 33 boards (including 15 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg), 4 assists (0.2 apg), 12 turnovers 90.6 tpg), 4 steals (0.2 spg), 35 fouls and 37 points, for a 1.9 ppg (and a game-high 5). Midway through the season, Watson ruptured his spleen. The Vandals, coached by Dave Farrar, finished 6-21 overall and 3-13 (tied 7th) in Big West play. Farrar was turfed after the season and replaced by Leonard Perry.

        Watson opted not to return for his senior season.   

WATSON, TYRONE

6-5 F   (NEW MEXICO STATE, 2009-2013)

        From Hamilton Cathedral, where he averaged 15 ppg and 8.5 rpg as a senior and played on the Canadian junior national team.

        Watson redshirted in 2009. The Aggies, coached by Marvin Menzies, finished 17-15 overall and 9-7 (tied 3rd) in Western Athletic play.

        As a freshman in 2010, Watson started 4 of the 27 games he played, for an average 9.6 mpg. He hit 29-52 (.558) from the floor, 4-14 (.286) from the arc and 14-25 (.560) from the line, while garnering 52 boards (including 14 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg), 29 fouls, 14 assists, 4 blocks, 13 steals and 76 points, for a 2.8 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Marvin Menzies, finished 22-12 overall and 11-5 (tied 2nd) in WAC play. They lost 70-67 to Michigan State in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a sophomore in 2011, Watson started all 33 games, for an average 27.5 mpg. He hit 90-160 (.563) from the floor, 12-37 (.324) from the arc and 58-105 (.552) from the line, while garnering 161 boards (including 74 on the offensive glass and a 4.9 rpg), 79 fouls, 71 assists, 55 turnovers, 7 blocks, 39 steals and 250 points, for a 7.6 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Marvin Menzies, finished 16-17 overall and 9-7 (tied 3^rd) in WAC play.

        As a junior in 2012, Watson started 35 of the 36 games he played, for an average 29.1 mpg. He hit 92-186 (.495) from the floor, 2-24 (.083) from the arc and 65-111 (.586) from the line, while garnering 143 boards (including 57 on the offensive glass and a 4.0 rpg), 72 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 113 assists, 78 turnovers, 12 blocks, 34 steals and 251 points, for a 7.1 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Marvin Menzies, finished 26-10 overall and 10-4 (2^nd) in WAC play. They captured the postseason WAC title by defeating Louisiana Tech 82-57 in the final and them fell 79-66 to Indiana in the opening/second round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a senior in 2013, Watson started in 23 of the 24 games he played, for an average 32.5 mpg. He hit 85-175 (.486) from the floor, 6-19 (.316) from the arc and 72-109 (.661) from the line, while garnering 119 boards (including 38 on the offensive glass), 40 fouls (fouling out once), 68 assists, 61 turnovers, 7 blocks, 22 steals and 248 points, for a 10.3 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Marvin MenziesMenzie, finished 24-11 overall and 14-4 (3^rd) in WAC play. They defeated Idaho 65-49, Texas State 74-65 and UT Arlington to win the WAC postseason tournament before losing 64-44 to St. Louis in the opening (second) round of the NCAA tournament.

WEBSTER-CHAN, NEGUS

6-6 F   (MISSOURI, 2013 and HAWAII, 2015)–

From Pope John Paul II in Scarborough, Ont. and Huntington Prep in West Virginia, where he averaged 10.3 ppg, 7.3 rpg and 5.9 apg in his final year.

As a freshman in 2013, Webster-Chan started 6 of the 32 games he played, for an average 15.5 mpg. He hit 27-88 (.307) from the floor, 16-59 (.271) from the arc and 10-15 from the line, while garnering 63 boards (including 15 on the offensive glass and a 2.0 rpg), 30 fouls, 24 assists, 21 turnovers, 12 steals and 80 points, for a 2.4 ppg. The Tigers, coached by Frank Haith, finished 23-11 overall and 11-7 (tied 5^th) in SEC play. Given an at-large berth in the NCAA tournament, the Tigers lost 84-72 to Colorado State in the opening/second round of the draw. After the season, Webster-Chan left the program saying he wanted “to find a style that is more suited for me.” He subsequently enrolled at Hawaii, where he was eligible as a sophomore in 2015.

        As a sophomore in 2015, Webster-Chan started in 25 of 32 games, playing an average 26.0 mpg. He hit 92-244 (.377) from the floor, 64-156 (.410) from the arc and 19-31 (.613) from the line, while garnering 136 boards, including 40 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg, 45 fouls, 48 assists, 53 turnovers, 6 blocks, 28 steals and 267 points, for an 8.3 ppg. The Rainbows, coached by Benjy Taylor, finished 22-13 overall and 8-8 (5^th) in Big West play.

        After the season, Webster-Chan left the program to pursue professional opportunities in Europe.

WEGREN, JAMES

6-11 C (LOYOLA MARYMOUNT, 1984)

        As a freshman in 1984, Wegren played in 1 game and garnered 1 board. The Lions, coached by Ed Goorjian, finished 12-15 overall and 5-7 (6^th) in West coast play.

        After the season, Wegren, left the program.

WENNINGTON, BILL

7-0 C (ST. JOHN’S, 1982-85)

        Born in Montreal on Dec. 26, 1963. Wennington moved to Wheatley Heights, NY, where he played for Long Island Lutheran High School as a senior and was a McDonald’s HS All-American.

        As a freshman in 1982, Wennington played in 30 games, for an average 16.8 mpg. He hit 37-85 (.435) from the floor and 23-34 (.676) from the line, while garnering 126 boards (4.2 rpg), 86 fouls, 4 assists (0.1 apg), 20 turnovers, 35 blocks (1.2 bpg), 8 steals (0.3 spg) and 97 points, for a ppg of 3.2. The Redmen, coached by Lou Carnesecca, finished 21-9 overall and 9-5 (3rd) in the Big East. St. John’s defeated Penn 66-55 in the opening round of the NCAA before losing 69-68 to Alabama in the second round. Wennington shared post duties with Jeff Allen and was described as strong and aggressive but needing to establish inside presence, while foul prone and awkward. Over the summer, Wennington played for the Canadian National team in the Jones Cup in South Korea in Taiwan, the World Fair Games in Knoxville and the World Cup in Colombia.

        As a sophomore in 1983, Wennington played in 33 games for an average 19.9 mpg in a reserve role. He hit 69-114 (.605) from the floor and 44-63 (.698) from the line, while garnering 146 boards (4.4 rpg), 92 fouls, 9 assists (0.3 apg), 29 turnovers, 31 blocks (0.9 bpg), 9 steals (0.3 spg) and 182 points, for a ppg of 5.5. The Redmen, coached by Lou Carnesecca, finished 28-5 overall and 12-4 (tied 1st) in the Big East. Seeded first in the NCAA East regional, the Redmen defeated Rutgers 66-55 before losing 70-67 in the Sweet Sixteen to Georgia. In the summer of 1983, Wennington played on Canada’s championship team in the World University Games.

        Wennington worked his way into the Redmen starting line-up as a junior in 1984. He played in 26 games, for an average 28.3 mpg. He hit 124-209 (.593) from the floor and 56-83 (.675) from the line, while garnering 148 boards (5.7 rpg), 82 fouls, 32 assists (1.2 apg), 43 turnovers, 34 blocks (1.3 bpg), 16 steals (0.6 spg) and 304 points, for a 11.7 ppg. The Redmen, coached by Lou Carnesecca, finished 18-12 overall and 8-8 (tied 4th) in the Big East. Seeded ninth in the NCAA, they lost 65-63 in the opening round to Temple. Wennington was chosen a third team all Big East selection and led the Redmen in FG%, while finishing second in scoring and rebounding. He became a serious offensive threat, more aggressive, shooting better as he moved to his right. Missing four games during the season, the team struggled in his absence. Over the summer, Wennington played on the Canadian National team. While playing against a New York summer league all-star team, Wennington went up for a dunk but lost his balance and fell to the floor, landing on his head and back. He went into convulsions and was rushed to hospital, spending a night with a concussion and a bruised shoulder. But he was given a clean bill of health.

        As a senior starter in 1985, Wennington played in 34 games, for an average 32.3 mpg. He hit 168-279 (.602) from the floor and 102-125 (.816) from the line, while garnering 224 boards (6.6 rpg), 119 fouls, 55 assists (1.6 apg), 57 turnovers, 51 blocks (1.5 bpg), 21 steals (0.6 spg) and 438 points, for a 12.9 ppg. The Redmen, coached by Lou Carnesecca, finished 31-4 overall and 15-1 (1st) in Big East play. Seeded number on in the southeast regional, they whipped Southern 83-59, nipped Arkansas 68-65, defeated Kentucky 86-70 and North Carolina State 69-60 to qualify for the Final Four, where they lost in the semi-finals to Georgetown 77-59. “The numbers never told the story on that kid,” Carnesecca noted “His overall court presence, athletic ability and most important, his spirit. … well, those things just don’t show up in the box score.”

        Wennington was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks, with the 16^th pick overall, in the 1985 NBA draft. In 1990, he was traded by the Mavericks, along with a two first round draft picks, to the Sacramento Kings for Rodney McCray, a 1990 second round draft pick and a 1991 second round draft pick. In September, 1993, he signed as a free agent with the Chicago Bulls, with whom he won two NBA titles. In September, 1999, he signed as a free agent with the Sacramento Kings.

        In 1991-92 and 1992-93, Wennington toiled in a pro league in Italy.

Over the course of his NBA career, Wennington earned US$7,900,000.

BILL WENNINGTON’s NBA STATS at basketballreference.com

WESTROP, SAREN

6-7 F   (IONA, 2016)

        From Lethbridge, Alta., and Lethridge Collegiate Institute.

        As a freshman in 2016, Westrop played in 14 games, for an average 1.7 mpg. He hit 0-3 from the floor and 0-3 from the arc, while garnering 1 board, for a 0.1 rpg, 2 fouls and 2 assists, while being held scoreless. The Gaels, coached by Tim Cleuss, finished 22-11 overall and 16-4 (2^nd) in Metro Atlantic play. They defeated Canisius 73-55, Siena 81-70 and Monmouth 79-76 to capture the conference’s postseason crosn and then fell 94-81 to Iowa State in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        After the season, Westrop left the team and enrolled at Harcum JC. He subsequently surfaced at the University of Lethbridge.

WETHERELL, RYAN

5-10 G  (U.S.C. 2007-2010)

        From Calgary Winston Churchill, where he averaged 30 ppg and 8 apg as a senior.

        As a freshman walk-on in 2007, Wetherell played in 15 games, for an average 3.3 mpg. He hit 4-11 (.364) from the floor, 1-3 from the arc and 3-5 from the line, while garnering 1 board (0.1 rpg), 4 fouls, 4 assists (0.3 apg), 5 turnovers (0.3 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.00), 1 steal (0.1 spg) and 12 points, for a 0.8 ppg. Wetherell hadn’t been expected to see any action but saw action after freshman point guard Ryan Francis was shot and killed shortly before the season started. The Trojans, coached by Tim Floyd, finished 25-12 overall and 11-7 (tied 3rd) in Pac 10 play. They defeated Arkansas 77-60 and Texas 87-68 in NCAA play before losing in the Sweet Sixteen to North Carolina 74-64. “It was a little bit intimidating, but I came in thinking I had nothing to lose,” said Wetherell. “When I first came here, I was nervous offensively. But the thing I knew I could do, not matter what, was play hard defence. I was like an animal on defence; I was going crazy, And the coaches noticed that part of me right away.”

        As a sophomore in 2008, Wetherell played in 15 games, for an average 3.7 mpg. He hit 2-10 from the floor and 1-3 from the arc, while garnering 6 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.4 rpg), 7 fouls, 6 assists, 6 turnovers, 3 steals and 5 points, for a 0.3 ppg. The Trojans, coached by Tim Floyd, finished 21-12 overall and 11-7 (tied 3rd) in Pac 10 play. They fell 80-67 to Kansas State in the opening round of the NCAA tourney.

Wetherell did not play in 2009. The Trojans, coached by Tim Floyd finished 22-13 overall and 9-9 (tied 5th) in Pac 10 play. They defeated Boston College 72-55 in the opening round of the NCAA tourney before losing 74-69 to Michigan State.

As a junior in 2010, Wetherell played in 3 games for a total 6 minutes. He hit 0-1 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 0-1 from the line, while garnering 1 foul and no points. The Trojans, coached by Kevin O’Neill, finished 16-14 overall and 8-10 (7^th) in Pac 10 play.

WIGGINS, ANDREW

6-8 F   (KANSAS, 2014)

        From Vaughan, Ontario and two years at Huntington Prep in West Virginia where he was recognized as the national high school player of the year by Gatorade and also named Mr. Basketball USA. Wiggins was the subject of an enormous recruiting battle between his parent’s alma mater Florida State, Kentucky, North Carolina and Kansas. Son of former MNA player Mitch Wiggins and Canadian Olympic track and field sprinter Marita Payne. Wiggins represented Canada at the 2010 FIBA Under-17 Worlds and 2012 FIBA Under-18 Americas, with Canada earning bronze at both events.

        As a freshman in 2014, Wiggins was selected to the Wooden All-America team and was chosen a USBWA 2^nd-team all-American. He was the Big 12 freshman of the year and a first-team all-conference selection. Wiggins started all 34 games, for an average 32.8 mpg. He hit 188-416 (.452) from the floor, 43-124 (.347) from the arc and 174-25 (.773) from the line, while garnering 201 boards (including 74 on the offensive glass and a 5.9 apg), 91 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 53 assists, 76 turnovers, 32 blocks, 40 steals and 593 points, for a 17.4 ppg. The Jayhawks, coached by Bill Self, finished 25-10 overall and 14-4 (1^st) in Big 12 play. After losing to Iowa State in the Big 12 tournament, they received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, where they defeated Eastern Kentucky 80-69 before losing 60-57 to Stanford in the round of 32. He was one of 10 semi-finals for the Naismith college player of the year award

        After the season, Wiggins declared for the NBA draft and was selected the number pick of the draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers, the second consecutive year in which a Canadian had been the league’s top choice. In August, 2014, Wiggins, and teammate Anthony Bennett, the NBA’s top draft choice in 2013, along with Thaddeus Young of the Philadelphia 76ers was traded by the Cavaliers to the Minnesota Thunderwolves for Kevin Love, while the Sixers received Luc Richard Mbah a Moute and Alexey Shved from Minnesota and a 2015 first round draft pick from Cleveland.

        Wiggins was selected the NBA’s rookie of the year in his inaugural season, while being named to the NBA all-rookie team. The Timberwolves exercised their option in 2017-18. In October, 2017, Wiggins signed a five-year maximum salary extension. He was traded to the Golden State Warriors, along with 1^st round and second round draft picks in 2021, for Jacob Evans, D’Angelo Russell and Omari Spellman.

        As of 2022-23, Wiggins had earned roughly US$172.56-million in the NBA.

ANDREW WIGGINS’ NBA STATS at basketballreference.com

WIGGINS, KRIS

6-3 G   (PORTLAND, 1997)

        From Canmore. Winston Churchill HS

        As a freshman in 1997, Wiggins appeared in 15 games, for an average 6.7 mpg. He hit 4-10 from the floor, 2-5 from the arc and 0.4 from the line, while garnering 12 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.8 rpg), 11 assists (0.7 apg), 15 turnovers (1.0 tpg), 6 steals (0.4 spg), 11 fouls and 10 points, for a 0.7 ppg (and a game-high 5). The Pilots, coached by Rob Chavez, finished 9-18 overall and 4-10 (tied 6th) in West Coast play.

        Wiggins left the program after the season.

WIGGINS, NICK

6-6 G   (WICHITA STATE, 2013-2014)

        From Thornhill, Ontario, played his senior high school year at Godby, Tennessee. Played one year at Vincennes University JC and then one year at Wabash Valley JC, where he led the team to the national tournament and was a second-team all-American.

        As a junior in 2013, Wiggins started 1 of the 36 games he played, for an average 12.8 mpg. He hit 59-135 (.386) from the floor, 31-74 (.419) from the arc and 27-37 (.730) from the line, while garnering 63 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg), 29 fouls, 11 assists, 21 turnovers, 6 blocks, 10 steals and 176 points, for a 4.9 ppg. The Shockers, coached by Gregg Marshall, finished 30-9 overall and 15-2 (2^nd) in Missouri Valley play. They received an at-large to the NCAA tournament and defeated Pittsburgh 73-55, top-ranked Gonzaga 76-70, La Salle 72-58 and Ohio State 70-66 before losing to eventual champ Louisville in the national semi-finals.

        As a senior in 2014, Wiggins played in 36 games, for an average 15.2 mpg. He hit 58-161 (.360) from the floor, 22-87 (.253) from the arc and 44-75 (.587) from the line, while garnering 82 boards (including 21 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg), 45 fouls, 20 assists, 30 turnovers, 9 blocks, 9 steals and 182 points, for a 5.1 ppg. The Shockers, coached by Gregg Marshall, finished 35-1 overall and 18-0 (1^st) in Missouri Valley play. They defeated Evansville 80-58, Missouri State 67-42 and Indiana State 83-69 to capture the Missouri Valley postseason title. Seeded number one in the NCAA tourney, they defeated Cal Poly 64-37 in the opening round, before losing 78-76 to Kentucky.

WIGGINTON, LINDELL

6-2 G   (IOWA STATE, 2018-2019)

        From Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, where he averaged 20.1 ppg, 4.4 apg and 4.2 rpg while being chosen Virginia’s player of the year and an All-USA third team selection. He played for the Canadian national team that finished 2^nd at the U18 FIBA Americas in Chile and on the U19 team that captured a gold medal at the World Championships in Cairo.

        As a freshman in 2018, Wigginton started all 31 games, playing an average 33.0 mpg. He hit 171-413 (.414) from the floor, 69-172 (.401) from the arc and 107-162 (.660) from the line, while garnering 116 boards (including 20 on the offensive glass and a 3.7 rpg), 78 fouls, 88 assists, 92 turnovers, 28 steals and 13 blocks. He was an honourable mention all-conference selection and was selected to the conference’s All-Newcomer team. The Cyclones (coached by Steve Prohm) finished 23-18 overall and 4-14 (10^th) in Big 12 play.

        As a sophomore in 2019, Wigginton started 2 of the 25 games he played, for an average 26.0 mpg. He hit 98-236 (.415) from the floor, 46-118 (.390) from the arc and 95-132 (.720) from the line, while garnering 101 boards (including 18 on the offensive glass and a 4.0 rpg), 49 fouls, 53 assists, 49 turnovers, 19 steals, 9 blocks and 337 points, for a 13.5 ppg. He was named the conference’s Sixth Man of the Year, was an honourable mention all-conference selection and was selected to the postseason all-tournament team. The Cyclones (coached by Steve Prohm) finished 23-12 overall and 9-9 (5^th) in Big 12 play. They defeated Baylor 83-66, Kansas State 63-59 and Kansas 78-66 to win the conference’s postseason tournament and then fell 62-59 to Ohio State in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        After the season, Wigginton declared for the NBA draft and went undrafted. He signed a summer league contract with the Toronto Raptors. He subsequently signed an exhibit-10 contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves in September, 2019 and was waived a month later. He signed a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks in January, 2022.

LINDELL WIGGINTON’S NBA STATS at basketballreference.com

WIGGINTON, RODELL

6-5 F   (BUFFALO, 2015-2016)

From Dartmouth, NS, Dashawn Academy in Lee, Maine and Central Florida JC, where he averaged 16.2 ppg and 6.3 rpg in his final year. In his freshman year, he helped Central Florida win a national NJCAA title. Originally verballed to Ohio University but after Jim Christian bailed to Boston College, Wigginton decommitted and signed with Buffalo.

As a junior in 2015, Wigginton started 6 of the 32 games he played, for an average 22.3 mpg. He hit 89-208 (.428) from the floor, 12-49 (.245) from the arc and 44-76 (.579) from the line, while garnering 136 boards, including 47 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg, 58 fouls (fouling out once), 30 assists, 17 blocks, 26 steals and 234 points, for a 7.3 ppg. The Bulls, coached by Bobby Hurley, finished 23-10 overall and 12-6 (1^st, East Division) of Mid-American play. They defeated Akron 68-59 and Central Michigan 89-84 to capture the postseason conference crown and then lost 68-62 to West Virginia in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. After the season, Hurley bailed for Arizona State and was replaced by assistant Nate Oats.

As a senior in 2016, Wigginton started 10 of the 33 games he played, for an average 17.8 mpg. He hit 86-188 (.457) from the floor, 5-21 (.238) from the arc and 55-83 (.663) from the line, while garnering 174 boards, including 61 on the offensive glass and a 5.3 rpg, 73 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 24 assists, 58 turnovers, 18 blocks, 18 steals and 232 points, for a 7.0 ppg. The Bulls, coached by Nate Oats, finished 20-15 overall and 10-8 (tied 3^rd, East division) in Mid-American play. They defeated Miami-O 94-81, Ohio 88-74 and Akron 64-61 to win the conference postseason title and then fell 79-72 to Miami-FLA in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

WILKINS, ANDRE

6-5 F   (CORNELL, 2008-2010)

        From Toronto Emery, Wilkins originally committed to Brown University in 2007 but left after a coaching change in the off-season and accepted an offer from the College of Charleston, where days later, the coach was fired and Wilkins again bolted, enrolling at Blinn College in Texas. As a junior college freshman in 2007, Wilkins averaged 8.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. He then transferred to Cornell.

        As a sophomore in 2008, Wilkins played in 27 games, for an average 6.8 mpg. He hit 17-34 from the floor and 10-16 (.625) from the line, while garnering 31 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg), 13 fouls, 3 assists, 8 turnovers, 1 block, 9 steals and 44 points, for a 1.6 ppg. The Big Red, coached by Steve Donahue, finished 22-6 overall and 14-0 (1st) in Ivy League play. They fell 77-53 to Stanford in the opening round of the NCAA tourney.

        As a junior in 2009, Wilkins played in 15 games, for an average 3.9 mpg. He hit 6-16 (.375) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 1-3 from the line, while garnering 14 boards (including 9 on the offensive glass and a 0.9 rpg), 9 fouls, 1 assist, 7 turnovers, 2 steals and 13 points, for a 0.9 ppg. The Big Red, coached by Steve Donahue, finished 21-10 overall and 11-3 (1st) in Ivy play. They fell 78-59 to Missouri in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a senior in 2010, Wilkins started 1 of the 17 games he played, for an average 3.6 mpg. He hit 7-21 (.333) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 2-4 from the line, while garnering 10 boards (including 4 on the offensive glass and a 0.6 rpg), 4 fouls, 1 assist, 9 turnovers, 2 blocks, 5 steals and 16 points, for a 0.9 ppg. The Big Red, coached by Steve Donahue, finished 29-5 overall and 13-1 (1st) in Ivy league play. They defeated Temple 78-65 and Wisconsin 87-69 in the NCAA tournament before losing 63-45 to Kentucky in the Sweet Sixteen.

WILLIAMS, ALAN

        (MONTANA STATE,

        From Raymond, Alberta.

WILLIAMS, ERIC

6-8 F   (NIAGARA, 2009-2012)

        From Hope, B.C. and Champlain St-Lambert. He captured bronze medals at two CCAA nationals. Averaged 28 ppg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2009, Williams redshirted. The Purple Eagles, coached by Joe Mihalich, finished 26-9 overall and 14-4 (2nd) in Metro Atlantic play. They fell 68-62 to Rhode Island in the opening round of the NIT.

        As a freshman in 2010, Williams started 4 of 24 games, playing an average 6.2 mpg. He hit 22-43 (.512) from the floor an d9-16 (.563) from the line, while garnering 38 boards (including 16 on the offensive glass and 1.6 rpg). 24 fouls, 2 assists, 11 assists, 1 block, 4 steals and 53 points, for a 2.2. ppg. The Purple Eagles, coached by Joe Mihalich, finished 18-15 overall and 9-9 (5th) in Metro Atlantic play.

        As a sophomore in 2011, Williams started 22 of 29 games, playing an average 17.1 mpg. He hit 46-91 (.505) from the floor and 26-42 (.619) from the line, while garnering 93 boards (including 61 on the offensive glass and 3.2 rpg), 70 fouls (fouling out twice), 7 assists, 30 turnovers, 13 blocks, 11 steals and 118 points, for a 4.1 ppg. The Purple Knights, coached by Joe Mihalich, finished 9-23 overall and 5-13 (8^th) in Metro Atlantic play.

        As a junior in 2012, Williams played in 12 games for an average 5.4 mpg. He hit 6-8 (.750) from the floor and 0-2 from the line, while garnering 12 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg), 12 fouls (fouling out once), 2 assists, 3 turnovers, 5 blocks, 1 steal and 12 points, for a 1.0 ppg. The Purple Knights, coached by Joe Mihalich, finished 14-19 overall and 8-10 (tied 6th) in Metro Atlantic play.

        Though he had a year of eligibility remaining, Williams graduated in 2012.

WILLIAMS, KAI

6-6 F   (SOUTH DAKOTA STATE, 2007-2010)

        From Regina Campbell Collegiate, where he helped the Tartans win a provincial title in his junior year and a silver in his senior year while averaging 27.9 ppg, 11.3 rpg and 4.3 apg.

        As a freshman in 2007, Williams started 29 of 30 games, playing an average 31.9 mpg. He hit 130-258 (.504) from the floor, 25-76 (.329) from the arc and 78-104 (.750) from the line, while garnering 195 boards (including 58 on the offensive glass and a 6.5 rpg), 60 fouls (fouling out twice), 33 assists (1.1 apg), 61 turnovers (2.0 rpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.54), 12 blocks (0.4 bpg), 15 steals (0.5 spg) and 363 points for a 12.1 ppg. The Jackrabbits, coached by Scott Nagy, finished 6-24 overall playing an independent schedule.

        As a sophomore in 2008, Williams started all 29 games, for an average 35.1 mpg. He hit 142-288 (.493) from the floor, 41-111 (.369) from the arc and 81-115 (.704) from the line, while garnering 225 boards (including 69 on the offensive glass and a 7.8 rpg), 65 fouls (fouling out once), 47 assists, 63 turnovers, 15 blocks, 19 steals and 406 points, for a 14.0 ppg. The Jackrabbits, coached by Scott Nagy, finished 8-21 overall and 3-15 in Summit League play.

        As a junior in 2009, Williams started 29 of 33 games, for an average 32.2 mpg. He hit 121-306 (.395) from the floor, 34-125 (.272) from the arc and 46-63 (.730) from the line, while garnering 233 boards (including 72 on the offensive glass and a 7.1 rpg), 74 fouls (fouling out twice), 42 assists, 54 turnovers, 7 blocks, 18 steals and 322 points, for a 9.8 ppg. The Jackrabbits, coached by Scott Nagy, finished 13-20 overall and 7-11 (7th) in Summit League play.

        As a senior in 2010, Williams started 26 of 30 games, playing an average 28 mpg. He hit 116-222 (.523) from the floor, 29-77 (.377) from the arc and 71-97 (.732) from the line, while garnering 191 boards (including 66 on the offensive glass and a 6.4 rpg), 57 fouls (fouling out once), 24 assists, 28 turnovers, 5 blocks, 12 steals and 332 points, for an 11.1 ppg. Williams was selected an All-Summit league honorable mention. The Jackrabbits, coached by Scott Nagy, finished 14-16 overall and 10-8 (4th) in Summit play.

WILLIAMS, RAHIM

6-6 F   (YOUNGSTOWN STATE, 2017)

        From Toronto and Orangeville Prep. Then spent a year at Snow College in 2013-14 and a year the State College of Florida in 2015-16, where he averaged 9.9 ppg, 5.4 rpg and 3.3 apg.

        As a junior in 2017, Williams started 10 of the 21` games he played, for an average 16.8 mpg. He hit 26-73 (.356) from the floor, 6-26 (.231) from the arc and 16-24 (.667) from the line, while garnering 42 boards, including 9 on the offensive glass and a 2.0 rpg, 17 fouls, 15 assists, 25 turnovers, 13 blocks, 8 steals and 74 points, for a 3.5 ppg. The Penguins, coached by Jerry Slocum, finished 13-21 overall and 5-13 (tied 8^th) in Horizon League play. After the season, Slocum retired and was replaced by Fairmont State coach Jerrod Calhoun.

        Williams left the program and enrolled at NCAA Division II Shaw University in North Carolina in 2018.

WILLIAMS, RUEADALE

6-3 G   (KANSAS STATE, 2021 and COASTAL CAROLINA, 2022 and B.Y.U. 2023)

        From Hamilton, Ont., Sir Allan Macnab Seconddary, Forest Trail Academy in Kernersville, N.C., and Northeastern Oklahoma A&M JC, where he was selected an NJCAA second-team All-American, while averaging 8.3 apg, 21.0 ppg, 6.7 rpg and 2.7 spg.

        As a junior in 2021, Williams started 4 of the 27 games he played, for an average 18.1 mpg. He hit 50-124 (.403) from the floor, 15-51 (.294) from the arc and 14-19 (.737) from the line, while garnering 69 boards (including 13 on the offensive glass and a 2.6 rpg), 27 fouls, 37 assists, 34 turnovers, 11 steals, 2 blocks and 129 points, for a 4.8 ppg. The Wildcats (coached by Bruce Weber) finished 9-20 overall and 4-14 (9^th) in Big 12 play. They defeated T.C.U. 71-50 before losing 74-68 in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.

        After the season, Williams left the program and entered the transfer portal, enrolling at Coastal Carolina, where he was eligible as a senior in 2022.

        As a senior in 2022, Williams started 26 of 33 games, playing an average 30.2 mpg. He hit 176-346) from the floor, 51-114 (.447) from the arc and 83-113 (.735) from the line, while garnering 139 boards, including 27 on the offensive glass and a 4.2 rpg, 49 fouls, 107 assists, 74 turnovers, 48 steals, 4 blocks and 486 points, for a 14.7 ppg. The Chanticleers (coached by Cliff Ellis) finished 19-14 overall and 8-8 (7^th) in Sun Belt play. They fell 70-64 to Georgia Southern in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament. They then defeated Maryland-Eastern Shore 66-42, Florida Gulf Coast 84-68 and South Alabama 69-68 before losing 85-74 to Fresno State in The Basketball Classic (formerly the Collegeinsider.com tournament) final.

        After the season, Williams entered the transfer portal and enrolled at B.Y.U.

        As a covid-eligible senior in 2023, Williams started 13 of 34 games, playing an average 23.5 mpg. He hit 142-307 (.463) from the floor, 32-102 (.314) from the arc and 118-140 (.843) from the line, while garnering 91 boards, including 17 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg, 49 fouls, 96 assists, 76 turnovers, 6 blocks, 26 steals and 434 points, for a 12.8 ppg. The Cougars (coached by Mark Pope) finished 19-15 and 7-9 (tied 5^th) in West Coast play. They defeated Portland 82-71 and Loyola-Marymount 73-63 before losing 76-69 to Saint Mary’s-CAL in the postseason conference tournament semi-finals.

WILLIAMS, TREVOR

6-1 G (SOUTHERN, 1986-1987)

        Born in Montreal, Quebec, in 1965, where he toiled at Westmount High and then at Dawson College. Williams played his senior year in high school at North Carolina’s Laurenburg Institute, where he averaged 20 ppg, 5.0 rpg and 6.0 apg as a teammate of HS All-American Chris Washburn.

        As a freshman in 1986, Williams played in 17 games, for an average 5.6 mpg. He hit 6-21 (.286) from the floor and 11-20 (.550) from the line, while garnering 6 boards (0.4 rpg), 12 assists, 5 steals, 1 block, 14 turnovers, 18 fouls and 23 points, for a 1.4 ppg. The Jaguars, coached by Bob Hopkins, averaging 1.0 ppg and 0.5 rpg. Southern finished 19-8 overall and 11-3 (tied 1st) in the SWAC conference. Lost in the postseason tourney and weren’t invited to postseason play. After the season, Hopkins bolted for Grambling State and was replaced by Ben Jobe.

        As a sophomore in 1987, Williams played in 24 games, for a total 225 minutes. He hit 33-83 (.398) from the floor, 6-13 from the arc and 16-30 (.553) from the line, while garnering 21 boards (0.9 rpg), 24 assists, 17 fouls, 16 steals, 3 blocks, 21 turnovers and 88 points, for a 3.7 ppg. The Jaguars, coached by Ben Jobe, finished 19-12 overall and 9-5 (2^nd) in SWAC play.

        Later transferred to St. Peter’s for his senior year but did not play. He subsequently enrolled at Concordia but left the program in midseason in a dispute with John Dore.

        Williams became head coach of the Dawson Lady Blues.

WILLIAMSON, GARRETT

6-5 G   (ST. JOSEPH’S, 2007-2010)

Born in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania but holds dual citizenship as his mother was born in Toronto.

        As a freshman in 2007, Williamson started 31 of 32 games, for an average 23.8 mpg. He hit 50-96 (.521) from the floor, 4-23 (.174) from the arc and 50-74 (.676) from the line, while garnering 114 boards, including 36 on the offensive glass and a 3.6 rpg, 62 assists (1.9 apg), 31 steals (1.0 spg), 16 blocks (0.5 bpg), 43 turnovers, 95 fouls and 162 points, for a 5.1 ppg. The Hawks (coached by Phil Martelli) finished 18-14 overall and 9-7 (6^th) in Atlantic 10 play.

        As a sophomore in 2008, Williamson started 4 of 34 games, for an average 23.3 mpg. He hit 56-100 from the floor, 3-18 (.167) from the arc and 60-92 (.652) from the line, while garnering 92 boards, including 23 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg, 89 assists (2.6 apg), 39 steals (1.1 spg), 18 blocks (0.5 bpg), 56 turnovers, 83 fouls and 181 points, for a 5.3 ppg. The Hawks (coached by Phil Martelli) finished 21-13 overall and 9-7 (4^th) in Atlantic 10 play before losing 72-64 to Oklahoma in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a junior in 2009, Williamson started all 32 games, for an average 34.1 mpg. He hit 60-158 (.380) from the floor, 3-12 from the arc and 65-96 (.677) from the line, while garnering 119 boards, including 20 on the offensive glass and a 3.7 rpg, 145 assists (4.5 apg), 49 steals (1.5 spg), 38 blocks (1.2 bpg), 72 turnovers, 94 fouls and 194 points, for a 6.1 ppg. The Hawks (coached by Phil Martelli) finished 17-15 overall and 9-7 (5^th) in Atlantic 10 play.

        As a senior in 2010, Williamson started all 31 games, for an average 33.8 mpg. He hit 102-196 (.520) from the floor, 12-44 (.273) from the arc and 135-176 (.767) from the line, while garnering 113 boards, including 23 on the offensive glass and a 3.6 rpg, 120 assists (3.9 apg), 54 steals (1.7 spg), 32 blocks (1.0 bpg), 80 turnovers, 88 fouls and 375 points, for a 12.1 ppg. The Hawks (coached by Phil Martelli) finished 11-20 overall and 5-11 (12^th) in Atlantic 10 play.

WILLIAMSON, JAHARI

6-1 G   (VALPARAISO, 2024-

        From Pickering, Ont., and the Royal Crown Academy. Toiled for the U19 Canadian team at the 2023 World Cup.

        As a freshman in 2024, Williamson started 5 of 30 games, playing an average 19.6 mpg. He hit 73-206 (.354) from the floor, 40-112 (.357) from the arc and 52-64 (.813) from the line, while garnering 58 boards, including 6 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg, 36 fouls, 28 assists, 23 turnovers, 1 block, 17 steals and 238 points, for a 7.9 ppg. The Crusaders (coached by Roger Powell Jr) finished 7-25 overall and 3-17 (12^th) in Missouri Valley play. They lost 86-61 to Belmont in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.

WILLMS, MATT

7-1 C   (UTEP, 2013-2018)

        From Leamington, Ontario. Played a year at Consortium High in Detroit, Michigan and then a year of prep school at Findlay Prep in Nevada, where he averaged 8.5 ppg, 5.5 rpg and 1.5 bpg in his final year.

        Willms was redshirted for academic reasons in 2013. The Miners, coached by Tim Floyd, finished 18-14 overall and 10-6 (3^rd) in Conference USA play.

        As a freshman in 2014, Willms started 23 of 34 games, for an average 17 mpg. He hit 68-124 (.548) from the floor and 46-70 (.657) from the line, while garnering 118 boards (including 39 on the offensive glass and a 3.5 rpg), 78 fouls, 33 assists, 46 turnovers, 28 blocks, 19 steals and 182 points, for a 5.4 ppg. The Miners, coached by Tim Floyd, finished 23-11 overall and 12-4 (5^th) in Conference USA play. After defeating East Carolina 77-68 and then losing 64-56 to Southern Mississippi in the conference tournament, they were invited to the College Basketball Invitational and fell 61-56 to Fresno State in the opening round.

        As a sophomore in 2015, Willms started 9 of the 27 games he played, for an average 18.6 mpg. He hit 54-98 (.551) from the floor and 32-51 (.627) from the line, while garnering 117 boards, including 33 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg, 55 fouls (fouling out twice), 23 assists, 27 turnovers, 30 blocks, 13 steals and 140 points, for a 5.2 ppg. The Miners, coached by Tim Floyd, finished 22-11 overall and 13-5 (tied 2^nd) in Conference USA play. They lost 81-66 to Murray State in the opening round of the NIT.

        As a junior in 2016, Willms played in 2 games, for an average 11.5 mpg. He hit 2-4 from the floor and 2-4 from the line, while garnering 6 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass and a 3.0 rpg, 3 fouls, 3 turnovers and 6 points, for a 3.0 ppg. He missed the remainder of the season with a foot injury. He subsequently was awarded a medical redshirt. The Miners, coached by Tim Floyd, finished 19-14 overall and 10-8 (6^th) in Conference USA play.

        As a junior in 2017, Willms started 30 of 32 games, playing an average 26.8 mpg. He hit 150-254 (.591) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 65-113 (.575) from the line, while garnering 175 boards, including 44 on the offensive glass and a 5.5 rpg, 5 fouls, 33 assists, 74 turnovers, 40 blocks, 8 steals and 365 points, for an 11.4 ppg. The Miners (coached by Tim Floyd) finished 15-17 overall and 12-6 (tied 3^rd) in Conference USA play. After the season, Floyd was turfed and replaced by Fresno State head coach Rodney Terry.

        As a senior in 2018, Willms started in 16 of the 23 games he played, for an average 22.5 mpg. He hit 74-126 (.587) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 45-72 (.625) from the line, while garnering 125 boards (including 44 on the offensive glass and a 5.4 rpg), 58 fouls (fouling out twice), 18 assists, 38 turnovers, 27 blocks, 6 steals and 193 points, for an 8.4 ppg. The Miners (coached by Rodney Terry), finished 11-20 overall and 6-12 (tied 11^th) in Conference USA play.

WILSON, DOUG

6-4 G (NEW HAMPSHIRE, 1993-96)

        From Oshawa, O’Neil HS.

        As a freshman in 1993, Wilson started 2 of the 26 games he played, for a total 368 minutes. He hit 36-84 (.429) from the floor, 7-23 (.304) from the arc and 19-28 (.679) from the line, while garnering 47 boards, including 15 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg, 64 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 47 assists, 41 turnovers, 1 block, 14 steals and 98 points, for a 3.8 ppg. The Wildcats, coached by Gib Chapman, finished 6-21 overall and 4-10 (tied 6th) in North Atlantic Conference play.

        As a sophomore in 1994, Wilson started 25 of 27 games he played, for a total 776 minutes. He hit 79-172 (.459) from the floor, 19-51 (.373) from the arc and 56-76 (.737) from the line, while garnering 94 boards, including 21 on the offensive glass and a 3.5 rpg, 84 fouls (fouling out 6 times, 78 assists, 55 turnovers, 9 blocks, 63 steals and 233 points, for an 8.6 ppg, while also serving as the Wildcats defensive stopper. The Wildcats, coached by Gib Chapman, finished 15-13 overall and 8-6 (4th) in the North Atlantic Conference.

        Wilson assumed the Wildcats point guard position late in his junior season and matured into the team’s floor general. “Doug is our point guard and an outstanding defensive player. He’s a good playmaker and has improved his range so that he’s developed into one of the better guards in the NAC,” said coach Gib Chapman. Wilson started 27 of 28 games, playing a total 847 minutes. He hit 73-146 (.500) from the floor, 11-34 (.324) from the arc and 47-72 (.653) from the line, while garnering 128 boards, including 36 on the offensive glass and a 4.6 rpg), 91 fouls (fouling out 6 times), 100 assists, 58 turnovers, 17 blocks, 56 steals and 204 points, for a 7.3 ppg. The Wildcats, coached by Gib Chapman, finished 19-9 overall and 9-5 (tied 2nd) in the North Atlantic Conference.

        Wilson was selected one of the team’s tri-captains for senior season. He averaged 9.7 ppg and 4.8 rpg as a starter and garnered 51 steals as the Wildcats finished 6-21 and 5-13 (tied for 7th) in the North Atlantic Conference, a dismal season which led to the firing of head coach Gib Chapman.

WILSON, KYLE

5-11 G (MASSACHUSETTS, 2002-2003 and SAN JOSE STATE, 2004)

        Considered Canada’s top point guard in his class. From White Rock Christian Academy, where he averaged 25.0 ppg and 9.5 apg as a senior. Once scored 12 treys in a game. Originally signed to play with Lappas at Villanova saying “it’s a perfect fit” but is released when Lappas is dumped and move with him to Massachusetts. Once suspended from classes at White Rock for getting his girlfriend pregnant. Penalized by school for breaking its code of conduct.

        As a freshman in 2002, Wilson started 7 of 29 games, playing an average 16.4 mpg. He hit 33-108 (.306) from the floor, 25-74 (.338) from the arc and 21-28 (.750) from the line, while garnering 39 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg), 55 fouls, 53 assists, 44 turnovers, 18 steals, and 112 points, for a ppg of 3.9. The Minutemen, coached by Steve Lappas, finished 13-16 overall and 6-10 in Atlantic Ten play. Wilson won the team’s sixth man award.

        As a sophomore in 2003, Wilson played in just four games, for an average 4.0 mpg. He hit 2-3 (.667) from the arc, while garnering 1 board (0.3 rpg), 3 fouls, 2 assists, 4 turnovers and 6 points, for a ppg of 1.5. The Minutemen, coached by Lappas, finished 11-18 overall and 6-10 (4th, East division) of Atlantic 10 play.

        A disgruntled Wilson opted to transfer. Lappas said his first recruit ever at Massachusetts “is a good person, and we’re sorry that things didn’t work out for him here. I believe he wants to find a situation that’s a little closer to home for him and his family, and we are going to help him do that.”

        Wilson then transferred to San Jose State, where he was eligible as a sophomore in 2004. He started 1 of the 15 games he played, toiling an average 12.8 mpg. He hit 18-40 (.450) from the floor, 12-28 (.429) from the arc and 3-5 from the line, while garnering 16 boards (including 4 on the offensive glass and 1.1 rpg), 8 fouls, 22 assists, 18 turnovers, 6 steals and 51 points, for a ppg of 3.4. The Spartans, coached by Phil Johnson, finished 1-17 (10th) in WAC play and 6-23 overall.

After the season, Wilson opted to return to Canada and enroll at Simon Fraser. “I’ve played three seasons of Division 1 basketball and I haven’t really enjoyed it that much,” said Wilson, a sociology major. “It has not been a great experience for me and I’m looking forward to coming home to play with my best friends and having fun playing basketball again. Playing Division 1 looks awesome on TV but if you’re not in a top 25 program, winning all of the time and going to the tournament, it isn’t the greatest experience. I want to come to SFU where I’ll have the freedom to play and possibly win a championship.”
        He later completed his fifth year at UBC.

WILSON, OSA

6-6 F   (SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, 2019-2020)

        From Toronto and the NJCAA’s Northwest Kansas Tech.

        As a junior in 2019, Wilson started 5 of the 21 games he played, for an average 10.4 mpg. He hit 30-57 (.526) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 12-20 (.600) from the line, while garnering 64 rebounds (including 32 on the offensive glass), 7 assists, 23 turnovers, 11 steals, 5 blocks and 72 points, for a 3.4 ppg. The Jaguars (coached by Sean Woods) finished 7-25 overall and 6-12 (tied 7^th) in SWAC play.

        As a senior in 2020, Wilson played in 8 games, for an average 6.3 mpg. He hit 8-22 (.364) from the floor, 1-2 from the arc and 3-6 from the line, while garnering 15 rebounds (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg), 2 assists, 2 turnovers, 4 steals and 20 points, for a 2.5 ppg. The Jaguars (coached by Sean Woods) finished 13-5 (2^nd) in SWAC play and 17-15 overall. They defeated Alabama State 67-53 in the opening round of the conference tournament before postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.

WILTJER, GREG

6-11 C (OREGON STATE, 1982)

        Born November 26, 1960 in Whitehorse, Yukon.

        Almost enrolled at Washington in 1981, where he was expected to start, but then opted to spend another year at North Idaho JC, where he averaged 17.1 ppg, 10 rpg and 3 bpg before transferring to Oregon State. Selected as a first-team All-American at NJCAA while at North Idaho, where he helped the team attain a 30-1 record. He attracted the attention of the University of Washington but members of the Huskies staff were found by the Pac 10 to have violated recruiting rules. In May 1980, a representative of the UW’s athletic interests (booster) provided a prospective recruit – Greg Wiltjer – with a travel bag at no cost to the recruit. In July 1980, an assistant basketball coach gave two pairs of basketball shoes to the same recruit. In August 1980, a former assistant basketball coach arranged for the same recruit to receive lodging at the home of a UW booster. Conference action: Conducted an investigation and determined the UW had committed three recruiting violations. The Pac-10 turned over its findings to the NCAA. NCAA action: Although the violations were limited in nature and involved only one prospect, the NCAA Council found the UW had received a “recruiting advantage.” NCAA penalties: Publicly reprimanded and censured the UW and admonished the school to avoid a recurrence of similar violations. The NCAA did not place the UW on probation, nor did it ban the UW from postseason play or issue TV sanctions. Fallout: Negligible for the UW. Wiltjer later opted to attend the University of Oregon State. “The violations are a matter of serious concern to me,” said head coach Marv Harshman. “We regret very much that they occurred.”

        As a junior in 1982, Wiltjer injured an ankle early in the season and never became a major factor for the Beavers. He played in 19 games, for an average 14.2 mpg. He hit 41-70 (.586) from the floor, and 21-30 (.700) from the line, while garnering 70 boards (3.7 rpg), 38 fouls (fouling out 3 times) 9 assists, 29 turnovers, 9 blocks, 6 steals and 103 points, for a 5.4 ppg. The Beavers, coached by Ralph Miller, finished 25-5 and captured their third straight Pac 10 crown. They defeated Pepperdine 70-51 and then Idaho 60-42 in the NCAA tourney but then lost to Georgetown 69-45 in the West regional final.

        Wiltjer then transferred to Uvic, where he led the Vikings to two national titles.

Wiltjer graduated in 1984, he was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the second round (43rd overall) in 1984-85. He attended preseason camps with Indiana in 1990, with the LA Clippers in 1991 and the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1993 but never made an NBA squad. Instead he played 12 seasons in Europe, including teams in Italy, Spain and Greece. He was member of the FC Barcelona in Spain that captured the European Cup Winner’s Cup in 1986. He played for Aris BC from 1987 to 1989 and he won two Greek championships (1988, 1989), two Greek Basketball Cups (1988, 1989) and he took part in two consecutive final fours of the European Championship Cup (1988 and 1989). Wiltjer played 1991-92 in the Continental Basketball Association with the Omaha Racers. Then became a high school coach in Oregon, coaching his son Kyle, who accepted a scholarship from the University of Kentucky.

WILTJER, KYLE

6-9 F   (KENTUCKY, 2012-2013 and GONZAGA, 2015-2016)

        A Canadian citizen and son of Greg Wiltjer who was raised in Portland, Oregon and averaged 19.6 ppg, 7.8 rpg and 2.5 apg as a senior at Jesuit High.

        As a freshman in 2012, Wiltjer played in 40 games, for an average 11.6 mpg. He hit 71-162 (.438) from the floor, 35-81 (.432) from the arc and 22-27 (.815) from the line, while garnering 70 boards (including 26 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg), 44 fouls, 16 assists, 27 turnovers, 17 blocks, 5 steals and 199 points, for a 5.0 ppg. The Wildcats, coached by John Calipari, finished 38-2 overall and 16-0 (1^st, East division) of the SEC. They lost 71-64 to Vanderbilt in the league’s postseason tournament final and then defeated Western Kentucky 81-66, Iowa State 87-71, Indiana 102-90, Baylor 82-70, Louisville 69-61 and Kansas 67-59 to win the NCAA title.

        As a sophomore in 2013, Wiltjer started in 10 of 33 games, playing an average 23.8 mpg. He hit 117-278 (.421) from the floor, 55-150 (.367) from the arc and 47-58 (.810) from the line, while garnering 137 boards (including 35 on the offensive glass and a 4.2 rpg), 51 fouls, 50 assists, 42 turnovers, 14 blocks, 12 steals and 336 points, for a 10.2 ppg. The Wildcats, coached by John Calipari, finished 21-12 overall and 12-6 (tied 2^nd) in SEC play. They lost in the opening round of the SEC tournament, were snubbed by the NCAA and then fell 59-57 to Robert Morris in the opening round of the NIT.

        After the season, Wiltjer transfers to Gonzaga, where he is eligible as a junior in 2015. In 2014, the Zags, coached by Mark Few finished 29-6 overall and 15-3 (1^st) in West Coast play. The Zags defeated Santa Clara 77-75, Saint Mary’s 70-54 and BYU 75-64 to capture the West Coast postseason crown. They defeated Oklahoma State 85-77 in the second round of the NCAA tourney before losing 84-61 to Arizona in the round of 32.

        As a junior in 2015, Wiltjer started 37 of 38 games, playing an average 27.6 mpg. He hit 242-448 (.540) from the floor, 68-146 (.466) from the arc and 86-109 (.789) from the line, while garnering 235 boards, including 51 on the offensive glass and a 6.2 rpg, 71 assists, 43 turnovers, 25 blocks, 18 steals and 638 points, for a 16.8 ppg. The Bulldogs, coached by Mark Few, finished 35-3 overall and 17-1 (1^st) in West Coast play. They defeated San Francisco 81-72, Pepperdine 79-61 and BYU 91-75 to capture the postseason conference crown. After receiving a 2^nd-seed in the NCAA tournament, they defeated North Dakota State 86-76, Iowa 87-68 and UCLA 74-62 before losing 66-52 to Duke in Elite Eight.

As a senior in 2016, Wiltjer started all 36 games, playing an average 33.6 mpg. He hit 260-529 (.491) from the floor, 90-206 (.437) from the arc and 126-147 (.857) from the line, while garnering 228 boards, including 61 on the offensive glass and a 6.3 rpg, 66 fouls, 53 assists, 74 turnovers, 29 blocks, 13 steals and 736 points, to lead the Zags in scoring with a 20.4 ppg. The Zags, coached by Mark Few, defeated Portland 92-67, BYU 88-84 and Saint Mary’s-CAL 85-75 to capture the postseason West Coast title and then dispatched Seton Hall 68-53 and Utah 82-59 before losing 63-60 to Syracuse in the NCAA Elite Eight. Wiltjer was chosen a first-team West Coast all-star.

In September 2016, Wiltjer signed a two-year contract with the Houston Rockets. He was repeatedly assigned, recalled and re-assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the D-League.

Over the course of his NBA career, Wiltjer earned US$1,312,611.

KYLE WILTJER’s NBA STATS at basketballreference.com

WITCZAK, DANIEL

6-3 G   (ST. FRANCIS-PA, 2011)

        From Georgetown, Ontario and Christ the King High School, where he averaged 20 ppg, 6 rpg and 5 apg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2011, Witczak played in 9 games, for an average 1.3 mpg. He hit 1-3 (.333) from the arc, while garnering 1 foul, 1 turnover and 3 points, for a 0.3 ppg. The Red Flash, coached by Don Friday, finished 9-21 overall and 7-11 (tied 8^th) in Northeast League play.

        After the season, Witczak transferred to the University of Toronto, where he was eligible in 2012-13.

WRIGHT, JAHMAL

6-6 F   (MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE, 2020)

        From Toronto St. Michael’s, where he led them to a bronze medal at OFSAA, and Miami Dade College.

        Wright was a medical redshirt as a junior in 2020. The Hawks (coached by Jason Crafton) finished 4-12 (tied 9^th) in MEAC play and 5-27 overall. They fell 68-64 to Delaware State in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.

        Maryland-Eastern Shore cancelled its program for the season because of the covid-19 pandemic.

        Wright left the program and enrolled at Simon Fraser.

WRIGHT-MACLEISH, JA’SHONTE

6-4 G   (MAINE, 2020-2024)

        From Montreal, Que., and College Jean-de-Brebeuf, where he was defensive player of the year in the RSEQ, while averaging 13.6 ppg.

        As a freshman in 2020, Wright-McLeish started 6 of the 28 games he played, for an average 14 mpg. He hit 27-82 (.329) from the floor, 6-42 (.143) from the arc and 11-22 from the line, while garnering 45 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg), 50 fouls, 18 assists, 9 turnovers, 26 steals and 71 points, for a 2.5 ppg. The Black Bears (coached by Richard Barron) finished 5-11 (8^th) in America East play and 9-22 overall.

        As a sophomore in 2021, Wright-McLeish started 4 of the games he played, for an average 18.0 mpg. He hit 7-15 (.467) from the floor, 2-6 (.333) from the arc and 0-1 form the line, while garnering 10 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass and a 2.0 rpg, 8 fouls, 6 assists, 3 turnovers, 2 steals and 16 points, for a 3.2 ppg. The Black Bears (coached by Richard Barron) finished 2-7 overall and 2-6 (10^th) in America East play.

        As a junior in 2022, Wright-McLeish started 18 of 29 games, playing an average 27.8 mpg. He hit 80-190 (.421) from the floor, 37-104 (.356) from the arc and 19-27 (.704) from the line, while garnering 59 boards, including 12 on the offensive glass and a 2.0 rpg, 61 fouls, 49 assists, 28 turnovers, 28 steals, 6 blocks and 216 points, for a 7.4 ppg. The Black Bears (coached by interim Jason Steadman) finished 6-23 overall and 3-15 (10^th) in America East play.

        As a senior in 2023, Wright-MacLeish started 29 of 30 games, playing an average 29.9 mpg. He hit 90-220 (.409) from the floor, 40-28 (.313) from the arc and 14-20 (.700) from the line, while garnering 70 boards, including 13 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg, 75 fouls, 27 assists, 21 turnovers, 29 steals, 7 blocks and 234 points, for a 7.8 ppg. The Black Bears (coached by Chris Markwood) finished 13-17 overall and 7-9 (7th) in America East play, losing 85-54 to UMassachusetts-Lowell in the quarterfinals of the postseason conference tournament.

        As a graduate senior in 2024, Wright-MacLeish started all 32 games, playing an average 28.2 mpg. He hit 72-197 (.365) from the floor, 42-1124 (.339) from the arc and 17-26 (.654) from the line, while garnering 53 boards, including 15 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg, 81 fouls, 30 assists, 29 turnovers, 41 steals, 8 blocks and 203 points, for a 6.3 ppg. The Black Bears (coached by Chris Markwood) finished 15-17 overall and 7-9 (tied 4^th) in America East play. They fell 84-58 to Bryant in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.

WRIGHT, MATTHEW

6-4 G   (ST. BONAVENTURE, 2011-2014)

        From Toronto Martingrove Collegiate, where he averaged 23 ppg, 7 apg and 3 spg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2011, Wright played in 31 games, for an average 16.2 mpg. He hit 49-127 (.386) from the floor, 26-82 (.317) from the arc and 22-26 (.846) from the line, while garnering 58 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg), 46 fouls (fouling out once), 49 assists, 26 turnovers, 3 blocks, 25 steals and 146 points, for a 4.7 ppg. The Bonnies, coached by Mark Schmidt, finished 16-15 overall and 8-8 (7th) in Atlantic 10 play. They lost 69-54 to Central Florida in the opening round of the College Basketball Invitational.

        As a sophomore in 2012, Wright started in 18 of 32 games, for an average 27.3 mpg. He hit 74-211 (.351) from the floor, 40-126 (.317) from the arc and 28-36 (.778) from the line, while garnering 79 boards (including 14 on the offensive glass and a 2.5 rpg), 64 fouls, 90 assists, 48 turnovers, 8 blocks, 30 steals and 216 points, for a 6.8 ppg. The Bonnies, coached by Mark Schmidt, finished 20-12 overall and 10-6 (tied 3rd) in Atlantic 10 play. They captured the postseason Atlantic 10 title and then lost 66-63 to Florida State in the opening/second round of the NCAA tournament.

        As a junior in 2013, Wright started 21 of the 26 games he played, for an average 23.8 mpg. He hit 65-151 (.430) from the floor, 22-72 (.306) from the arc and 39-48 (.813) from the line, while garnering 43 boards (including 14 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg), 41 fouls (fouling out once), 51 assists, 46 turnovers, 3 blocks, 2 steals and 191 points, for a 7.3 ppg. The Bonnies, coached by Mark Schmidt, finished 14-15 overall and 7-9 (tied 11th) in Atlantic 10 play.

        As a senior in 2014, Wright started 31 of 32 games, for an average 34.9 mpg. He hit 164-401 (.409) from the floor, 68-188 (.362) from the arc and 124-144 (.861) from the line, while garnering 100 boards (including 28 on the offensive glass and a 3.1 rpg), 66 fouls (fouling out once), 101 assists, 90 turnovers, 2 blocks, 35 steals and 520 points, for a 16.3 ppg. The Bonnies, coached by Mark Schmidt, finished 18-15 overall and 6-10 (9^th) in Atlantic 10 play.

WRIGHT, RYAN

6-8 F (UCLA, 2006-2007 and OKLAHOMA, 2009-2010)

        From Mississauga Loyola Catholic, where he averaged 21 ppg, 10 rpg, 3.0 apg and 3.0 bpg as a senior.

        As a freshman in 2006, Wright started 4 of 31 games, playing an average 9.8 mpg. He hit 30-52 (.566) from the floor and 13-31 (.419) from the line, while garnering 46 boards (including 16 on the offensive glass and a 1.5 rpg), 36 fouls, 1 assist, 19 turnovers (0.6 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.05), 4 blocks (o.1 bpg), 5 steals (0.2 spg) and 73 points, for a ppg of 2.4. The Bruins, coached by Ben Howland, finished 32-7 overall and 14-4 (1st) in Pac 10 play. They captured the conference tournament by defeating California 71-52 in the final and then went on an NCAA run, defeating Belmont 78-44, Alabama 62-59, Gonzaga 73-71, Memphis 50-45 and L.S.U. 59-45 before losing 73-57 to Florida in the NCAA final.

        As a sophomore in 2007, Wright played in 28 games for an average 5.4 mpg. He hit 14-24 (.583) from the floor and 9-14 (.643) from the line, while garnering 26 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and a 0.9 rpg), 21 fouls, 1 assist, 12 turnovers (0.4 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.08), 3 blocks (0.1 bpg) and 37 points, for a 1.3 ppg. The Bruins, coached by Ben Howland, finished 30-6 overall and 15-3 (1st) in Pac 10 play. They defeated Weber State 70-42, Indiana 54-49, Pittsburgh 64-55 and Kansas 68-55 in the NCAA tournament before losing 76-66 to eventual champion Florida in the national semi-finals.

        After the season Wright bails from UCLA and enrolls at Oklahoma to play for coach Jeff Capels.

        As a junior in 2009, Wright started 1 of 32 games, playing an average 8.1 mpg. He hit 14-41 (.341) from the floor and 30-52 (.577) from the line, while garnering 66 boards (including 25 on the offensive glass and a 2.1 rpg), 45 fouls, 2 assists (0.1 apg), 23 turnovers (an asst-to ratio of 0.1), 6 steals, 11 blocks and 58 points, for a 1.8 ppg. The Sooners, coached by Jeff Capel, finished 30-6 overall and 13-3 (2nd) in Big 12 play. They defeated Morgan State 82-54, Michigan 73-63 and Syracuse 84-71 before losing 72-60 to eventual national champ North Carolina in the NCAA Elite Eight.

        As a senior in 2010, Wright started 13 of 30 games, playing an average 18.3 mpg. He hit 48-90 (.533) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 35-54 (.648) from the line, while garnering 129 boards (including 43 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg), 73 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 7 assists, 20 turnovers, 11 blocks, 8 steals and 131 points, for an average 4.4 ppg. The Sooners, coached by Jeff Capel, finished 13-18 overall and 4-12 (tied 9th) in Big 12 play.