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Othell Wilson

1961–

United States

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Coatlen Othell Wilson (born October 26, 1961) is an American former professional basketball player. A 6-foot-0-inch (183 cm), 190-pound (86 kg) point guard, Othell Wilson attended Woodbridge High School and Gar-Field Senior High School, both in Virginia. He played collegiately at the University of Virginia 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 three All ACC teams and played in two Final Fours. Wilson was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the 11th pick in the 2nd round of the 1984 NBA draft. 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 Sacramento Kings in 1986–87. Wilson was hired as head coach at St.

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