No. 31 – Movistar Estudiantes | |
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Position | Point guard |
League | Liga ACB |
Personal information | |
Born |
Bronx, New York |
February 22, 1984
Nationality | American / Finnish |
Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Our Savior New American School (Bronx, New York) |
College | Albany (2002–2007) |
NBA draft | 2007 / Undrafted |
Playing career | 2007–present |
Career history | |
2007–2008 | VOO Wolves Verviers-Pepinster |
2008–2009 | Belgacom Liège Basket |
2009–2010 | Generali Okapi Aalstar |
2010–2011 | Honka Espoo Playboys |
2011–2014 | Cairns Taipans |
2014–2015 | Adelaide 36ers |
2015 | SPO Rouen Basket |
2015–2016 | Partizan |
2016–present | Estudiantes |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Jamar J. Wilson (born February 22, 1984) is an American-Finnish professional basketball player for Movistar Estudiantes of the Liga ACB. Standing at 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m), he plays at the point guard position.
Wilson attended Our Savior New American School in Centereach, New York. As a senior, he averaged 14.2 points, 5.1 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game as he led Pioneers to a 25-11 record and the 2002 NACA Division I Boys Basketball National Championship.
Wilson played college basketball at Albany from 2002 to 2007. He made an immediate impact, as he was named the America East Conference rookie of the year and second-team All-Conference as a freshman after averaging 18.9 points and 3.3 assists per game. After a medical redshirt in the 2003–04 season, Wilson came back to again make the All-Conference second team.
For the next two seasons, Wilson took his game to another level and led the Great Danes to their first two NCAA Division I Tournament appearances. Wilson was named first team All-Conference both years and was named America East Conference player of the year in each of his last two seasons. Wilson also raised his level of play in the America East tournament, earning tournament MVP honors both years. Wilson was also named an honorabe mention All-American by the Associated Press both seasons.