Dale Wilkinson

Dale Wayne Wilkinson (born March 18, 1960, in Pocatello, Idaho) is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'10" (208 cm) 220 lb (100 kg) power forward and played collegiately at Idaho State University from 1978 to 1982. He played briefly in the National Basketball Association (NBA) during the 1984-85 season.

Dale Wilkinson
Personal information
Born (1960-03-18) March 18, 1960
Pocatello, Idaho
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolHighland (Pocatello, Idaho)
CollegeIdaho State (1978–1982)
NBA draft1982 / Round: 10 / Pick: 221st overall
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
PositionPower forward / Small forward
Number31, 38
Career history
1982–1983Billings Volcanos
1983Sarasota Stingers
1983–1985Wisconsin Flyers
1984Detroit Pistons
1985Los Angeles Clippers
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Wilkinson was selected with the 16th pick of the tenth round in the 1982 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns. In his lone season split with the Detroit Pistons and the Los Angeles Clippers, he averaged 1.2 points, 0.3 rebounds and 0.2 assists per game.

Wilkinson played 125 games in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) from 1982 to 1985 for the Billings Volcanos, Sarasota Stingrays and Wisconsin Flyers. His career averages were 14.8 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. He spent the most time with Wisconsin, for whom he appeared in 71 games.[1]

He wore the jersey numbers 31 and 38.[2]

As the 221st selection in the draft, he is the highest-drafted player in NBA history to appear in a game.[3]

References

  1. "1985–86 CBA Oficial Guide and Register, page 253". Continental Basketball Association. October 1985. Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
  2. Dale Wilkinson. basketball-reference
  3. NBA Hoops Online


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