Billy Singleton
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Billy Singleton (born June 1, 1968, in New York City, U.S.) is a former professional basketball player, most notable for his career in the British Basketball League.[1][2] Singleton is the 4th leading scorer in British basketball history & 5th leading rebounder in British basketball history, 3rd in field goal percentage in British basketball history.
The power forward most recently played for the Chester Jets, where he occupied the role of top assistant coach for 1 season, head coach for 2 seasons.
In 2007, Singleton accepted the offer to become Director of Basketball Operations at his former college, St. John's of the Big East Conference.[1][2]
| Position | Power Forward |
| Height | 6'7" |
| Nationality | USA - UK |
| Born | New York, June 1, 1968 |
| BBL Debut | 1992-10-03, Birmingham v. Guildford |
| College | St. John's (BEC) |
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[edit] Career
- 1987-1988:
St. John's (NCAA) - 1988-1989: St. John's (NCAA)
- 1989-1990: St. John's (NCAA)
- 1990-1991: St. John's (NCAA)
- 1991-1991:
Queens Annadale - 1992-1993:
Birmingham Bullets - 1993-1994:
AEL Limassol - 1994-1995:
Maccabi Naharya - 1995-1996: Chester Jets
- 1996-1997: Chester Jets
- 1997-1998: Leicester Riders
- 1998-1999: Leicester Riders
- 1999-2000: Thames Valley Tigers
- 2000-2001: Leicester Riders
- 2001-2002: Leicester Riders
- 2002-2003: Scottish Rocks
(in May, 2003, signed 1-game contract with Vichy Auvergne)
- 2003-2004: Chester Jets
- 2004-2005: Chester Jets
- 2005-2006: Chester Jets (Player/Coach)
- 2006-2007: Chester Jets {Player/Coach}
[edit] Awards and achievements
- New York City Player of the year 1987 Iron Horse Award Winner
- All-City, All-State,All-American 1987
- 1991 Captain of St.John's University Basketball Team (Elight 8)
- AAU Junior Olympic National Championship Team,(Gauchos) 1987
- Big East All-Star Team, 1990
- English All-Star Game, 1993, 1997 and 1999
- English League All-Star Team, 1997
- Israeli League Newcomer of the Year, 1995
- BBL Champion, 2001 and 2003
- National Cup Winner, 2000–2001
- National Cup Runner-up, 1997–1998
- BBL Trophy Winner, 2003–2004
- BBL Trophy Runner-up, 1996–1997
- BBL Championship Winner, 2004–2005
- Play-off Runner-up, 2003–2004 and 2004–2005
- Play-off Winner, 2000–2001 and 2002–2003
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Player Bio: Billy Singleton - ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE". redstormsports.com. http://www.redstormsports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/singleton_billy00.html. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
- ^ a b "St. John's Names Billy Singleton Director Of Men's Basketball Operations :: Former STJ, BBL standout returns to his alma mater with the Red Storm basketball staff.". CBS College Sports Network. http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/stories/091807aaf.html. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
