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This article is about the former professional basketball player. For his son and the current college player, see A. J. English (basketball, born 1992).
A. J. English
Personal information
Born (1967-07-11) July 11, 1967 (age 57)
Wilmington, Delaware
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High schoolHoward Career Center
(Wilmingon, Delaware)
CollegeVirginia Union (1986–1990)
NBA draft1990: 2nd round, 37th overall pick
Selected by the Washington Bullets
Playing career1990–2000
PositionShooting guard
Number14
Career history
1990–1992Washington Bullets
1992–1993Stefanel Trieste (Italy)
1993Rapid City Thrillers (CBA)
1993–1994Rochester Renegade (CBA)
1994Burghy Roma (Italy)
1994Olitalia Forlì (Italy)
1994–1995Levallois (France)
1995–1996Baloncesto Salamanca (Spain)
1996Rolly Pistoia (Italy)
1996–1997Beşiktaş (Turkey)
1997–1998Levallois (France)
1998–1999Paris Basket Racing (France)
1999Richmond Rhythm (IBL)
1999–2000Aris (Greece)
Career NBA statistics
Points1,502 (9.9 ppg)
Rebounds315 (2.1 rpg)
Assists320 (2.1 apg)
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference

Albert Jay "A. J." English (born July 11, 1967) is a retired American professional basketball player who played two seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is also the father of current player A. J. English III.

College

English played Basketball for Howard High School of Technology from 1983-1986. The team was State Champions in 1985 and he received the Delaware High School Player of the Year in 1986. He played for Virginia Union University from 1986-1990. English was named the NCAA Division II National Player of the Year in 1990

NBA career

He was selected by the Washington Bullets in the 2nd round (37th overall) of the 1990 NBA Draft. English played two seasons for the Bullets, averaging 9.9 points per game.

English signed a contract with Portland Trail Blazers on October 1, 1993. He was placed on waivers on November 2, 1993 and did not play in the NBA again.

Career highlights and awards

The Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame inducted English in 2004.


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