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Personal information | |
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Born | New York City, New York | June 1, 1968
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Career information | |
High school |
Adlai E. Stevenson (Bronx, New York) |
College | St. John's (1987–1991) |
NBA draft | 1991: undrafted |
Playing career | 1991–2007 |
Position | Center |
Career history | |
1995–1997 | Chester Jets |
1997–1999 | Leicester Riders |
1999–2000 | Thames Valley Tigers |
2000–2002 | Leicester Riders |
2002–2003 | Scottish Rocks |
2003 | JA Vichy |
2003–2007 | Chester Jets |
Billy Singleton (born June 1, 1968, in New York City) 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. Billy is the product of a true basketball family and credits his basketball achievement to his two older sisters & his uncle. - Lorna Singleton (L.I.U. women's Basketball 1981-1985 Hall of Fame) - Carla Singleton (1983-1987 Northeastern University Hall of Fame) -Ed Pinckney (1981-1985 Villanova University, National Champions, NBA, Chicago Bulls Assistant Coach)
The 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]
In 2014 he became the Lead Assistant for Men's Basketball at Nyack College [3] and has entered his third season as an associate coach in 2017. [4]
(in May, 2003, signed 1-game contract with Vichy Auvergne)