Jay Vincent

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Jay Fletcher Vincent (born June 10, 1959 in Kalamazoo, Michigan) is an American former professional basketball player.

A 6'7" forward, Vincent played at Michigan State University, where he teamed with Magic Johnson to win the 1979 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. He was then selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the 1981 NBA Draft, and he went on to have a productive 9-year NBA career, playing for the Mavericks and five other teams. He retired in 1990 with 8,729 career points, 3,167 career rebounds, and 1,124 career assists.

Vincent's brother Sam and son Jayson also played at Michigan State. Sam Vincent went on to have a seven year NBA career spent with four teams.

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