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.
The Power Forward/Centre most recently played for the Chester Jets, where he also occupied the role of head coach for the first team.
In 2007, Singleton accepted the prestigious offer of Director of Basketball Operations at his former college, St. John's of the Big East Conference.
Position | Power Forward/Centre |
Height | 6'7" |
Nationality | USA - UK |
Born | New York, June 1st 1968 |
BBL Debut | 03/10/1992 Birmingham v. Guildford |
College | St. Johns (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 & Achievements
- AAU Junior Olympic National Championship Team, 1987
- Big East All-Star Team, 1990
- English All-Star Game, 1993, 1997 & 1999
- English League All-Star Team, 1997
- Israeli League Newcomer of the Year, 1995
- BBL Champion, 2001 & 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 & 2004-2005
- Play-off Winner, 2000-2001 & 2002-2003