William Coleman (basketball)

William Coleman (born November 16, 1988) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Mid-South Echoes of the American Basketball Association.

William Coleman
Free agent
PositionCenter
Personal information
Born (1988-11-16) November 16, 1988 (age 35)
Columbus, Georgia
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High schoolGlenwood (Phenux City, Alabama)
College
NBA draft2011: undrafted
Playing career2011–present
Career history
2011–2012Le Mans Sarthe
2012–2013Kavala
2013–2014Budućnost Podgorica
2014Rabotnički
2014Hapoel Holon
2014–2015Panionios
2015–2016s.Oliver Baskets
2016Muğla Ormanspor
2017Mid-South Echoes

College career edit

In May 2011, Coleman graduated with a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.[1] In the same year, he was awarded the 2011 Conference USA Spirit of Service Award for his contributions in community service and for having good academic standing.[2]

Professional career edit

On August 10, 2011, he signed with French club Le Mans Sarthe for the 2011–12 season.[3]

On August 19, 2012, he signed with Greek club Kavala for the 2012–13 season.[4]

On August 14, 2013, he signed with Montenegrin club Budućnost Podgorica.[5] On March 27, 2014, he left Budućnost and signed with Macedonian club Rabotnički for the rest of the season.[6]

On August 6, 2014, he signed a one-year deal with Israeli club Hapoel Holon.[7] On November 6, 2014, he parted ways with Hapoel.[8] Five days later, he signed with Greek club Panionios for the rest of the season.[9]

On June 23, 2015, he signed with s.Oliver Baskets for the 2015–16 season.[10]

The Basketball Tournament edit

William Coleman played for Team Memphis State in the 2018 edition of The Basketball Tournament. He averaged a team-high 18.5 points per game and 5.0 rebounds per game on 76 percent shooting. Team Memphis State reached the second round before falling to Team DRC.

References edit

  1. ^ "University of Memphis Athletics". www.gotigersgo.com. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  2. ^ "University of Memphis Athletics". www.gotigersgo.com. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  3. ^ Le Mans tabs rookie Will Coleman
  4. ^ Kavala signs Will Coleman and rookie James Nunnally
  5. ^ Will Coleman signs with Buducnost
  6. ^ William Coleman leaves Buducnost to sign with Rabotnicki
  7. ^ Will Coleman signs with Hapoel Holon
  8. ^ Hapoel Holon signing Dominic McGuire, parting ways with Will Coleman
  9. ^ Will Coleman signs with Panionios
  10. ^ William Coleman inks with S.Oliver Wuerzburg

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