A. J. English
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 11, 1967 Wilmington, Delaware |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
Howard Career Center (Wilmingon, Delaware) |
| College | Virginia Union (1986–1990) |
| NBA draft | 1990 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall |
| Selected by the Washington Bullets | |
| Playing career | 1990–2000 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 14 |
| Career history | |
| 1990–1992 | Washington Bullets |
| 1992–1993 | Stefanel Trieste |
| 1993 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1993–1994 | Rochester Renegade |
| 1994 | Burghy Roma |
| 1994 | Olitalia Forlì |
| 1994–1995 | Levallois |
| 1995–1996 | Baloncesto Salamanca |
| 1996 | Rolly Pistoia |
| 1996–1997 | Beşiktaş |
| 1997–1998 | Levallois |
| 1998–1999 | Paris Basket Racing |
| 1999 | Richmond Rhythm |
| 1999–2000 | Aris |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 1,502 (9.9 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 315 (2.1 rpg) |
| Assists | 320 (2.1 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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.
External links
- NBA stats @ basketballreference.com