Dedric Willoughby
Dedric Willoughby (born May 27, 1974, in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American former professional basketball player.
A 6'3" guard, Willoughby began his college basketball career at the University of New Orleans, then transferred to Iowa State University. His coach at both schools was Tim Floyd.[1] During each of his two seasons at Iowa State, Willoughby was the runner-up for the Big 12 Conference Player of the Year Award. As a senior, he averaged 18.9 points per game and made 45% of his three-point field goal attempts.[2]
After playing professionally in Italy, Willoughby made the roster of the Chicago Bulls for the 1999-2000 NBA season, and was reunited once again with coach Tim Floyd.[3] He appeared in 25 games that season, registering one start, and averaged 7.6 points.[4]
During the next season, Willoughby signed with the Sydney Kings of the Australian National Basketball League. However, he injured his knee in a practice,[5] and was released shortly afterward.[6]
Willoughby later became a coach with the All-Iowa Attack youth basketball program in Ames, Iowa.[7]
References
- ↑ Tim Kawakami. "UCLA Beware: There's A Storm Brewin' - Deadeye Dedric Willoughby and Upset-Minded Cyclones Aim to Send Bruins Home". Los Angeles Times. March 19, 1997. Retrieved on August 16, 2009.
- ↑ Roman Modrowski. "New point guard Willoughby will be familiar to Floyd". Chicago Sun-Times. October 29, 1999. 149.
- ↑ Roman Modrowski. "Bulls dump LaRue, keep Willoughby - Decision came down to shooting ". Chicago Sun-Times. November 2, 1999. 96.
- ↑ Career statistics. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on August 16, 2009.
- ↑ "Sydney Kings import under injury cloud". AAP Sports News. February 21, 2001. Retrieved on August 16, 2009.
- ↑ "Kings release another import". AAP Sports News. February 22, 2001. Retrieved on August 16, 2009.
- ↑ Meet Our Boys’ Coaches. All-Iowa Attack. Retrieved on October 11, 2011.