Ben Wilson (basketball)
Benjamin Wilson Jr. (March 18, 1967 – November 21, 1984) was an American high school basketball player from Chicago, Illinois. Wilson, a Neal F. Simeon Vocational High School basketball player, was regarded as the top high school player in the U.S. by scouts and coaches attending the 1984 Athletes For Better Education basketball camp. Wilson is noted as the first Chicago athlete to receive this honor. On November 21, 1984, Wilson died due to injuries he sustained in a shooting the day before.
Wilson in 1984 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 18, 1967 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | November 21, 1984 (aged 17) Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Simeon (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Position | Guard / forward |
| Number | 25 |
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