| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 12, 1947 Camden, Arkansas |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Southern (1965–1968) |
| NBA draft | 1968 / Round: 7 / Pick: 82nd overall |
| Selected by the Baltimore Bullets | |
| Playing career | 1968–1969 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 31 |
| Career history | |
| 1968–1969 | New Orleans Buccaneers |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Jasper Wilson (born July 12, 1947) is an American former professional basketball player.
Wilson was born in Camden, Arkansas and attended Southern University. [1] In his final season at Southern, he scored at least 24 points in every game. [2] Between 1968 and 1969, he played parts of two seasons in the American Basketball Association as a member of the New Orleans Buccaneers. He averaged 5.2 points per game in his ABA career. [3]
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