Nikita Wilson

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Nikita Wilson
Personal information
Born (1964-02-25) February 25, 1964 (age 61)
Pineville, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school Leesville (Leesville, Louisiana)
College LSU (1983–1987)
NBA draft 1987: 2nd round, 30th overall pick
Drafted by Portland Trail Blazers
Playing career1987–1996
Position Power forward
Number41
Career history
1987 Portland Trail Blazers
1988 Tau Cerámica
1990–1991 Rapid City Thrillers
1992–1993 Rochester Renegade
1993 Grand Rapids Hoops
1993 Hartford Hellcats
1993–1994 Rockford Lightning
1994–1996 Fort Wayne Fury
Career highlights
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Nikita Franciscus Wilson (born February 25, 1964) is an American former professional basketball player. He was selected by the National Basketball Association's Portland Trail Blazers with the 30th overall pick in the second round of the 1987 NBA draft.

Wilson, whose nickname is simply "Bun," played at Leesville High School in Louisiana, was a member of the 1983 Parade All-American Fourth Team for High School in the U.S. and college basketball 1983–1987 at Louisiana State University. He saw action in fifteen games for the Trail Blazers during the 1987-88 NBA season, averaging 1.3 points. He has extensive overseas experience, primarily in France.