Jamil Wilson
Introduction
Jamil Wilson (born November 21, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Auxilium Pallacanestro Torino. He played college basketball for the University of Oregon and Marquette University.
High school career
Wilson attended Horlick High School in Racine, Wisconsin. As a junior, he averaged 18.3 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. In his senior season, the Associated Press first team all-state selection averaged 21.2 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. He led the Rebels to a 24-2 record and championship game appearance and was named the All-Racine County Player of the Year. Wilson was ranked the 30th-best overall player in his class by Scout.com and 31st in the ESPNU 100.
College career
Wilson began his collegiate career at the University of Oregon and averaged 4.7 points and 3.2 rebounds per game as a freshman, making 14 starts. He transferred to Marquette at the end of his freshman campaign and was forced to sit out the 2011–12 season as a redshirt. Wilson averaged 9.7 points and 4.9 rebounds as a junior at Marquette. As a senior, he averaged 11.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game while starting all 32 games. On February 11, 2014, Wilson had what Marquette coach Buzz Williams said was "the best game since he's been here." He scored 25 points and collected 10 rebounds to push Marquette past Seton Hall.
Professional career
2014–15 season
After going undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft, Wilson joined the Washington Wizards for the 2014 NBA Summer League. On September 26, 2014, he signed with the Phoenix Suns. However, he was later waived by the Suns on October 14, 2014 after appearing in two preseason games. On November 2, 2014, he was acquired by the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA Development League as an affiliate player. On November 14, he made his professional debut in a 127–125 loss to the Texas Legends, recording 17 points and 8 rebounds in 38 minutes. On January 19, 2015, he helped the Jam win the inaugural NBA Development League Showcase Cup with 16 points in the final game against the Grand Rapids Drive. In 44 games for Bakersfield in 2014–15, he averaged 10.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.
2015–16 season
In July 2015, Wilson re-joined the Washington Wizards for the 2015 NBA Summer League. On July 27, he signed with the Dallas Mavericks. However, he was later waived by the Mavericks on October 24 after appearing in seven preseason games. On November 12, he was acquired by the Texas Legends after a previous trade for his returning rights. The next day, he made his debut for the Legends in a 104–82 loss to the Austin Spurs, recording nine points, 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 39 minutes. In 48 games with the Legends, he averaged 15 points and six rebounds.
On April 8, 2016, Wilson signed with Cangrejeros de Santurce of the Puerto Rican League. That night, he made his debut for Santurce, recording 15 points in a win over Indios de Mayagüez.