Corliss Williamson

Basketball player and coach, NCAA champion

Corliss Williamson - Basketball player and coach, NCAA champion
Born

December 4th, 1973
51 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at the University of Arkansas, leading the team to an NCAA championship title in 1994. Selected by the Sacramento Kings as the 13th overall pick in the 1995 NBA Draft. Played for multiple teams in the NBA, including the Kings and the Detroit Pistons, accumulating significant career statistics. Transitioned to coaching after retirement from professional basketball, serving in various positions including head coach. Achieved success at the collegiate level as a coach.

Won NCAA Championship in 1994 with Arkansas

Selected 13th overall in 1995 NBA Draft

Played for Sacramento Kings and Detroit Pistons

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