| Othell Wilson | |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 0 |
| Weight Lb: | 190 |
| Birth Date: | 26 October 1961 |
| Birth Place: | Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| High School: | Gar-Field (Woodbridge, Virginia) |
| College: | Virginia (1980–1984) |
| Draft Year: | 1984 |
| Draft Round: | 2 |
| Draft Pick: | 35 |
| Draft Team: | Golden State Warriors |
| Career Start: | 1984 |
| Career End: | 1987 |
| Career Number: | 11, 2 |
| Career Position: | Point guard |
| Team1: | Golden State Warriors |
| Years2: | 1986 |
| Team2: | Wildwood Aces |
| Team3: | Sacramento Kings |
| Years4: | 1987 |
| Team4: | Philadelphia Aces |
| Years5: | 1987–1988 |
| Team5: | Savannah Spirits |
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Coatlen Othell Wilson (born October 26, 1961) is an American former professional basketball player.
A 6'0" (183 cm) 190 lb (86 kg) point guard, Othell Wilson attended Woodbridge High School and Gar-Field Senior High School,[1] both in Virginia.
He played collegiately at the University of Virginia from 1980 to 1984. At UVa, he scored 1469 points, handed out 493 assists, and was credited with 222 steals in his 127 collegiate games. He was named to two All ACC teams and played in two Final Fours.
Wilson was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the 11th pick in the 2nd round of the 1984 NBA draft.[2]
During his rookie season with the Warriors, he averaged 4.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 74 games. After not playing for any NBA team during the following season, he played 53 games with the Sacramento Kings in 1986–87.
Wilson was hired as head coach at St. Mary's College, Maryland in 2000. Soon afterward, he faced an accusation that he kidnapped and raped his former girlfriend in September 1999. Acquitted of that charge, his contract was not renewed after one season. [3] [4] [5] His coaching contract was not renewed the following July.[3]