Last Updated on November 11, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s information about John Wallace:

  • Full Name: John Gilbert Wallace
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born February 9, 1974
  • Hometown: Rochester, New York, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m)
  • Weight: 225 pounds (102 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 9 inches (2.05m)
  • Shoe Size: Size 17 (US)
  • Number: 44, 9, 2 (wore different numbers throughout his NBA career)
  • Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
  • High School: Greece Athena High School (Rochester, New York)
  • College: Syracuse Orange, Syracuse University (1992–1996)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 18th overall in the 1st round of the 1996 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks
  • Teams Played For:
    1. New York Knicks (1996–1997, 1999–2000)
    2. Toronto Raptors (1997–1999)
    3. Detroit Pistons (2000–2001)
    4. Phoenix Suns (2001–2002)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: 3 children
  • Siblings: Not much is publicly known about his siblings

John Wallace was a standout at Syracuse, leading the Orange to the 1996 NCAA championship game. While he had a solid NBA career, he is best known for his college years. He has remained connected to basketball through broadcasting and other basketball-related roles after his playing career ended.

Fun Facts

  • He was a top Big East player in College when he played for the Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team.