Last Updated on September 8, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s information about Gene Wiley:

  • Full Name: Gene Wiley
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on November 12, 1937
  • Hometown: Dallas, Texas, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
  • Weight: 210 lb (95 kg)
  • Wingspan: Approx. 7 ft (2.13 m)
  • Number: Wore #12 during his NBA career
  • Position: Center
  • High School: Carver High School (Dallas, Texas)
  • College:
    1. North Texas State College (now known as the University of North Texas)
    2. Wichita State University (finished his college basketball career here)
  • NBA Draft: 1962, 2nd round, 8th pick by the Los Angeles Lakers
  • NBA Teams Played For: Los Angeles Lakers (1962–1964)
  • Kids: There isn’t much publicly available information regarding his children.
  • Siblings: Public information regarding his siblings is limited.

Wiley is remembered for his contribution to the Lakers during his short NBA stint in the 1960s.

Notes:

  • Wiley played for the Lakers during the early 1960s and was known for his defensive abilities and rebounding.
  • After his NBA career, he played professionally in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and internationally in Europe, where he continued to develop his game.