Wayne Sappleton
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Wayne B. Sappleton is a retired American professional basketball
player, formerly of the NBA's New Jersey Nets
. A 6'9 forward, Sappleton was a star at Loyola University Chicago
from 1978-82.
from 1978–82 and was the Midwestern City Conference (now the Horizon League) Player of the Year
in 1982. While at Loyola, Sappleton twice finished second in the NCAA in rebounding, in 1981 and 1982.
in the 2nd round (38th pick overall) in the 1982 NBA Draft
, but his rights were traded to the New Jersey Nets. After a stop in Italy, Sappleton played in 33 games over the 1984-85 season. Sappleton averaged 2.9 points and 2.3 rebounds per game over his NBA career.
After the NBA, Sappleton played basketball for several more clubs in Italy.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player, formerly of the NBA's New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
. A 6'9 forward, Sappleton was a star at Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit research university located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1870 under the title St...
from 1978-82.
Collegiate career
Sappleton played for the Loyola RamblersLoyola Ramblers
The Loyola Ramblers are the varsity sports teams of Loyola University Chicago. Most teams compete in the Horizon League of the NCAA Division I...
from 1978–82 and was the Midwestern City Conference (now the Horizon League) Player of the Year
Horizon League Men's Basketball Player of the Year
The Horizon League Men's Basketball Player of the Year is a basketball award given to the Horizon League's most outstanding player. The award was first given following the 1979–80 season—the first year of the conference's existence. Four players have won the award multiple times: Byron Larkin,...
in 1982. While at Loyola, Sappleton twice finished second in the NCAA in rebounding, in 1981 and 1982.
Professional career
After completing his collegiate eligibility, Sappleton was drafted by the Golden State WarriorsGolden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
in the 2nd round (38th pick overall) in the 1982 NBA Draft
1982 NBA Draft
The 1982 NBA Draft took place on June 29, 1982 at the Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.-Key:-Draft:-Other picks:-External links:**...
, but his rights were traded to the New Jersey Nets. After a stop in Italy, Sappleton played in 33 games over the 1984-85 season. Sappleton averaged 2.9 points and 2.3 rebounds per game over his NBA career.
After the NBA, Sappleton played basketball for several more clubs in Italy.