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Dedric Willoughby (born May 27, 1974, in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American former professional basketball player. A 6'3" guard, Willoughby began his college basketball career at the University of New Orleans, then transferred to Iowa State University. His coach at both schools was Tim Floyd.〔Tim Kawakami. "(UCLA Beware: There's A Storm Brewin' - Deadeye Dedric Willoughby and Upset-Minded Cyclones Aim to Send Bruins Home )". ''Los Angeles Times''. March 19, 1997. Retrieved on August 16, 2009.〕 During each of his two seasons at Iowa State, Willoughby was the runner-up for the Big 12 Conference Player of the Year Award. As a senior, he averaged 18.9 points per game and made 45% of his three-point field goal attempts.〔Roman Modrowski. "New point guard Willoughby will be familiar to Floyd". ''Chicago Sun-Times''. October 29, 1999. 149.〕 After playing professionally in Italy, Willoughby made the roster of the Chicago Bulls for the 1999-2000 NBA season, and was reunited once again with coach Tim Floyd.〔Roman Modrowski. "Bulls dump LaRue, keep Willoughby - Decision came down to shooting ". ''Chicago Sun-Times''. November 2, 1999. 96.〕 He appeared in 25 games that season, registering one start, and averaged 7.6 points.〔(Career statistics ). basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on August 16, 2009.〕 During the next season, Willoughby signed with the Sydney Kings of the Australian National Basketball League. However, he injured his knee in a practice,〔"(Sydney Kings import under injury cloud )". AAP Sports News. February 21, 2001. Retrieved on August 16, 2009.〕 and was released shortly afterward.〔"(Kings release another import )". AAP Sports News. February 22, 2001. Retrieved on August 16, 2009.〕 Willoughby later became a coach with the All-Iowa Attack youth basketball program in Ames, Iowa.〔(Meet Our Boys’ Coaches ). All-Iowa Attack. Retrieved on October 11, 2011.〕 ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Dedric Willoughby」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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