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William Blalock

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PositionPoint guard
Height / weight1.85 m / 91 kg
Born8 Sept 1983 (42 years)
NationalityUnited States flagUnited States
NicknameWill

William Blalock is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association and for multiple teams across various international leagues. He has played for the NBA for the Detroit Pistons for 1 season.

Player Profile

William Anthony Blalock was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He stands 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighed 200 pounds during his playing career.

He played point guard and wore jersey number 8 for most of his career.

High School and College Career

Blalock attended East Boston High School before transferring to Notre Dame Prep in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

He then played college basketball for Iowa State University from 2003 to 2006, where he developed his skills as a point guard.

Professional Career

Blalock's professional basketball career began in 2006 when he was selected by the Detroit Pistons as the 60th overall pick in the second round of the NBA Draft.

After his stint with the Pistons, Blalock's career took him to various teams across different leagues. In 2007, he played for the Sioux Falls Skyforce in the NBA Development League and then had a brief spell with Hapoel Jerusalem in Israel.

He finished the 2007-2008 season with the Anaheim Arsenal, another D-League team.

Blalock's journey continued in Europe, where he spent the 2008-2009 season with the Artland Dragons in Germany. He then returned to the United States, playing for the Maine Red Claws in the 2009-2010 season and briefly for the Reno Bighorns in 2010.

The 2010-2011 season saw Blalock venture to Australia, where he played for the Townsville Crocodiles.

He then had a short stint with the Saint John Mill Rats in Canada in 2011. Blalock returned to the Bighorns in 2012, followed by a brief period with the Huracanes del Atlántico in the Dominican Republic.

Blalock's career came full circle as he played again for the Bighorns in the 2012-2013 season. His professional playing career concluded in 2013 with a final stint for the Mill Rats.

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William Anthony Blalock FAQ

How many NBA games did Will Blalock play?

Will Blalock played 14 games in the NBA, all with the Detroit Pistons.

What was Will Blalock's highest level of play after the NBA?

After the NBA, Blalock played in several top-tier international leagues, including Israel's Premier League and Germany's Basketball Bundesliga.

How long was Will Blalock's professional basketball career?

Will Blalock's professional basketball career lasted from 2006 to 2013, spanning about 7 years.