About John Willis
Born 1952. John Willis is an American and Israeli basketball player.
John Willis (; born September 23, 1952) is an American-Israeli former basketball player. He played the Forward/Center position. He played for ten seasons in the Israeli Basketball Premier League, and also played for the Israeli national basketball team.
Biography
Willis attended Bloomsburg University ('74), and played for the Bloomsburg Huskies from 1971 to 1974. He holds school records for points in a game (48), rebounds in a season (389; 1973–74) and career field goal percentage (54.4).
He also played for the Israel men's national basketball team, competing in the 1981 FIBA European Championship for Men, 1983 FIBA European Championship for Men, 1984 FIBA European Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Men, and 1985 FIBA European Championship for Men.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John Willis?
American-Israeli basketball player
When was John Willis born?
John Willis was born on 23 September 1952 in Newark.
What is John Willis's occupation?
John Willis is a basketball player.
What nationality is John Willis?
John Willis is American and Israeli.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Willis (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Willis. https://biography.guide/john-willis-basketball-player/
MLA: "John Willis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-willis-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "John Willis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-willis-basketball-player/.
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