About Owen Wells
Lived 1950 – 1993 (aged 42). Owen Wells was an American basketball player and basketball coach.
Owen Wells (December 9, 1950 – April 27, 1993) was an American professional basketball player. A 6'7" forward, he attended the University of Detroit Mercy and went to English High School in Boston, Massachusetts. Wells played 33 games for the Houston Rockets during the 1974-75 NBA season, averaging 3.0 points per game. He was a fifth round pick in the 1974 NBA Draft.
Wells also had a stint in Australia's National Basketball League with the Sydney Supersonics, during which time he won the NBL Most Valuable Player award in 1983.
Wells died in 1993 after suffering a stroke.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Owen Wells?
American basketball player (1950–1993)
When was Owen Wells born?
Owen Wells was born on 9 December 1950 in Providence.
When did Owen Wells die?
Owen Wells died on 27 April 1993 in Boston.
What was Owen Wells's occupation?
Owen Wells was a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality was Owen Wells?
Owen Wells was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Owen Wells (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Owen Wells. https://biography.guide/owen-wells/
MLA: "Owen Wells." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/owen-wells/.
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