James "Leroy" Wright

School: 
Height: 
6-8
Position: 
Center
Hometown: 
Rockdale, TX
  • Led the nation in rebounding in 1959 and 1960 after finishing 14th in 1958
  • Did not play in NCAA Tournament or NIT
  • Selected by the Boston Celtics in second round of 1960 NBA draft (16th pick overall, played in ABA, ABL and NIBL).

Season

G

FGM

FGA

FG%

3PT

3PTA

3PT%

FTM

FTA

FT%

RB

RBA

PTS

AVG

1957-58

24

124

352

.352

69

114

.605

410

17.1

317

13.2

1958-59

26

152

396

.384

82

164

.500

652

25.1

386

14.8

1959-60

17

110

250

.440

51

113

.451

380

22.3

271

15.9

Totals

67

386

998

.387

202

391

.517

1442

21.5

974

14.5

  • NOTE: Missed portion of senior season because of injuries.