Billy Singleton
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 1, 1968 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Adlai E. Stevenson (Bronx, New York) |
| College | St. John's (1987–1991) |
| NBA draft | 1991: undrafted |
| Playing career | 1991–2007 |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1995–1997 | Chester Jets |
| 1997–1999 | Leicester Riders |
| 1999–2000 | Thames Valley Tigers |
| 2000–2002 | Leicester Riders |
| 2002–2003 | Scottish Rocks |
| 2003 | JA Vichy |
| 2003–2007 | Chester Jets |
Billy Singleton (born June 1, 1968) is an American former professional basketball player, most notable for his career in the British Basketball League. Singleton is the 4th leading scorer in British basketball history & 5th leading rebounder in British basketball history, 3rd in field goal percentage in British basketball history. Billy is the product of a true basketball family and credits his basketball achievement to his two older sisters & his uncle. - Lorna Singleton (L.I.U. women's Basketball 1981-1985 Hall of Fame) - Carla Singleton (1983-1987 Northeastern University Hall of Fame) -Ed Pinckney (1981-1985 Villanova University, National Champions, NBA, Chicago Bulls Assistant Coach)
The forward last played for the Chester Jets, where he occupied the role of top assistant coach for 1 season, head coach for 2 seasons.
In 2007, Singleton accepted the offer to become Director of Basketball Operations at his former college, St. John's of the Big East Conference.
In 2014 he became the Lead Assistant for Men's Basketball at Nyack College and has entered his third season as an associate coach in 2017.