Willy Wilson
{{short description|Filipino basketball player}}
{{for|the baseball player|Willy Wilson (baseball)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2024}}{{Philippine name|Ventenilla|Wilson}}
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Willy Wilson
| image = PBA - Globalport vs Barako Bull - William Wilson-Barako Bull - 2015-1225 (23974884775) (cropped).jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Wilson in 2015
| number =
| position = Assistant coach
| league = Philippine Basketball Association
| team = Phoenix Fuel Masters
| nationality = Filipino / American
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|1|30|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Los Angeles, California
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lbs = 215
| high school = John H. Francis Polytechnic
(Sun Valley, California)
| college = De La Salle
| draft_year_pba = 2004
| draft_round_pba = 2
| draft_pick_pba = 15
| draft_team_pba = Alaska Aces
| career_start = 2004
| career_end = 2018
| coach_start = 2020
| career_position = Small forward / power forward
| team1 = Alaska Aces
| years1 = 2004–2006
| team2 = San Miguel Beermen
| years2 = 2006–2008
| team3 = Barangay Ginebra Kings / Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
| years3 = 2008–2013
| team4 = Barako Bull Energy Cola / Barako Bull Energy
| years4 = 2013–2016
| team5 = Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters
| years5 = 2016–2018
| cteam1 = Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters / Phoenix Fuel Masters (assistant)
| cyears1 = 2020–present
| cteam2 = Limitless Appmasters
| cyears2 = 2021–2022
| highlights = As player:
- PBA champion (2008 Fiesta)
- PBA All-Defensive Team ({{pbay|2010|end}})
- 4× UAAP Champion (1998–2001)
As coach:
- PBA 3x3 champion (2021 – First conference)
| medal_templates = {{MedalSport | Men's 3x3 basketball}}
{{MedalCountry | {{PHI}} }}
{{MedalCompetition|Southeast Asian Games}}
{{MedalBronze|2021 Hanoi|Team}}
}}
William Joel Ventenilla Wilson (born January 30, 1980) is a Filipino-American former professional basketball player who is currently an assistant coach for the Phoenix Fuel Masters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He played for four teams in the PBA.{{cite web |url=http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideSports.htm?f=2011/may/11/sports2.isx&d=2011/may/11 |title=Hatfield chooses church over basketball |last=Lopez |first=Jeric |date=May 11, 2011 |work=Manila Standard Today|archive-url=https://archive.today/20110519201815/http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideSports.htm?f=2011/may/11/sports2.isx&d=2011/may/11|url-status=dead |archive-date=May 19, 2011 }} He spent his college years playing in De La Salle University before being drafted fifteenth overall by the Alaska Aces in the 2004 PBA draft.
College career
In 1998, Wilson came over from the US to join the De La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP. Although he joined the team late, he made an impact off the bench in his rookie season with his versatility, outside shooting, and defense. That year, with a new coach in Franz Pumaren and former Rookie of the Year Renren Ritualo leading the way, the Archers went 13–1 and went on to win the championship over the FEU Tamaraws.{{Cite web |last1=Orgasan |first1=Jude Ezekiel |last2=Jerusalem |first2=Dan |date=2013-10-22 |title=1998 Green Archers: The start of the dynasty |url=https://thelasallian.com/2013/10/22/1998-green-archers-the-start-of-the-dynasty/ |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=The LaSallian |language=en-US}} From 1998 to 2001, the Archers won four straight titles.{{Cite web |last=Canicosa |first=Imman |date=2010-11-04 |title=Team Revisited: The Great Leap Four- Ward |url=https://thelasallian.com/2010/11/05/team-revisited-the-great-leap-four-ward/ |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=The LaSallian |language=en-US}} In his final season, the Archers went 13–1 but this time lost to the Ateneo Blue Eagles.{{Cite web |date=2009-06-26 |title=Part 3: The 2K Decade Recap - 2002 {{!}} GoArchers |url=https://takeaimsports.com/1077/green-archers-2002-uaap-season-recap/ |access-date=2024-09-16 |language=en-US}}
In 2023, Wilson was honored as the De La Salle Alumni Association's Sports Awardee.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-19 |title=Wilson, Willy Joel V. {{!}} De La Salle Alumni Association |url=https://www.dlsaa.com/honors-and-awards/awardees/wilson-willy-joel-v |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=www.dlsaa.com |language=en}} He and other members of La Salle's championship-winning teams received championship rings that year.{{Cite web |last=CARANDANG |first=JUSTIN KENNETH |date=2023-11-28 |title=La Salle's 4-peat, 2016 teams receive championship rings |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/basketball/889794/la-salle-4-peat-2016-teams-optimistic-about-green-archers-chances-in-uaap-finals/story/ |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}
Professional career
= Alaska Aces =
In the 2004 PBA draft, Wilson was drafted 15th overall by the Alaska Aces.{{Cite web |last1=Morilla |first1=Juro |last2=Alde |first2=Gerald |date=2017-04-18 |title=A glance at success: Former Green Archers take on the pinnacle of Philippine basketball |url=https://thelasallian.com/2017/04/18/a-glance-at-success-former-green-archers-take-on-the-pinnacle-of-philippine-basketball/ |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=The LaSallian |language=en-US}} He was among the sophomores selected to play in the Rookies vs Sophomores game during the 2005 All-Star Weekend.{{Cite web |last=Henson |first=Joaquin M. |author-link=Joaquin Henson |date=November 25, 2005 |title=All roads lead to Laoag |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2005/11/25/308617/all-roads-lead-laoag |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Philstar.com}}
= San Miguel Beermen =
Wilson then got picked up from free agency by the San Miguel Beermen, joining them in time for a preseason tournament in Guam.{{Cite web |last=Henson |first=Joaquin M. |author-link=Joaquin Henson |date=October 1, 2006 |title=Team to beat |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2006/10/01/360692/team-beat |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Philstar.com}} In the 2006–07 Philippine Cup, he led the entire league in free throw shooting percentage, with 86.5%.{{Cite web |last=Henson |first=Joaquin M. |author-link=Joaquin Henson |date=January 17, 2007 |title='The Jet' still flying high |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2007/01/17/380378/145the-jet146-still-flying-high |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Philstar.com}} San Miguel made the finals that conference, where they lost to the Barangay Ginebra Kings.{{Cite web |last=Henson |first=Joaquin M. |author-link=Joaquin Henson |date=February 11, 2007 |title=Dondon, Tubid in race to top |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2007/02/11/384462/dondon-tubid-race-top |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Philstar.com}}{{Cite web |last=Henson |first=Joaquin M. |author-link=Joaquin Henson |date=January 7, 2009 |title=Sibling rivalry put to the test |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2009/01/07/429373/sibling-rivalry-put-test |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Philstar.com}}
= Barangay Ginebra Kings / San Miguel =
In 2008, Wilson was traded to Barangay Ginebra in a four-team trade.{{Cite web |last1=Villar |first1=Joey |last2=Beltran |first2=Nelson |date=March 27, 2008 |title=Adducul battles Big C; Rico traded for Pingris |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2008/03/27/52110/adducul-battles-big-c-rico-traded-pingris |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Philstar.com}} He was part of the team that won the Fiesta Conference that year.{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=2019-11-16 |title=Louie Alas looks to add Willie Wilson to Phoenix staff |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/louie-alas-to-add-willie-wilson-to-phoenix-staff/170135 |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}
In a win over the Burger King Whoppers, Wilson scored 15 points as Ginebra guaranteed themselves a slot in the quarterfinals.{{Cite web |last=Castillo |first=Grace B. |date=2010-01-19 |title=Ginebra seals quarters berth with easy win over Burger King |url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/332949 |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Arab News |language=en}}
For the 2010–11 season, Ginebra placed third in the Philippine Cup, and second in the Commissioner’s Cup.{{Cite web |last1=Villar |first1=Joey |last2=Beltran |first2=Nelson |date=October 2, 2011 |title=PBA team profiles |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2011/10/02/732736/pba-team-profiles |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Philstar.com}} In the Governors' Cup, he had a larger role as Rudy Hatfield left the team. In a win over the B-Meg Llamados, he had 12 points and seven rebounds off the bench.{{Cite web |last=Castillo |first=Grace B. |date=2011-07-10 |title=Import-less Ginebra beats B-Meg 89-85 |url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/383386 |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Arab News |language=en}} Ginebra finished fourth for that conference. He and rookie John Wilson made the All-Defensive team that season.
= Barako Bull Energy =
On November 3, 2013, during the 2013 PBA Draft, Wilson and Rico Maierhofer were dealt to the Barako Bull Energy Cola for James Forrester.{{cite news |last=Badua |first=Snow |date=November 5, 2013 |title=Wilson admits feeling bad over 'rude' comments as he bids Ginebra farewell |url=http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/willy-wilson-admits-feeling-bad-over-rude-comments-as-he-bids-ginebra-farewell |access-date=November 21, 2015 |work=Spin.ph}}
Barako started the 2014–15 Philippine Cup with five straight losses.{{Cite web |last=Henson |first=Joaquin M. |author-link=Joaquin Henson |date=November 21, 2014 |title=Barako defense leads to PBA breakthrough |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2014/11/21/1394166/barako-defense-leads-pba-breakthrough |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Philstar.com}} They then bounced back with four wins in their next five games including a win over Alaska in which Wilson had 13 points.{{Cite web |last1=Villar |first1=Joey |last2=Beltran |first2=Nelson |date=December 2, 2014 |title=Barako Bull foils NLEX, leaves playoffs door open for Pacquiao, Kia |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2014/12/02/1398444/barako-bull-foils-nlex-leaves-playoffs-door-open-pacquiao-kia |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Philstar.com}} During the Commissioner's Cup, he missed several games due to a MCL injury.{{Cite web |last=Henson |first=Joaquin M. |author-link=Joaquin Henson |date=March 16, 2015 |title=Alabi vows fiery finish |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2015/03/16/1434139/alabi-vows-fiery-finish |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Philstar.com}}
In the offseason, Wilson signed a one-year contract extension.{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=August 17, 2015 |title=Star gives Ian Sangalang three-year, P15M deal despite season-long injury layoff |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/ian-sangalang-still-a-hotshot-agrees-to-three-year-max-contract-with-team- |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} In a 2015–16 Philippine Cup win over the Meralco Bolts, he scored 17 points.{{Cite web |last=Almo |first=Alder |date=November 15, 2015 |title=Urbiztondo fires 24 as Barako Bull keeps Meralco winless |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2015/11/15/1522230/urbiztondo-fires-24-barako-bull-keeps-meralco-winless |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Philstar.com}} In his first five games of the season, he averaged career-highs of 12.8 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 35.8 minutes as they started with a record of 3–2.{{Cite web |last=Sacamos |first=Karlo |date=November 19, 2015 |title=Former Ginebra players explain why they're playing a lot better at Barako |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/ginebra-castoffs-enjoying-pressure-free-stint-at-b?ref=article_tag |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} He then led with 20 points and 20 rebounds in a win over the TnT Tropang Giga.{{Cite web |last=Sarmenta |first=Yoyo |date=December 4, 2015 |title=Wilson's World: Willy Wilson leads Barako over TNT - SLAMonline Philippines |url=http://www.slamonlineph.com/wilsons-world-willy-wilson-leads-barako-over-tnt/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208020935/http://www.slamonlineph.com/wilsons-world-willy-wilson-leads-barako-over-tnt/ |archive-date=2015-12-08 |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=SLAM Online PH}} As a result of that performance, he received Player of the Week honors.{{Cite web |date=December 7, 2015 |title=Willy Wilson career game merits PBA Player of the Week honor |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2015/12/07/1530111/willy-wilson-career-game-merits-pba-player-week-honor |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Philstar.com}} At the end of the elimination round, he averaged a career-high 17.7 points with 12.0 rebounds.{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=December 23, 2015 |title='Draymond Yellow' Willy Wilson takes it a game at a time as career catches second wind at age 35 |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/willy-wilson-shuns-comparison-between-him-and-draymond-green-theres-nobody-in-the-wor?ref=article_tag |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} In the playoffs, they lost in the first round to the GlobalPort Batang Pier.{{Cite web |last=Castillo |first=Grace B. |date=December 26, 2015 |title=Ginebra mounts mighty comeback to edge Star in overtime |url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/855596/page_action/jserrors/aggregate |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Arab News |language=en}}
= Phoenix franchise =
In 2016, Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. bought the Barako Bull team.{{Cite web |last=Saberon |first=Marianne L. |date=January 24, 2016 |title=Phoenix to fuel PBA |url=https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/sunstar-davao/20160124/281797103009655 |access-date=2024-09-16 |via=PressReader}} Now renamed as the Phoenix Fuel Masters, they first competed in the 2016 Commissioner's Cup.{{Cite web |last1=Villar |first1=Joey |last2=Beltran |first2=Nelson |date=February 10, 2016 |title=PBA newcomer Phoenix Fuel Masters eye quarterfinal finish |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2016/02/10/1551665/pba-newcomer-phoenix-fuel-masters-eye-quarterfinal-finish |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Philstar.com}} In a loss to the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters that conference, he led with 21 points and nine rebounds.{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=2016-04-01 |title=Clutch Chan shows up as Rain or Shine survives Phoenix |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/clutch-chan-shows-up-as-rain-or-shine-survives-phoenix/53940 |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}
After his breakout season, Wilson signed a two-year extension with Phoenix.{{Cite web |date=November 2, 2016 |title=Caguioa, Hontiveros re-sign max deals |url=https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/the-freeman/20161102/282192240541432 |access-date=2024-09-16 |via=PressReader}} Phoenix started the 2016–17 Philippine Cup with a 2–2 record. He then had to miss several games due to food poisoning.{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=January 19, 2017 |title=Phoenix veteran Willy Wilson returns with a new hairdo, but remains as reliable as ever |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/willy-wilson-gets-ribbed-for-hairdo-but-hes-not-going-to-the-saloon-anytime-soon |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Henson |first=Joaquin M. |author-link=Joaquin Henson |date=December 21, 2016 |title=Phoenix out to arrest skid |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2016/12/21/1655507/phoenix-out-arrest-skid |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Philstar.com}} In his return against the NLEX Road Warriors, he contributed 12 points and nine rebounds as they got the win. He then scored 14 points in a loss to Alaska.{{Cite web |last=Beltran |first=Nelson |date=January 28, 2017 |title=Aces rip F Masters, enhance bid for No. 2 |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2017/01/28/1666284/aces-rip-f-masters-enhance-bid-no-2 |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Philstar.com}}
During the 2017–18 season, he signed a one-year extension to stay with the team.{{Cite web |last=Dy |first=Richard |date=2018-09-17 |title=Thompson, Cabagnot, Santos, Castro ink extensions |url=https://www.espn.ph/basketball/pba/story/_/id/24707830/thompson-cabagnot-santos-castro-ink-extensions |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} That season, he got another Player of the Week citation after scoring 19 points on a perfect 7 for 7 shooting clip in a win over Ginebra.{{Cite web |date=January 29, 2018 |title=Willie Wilson goes 'perfect' against former team Ginebra |url=https://pba.ph/news/willie-wilson-goes-perfect-against-former-team-ginebra |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=pba.ph |language=en}} In their Governors' Cup match against San Miguel, he and several of Phoenix's players and management were fined 5,000 for entering the court when their teammate Calvin Abueva appeared to have his neck grabbed by San Miguel's import Kevin Murphy.{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=2018-10-16 |title=Kevin Murphy slapped with just 5K bill as F1 call stands; Henry Walker handed 21K tab |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/kevin-murphy-slapped-just-5k-bill-f1-call-stands-henry-walker-handed-21k-tab/131029 |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}
Wilson wasn't able to play during the 2019 Philippine Cup as he was recovering from bone spurs.{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=May 30, 2019 |title=Willy Wilson gets coaching crash course, but he's not done playing |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/willy-wilson-gets-coaching-crash-course-but-believes-he-can-still-play-a795-20190530 |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} After the 2019 season, he retired and soon joined the coaching staff of Phoenix.{{Cite web |last=Villanueva |first=Eros |date=2019-11-15 |title=Kramer, Wilson hang up jerseys, bare retirement plans |url=https://www.espn.com/basketball/pba/story/_/id/28085627/kramer-wilson-hang-jerseys-bare-retirement-plans |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}
Coaching career
Beginning in the 2020 PBA season, Wilson became an assistant coach for Phoenix.{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=February 1, 2020 |title=Willy Wilson makes transition to Phoenix assistant coach after 15-year career |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/willy-wilson-assistant-coach-phoenix-pulse-a795-20200201?ref=article_tag |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} His job is mentoring Phoenix's big men. When the PBA 3x3 was established, he handled Phoenix's 3x3 team, the Limitless Appmasters.{{Cite web |last=Henson |first=Joaquin |author-link=Joaquin Henson |date=November 13, 2021 |title=PBA 3x3 set for take-off |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2021/11/13/2140996/pba-3x3-set-take-off |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Philstar.com}} They won the first conference of the 2021 season.{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=December 29, 2021 |title=How Jason Perkins was instrumental to Limitless App's 3x3 title run |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/wilson-gives-3x3-champ-jason-perkins-credit-for-inputs-in-forming-limited-app-a793-20211229?ref=article_tag |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}
In 2022, Wilson coached the Philippines' men's national 3x3 team in the SEA Games, where they won bronze.{{Cite web |last=Henson |first=Joaquin M. |author-link=Joaquin Henson |date=May 17, 2022 |title=Disaster in 3x3 |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2022/05/17/2181635/disaster-3x3 |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Philstar.com}} For the 2022 FIBA Asia 3x3 Cup, he was still on the coaching staff, but Lester Del Rosario now headed the team. He also coaches Xavier School's basketball team.{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2024 |title=MGC-NLCA, Xavier see value in competing vs. top HS teams |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/8/31/mgc-nlca-xavier-see-value-in-competing-vs-top-hs-teams-1704 |access-date=September 16, 2024 |website=ABS-CBN News}}
PBA career statistics
=Season-by-season averages=
{{PBA player statistics start}}
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2004}}
| align=left | Alaska
| 43 || 7.5 || .443 || .000 || .600 || 1.5 || .5 || .3 || .0 || 1.5
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2005}}
| align=left | Alaska
| 36 || 10.6 || .398 || .222 || .889 || 2.0 || .7 || .3 || .0 || 3.0
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2006}}
| align=left | San Miguel
| 61 || 18.9 || .545 || 1.000 || .841 || 4.7 || 1.0 || .3 || .1 || 5.6
|-
| align=left rowspan=2| {{pbay|2007}}
| align=left | Magnolia
| rowspan=2|21 || rowspan=2|11.5 || rowspan=2|.488 || rowspan=2|.000 || rowspan=2|.765 || rowspan=2|2.2 || rowspan=2|.7 || rowspan=2|.3 || rowspan=2|.1 || rowspan=2|2.6
|-
| align=left | Barangay Ginebra
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2008}}
| align=left | Barangay Ginebra
| 39 || 23.0 || .507 || — || .679 || 4.9 || 1.0 || .4 || .2 || 4.9
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2009}}
| align=left | Barangay Ginebra
| 44 || 20.1 || .497 || — || .787 || 4.7 || .8 || .3 || .2 || 5.9
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2010}}
| align=left | Barangay Ginebra
| 52 || 19.2 || .570 || — || .784 || 4.4 || 1.2 || .3 || .1 || 2.6
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2011}}
| align=left | Barangay Ginebra
| 39 || 20.0 || .401 || .000 || .701 || 4.7 || 1.0 || .4 || .2 || 5.0
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2012}}
| align=left | Barangay Ginebra
| 35 || 15.7 || .456 || .000 || .744 || 3.3 || .6 || .2 || .0 || 3.8
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2013}}
| align=left | Barako Bull
| 33 || 18.9 || .400 || .100 || .651 || 4.3 || 1.1 || .2 || .0 || 3.6
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2014}}
| align=left | Barako Bull
| 28 || 21.9 || .508 || .263 || .679 || 3.9 || 1.1 || .5 || .1 || 6.0
|-
| align=left rowspan=2| {{pbay|2015}}
| align=left | Barako Bull
| rowspan=2|34 || rowspan=2|33.0 || rowspan=2|.507 || rowspan=2|.333 || rowspan=2|.773 || rowspan=2|8.9 || rowspan=2|2.5 || rowspan=2|.5 || rowspan=2|.3 || rowspan=2|11.6
|-
| align=left | Phoenix
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2016}}
| align=left | Phoenix
| 29 || 19.6 || .496 || .400 || .844 || 5.1 || 1.4 || .5 || .1 || 5.3
|-
| align=left | {{pbay|2017}}
| align=left | Phoenix
| 35 || 20.0 || .401 || .280 || .788 || 4.1 || 1.2 || .7 || .2 || 4.6
|-class=sortbottom
| align=center colspan=2 | Career
| 529 || 18.6 || .483 || .263 || .761 || 4.2 || 1.0 || .4 || .1 || 5.0
{{end}}
National team career
Wilson got to play in the PBA before he was drafted as he played on the Cebuana Lhuillier-RP Team, which was a guest team in the 2003 PBA Invitational championship.{{Cite news |last=Navarro |first=June |date=August 3, 2003 |title=Fired-up Nationals show up China |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=p0RaAAAAIBAJ&dq=willy+wilson+basketball+%22pba%22+-santiago&pg=PA24 |access-date=September 16, 2024 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |pages=A24}} Following their PBA stint, they won the Philippines its third straight SEABA championship.{{Cite web |date=August 23, 2003 |title=RP captures third SEABA crown |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2003/08/23/218217/rp-captures-third-seaba-crown |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Philstar.com}} The win also booked them a spot in the 2003 ABC Championship, where they finished in 15th place out of 16 countries.{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=July 14, 2022 |title=Dark moment when the Philippines nearly finished last in Fiba Asia Cup |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/philippines-team-s-15th-place-finish-in-2003-fiba-asia-cup-a2437-20220714?ref=article_tag |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}
Off the court
Beginning in UAAP Season 84, Wilson covered UAAP games as an analyst.{{Cite web |title=UAAP introduces new correspondents |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/03/24/uaap-introduces-new-correspondents/?amp |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Anzures |first=Rom |date=November 28, 2023 |title=Topex embraces pressure of past La Salle champions ahead of UAAP Finals |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/11/28/23/topex-embraces-pressure-from-past-la-salle-champions |access-date=September 16, 2024 |website=ABS-CBN News}} Since 2022, he has also written articles for NBA.com Philippines.{{Cite web |title=Articles {{!}} Author: Willie Wilson {{!}} NBA.com Philippines |url=https://nba.onesports.ph/articles/author/1164/willie-wilson |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=nba.onesports.ph}}
Personal life
In 2010, Wilson married Maria del Rosario, a former courtside reporter.{{Cite web |date=December 8, 2010 |title=Willie Wilson & Maria del Rosario: a hardcourt love story – Weddings At Work |url=https://weddingsatwork.com/willie-wilson-maria-del-rosario-a-hardcourt-love-story/ |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=weddingsatwork.com}} Since then, they have had a daughter, Keliya, and a son, Cameron.{{Cite web |date=January 1, 2016 |title=PBA stars Rico Maierhofer & Willy Wilson share the joys of finding an ideal family lifestyle {{!}} Philstar.com |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/modern-living/2016/01/01/1538390/pba-stars-rico-maierhofer-willy-wilson-share-joys-finding-ideal-family-lifestyle |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=www.philstar.com}}
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