James Robert Wilkes (born April 1, 1958) is an American former professional basketball player. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Wilkes was raised in Los Angeles, where he attended Susan Miller Dorsey High School. In his senior year, he was named 1976 Los Angeles City Section 4A co-player of the year as he led Dorsey to the city championship.

James Wilkes

Personal information
Born	(1958-04-01) April 1, 1958 (age 64) Nashville, Tennessee
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school	Susan Miller Dorsey (Los Angeles, California)
College	UCLA (1976–1980)
NBA draft	1980 / Round: 3 / Pick: 50th overall
Selected by the Chicago Bulls
Playing career	1980–1983
Position	Small forward
Number	32, 34
Career history
1980–1982	Chicago Bulls
1982–1983	Detroit Spirits
1983	Detroit Pistons
1983	Detroit Spirits
Career highlights and awards
Third-team Parade All-American (1976)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Wlikes then attended UCLA; as a 6'7" forward, he was regarded as a defensive specialist and was often assigned to guard the opponent's top scoring forward. In the third round of the 1980 NBA draft, Wilkes was selected by the Chicago Bulls. He played three NBA seasons (1980–1983) with the Bulls and Detroit Pistons, scoring 547 total points.

External links

• Career statistics

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