Major Wingate

Quick Facts

Full Name	Major Wingate
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 10, 1983(1983-11-10)
Age	41
Birthplace	Florence
Country	Italy
Birth City	Tuscany
Horoscope	Scorpio

Major Wingate Biography

Major Wingate is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on November 10, 1983 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.

Back to Europe again from the Chinese experience Wingate joined UJAP Quimper 29 a team playing in the French Basketball 2nd League. He only played 5 games here and averaged a career low 17 minutes, 6.6 points, 2.6 rebounds. Good things were about to happen for Wingate while visiting his wife who was playing volley-ball in Târgu Mureş, Romania, Wingate caught the attention of the local team’s coach and soon from the crowd Wingate joined the action on the floor for BC Mureş a team in the Romanian Basketball Division A. Wingate played 19 games for Mures, with a career high average of 14.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, shooting 57.9% from the field and 60% from the free throw line. He fitted in well in the defensive oriented team and rapidly became the home crowds favorite because of his high-flying style of play which kept the crowd on the edge of their feet. He broke his career-highs in scoring 2 and rebounding 17. At the end of the season he was one of the top centers in the league leading in rebounds, block shots and double-double’s. He also pulled off one of the most spectacular plays in the Romanian Basketball Division A ever with a 360 dunk in front of the home crowd that went crazy.

Earned a share of the Lowell Blanchard Award as the most improved player on the team. A team captain, started 29 of Tennessee’s 30 games. Ranked third on the team with 10.6 points while shooting a team-best 55.6 percent (125-of-225) from the field. In SEC games shot 58.4 percent (59-of-101) from the field. 70 career blocked shots are 13th all-time at Tennessee. 32 blocked shots on the season were second on the team. Averaged 15.0 points and 6.5 rebounds in two NCAA Tournament games. Set a school NCAA Tournament record with five blocked shots against Wichita State. Five offensive rebounds against the Shockers tied the school NCAA Tournament record … Shot 57.9 percent (11-of-19) from the field in the NCAA Tournament. Reached double-figure scoring in 20 games after reaching double-figures just three times his first two years at UT. Scored 16 points (his most ever in an SEC game) while grabbing three rebounds and passing out three assists versus Vanderbilt. Led the Vols with a career-high 18 points on 6-of-8 shooting and a perfect 6-of-6 from the free throw line versus Eastern Kentucky. Scored 12 points at Texas while helping limit LaMarcus Aldridge to just four field goals. Overcame a foot injury to score 12 points and block three shots in 28 minutes of action against Louisiana- Lafayette.

Major Wingate Net Worth

Major Wingate is one of the richest Basketball Player from Italy. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Major Wingate 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Wingate was drafted by the newly formed NBA affiliate team Springfield Armor in the 2nd round. After missing the preseason and the first game in the team’s history because of personal reasons Wingate joined the team on November 27. Already in the 2nd game for his new team he became the player of the game although the Armor lost, Wingate finished with 17 points, 9 rebounds 5-7 shooting from the field 7-8 from the free throw line.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Major Wingate height 6 ft 10 in Marcela weight 255 lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Major Wingate Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Marcela Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Italy. Major Wingate celebrates birthday on November 10 of every year.

What happened Major Wingate?

Former Tennessee basketball captain Major Wingate dies at 37 Former Tennessee men’s basketball captain Major Wingate has died. He was 37. Wingate played at Tennessee from 2003-06. The 6-foot-10, 250-pound Wingate started 52 times in 89 career games in three seasons for the Vols.

What happened to the Tennessee basketball player?

South Carolina due to injury. Tennessee basketball’s Olivier Nkamhoua left Saturday’s game at South Carolina after suffering a leg injury in the second half. Nkamhoua landed awkwardly on his ankle after going up for a layup and had difficulty getting to his feet after the play.

What happened John Fulkerson?

Fulkerson suffered a concussion and facial fracture during Tennessee’s 78–64 win over Florida in the 2021 SEC Tournament, forcing him to miss the remaining two games of the season.

Did John Fulkerson graduate?

John Fulkerson completed his bachelor’s degree in recreation and sport management in May of 2020 , compiling a cumulative GPA of 2.92 during his four years. He is now enrolled in UT’s Agricultural, Education & Communication graduate level program.

What happened to Olivier Nkamhoua?

Monday, Tennessee announced that the injury junior forward and Finland native Olivier Nkamhoua sustained during the South Carolina was going to require surgery , and that he’s gonna miss the rest of the season.