As a high school basketball coach for 27 years, Wilson's teams achieved an overall record of 585–179, twice winning state championships.
Born in Omar, West Virginia,[1] Wilson was a high school basketball star, averaging 25 points scored per game.
He was the leading scorer in the Kentucky/West Virginia High School All-Star game and was also named All-State center.
[3] His 1981 championship team at Clearwater High School had a 32–3 winning record, with future NBA player Mike Brittain at center.
[5] He was rushed to Mease Countryside Hospital, where emergency resuscitation efforts failed and he was pronounced dead at 5:00 am EST.