Age, Biography and Wiki
James Blackmon Sr. was born on 7 August, 1964 in Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, is an American basketball player and coach. Discover James Blackmon Sr.'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 59 years old?
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59 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
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7 August, 1964 |
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7 August |
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Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands |
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He is a member of famous player with the age 59 years old group.
James Blackmon Sr. Height, Weight & Measurements
At 59 years old, James Blackmon Sr. height not available right now. We will update James Blackmon Sr.'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is James Blackmon Sr.'s Wife?
His wife is Sailaja Blackmon
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Sailaja Blackmon |
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James Blackmon Jr. |
James Blackmon Sr. Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is James Blackmon Sr. worth at the age of 59 years old? James Blackmon Sr.’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from . We have estimated James Blackmon Sr.'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
James Blackmon Sr. (born August 7, 1964) is an American basketball coach and former noted college and high school player.
Blackmon was drafted by the New Jersey Nets in the 5th round, the 94th pick overall in the 1987 NBA draft.
However, he never played in an NBA game.
Blackmon's value was evident right from the start.
He was one of only 5 Wildcats who played in all 34 games that season.
Blackmon was hired as head coach for the 2004/05 season, taking over a team whose combined record was 7–33 for the prior two seasons.
Blackmon has revised the boys' image at a school better known for its championship history in Indiana high school girls basketball.
During his tenure, the Knights' play in the state tournament has resulted in 2 state basketball championships and 5 sectional championships.
In addition, the Knights have won 3 conference tournament titles and 2 conference regular season championships.
The Knights have won 5 sectional titles under Blackmon's leadership, in consecutive seasons starting with 2006/07 and ending in 2009/10 and later in 2012/13.
The 2007/08 Knights won the Summit Athletic Conference holiday tournament for the first time in school history.
The win was the first of 3 consecutive tournament titles.
The Knights went on to win the Class 2A Indiana high school basketball championship in 2007/08 and again in 2008/09.
Blackmon has coached two teams to the class 2A high school basketball championship in Indiana, winning back-to-back titles in 2008 and 2009.
Past players coached by Blackmon include Deshaun Thomas, the 2010 Indiana Mr. Basketball and holder of 3rd place in the list of the state's all-time leading scorers.
The 2010/2011 Knights won their first SAC regular season title with a win in their final regular season game.
In May 2011, Blackmon resigned as head coach to accept a similar position at his alma mater, but would later remain at Luers.
The 2011/2012 Knights repeated as SAC regular season champions.
Blackmon announced he was leaving Bishop Luers after he was named head coach on May 11, 2011 by a 5–2 vote by the school board of the Marion Community Schools.
With the move, Blackmon would be returning to his alma mater, a school whose rich basketball tradition includes the second-most titles in the history of Indiana high school basketball.
Later that same month, in a dramatic change of events, Blackmon sent his letter of resignation to Marion and announced that he would be retaining his position as head coach at Bishop Luers.
* – Blackmon served a one-game suspension issued by the IHSAA in the first game of the 2011/12 season, won by the Knights.
The Knights finished the season 14–9.
The 2012/13 season was Blackmon's 9th year as head coach at Bishop Luers High School.
In April 2013, Blackmon resigned as head coach to accept the position offered to him two years earlier at Marion High School.
In 2013, rumors tied Blackmon to Marion High School again when it was reported that he had been interviewed for the head coach's job.
On April 24, 2013, the Marion Community Schools board voted unanimously to offer the position to Blackmon after the recent resignation of the prior head basketball coach.
Once again, Blackmon accepted.
Blackmon commented that he reneged after the previous hiring due to problems certain board members and others had with that selection process.
This time, the board's 7–0 vote was met with warmth and ovations from those in attendance.
He also won the class 4A high school basketball championship in Indiana in 2016.
Blackmon played basketball in college for the University of Kentucky Wildcats.
As a senior at Marion High School, in Marion, Indiana, Blackmon was runner-up for the award of Indiana Mr. Basketball, won that year by Steve Alford.
Blackmon was named to the McDonald's All-American and Parade All-American teams in recognition of his high school success.
