William Mosley
Encyclopedia
William Ralph Mosley, Jr. (born June 22, 1989) is an American
college basketball center
who plays for Northwestern State. He is best known for leading NCAA Division I in blocks as a junior
in 2010–11
. Mosley recorded a school single season record 156 blocks
in 32 games player for an average of 4.9 per game.
, Louisiana
. He attended Huntington High School from 2003–04 to 2006–07, and as a senior he was named Second-team All-District 1-5A on a team that finished with a 34–6 overall record. The Raiders, as the team was known, was the second-ranked team in Louisiana's Class 5A. During his final high school season, Mosley averaged 9.2 points
, 11.3 rebounds
5.2 blocks per game.
. That season, he ranked fourth nationally in rebounds per game (8.5) among freshmen and second in blocks per game (2.5). His 76 blocked shots placed him 10th all-time in Northwestern State University
history while also ranking him second in single season totals.
The following year, his sophomore
campaign, Mosley led the Southland Conference
with 3.4 blocks per game. He recorded career highs of eight blocks and 21 rebounds en route to being named an Honorable Mention All-Conference selection.
In 2010–11, Mosley increased his statistical averages in most categories, most noticeably in blocks per game. He played in three more games than the year before but also increased his average by 1.5 blocks per game, and Mosley's 4.9 topped NCAA Division I. He had entered his junior year having already amassed 174 career blocks and needing 29 to become the school's all-time leader. After recording 156 during his junior year, and still having one full season left to play, Mosley will enter his senior season in 2011–12
as the school record holder by 127 blocks.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
college basketball center
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
who plays for Northwestern State. He is best known for leading NCAA Division I in blocks as a junior
Junior (education)
"Junior" is a term used in the United States to describe a student in their 3rd year of study . A Junior is considered an upperclassman...
in 2010–11
2010–11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
The 2010–11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 8, 2010 with the preliminary games of the 2010 Coaches Vs. Cancer Classic, and ended with the 2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament's championship game on April 4, 2011 at Reliant Stadium in Houston...
. Mosley recorded a school single season record 156 blocks
Block (basketball)
In basketball, a block , not to be confused with blocking, occurs when a defensive player legally deflects a field goal attempt from an offensive player. The defender must not touch the offensive player's hands or otherwise a foul is called. In order to be legal, the block must occur while the shot...
in 32 games player for an average of 4.9 per game.
Early life
Mosley was born in ShreveportShreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport is the third largest city in Louisiana. It is the principal city of the fourth largest metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana and is the 109th-largest city in the United States....
, Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
. He attended Huntington High School from 2003–04 to 2006–07, and as a senior he was named Second-team All-District 1-5A on a team that finished with a 34–6 overall record. The Raiders, as the team was known, was the second-ranked team in Louisiana's Class 5A. During his final high school season, Mosley averaged 9.2 points
Point (basketball)
Points in basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals or free throws ....
, 11.3 rebounds
Rebound (basketball)
A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. Rebounds in basketball are a routine part in the game, as all possessions change after a shot is successfully made...
5.2 blocks per game.
College
Mosley stayed in his home state to play college basketball, although his collegiate career did not begin until 2008–092008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
The 2008–09 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 10, 2008 and ended with the 2009 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament's championship game on April 6, 2009 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The season saw six different teams achieve the AP #1 ranking during the...
. That season, he ranked fourth nationally in rebounds per game (8.5) among freshmen and second in blocks per game (2.5). His 76 blocked shots placed him 10th all-time in Northwestern State University
Northwestern State University
Northwestern State University, known as NSU, is a four-year public university primarily situated in Natchitoches, Louisiana, with a nursing campus in Shreveport and general campuses in Leesville/Fort Polk and Alexandria. It is a part of the University of Louisiana System.NSU was founded in 1884 as...
history while also ranking him second in single season totals.
The following year, his sophomore
Sophomore
Sophomore is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the second year of study at high school or university.The word is also used as a synonym for "second", for the second album or EP released by a musician or group, the second movie of a director, or the second season of a...
campaign, Mosley led the Southland Conference
Southland Conference
The Southland Conference is a college athletic conference which operates in the south central United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I for all sports; for football, it participates in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision...
with 3.4 blocks per game. He recorded career highs of eight blocks and 21 rebounds en route to being named an Honorable Mention All-Conference selection.
In 2010–11, Mosley increased his statistical averages in most categories, most noticeably in blocks per game. He played in three more games than the year before but also increased his average by 1.5 blocks per game, and Mosley's 4.9 topped NCAA Division I. He had entered his junior year having already amassed 174 career blocks and needing 29 to become the school's all-time leader. After recording 156 during his junior year, and still having one full season left to play, Mosley will enter his senior season in 2011–12
2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
The 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 7, 2011 with the and will end with the 2012 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament's championship game on April 2, 2011 at Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans...
as the school record holder by 127 blocks.
External links
- William Mosley bio @ NSUDemons.com