gene Wiley - basketball athlete of the year 1965
Gene Wiley - Carver & Los Angeles Lakers
Why Honored: Wiley was a standout player while at Carver, leading to him continuing his career at Wichita State University.
Wiley was drafted in 1962 with the eighth pick in the second round by the Los Angeles Lakers. He went on to play four seasons in the NBA, averaging 4.2 points per game and 7.2 rebounds per game.
